They meet the criteria. On the other hand he is not forcing counties to comply with the modifications if they have stricter guidelines. Using the bay area for an example. If they choose not to come into compliance with the state guidelines. They have the right. This is an optimistic day as we see a little ray of sunshine on the horizon. Today, San Francisco mayor said any decision made in regards to reopening the economy has to be done responsibly. She doesnt want the city to move backward if any restrictions are eased or lifted. Thank you. Here are the latest numbers from california. The state now has close to 55,000 cases of coronavirus. Unfortunately, there he nine people died yesterday. That brings the total number of deaths statewide to over 2200. Of the number of people in intensive care units is up slightly from yesterday. So far more than 747,000 california sieve tested for the virus. California has an overall population of 39 million people. State officials repaired to enter s
Request before a Senate Appropriations committee. They outlined focused on people, readiness, and modernization. The development of new equipment and adopts the concepts to defeat adversaries. Through the timely enactment of defense appropriations for f y 24 on time appropriations provide the resource predictability that enables the army to execute training and operate plans effectively and efficiently for the entire fiscal year. Let me put it this way in order for the army to be all it can be. We Congress Must do our jobs. I look forward to working with senators murray and collins, the chairman and Ranking Member of the full committee for putting us in a position for success and getting the budget passed on time. The armys biggest military advantage is its people. But these are difficult times. We look forward to hearing more about how youre tackling recruiting challenges given the need to modernize in light of an ever evolving threat. We also look forward to an update about the pace
President bidens 2024 budget request before a Senate Appropriations committee. They outlined their focus on people, readiness and modernization and discussed investments with joint forces in the indo pacific region. Testified on president bidens 2024 budget request before a Senate Appropriations committee. They outlined focused on people, readiness, and modernization. 300 million below last years but 11 billion more than the year before that. Worldwide challenges threads constantly evolving. The armies the future is to transfer the army into the army of 2030. This transformation includes organizational forces in the development of equipment and new concepts to defeat our adversaries. We can best help the army on its path through the timely enactment of the defense appropriations bill for fy 24. Appropriations provide to allow the army to execute and operate execute plans appropriately. Let me put it this way. In order for the army to be all it can be, we Congress Must do our jobs. I lo
He is not embarrassed about it and angry about the label thats associated with it and he said, these were federal tax dollars that came from my constituency and we decided to get how to spend them. Now, in my district, thats close to 400 and we have to sort that out. I will end with this, mr. Chairman, i dont like the translation, those folks ought to be in jail, if they are doing something they are proud, they ought to be on tv. We talk about spending as itas exploded inhe modern age. What has exploded is the ability to help hold members of congress and administrations accountable. Theres not a member in the room who has seen pork barrel because it didnt originate in 1990s or 1970s or 1950s. We have had the challenge since 19th century and the earliest days of the institution. I would like to believe that with your leadership where we have been challenged but i but to mr. Sullivans point of low e Approval Ratings, i dont want the suggestion to be made that folks, that anyone wants to
Here on cspan this morning. Newsmakers is next with republican congressman Mac Thornberry of texas. After that, well show you a House Oversight hearing. And later, a look at how the Iran Nuclear Agreement is being portrayed are the Obama Administration. On newsmakers this week we are joined by congressman Mac Thornberry of texas. Wednesday, 6 billion policy bill was passed in the house. By the kurt joined washington post. Says, to don just build custom was denied. But now you had toward the next stages were there will be several points of disagreements on what is coming out of the house and senate. The big thing this should be several policy points that we dont agree, but the money we can agree with. Bill mccain maybe putting annexed to measure on the floor. You been saying that your approach is next asserted for readiness. If it doesnt match for the senate, what you foresee is Going Forward. Reckon you stand to make a compromise without losing your position question isirst what the bi