Well call this hearing to order. Today we are welcoming the administrator of the federal Emergency Management agency, mr. Brock long. Were here to talk about response to recovery to hurricane irma, maria and harvey and the wild fires. Thank you for being here. I want to thank you and the thousands of dedicated fema personnel who have deployed and who continue to work tirelessly to help communities and families get back on their feet in the wake of in every instance of these devastating events. Congress has passed two emergency sup lementals which have provided an additional 26 billion to ensure femas ability to response to immediate aftermath of disasters. Now is the time to shift focus from response to recovery. And while some of these efforts are already underway, theres still a very long road ahead. Today we look forward to hearing from you on how this third supplemental request, 23. 5 billion will enable communities to start down the long path of longterm recovery. Mr. Long, please
Visitors center, that put the capitol, Supreme Court and white house on lockdown. It renewed fear of terrorism here at home. The deteals were unfolding. James rosen is on capitol hill with more. While their investigation remains ongoing, right now as of this moment, they dont believe theyre doing with anything more than a lone individual, and nothing more than a crime. Meaning not an act of terrorism. The incident erupted around 2 39 p. M. Eastern time on the north or senate side of the capitol visitors center, which sits on the Capitol Grounds is not part of the capitol building. A visitor attempted to bring the weapon through the screening area and drew that weapon. The officer fired and struck the suspect who was subsequently treated by medical personnel. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for treatment. The suspect is currently undergoing surgery, his condition is unknown at this time. A weapon was recovered on the scene. Capitol police swiftly place
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