Mission throught the countrys roads and a map from washington, d. C. To San Francisco, a journey documented in a 25minute silent film which well be showing. But first, joining us is michael owen. The author of after ike on the trail of the centuryold journey that changed america. How did it change america . Michael this was the first time an official convoy had driven across the country and it attracted a lot of attention. All along the roots, thousands came out to cheer the convoy on, to look at the vehicles, talk to the men who were in the convoy, and it spurred a lot of interest in travel by motorized vehicles. Steve were going to watch the film. Did it get a lot of attention in the press . Michael it did get a lot of attention. They had a major sendoff at the white house. President wilson was in europe at the time, but secretary of war newton baker waved them off. There were speeches, the press was all there, and there was quite a scene at the white house. They went through the dis
Order. Without objection, the chairs authorized weight recess of the committee at any time. This hearing is entitled oversight of the security and Exchange Commission. I inaudible recognize myself for four minutes with an Opening Statement. Good morning. I want to welcome back chairman clayton and welcome jackson,s placement and lee to this important hearing of the secs role in risk Capital Markets. Its the First Time Since 2007, that all commissioners at this Exchange Commission have testified before the Financial Services committee. I believe it is important for the committee to hear testimony from each of the commissioners including as chairman, because he told the vote of important rally authority in these matters. They are unique reviews that the committee should be aware of. This is especially important steps that the sec is not fulfilling as wall street calls and key rules like the open rule and the rollback and our moves to implement employment reforms on issues like executive
By women and people of color and turn to amass wealth as well as ways to overcome those obstacles. This is about one hour and half. [inaudible conversations] the committee will come to order. I note that a quorum shall be present without objection the committee is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. Without objection members of the full committee, not on the subcommittee are authorized to participate in todays hearing. The committee is meeting today pursuant to the testimony on examining racial and gender wealth gaps in america. I now recognize myself for four minutes to give an opening statement. Todays hearing is around a Critical Mission avoid the subcommittee exist. The racial and gender wealth gap is real. Unacceptable and actually much larger than people think. True wealth can be defined by adding of total assets including cash retirement account or your home and then subtracting liability which is credit card debt, student loans, mortgage to reach you re
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And discussions agencies priorities including senator training and distinction over cryptocurrency. He testified before the House Financial Services committee. The committee will come to order. Without objection, the chairs authorized weight recess of the committee at any time. This hearing is entitled oversight of the security and Exchange Commission. I inaudible recognize myself for four minutes with an Opening Statement. Good morning. I want to welcome back chairman clayton and welcome jackson,s placement and lee to this important hearing of the secs role in risk Capital Markets. Its the First Time Since 2007, that all commissioners at this Exchange Commission have testified before the Financial Services committee. I believe it is important for the committee to hear testimony from each of the commissioners including as chairman, because he told the vote of important rally authority in these matters. They are unique reviews that the committee should be aware of. This is especially im