Continue to be a partner in it or should we pull out of it . Heres how you can let us know. 202p 488001 for republicans. 2027488000 for democrats. And 2027488002 for independents. If you wish to tweet us about this topic you can do so at cspan wj and facebook. Com cspan. How you post on our facebook page. Secretary of state made comments yesterday specifically towards the deal. It was earlier that he sent a letter to congress about the administrations desire to review the deal and specifically its policy toward iran. Dear dear, mr. Speaker, the letter says. This letter certifies the Atomic Energy act of 1954 amended by the Iran Nuclear Review act by 2015 enacted in may of 2015 are met as of april 18, 2017. Notwithstanding, iran remains a leading state sponsor of terror through many platforms and methods. President trump has directed the National Security councilled interagency review of the joint comprehensive plan of action that will evaluate whether suspension of sanctions related to
This is a somewhat controversial program. It was founded in 2014 in response to the v. A. Wait time scandals. This allows veterans to go to private care, to outside v. A. Care, if they meet certain requirements. Theres been a lot of frustration around the program because of red tape and some of the bureaucracy, some of the eligibility requirements, but for the most part lawmakers have liked it. It had a sunset date coming up in august. And this just lets the program go on until it runs out of money. President trump and v. A. Officials, some of the top congressional officials were there to celebrate the they provided a shortterm fix to problems of access and care. The bigger story will be down the line what they decide to replace this program with. Even with this extension, the money for the program is going to run out by the end of the year. So the next question for the administration and for folks on the hill is, what are they going to replace it with . Whats the next Program Going to
Executive order President Trump signed yesterday on medical care for veterans. Taking place on capitol hill yesterday include the president of the United States signing a bill that would extend Health Care Options for veterans who seek it from the veterans administration. Joining us on the phone to give us a sense of what happened and what it means for veterans, the Capitol Hill Bureau chief for the military times. Could you tell us about this . What happened at the white house . A bill signing for a measure the va has been pushing hard in recent months, next engine of the choice act program, a somewhat Controversial Program that was founded in 2014, in response to the v. A. Wait time scandal which allows veterans to go to private care if they meet certain requirements. There has been frustration about the program because of red tape and other bureaucracy, some of the eligibility requirements. For the most part, lawmakers have liked it and a sunset date is coming up in august. This let
And members of the board and members of the public could i want to start out by recognizing some of our employees and a couple other quick items for you. First i like to ask don ellison to come forward and recognize a long Time Training spreadable of ours whos decided to retire after mere 39 years of service. Good afternoon. Director nolan and fellow directors good its my honor today to recognize a gentleman that was for this agency for over 39 years. That is paul peterson. He was a superintendent of operator training along with him is a manager of operator training kim anderson. They were together for six years and operator training but much longer within the agency. All began his career as an operator in march 1977. In 1983, he was promoted to transit supervisor in Central Control and then later to operations. In january 20,000 2000 he was superintendent of operator training. Paul petersons 39 years and four months in operator training is marked by core value of supporting people and
Or Unfinished Business by Board Members. Members of the board are we good . Item 7, directors report good after chairman nolan and members of the board and members of the public could i want to start out by recognizing some of our employees and a couple other quick items for you. First i like to ask don ellison to come forward and recognize a long Time Training spreadable of ours whos decided to retire after mere 39 years of service. Good afternoon. Director nolan and fellow directors good its my honor today to recognize a gentleman that was for this agency for over 39 years. That is paul peterson. He was a superintendent of operator training along with him is a manager of operator training kim anderson. They were together for six years and operator training but much longer within the agency. All began his career as an operator in march 1977. In 1983, he was promoted to transit supervisor in Central Control and then later to operations. In january 20,000 2000 he was superintendent of o