Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Chairman Thompson to Secretary Nielsen: Your Refusal to Testify on Border Security Is Unacceptable. January 2019



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chairman Thompson to Secretary Nielsen: Your Refusal to Testify on Border Security Is Unacceptable

The Secretary outrageously attempts to use the President’s shutdown as an excuse not to come before Congress
January 29, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, sent the below letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, calling on her to reconsider her refusal to testify before the Committee next week:


Dear Secretary Nielsen:

Your decision to refuse my invitation to testify before the Committee on Homeland Security regarding our Nation’s border security on February 6, 2019, is unreasonable and unacceptable.  I strongly urge you to reconsider.

Your attempt to use the President’s recent shutdown as an excuse not to testify before Congress prior to the impending shutdown is outrageous.  As Secretary of Homeland Security, you should be prepared to testify on border security, the very issue that caused the recent shutdown, at any time and certainly prior to the potential February 15 lapse in appropriations. 

During the shutdown, you made numerous public appearances and comments regarding border security.  You should be well prepared to inform the public about the Department of Homeland Security’s border security needs as well as provide Congress with accurate information that can inform any pending border security legislation. 

The recent Federal government shutdown jeopardized homeland security, cost our economy $11 billion, and caused incalculable harm to the country. The Nation is just days away from President Trump again shutting down the government.  Your failure to engage Congress only makes averting another shutdown more difficult.

The men and women of the Department of Homeland Security continue to carry out their duties admirably despite difficult and uncertain circumstances.  I am hopeful you will follow their lead and agree to testify before the Committee on Homeland Security on February 6.  In your public comments on border security, you maintained that Congress should “get [its] job done.”  Please know that as Chairman, I intend to ensure the Committee fulfills its oversight responsibilities on this important matter.

Sincerely,
BENNIE G. THOMPSON
Chairman


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Federal Shutdown Budget Approval Options for the future January 2019

Federal Shutdown Budget Approval Options.
Inclusion & Diversity across the board.
Was the military industrial contractors affected by the 2018-2019 federal shutdown?
Options for shutdown for consideration:
1. All non 'TS' (top secret) related contractor programs under DOD shift to GSA that will be affected by any future federal shutdowns if DOD budget was approved before other federal agencies and programs;
2. 10-day limit on federal shutdowns,
3. during 10-day limit concessions and approvals by Legislative and Executive branches of government,
4. agreement MUST be reached during this only 10-day limit for concessions, agreements, and approvals, if not
5. previous yeas approved budget immediately approved and implemented for COOP with built in cost of inflation for next budget period.
END OF BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS UNTIL NEXT PERIOD.
"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, and will persist."
Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Friday, January 25, 2019

January 25, 2019. House Homeland Security Committee. Chairman Thompson Statement on the Trump Shutdown’s Homeland Security Impact







FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chairman Thompson Statement on the Trump Shutdown’s Homeland Security Impact

Today marks the second missed paycheck for 800,000 Feds
January 25, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on the Trump Shutdown and its continued negative impact on our frontline homeland security personnel who are charged with keeping the nation safe and secure.  Yesterday, Chairman Thompson hosted a Congressional Panel discussion featuring former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on the effects of the Trump Shutdown on the Department of Homeland Security.  Today marks the second paycheck missed for the DHS workforce, including approximately 800,000 federal employees.

“Now into its second month, the effects of the Trump Shutdown are becoming more worrisome for the safety of the nation by the day.  It has become clear from hearing from those on the frontlines that even if the shutdown ended today, we will be dealing with the consequences of it for months – or even years – to come. Quite simply, the shutdown is undermining the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to secure the homeland and protect the American people.”

“I have no doubts about the dedication of the public servants that protect our skies, waterways, and borders.  However, I continue to be worried that not having a paycheck – and not knowing when the next one will come – will serve as an altogether avoidable distraction to those whose jobs require laser focus on keeping our homeland secure.”

“Our homeland security personnel have been showing remarkable strength during this uncertain time, but I am afraid even the slightest additional stressor could call the resilience of our system into doubt. Donald Trump’s running a government like this defies logic and common sense.”



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All are Essential. January 2019.

Essential during Shutdown?

From a minor crisis, to worst-case scenario.
All are essential. All staff and programs that support individuals and communities.
From the housekeeping cleaners, maintenance staff, and the lowest paid worker TO the executive are essential,
From programs to feed the homeless, and unemployed TO the programs that restore communities during times of disasters both man-made and natural.
True inclusion & diversity involve all at the table.

CDS CEO BEMA International.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/white-house-seeks-list-of-programs-that-would-be-hurt-if-shutdown-lasts-into-march/2019/01/23/661adb3a-1f55-11e9-9145-3f74070bbdb9_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.e08dc6ecc38d

2019. Abuse of Powers Act.

Abuse of Powers Act 0f 2019
Constitutional Lawyers GET TO WORK!
I can only think of a broad view.
Time to take the leap into the 21st Century

For two branches of United States government (Executive and Congressional)
When livelyhood, liberty, justice, and sustainability for basic needs of citizens for homes\shelter, food, water, safety, and community security is threatened by federal decisions affecting states and constituents.
CDS

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Protection of our children. Introduction to Comprehensive School Safety. January 2019


Protection and safety of our family, our children is an ongoing process.

BEMA International


Education and Disaster Risk Reduction


Introduction to Comprehensive School Safety


Education plays a large role in building sustainable and resilient societies and contributes to the achievement of all other sustainable development goals. Comprehensive School Safety (CSS) is a key component of Disaster Risk Reduction. In honor of International Education Day, learn the CSS Framework in this online course from Save the Children.  





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Monday, January 21, 2019

1/22/2019. UDC Law School. Discussion Public Awareness on the Impacts of childhood trauma in DC on academic success

On Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 6:30 to 8 pm (reception to follow) for a panel discussion to increase public awareness about the impacts of childhood trauma in DC on academic success and to galvanize the community, particularly professional and civic leaders, to demand the government increase in-school mental health funding and services, including a mandatory system-wide assessment of each child enrolled in public schools--traditional and charter-- over the next year.

Free, but please REGISTER HERE.

Welcome
John C. Brittain, Acting Dean, UDC Law

Panel Discussion
Rose Shelton
DC Attorney General Karl Racine
DC Councilmember David Grosso
Davon Harris
Prof. Lauren Onkeles-Klein, Director, UDC Law Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic

Moderator: Jonetta Rose Barras

This event is free of charge but please REGISTER HERE.


This panel is brought to you by University of the District of Columbia Cable Television, the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law and Esther Productions Inc

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