These welcome drew warned, associate director of policy, office of the Vice President of the United States. [applause] excited to speak to this. First off, i would like to say that space is a top priority of this administration. Through the leadership of the president we have seen remarkable progress in this area. The United States was founded by brave pioneers. Their spirit continues today as america leads humanity into a new chapter of Space Exploration. By combining the efforts of the u. S. Government with the leaders in private industry, we will reach new heights that until recently we could have only dreamed of. As chair of the National Space council, device resident is leading policy development to sustain u. S. Leadership in space and open doors to u. S. Private sector growth. The president ial policy are sparking efforts to put americans back on the moon, unleash commercial use of space, strengthen u. S. Based awareness, space Traffic Management, and stand up u. S. Based force
Stability. I want to inform all concerned that this meeting will end at 1 00 per the request of the p. M. Secretary. I now recognize myself for four minutes to give an Opening Statement. So let me welcome back secretary mnuchen. Today, we are here to discuss the Trump Administrations actions that have undermined and not promoted our nations Financial Stability. As i have said many times before, i am very concerned about this administrations actions to eliminate important protections for consumers, investors and our economy. It appears that our banking regulators are following the deregulatory blueprint that the Treasury Department, under secretary mnuchens leadership, has mapped out point by point and rolling back many of the Critical Reforms democrats made to prevent another financial crisis. If these rollbacks continue, there will be grave consequences for Financial Stability in our economy. The 2008 financial crisis was devastating for our nation. 11 million americans lost their hom
Time now for the global exchange, where we bring you todays market moving news from around the world. From hong kong to jerusalem, washington to new york, our bloomberg voices are on the ground with todays top stories. In israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a rare challenge to his lead. I am not sure i would see this day come. Reporter that is very true. Significant. Be it would change israels Political Landscape for the past kud itss and give the li first win in 20. They would have a better chance of forming a government after the third election of the year come march. David thank you so much. To turn to commodities. Oil is extending its gains as u. S. Inventories decline and optimism over a partial u. S. China trade deal grows. Youre right, those are the two drivers hitting oil this morning. Broken throughe a level on trade deal optimism, partially on risk assets. The santa claus rally really helping oil out. Another big story is the inventory decline. If it is confir
Mnuchin testifies about the u. S. Economy. He also talks about Digital Currency and the potential impact of Climate Change. Waters the committee will come to order. Without objection, the chairs authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. This hearing is entitled promoting stability, reviewing the administrations deregulatory approach to Financial Stability. I want to inform all concerned that this meeting will end at 1 00 per the request of the p. M. Secretary. I now recognize myself for four minutes to give an Opening Statement. So let me welcome back secretary mnuchin. Today, we are here to discuss the Trump Administrations actions that have undermined and not promoted our nations Financial Stability. As i have said many times before, i am very concerned about this administrations actions to eliminate important protections for consumers, investors and our economy. It appears that our banking regulators are following the deregulatory blueprint that the Treasury Depar
C the committee will come to order. Without objection, the chairs authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. This hearing is entitled promoting stability, reviewing the administrations deregulatory approach to Financial Stability. I want to inform all concerned that this meeting will end at 1 00 p. M. Per the request of the secretary. I now recognize myself for four minutes to give an Opening Statement. So let me welcome back secretary mnuchen. Today we are here to discuss the Trump Administrations actions that have undermined and not promoted our nations Financial Stability. As i have said many times before, i am very concerned about this administrations actions to eliminate important protections for consumers, investors and our economy. It appears that our banking regulators are following the deregulatory blueprint that the Treasury Department, under secretary mnuchens leadership, has mapped out point by point and rolling back many of the Critical Reforms democrats