Know, as these violations as we confirm these missile launches, weve been swift in condemning them as we did, as ambassador power did, in the Security Council, and measures that we will take in response to those confirmed missile launches, we are actively considering additional measures at this moment. Well, if you say to me, ambassador, that theyre the most sanctioned, it almost implies that theres nothing else we can do. If thats the case, then were in deep trouble, but those sanctions are going to be coming off assuming implementation. So, the bottom line and i see a shaking the head no, but as far as i understand, those sanctions are going to be coming off upon implementation. Sir, those nuclearrelated sanctions thats what im talking about, will be off. Will come off when iran has rid itself of 98 of its enriched uranium stockpile. If those sanctions no longer exist and if youre saying theyre the most sanctioned country in the world, i assuming you are saying there are nonnuclear s
On thursday, a house subcommittee looked at marijuana use, its legalization in some states and its relation to Transportation Safety. Issues included the ability to operate vehicles, testing for marijuana use, and the challenges inin creating a federal standard for Donald Rumsfeld driving under the influence of socalled recreational drugs. Witnesses include a representative of the center for Substance Abuse prevention. This is an hour and 40 minutes. Its chaired by florida congressman john micah. Good morning. Id like to welcome everyone to the committee on government oversight and reform and our subcommittee hearing this morning. This is the subcommittee on government operations. Welcome our Ranking Member, mr. Connolly, and other who is may join us this morning. The title of todays hearing is planes, trains, and automobiles operating while stoned. This, i believe, is our fifth hearing on the subject of the impact of changing laws on increasing use of marijuana in our society. And our
The irs, now retired. And i asked them what they thought of what was going on at the irs. I heard despicable behavior every step of the way. The irs, no longer credible. I think, at this point, mr. Chairman, id like to yield back. Thank you, chairman. In regular order, this is helpful to have a second round. Commissioner, theres been approximately a year of production of emails. In your earlier hearing, i remember it might take two years sort of an estimate. Well, let me ask you a question. Have you reviewed the timeline when this committee issued lawful demands for lois ler lois lerneres emails, have you reviewed the timeline of who did what and when . No. Would you be prepared to deliver to us a timeline, meaning calendars, activities of individuals who were charged with going out and finding those email sns. With over 250 people doing that work no, actually, youve had people redacting and legally reviewing. Im only talking about who went and got the information, the emails, who accu
Statements but that still kills almost 10,000 people every year on our hoiighways. Now were becoming xhoee ining concerned it highlights the use of marijuana use. Among the more egregious drug involved accidents are a Recreational Boating accident in florida that killed five. A day caravan driver in memphis, tennessee, who was high and crashed causing five deaths. And a railroad next chase, maryland, that killed 16 thats already been referred to. But why dont have a good idea of the number of drug related transportation fatalities. Were not surprised about the growing evidence of drug use by drivers, pilots and others, however, given that as weve heard, many states have authorized medical marijuana programs and two states have decriminalized Recreational Use of the drug. In addition, recent news reports noted pressure to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level as well. Perhaps most disturbing as weve heard mentioned in the Opening Statements is evidence that marijuana use among te
Safety administrations research on drugged driving. We take tremendous pride in protecting americans by partnering with states to enforce strong Highway Safety laws and working to make vehicles safer. Highway fatalities have declined, traffic deaths fallen by 22 in the past decade. With more than 30,000 fatalities each year we must look at new and innovative ways to save lives. Working with our partners and other organizations we made substantial process including drunk driving and seatbelt use and applied the same approaches to emerging concerns such as distracted driving. The legalization of marijuana under state laws poses new concerns and we are working to understand these risks and develop appropriate countermeasures. Available evidence indicates alcohol is the most Common Source of driver impairment. In 2012 more than 30 of traffic deaths involved a driver with blood alcohol level at or above legal limit. Several decades of Data Collection and a well established criminal justice