Mandatory evacuations in sebastopol, bloomfield, valley forge, pillsbury, windsor, creighton, and bodega bay were told to get out last ght. Here is the latest from cal fire. As of last night the kincade fire is nearly 26,000 acres, about half the size of the city of oakland and containment stands at 11 . Flames have destroyed 77 buildings including 31 homes. Officials say more than 23,000 other buildings are at risk. Those numbers are expected to climb as wens fueled the active fire overnight. Lets go to emily with the latest. Just to give you an idea of exactly how windy it is out there i will give you a look on one of those peaks. Look at how much it is shaking around right now. We are getting reports that in the north bay there were gust clock that 80 miles an hour, sustained winds in the overnight hours, now this morning at 50 miles an hour. Your current temperatures right now, this isnt really relevant when it comes to this fire. It really is all about the wind speeds. In most are
He says he flies private in a thoughtful way with a tax in mind. He also discussed his proposal to provide government subsidies to coal and Nuclear Industries and federal governments efforts to restore electricity to puerto rico. I ask our guests to take their seats, please. The subcommittee on energy and power will now come to order and the chair will recognize himself for five minutes for an opening statement. First of all, welcome, mr. Secretary. Its great to have you here. And todays hearing is going to examine the department of energys management and Mission Priorities under the leadership of secretary rick perry. Im very pleased to welcome this morning for his first appearance before the subcommittee. It performs essential Nuclear Security and National Security missions. It plays a central role in ensuring the nations Domestic Energy security and sorting americas Strategic Interests in the international markets. It performs challenging cleanup operations to address its vast envir
He was also asked about his use of chartered aircraft as Energy Secretary. This is three hours. [indiscernible] take your seats please. The chair will recognize himself. Five minutes for the opening statement. Welcome mr. Secretary, it is great to have you here. The hearing will examine the department of Energy Management adMission Priorities under the leadership of secretary rick perry. Im very pleased to welcome him this morning for his first appearance before this subcommittee. D. O. E. Performs essential security missions. It plays a central role in ensuring that the nations Domestic Energy security. And also stewarding americas Strategic Energy interests in the international markets. Ensuring the nations Domestic Energy security and sorting americas Strategic Interests in the international markets. It performs challenging cleanup operations to address its vast environmental and Nuclear Waste liabilities and provides key energy data and supports foundational science and Technologic
I ask our guests to take their seats, please. The subcommittee on energy and power will now come to order and the chair will recognize himself for five minutes for an opening statement. First of all, welcome, mr. Secretary. Its great to have you here. And todays hearing is going to examine the department of energys management and Mission Priorities under the leadership of secretary rick perry. Im very pleased to welcome this morning for his first appearance before the subcommittee. It performs essential Nuclear Security and National Security missions. It plays a central role in ensuring the nations Domestic Energy security and sorting americas Strategic Interests in the international markets. It performs challenging cleanup operations to address its vast environmental and Nuclear Waste liabilities and provides key energy data and supports foundational science and Technological Development to advance the benefits of all forms of energy and Energy Delivery to ensure the longterm security
Expolice its jurisdiction over the con explicit jurisdiction over the countrys seat of government. The extent to which congress should oversee or intervene in the governance of the district is a debate for another day, but its clearly our responsibility. Current law compels congressional oversight and we must exercise responsibly that jurisdiction. That includes acting to stop legislation that clearly violates the constitutional freedoms of the citizens of the district. Mr. Speaker, its important to note that women are protected by law, both federal and d. C. , from discrimination on the basis of pregnan would actually give employers the right to fire an employee for the Reproductive Health care choices of their spouses or their children. The other side is saying its all right to fire someone because their boss doesnt like their wifes or even their Childrens Health care choices. Talk about restricting someones rights. It would take away a whole range of womens private decisions and mak