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We have a lot seeking service and the arts program has been very popular. I understand that the veterans access choice and accountability act allows for continuation of that, but could you address for me how that will happen . Its important for our rural veterans. They like it and it works for them and i just wanted to get clarification in terms of how its impacted by the choice card. So the legislation extended the arts program. We have extended the contract temporarily while we are renewing th...

Have been occurring on a regular basis since Early September so i would like to thank you and i appreciate the time that you have invested in openly communicating with the staff on the house and the senate side of the committee on the implementation issues in the progress that you have been making on this implementation issues. In the va i hope it is a precedent for improving relationships as we go forward. The law provided Additional Resources and authorities to provide for the key improvements...

Now todays House Oversight committee. Secret Service Hearing with the head of the secret service joseph clancy. Congressman Joseph Chaffetz of utah chairs the committee. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] the committee on oversight and government reforma come to order. Without objection. Without objection the chair chairs authorized to declare recess at any time. Appreciate everybody being here. Reforming the United States secret service is not a partis...

Leadership . Is the problem with the men and women youre not getting good people . Why dont you speak up for these men and women . If in fact theyre letting off steam because youre overworking them, are they being overworked . Will this budget that toughs just gotten begin to relieve some of those serial days in which people dont get any days off . So would you describe that and would you tell us more about training and what training sessions are expected so that some of this misbehavior will be...

Will you make all available video . And i say available, because were going to get to it in a second all of it was not preserved. Will you make all available video available to this committee . We will make all video available to this committee for your review at any time, day or night. Will you make a copy of it available so we can retain custody as opposed to simply showing it to us . I will not release a copy of this video at this point. Why not . The oig has an Ongoing Investigation. You thi...

The fact that i did not learn of this allegation until five days after it is said to have occurred infuriates me. This is unacceptable. I called my senior staff together the week before last. I made clear my expectation for prompt notification of allegations of misconduct that could impact our mission or violate the agencys standards of conduct. If it is determined that any of our employees failed to report information about this alleged incident, they will be held accountable. Our mission is to...

Secretary of defense Ashton Carter and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, general martin dempsey, both testified before the committee. And i have Great Respect for both of them. I asked them if after a decade in afghanistan keeping troops in afghanistan for nine more years would even make a difference. Last year in his politico article and i quote the title was down the opium rathole, roger says, and i quote, if you spent 13 years pounding money down the rathole with little to show for it yo...

Meet the standards. They are the same as the old bulbs, except they last longer, use less electricity and save consumers money. We heard for the Energy Efficiency standards restrict choice. If you shop for light bulbs, you know that isnt true either. Modern incandescent light bulbs and l. E. D. Of every shape, size and color are available. Consumers never had more choice. The efficiency standards spurns innovation that expanded options for consumers. They claim they would cost consumers money. I...

The clerk will please call the roll. [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] the answer is yes. [inaudible conversations] the clerk will report the telly. Mr. Chairman they were 23 aye votes, 38 nay votes. The amendment does not agree to. Mr. Chairman . Mr. Smith. On the next boat ms. Lemperts amendment that i had asked for a recorded vote i will withdraw that requested except the voice passag...

Full of patriots. [cheers and applause] we are here at a crucial time in american history. Because the truth is that we are in the fight of our lives. America today is weaker than it has ever been. And as a result, the world is a much more dangerous place. Individualism, patriotism, liberty, the unique properties of American Life and culture are all at diminished levels. For the first time any of us can remember, america appears to be becoming irrelevant in world affairs. But this is america. It...