We wanted to highlight today the efforts of the Congressional Black Caucus. I am and that people understand that this was not a tragedy, one tragedy, and anomaly, but actually it was a manifestation of deeper problems. I am very proud to be joined by members of the Congressional Black Caucus, who have been on the frontline in the house of representatives fighting or change. They will share those areas they have been fighting for. I have the representative of introducing barbara lee. She is always on the front lines fighting for social net, justice. Thank you madam chair. Thank you for that spirited introduction. Let me thank you for your steady leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus. We are in our 49th year. Thank you so much. I want to thank all of our colleagues who are with us today. The tragic murder of mr. Floyd shows how White Supremacy has affected our country. Systemic racism has been built in this country. Racism is at the heart of every process that we are dealing with
The appalling targeting of the police is going on in this country right now i hope that is not the message you want to send two brave men and women that wear the uniform to protect us. Police officers and Law Enforcement officials cant count on federal Law Enforcement officials to back them up who can they rely on . Seeing no other witnesses think you attorney general for your questions in her time today. Without objection all members have five additional days to submit additional records for the hearing. With that this hearing is adjourned. Next u. S. Senators talk about the terrorist attacks in paris. Several u. S. Senators went to to the center for disheartening to talk about the recent terrorist attacks in paris and their related security concerns at home. A year ago the gulf for the goal was to destroy iso. No one should take this as a criticism of the men and women and uniform as well as their civilian counterparts in the field doing the best they can under the strategic and oper
Opportunity to serve and i want to thank the United States the United States of america who enables people like me to follow her dream and i hope in getting this award i continue to make my pledge to be of service. Mr. President , i thank you. Mr. Prez youre watching cspan 2 and we will show you attorney general beretta lynches testimony before the house committee. Later, congressional hearing looking at how terror organizations are financed. On the next washington journal, we look at how congress is reacting to the syrian refugee crisis with congressman earl bloom and how her and then on the paris attacks in us strategies against isis. Then, a discussion about treatment for ptsd, with psychologist deborah by dont. Washington journals live with your phone call, tweets and Facebook Comments at 7 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan. Stephen k signatures beecher of cspan 2 book tv is coverage of book fairs and festivals. With Nonfiction Author talks, interviews and view are calling segments are com
Comments on washington journal. Today the discussion of European Security and the challenges facing the transatlantic relationship after the crisis in ukraine. Well have that live at 10 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan 3. On wednesday, f. B. I. Director told the house judiciary retire committee that the f. B. I. Returned a database of taxpayer information mistakenly received from the i. R. S. He acknowledged that the f. B. I. Had the database for four years but said investigators did not exam it. The f. B. I. Would need a court order to legally look at the information. It is two hour and 40 minutes. Good morning the Judiciary Committee will come to order without we welcome everyone to the oversight hearing. I will begin by recognize ice to our nation and a confident you will serve honorably at the helm of the fbi. Last week marked the oneyear anniversary of the first leak of classified material by Edward Snowden a criminal betrayal of his country in arguably the most of it can the kid u. S. H
What specific steps is the fbi doing to ensure that innocent americans are not incorrectly placed on the nofly list and what reforms are being made to ensure that those who are erroneously placed on the lists are quickly removed . Thank you. I know i agree with your premise that its important to protect our liberties. I know we have an extensive process that we go through before someone can get on the list to make sure we have got it right and as you said im aware of the process to remove someone if there is a mistake or the matters and close in some fashion. I dont know enough to respond to your concern about the time lag or what improvements are needed. Could you respond to us in writing . Sure. Let me then ask about hate crime tracking. After the 9 11 attacks hate crime and violence committed against individuals in the seikh hindu and arab communities has increased. In receipt years there has been Violent Attacks across the country including the horrific massacre at the seikh temple