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i also know the usda is offering some loans to other ranchers. between that and other disaster assistance that might become available, is that going to be enough for these businesses and ranchers to be on the road to recovery? sid: well, yes, but the road is going to be long and hard and it will take at least two years for the grass to come back in these places. out of my estimate, we have probably 3000 to 4000 miles of fence to replace and $1500 a mile. we desperately need hay and fencing materials in the panhandle area. grain in seed fees were completely wiped out. it was just farmers and ranchers. we lost one railroad. so the railroad is down for a while. i think they got it repaired so at least they can keep the trains running. but a lot of things you don't think about when you have a fire of this magnitude. stephanie: you are a yourself. -- you are yourself a cattleman yourself, i understand. cattle ranching is in your blood. what do you imagine those affected ranchers and other business owners are facing right now emotionally and mentally?
i also know the usda is offering some loans to other ranchers. between that and other disaster assistance that might become available, is that going to be enough for these businesses and ranchers to be on the road to recovery? sid: well, yes, but the road is going to be long and hard and it will take at least two years for the grass to come back in these places. out of my estimate, we have probably 3000 to 4000 miles of fence to replace and $1500 a mile. we desperately need hay and fencing...
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usda admits that this may nos ml even account for all of the land that they own. the chinese communist party is not typ our. they're not our partner and they're not our ally. they're ou re notr enemy. and they're a rapidly expanding national security threat that can't be ignore d. so let me be clear. they are buying up our entire food suppl clear ty chain. and when america can't feed itself and we rely on other memberin and ws of another couny to feed us, it becomes a national security issue, a huge national security issue. >> look at these recenter reports. chinese investors and chinese nationalthreports now own 384,0s of land in the u.s. thousands, s thousands of acres of farmland, thousands of acres of ranc h and land near military installations. one chinese company bought 370 acres in grant forks, north dakota, for a corn mill just 12 miles from an air force base that houses some of our top and surveillance and reconnaissance of capabilities. that is a major national security threa t. urself here's a question. ask yourself, do you think china would allo du thw
usda admits that this may nos ml even account for all of the land that they own. the chinese communist party is not typ our. they're not our partner and they're not our ally. they're ou re notr enemy. and they're a rapidly expanding national security threat that can't be ignore d. so let me be clear. they are buying up our entire food suppl clear ty chain. and when america can't feed itself and we rely on other memberin and ws of another couny to feed us, it becomes a national security issue, a...
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on that progress which delivering investments in this bill to support researchers at u-dub and the usda center as they tackle issues like little cherry disease or livestock resiliency, pollution from tires, crop quality and more. when it comes to cutting edge search, agriculture is just one of the many fields where i'm very proud to see washington state researchers leading the way. whether, clean energy in the tricities, or aerospace work in kent and across western washington this bill will propel the innovation that is happening in my state. and through congressionally directed spenng, t will help fund new scientific equipment at gonzaga's center for innovative scice and■v engineering and western washington university's advanced technology laboratory. not to mention funding for the upgraded elect ron and -- upgraded microscope, and the tidal powered ocean observation project in tacoma. mr. president, i couldn't leave the floor today without talking about the critical investments in this bill that we made for our veters as chair of the milcon v.a. subcommittee and proud daughter of a
on that progress which delivering investments in this bill to support researchers at u-dub and the usda center as they tackle issues like little cherry disease or livestock resiliency, pollution from tires, crop quality and more. when it comes to cutting edge search, agriculture is just one of the many fields where i'm very proud to see washington state researchers leading the way. whether, clean energy in the tricities, or aerospace work in kent and across western washington this bill will...
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that's why we use internationally and the usda has been slow to adopt these improvements. can you talk about the importance of innovation and provide some examples in an ofimportant innovation was happening. >> thank you for that question d there is a lot of innovation happening. bio plastics is one example. there's others happening that we are able to incorporated with ir both parts of your comment. one is the innovations happening. it's important to remember the packaging is designed for a particular reason and purpose and i would even suggest in some instances that would be mor coms and people may go to the store and maybe once a week, once every ten days. whether it be bio plastics or other materials and packaging being produced, really it's meaningful when we have this more holistic discussion about the responsibility which then goes to the cost issue. you reference the study there's a study on both sides of the aisle for increased cost to consumers. i would suggest consumers may have some of the cost impact and they may be able to internalize some of that cost as wel
that's why we use internationally and the usda has been slow to adopt these improvements. can you talk about the importance of innovation and provide some examples in an ofimportant innovation was happening. >> thank you for that question d there is a lot of innovation happening. bio plastics is one example. there's others happening that we are able to incorporated with ir both parts of your comment. one is the innovations happening. it's important to remember the packaging is designed...
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in the last ia we were able to get basically to bring usda into the i.c. through title 50 authorities so that today become a member of the i.c. and with all the subject matter expertise that that imply plies and how important that is in the safeguarding with of our food supply. i have some concerns about other industries, for example. i read an article earlier this week about chinese manufacturers of cranes at our ports. unfortunately, they're the only manufacturers of cranes. we don't build those types of things unfortunately in this country. but the chinese have soughtú. to seed our supply chain with all a manner of surveillance devices and so on. the cranes were found to have been seeded with some devices. we've seen this with the manufacture of commuter rail, we've seen it with other supply chain components that they've seeded into our supplies. do you have some concerns about that? and if so, what are you doing to reach out to the industry to make sure that a we're safeguarding existence those kinds of things from happening? >> thank you. you've put
in the last ia we were able to get basically to bring usda into the i.c. through title 50 authorities so that today become a member of the i.c. and with all the subject matter expertise that that imply plies and how important that is in the safeguarding with of our food supply. i have some concerns about other industries, for example. i read an article earlier this week about chinese manufacturers of cranes at our ports. unfortunately, they're the only manufacturers of cranes. we don't build...
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we put the authority and title 50 authority in usda, can you think of other agencies that we might need to consider the same perspective. >> let me give some thought i would like to circle back, this is one of the last talked about but yb dimensions of the chinese communist party threat that deserves attention and does require engagement because you're talking about activity that is itself lawful but still present vulnerabilities that the chinese government can explain ut a better way to tighten it up. >> while i got you director wray i have to say we have had difficulty over the last few months trying to tap into the expertise that your agency brings in your organization continues to hold counterintelligence within the i csee you have a lot of very experienced counterintelligence agencies within your workforce and neighboring a valuable perspective to the table and even so this committee has really struggled to be able to get access to those individuals and we ask the fbi to participate in hearings, my question why are we only allowed to hear from your intelligence analyst to prove tal
we put the authority and title 50 authority in usda, can you think of other agencies that we might need to consider the same perspective. >> let me give some thought i would like to circle back, this is one of the last talked about but yb dimensions of the chinese communist party threat that deserves attention and does require engagement because you're talking about activity that is itself lawful but still present vulnerabilities that the chinese government can explain ut a better way to...
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critical through ordinary business transactions. >> we've put this authority, title 50 authority in usda, in some other agencies t might need to consider that same perspective? >> let me give some thought to that and love to circle back with you on this, because i think that this is one of the, maybe less talked about, but maybe most important dimensions of the chinese communist partyn require engagement because you're talking about activity that's itself for the most part lawful, but still presents vulnerabilities that the chinese government can exploit and that we need to figure out a better way to tighten that up and engage with you on it. >>hile i've got you director wray. that we've had difficulty the last few months trying to tap into the expertise that your agency brings. your organization continues to hold the role of lead for counter intelligence in the ic. you have a lot in the work force even though this committee struggles to get access to the individuals. why is it with the talking points? >> i'm not aware of the restriction. >> that's the latest engagement with the fbi, why
critical through ordinary business transactions. >> we've put this authority, title 50 authority in usda, in some other agencies t might need to consider that same perspective? >> let me give some thought to that and love to circle back with you on this, because i think that this is one of the, maybe less talked about, but maybe most important dimensions of the chinese communist partyn require engagement because you're talking about activity that's itself for the most part lawful,...
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two senate democrats voted against him and later, lawmakers will be working on bipartisan to repeal a usda rule allowing u.s. to import beef from the guest chaplain, reverend adolphus lacey, senior pastor of the bethany baptist church brooklyn new york will open the senate in prayer. the guest chaplain: let us pray. gracious god, we evoke your name in this place. we thank you for life and for giving it to us more abundantly. we thank you for the power and privilege of prayer, and we humbly approach your throne of grace to thank you and share our petitions. we offer thanks to those who surrender their lives in service to this great nation by willing sing to represent us. we thank you for their families and friends who loan them to us. may there be no lack in their lives because of their service. we pray that at this moment, you would pour out your spirit of wisdom and compassion on these senators as they chart the course of this nation. embolden them with the burden that they are someone's last and the hope that they can make a difference in someone's life. bless this assembly as they wrest
two senate democrats voted against him and later, lawmakers will be working on bipartisan to repeal a usda rule allowing u.s. to import beef from the guest chaplain, reverend adolphus lacey, senior pastor of the bethany baptist church brooklyn new york will open the senate in prayer. the guest chaplain: let us pray. gracious god, we evoke your name in this place. we thank you for life and for giving it to us more abundantly. we thank you for the power and privilege of prayer, and we humbly...
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the usda designated southeast san francisco and treasure islands low income areas with low food access and these areas see fewer fruit and vegetable sales, greater soda sales [indiscernible] activities involve said in the outreach engage will include outreach to new partners thin bayview and treasure island neighborhoods. providing free nutrition and physical activity workshops with [indiscernible] participants and engage older adult community members and community advisory groups to identify and advocate for policy systems and environmental strategies that support their health. a smaller portion of the funds will go toward increasing existing programming including more line dancing and tichiwhich continue to be in high demand among existing participants. priority population of calfresh healthy living is veterans and we are reaching through swords to ploud share and [indiscernible] forming a new connection [indiscernible] thank you for your time and consideration, if you have questions i'll do my best. >> commissioners, do we have anyone that would like to speak on this item? mr. secre
the usda designated southeast san francisco and treasure islands low income areas with low food access and these areas see fewer fruit and vegetable sales, greater soda sales [indiscernible] activities involve said in the outreach engage will include outreach to new partners thin bayview and treasure island neighborhoods. providing free nutrition and physical activity workshops with [indiscernible] participants and engage older adult community members and community advisory groups to identify...
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we are working with -- through the process when that applies and working with the usda to work towards mandatory reporting regime that might apply so i think there is room for plugging gaps that may exist.0e >> thank you. i would like to also ask with regard to ai in particular, bottom line is it is not going away. it is something that we are going to have to deal with right now. it appears as though we leaved i capabilities. most certainly, our adversaries recognize that and they will do whatever they can as a shortcut to our capabilities. air, land, space, and cyberspace. with regard to the advances with ai right now, i'm concerned as much about china and russia and develop weapons systems that we have never really thought about as being in the forefront of a major and direct threat to the united states and going to talk we know that china and russia have significant capabilities with regard to ai and using ai, you can make rapid advances, as you noted. on 30 through 33 in your i'm concerned about the fact that it may be used as a weapi's to but i will start with director ray and if
we are working with -- through the process when that applies and working with the usda to work towards mandatory reporting regime that might apply so i think there is room for plugging gaps that may exist.0e >> thank you. i would like to also ask with regard to ai in particular, bottom line is it is not going away. it is something that we are going to have to deal with right now. it appears as though we leaved i capabilities. most certainly, our adversaries recognize that and they will do...
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. >> my grandmother learned the real art of buying meat from a retired grader from the retired usda >> what is the classic pewter luger experience >> the most popular appetizers sliced tomato and on johns served with the sauce and sizzling bacon. >> what is your most popular seller >> the most popular cut is the porter house later on maybe we'll take you down stairs to our holy of holy's the dry ageing room. >> don't tease me with a good time, jody >> hey >> hello. >> how are you, buddy? >> this is beautiful >> who do you wait on? celebrities, politicians, famous athletes, people in the neighborhood >> you name it, we have it. >> dish. give me something. give me a little story. >> i'll turn the cameras off if i have to. isn't there something about john gotti jr. we can talk about, no? >> no. >> no. >> there he is how are you doing, buddy >> this is the bacon ♪ >> that's delicious. my gosh. what a beautiful thing to mess with other waiters, danny, have you ever taken the medium rare one and switched with it a well-done one? >> it's illegal. >> that's it here we are. >> wow >> hey >>
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that includes support for the rental assistance program at usda that ensures americans living in rural areas have access to safe and affordable housing. we deliver vital investments for public safety that will help communities across new mexico to taos county to san juan county. we were able to fund fire engines and ambulance and build new emergency; response facilities. and finally, at a time of mounting international conflict and global food insecurity, we are reaffirming america's moral leadership in fighting hunger worldwide. maintaining our supportúó for international food aid programs not only demonstrates our nation's commitment in the fight against hunger, but it helps us build new marke for our agricultural exports. as we drafted this bill and steered it through negotiations with the house, we had to make some very difficult decisions on how to best invest taxpayer dollars. we had to stay within the very thin margins for top-line funding levels that were agreed to last year by president biden and house republican leadership. but i am very proud of where we landed in this com
that includes support for the rental assistance program at usda that ensures americans living in rural areas have access to safe and affordable housing. we deliver vital investments for public safety that will help communities across new mexico to taos county to san juan county. we were able to fund fire engines and ambulance and build new emergency; response facilities. and finally, at a time of mounting international conflict and global food insecurity, we are reaffirming america's moral...
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when that applies working with the usda to work towards some sort of mandatory reporting regime that may apply. i think that there is room for plugging gaps that may exist. >> thank you. with regard to ai in particular, bottom line is it is not going away. it is something we will have to. right now it appears we need the world in regards to ai capabilities. our adversaries recognize that. doing whatever they can as a shortcut to our capabilities. s. in regards to the advances with ai right now■], i am concerned right now as much about china and russia in their capability to use to develop weapon systems that we have nevereally thought about as being in the forefront of a major and direct threat to the united states. i want to talk about biologics in particular. we know that china and russia have significant capabilities with regards to ai you can make rapid expanses as you have noted. with ai you cancs. i am concerned about the fact it may very well be used as a weapon system. i am not sure who to direct this to. i will start with director ray and if you'd like to pass this on, tha
when that applies working with the usda to work towards some sort of mandatory reporting regime that may apply. i think that there is room for plugging gaps that may exist. >> thank you. with regard to ai in particular, bottom line is it is not going away. it is something we will have to. right now it appears we need the world in regards to ai capabilities. our adversaries recognize that. doing whatever they can as a shortcut to our capabilities. s. in regards to the advances with ai...
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that's the most in 30 years, according to the latest data from the usda. joining us to talk about the impact of food inflation on consumers, what it means for retailers as well, is morgan stanley's retail analyst. these numbers are pretty astounding. 11%, that's a huge chunk of consumers' disposable income. what's it mean overall? >> well, it's been elevated for the past couple years. and actually on an inflationary basis, it was even higher. it's starting to come down. what it means is we're consuming less units. units are actually down 4% to 5%. volume or actual tonnage is down as a result. we're seeing cutbacks across the board. >> cutbacks where specifically? >> in how much we're consuming. now, it's not isolated to one category. it's across the board. so if you think about the perimeter of the store, the middle of the store, you're seeing units come down across the board, the units and the middle of the store are probably done a little bit higher than the perimeter. there's some shift towards the outside. ironically we saw private label, which you wou
that's the most in 30 years, according to the latest data from the usda. joining us to talk about the impact of food inflation on consumers, what it means for retailers as well, is morgan stanley's retail analyst. these numbers are pretty astounding. 11%, that's a huge chunk of consumers' disposable income. what's it mean overall? >> well, it's been elevated for the past couple years. and actually on an inflationary basis, it was even higher. it's starting to come down. what it means is...