First, the head of education in california is setting his sights on the Governors Mansion. Youre watching getting answers. Im kristin zee. The Gubernatorial Race is still three years away, but the field of candidates is already getting more crowded. Yesterday, state school superintende Tony Thurmond officially announced he is jumping in. Im tony thurman and im running for governor to be a voice for those who need one, because california may be working for millionaires and billionaires, but for the rest of california, we need real change. Thurman joins two prominent democrat who announced earlier Lieutenant Governor eleni kounalakis, former state controller and current California Democratic Party Vice Chair betty yee. Abc7 has invited them to join us in conversation in the near future as well. Joining us live now to discuss his entry into the race to replace Governor Newsom when newsom turns out is superintendent Tony Thurmond. Tony, good to see you. Good to see you, kristin. Thank you.
Burwell shares her experiences from implementing the Affordable Care act. After her remarks, well get a presentation from the ceo and president of independence blue cross. Good morning good morning it is wonderful to feel such energy in this room. My name is camille nelson, and im honored to be the dean of American University Washington College of law. It is my great pleasure to welcome you to American University Washington College of law for this exciting Plenary Session of the next steps in Health Reform 2017 conference. This year, in partnership with the American Society of law, medicine, and ethics, and with the generous support from our cosponsors, we are thrilled to have expanded the event to a threeday conference, attracting speakers and attendees from multiple disciplines, the academy, and practice. Importantly, this conference is also timed with the launch of our new health law and policy program, and i know that our faculty and our students will be partnering with you on your
Good morning, good morning. It is wonderful to feel such energy and this room. Im honored to be the dean of American University Washington College of law. Welcome to the Washington College of law. Next step in Health Reform 2017 conference. This year in partnership with the American Society of law, medicine and a the generous support of our cosponsors we are thrilled to have expanded the event to a 3 Day Conference attracting speakers and attendees from the academy and practice. Importantly, this conference is timed with the launch of our new policy program. I know our faculty and students will be partnering with you and your important work in the areas of healthcare, law and economics. Thank you and please join me in welcoming American University provost doctor scott bass will introduce our American University president , Sylvia Matthews burwell. Thank you. [applause] thank you, dean nelson and welcome to all of you. My pleasure to introduce the next keynote speaker, Sylvia Matthews b
Make it easier for the department of Veterans Affairs to fire, demote or suspend employees. Final passage scheduled for 6 1. Later in the week the senator heitkamp legislation to expand sanctions on iran, targeting people who work on irans illicit missile program. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. Under the previous order, the question occurs on the elwood nomination. Mr. Alexander i ask for the yeas and nays. The presiding officer is there a sufficient second . There appears to be. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote vote the presiding officer any senator in the chamber wishing to change their vote . If not, the yeas are 67. And the nays are 33. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table, and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. Under the previous order, the senate will resume consideration legislative now and proceed to the consideration of s. 10994, whi
About this report is what it shows us is weve got a whole lot more work to do so that we can confront this threat and hopefully we know our committee has come together in a bipartisan fashion but this is an issue that should have no party lines because this is an American Issue were talking about safety to our people and hopefully we can convince the rest of our colleagues to move Forward Together to confront this crisis. Thank you congressman vela. The chair recognizes mr. Hurd from texas. Thank you chairman and Ranking Member thompson, the chairman katko, that was pleasure working alongside of you. I spent almost over nine years as an undercover officer in the cia. I was the guy in the back alleys chasing al qaeda and the taliban and having seen enemies like that up close and personal and seeing what isis has evolved into is scary. There are clear and present danger to the United States and we need to do everything we can to stop them in their tracks. One of the shocking things for m