Tennessee. The subcommittee on communications and technology will now come to order. The chair now recognizes herself for five minutes for an Opening Statement. And i want to welcome you all to the subcommittees hearing titled oversight and reauthorization of the federal communications commission. I appreciate the commissioners appearing to offer their testimony today. And we appreciate that we have been able to hear from you in advance of this hearing. The fcc has not been rethorsoned since 1990 appear its current appropriation is over 430 million its charged with the administration of the Communications Act and other statutes vital to the functioning of the communications policy. We must reexamine the Core Functions of the commission and restore a culture of hul humility. The fcc plays a vital rode in the increasingly technologically dent society. The subcommittee released a draft for consideration. I would be remiss by not discussing net neutral the commissioning ins 2015 was a powe
I want to welcome you to the subcommittee. I appreciate the commissioners appearing to offer their testimony today. And we appreciate that we have been able to hear from you in advance of this hearing. Beencc has not reauthorized since 1990 and its current appropriation is 430 million. It is charged with the administration of Communications Act. Reexamine the Core Functions and restore a culture of humility that was lacking under the regulatory class left by chairman wheeler. The fcc plays a vital role in our increasingly Technology Dependent society. The subcommittee has released a draft for consideration. I would be remiss by not discussing Net Neutrality. The commissions decision to classify the internet as a public utility was a power grab laced with the irony of suffocating the most innovative part of our economy with in 1930s era law. This gave new meaning to the term progressive. Reply comments to the commissions are due august 18. We hope you are keeping that wed whacker handy.
Showman jerry lewis. We begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. U. S. S. John s. Mccain collided with a merchant vessel. A search and rescue mission is under way for ten missing sailors. The disastrous collision happened in one of the worlds busiest ports. You see that giant gaping hole in its side, thats the point of impact. Its the second accident involving a ship from the navys seventh fleet in two months. President trump is poised to unveil a new strategy for afghanistan tonight. Do you agree that President Trump is mentally unstable . There are serious issues with our president that arent going to go away. Indeed, with the pressures of the job may get worse. Military drills under way between the u. S. And south korea. There is a red line. We are not going to sit back and have our people targeted by regime. The wait for the Great American eclipse is almost over. Millions are getting ready for a spectacular dance between the sun and moon. Be su
He made us laugh, touched our hearts on stage and in movies and on charity telethons that raised billions of dollars. We begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. The u. S. S. John s. Mccain collided with a merchant vessel. A search and rescue mission is under way for ten missing sailors. The disastrous collision happened in one of the worlds busiest ports. You see that giant gaping hole in its side, thats the point of impact. Its the second accident involving a ship from the navys 7th fleet in two months. President trump is poised to unveil a new strategy for afghanistan tonight. Do you agree that President Trump is mentally unstable . There are serious issues with our president that arent going to go away. Indeed, with the pressures of the job may very well get worse. Military drills under way between the u. S. And south korea. There is a red line. We are not going to sit back and have our people targeted by this rejoom. The wait for the Great Ame
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