[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 20 (Thursday, February 4, 1999)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D104-D105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS
Committee on Armed Services: Met in executive session to conclude 
hearings on threats to U.S. national security. Testimony was heard from 
the following officials of the CIA: John Gannon, Chairman, National 
Intelligence Council; and the following National Intelligence Officers: 
Robert Walpole, Strategic and Nuclear Programs; Ben Bonk, Near East and 
South Asia; Barry Lowenkron, Europe; and Mary Tighe, East Asia.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT--ESTABLISH OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on Government Management, 
Information, and Technology held a hearing on a proposal to establish 
an Office of Management in the Executive Office of the President. 
Testimony was heard from G. Edward DeSeve, Acting Deputy Director, 
Management, OMB; the following officials of the Congressional Research 
Service, Library of Congress: Virginia McMurty, Specialist, American 
National Government; and Ronald C. Moe, Specialist, Government 
Organization and Management; Paul Posner, Director, Budget Issues, 
Accounting and Information Management, GAO; and public witnesses.
COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
Committee on International Relations: Continued to meet for 
organizational purposes.
COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION; OVERSIGHT PLAN
Committee on the Judiciary: Met for organizational purposes.
  The Committee approved an Oversight Plan for the 106th Congress.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Resources: Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands 
held a hearing on the following bills: H.R. 15, Otay Mountain 
Wilderness Act of 1999; H.R. 150, Education Land Grant Act; and H.R. 
154, to provide for the collection of fees for the making of motion 
pictures, television productions, and sound tracks in National Park 
System and National Wildlife Refuge System units. Testimony was heard 
from Representatives Bilbray, Hayworth and Hefley; the following 
officials of the Department of the Interior: Tom Fry, Acting Director, 
Bureau of Land Management; and Stephen Saunders, Deputy Assistant 
Secretary, Fish, Wildlife and Parks; Paul Brouha, Associate Deputy 
Chief, Forest Service, USDA; and public witnesses.
COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
Committee on Science: Met for organizational purposes.

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FINANCIAL NEEDS OF AIRPORTS, FAA, AND AVIATION SYSTEM
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on 
Aviation held a hearing on the financial needs of airports, the FAA, 
and the aviation system, focusing on the financial commitment needed to 
enhance the safety of our airports and air traffic control systems. 
Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
  Hearings continue February 10.
OVERSIGHT--COAST GUARD EXPENDITURES; COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Coast 
Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing on oversight of U.S. 
Coast Guard Expenditures. Testimony was heard from Rear Adm. Thad 
Allen, USCG, Director of Resources, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
Transportation.
  Prior to this action, the Subcommittee met for organizational 
purpose.
PRESIDENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2000 BUDGET
Committee on Ways and Means: Held a hearing on the President's Fiscal 
Year 2000 Budget. Testimony was heard from Robert E. Rubin, Secretary 
of the Treasury.