Joining us today. We are holding this hybrid hearing in compliance with House Resolution accordingly i am 965. Joined by members here in the hearing room as well as approximately ten members on the remote platform. Thats outstanding, and i want to thank them for joining us. Before we turn to todays important topic i want to remind the members of a few procedures to help us navigate the terrain here. First, consistent with regulations the committee will keep microphones muted. For those participating virtually to limit background noise. Pause for one moment. So we will pause for one moment. Members are responsible for unmuting themselves, unmuting themselves when they seek recognition or when recognized for their five minutes. Members here in the hearing room also are reminded to keep your microphones muted when you are not recognized. Second, for the members participating virtually, you must have your cameras on at all times. If you need to step away from the proceeding, please leave y
Okay. Good morning. Welcome. I call to order the subcommittee on oversight. I want to thank everybody for joining us today. Were holding this hybrid hearing in compliance with House Resolution 965. Accordingly, i am joined but members here in the hearing room as well as approximately ten members on the remote platform. Thats outstanding, and i want to thank them for joining us. Before we turn to todays important topic, i want to remind the members of a few procedures to endus navigate ther the help us navigate the terrain here. First, consistent with regulations, the committee will keep microphones muted. For those participating virtually to limit background noise. [inaudible conversations] well pause for one moment. [background sounds] members are responsible for unmuting themselves, unmuting themselves when they seek recognition or when recognized for their five minutes. Members here in the hearing room also are reminded to keep your microphones muted when you are not recognized. Sec
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