plaskett. rep. plaskett: i think that the the interest is primarily in the process as opposed to the content of what the open internet is. having these hearings and whether or not you have used discretionary ability as opposed to a rule is something i think is very interesting. i think it was very important for us to understand the steps that the fcc takes in that rulemaking process. the official fcc blog contains a post from the general counsel entitled "process of governance, the fcc, and the internet order" and i asked to enter that post into this hearing record at this time. rep. chaffetz: without objections, thank you. rep. plaskett: thank you, and they seek "to create an enforceable rule that opens public input and is able to withstand judicial review." is that an accurate statement that that is the goal of the fcc in its rulemaking? chair wheeler: yes, ma'am. rep. plaskett: and the fcc reviewed rules in light of the public record, and -- the fcc reviewed rules in light of the public record. b

plaskett. ms. plaskett: mr. lancey, thank you so much for your time. my questions go along the same line but more condensed time frame as my colleague, mr. mulvaney. and i wanted to really talk with you about allegations that are out there as opposed to facts. i have a real problem with people putting information out that is not substaniated by direct facts. i wanted to talk about this anonymous email and some of the allegations that are in it. we understand that you received this anonymous email five days after the fact, correct? director clancy: that's correct. ms. plaskett: you're very familiar with this and it was given to this committee yesterday and i wanted to walk you through some of the allegations that were in there to see what you have been able to ascertain as being factual as opposed to those which are not credible or you still do not have information about. in the email it says at some point an atsaic from w.f.o., george ogilvie, and a ppddsaic, mark connolly, drove through a crime scene tape. i am ' going to get back to that allegation o

plaskett: and how long is that timeframe? chair wheeler: three weeks before the vote, and that is our own internal -- rep. plaskett: and that is the commissioner's rules? chair wheeler: yes, ma'am. rep. plaskett: and then before february 6, there were calls to disclose that order. right? is a policy to disclose rules before the commission votes on it? chair wheeler: no ma'am. rep. plaskett: what could possibly be that? what would be the reasoning behind that, the rationale? chair wheeler: the rationale is first of all, there has been this extended. of comment and public debate and then you get to a point in time where the rubber meets the road and you are drafted and you are going back and forth and editing a document that changes frequently as a result. and that is something that is dynamic and not public. one reason you want to make sure you have the full precipitation -- full participation of the commission is the opportunity to cause mischief in financial markets by misinterpretations of changing glad to happy, and that i

delgate plaskett: thank you.he council begins by explaining that the fcc seeks to create an enforceable role that reflects public input, from its internal deliberations, and is built to withstand judicial review. is it an accurate statement that that is the object to enroll making? chairman wheeler: yes, ma'am. delgate plaskett: and after the public comment period, they reviewed comments in light of that record. we know the common period was actually even longer than is normally done. 60 days, as opposed to the 30 days that you are required because of the volume and the interest of this. when was that don? the review beginning in light of the public record. chairman wheeler: the traditional way we do it is that you -- the common period closes and you have an opportunity to review those comments. then you can comment on this comment and review those. delgate plaskett: do you remember what time those were closed to go chairman wheeler: i do not remember the exact date. i can get them for you. delgate plaskett: and

representative plaskett: thank you for your indulgence. it just appears that this anonymous e-mail does not necessarily comport with the information we have. >> so we need to see the tapes. we now recognize the gentleman from georgia. >> who is required under the policies of the secret service to report misconduct? mr. clancy: anyone can report. representative hice: who is required to do so? mr. clancy: every supervisor is required to report misconduct. representative hice: if a supervisor fails to report misconduct, your penalties -- we have another slide. these slides are accurate in terms of what is required and the punishment, penalty if policy is not followed. does the watch commander report to? mr. clancy: two and inspector in uniform division. representative hice: who does the inspector report to? mr. clancy: the safety chief. representative hice: who does the safety chief report to? mr. clancy: special agent in charge of presidents detailed. . representative hice: you're confirmed that the incident was reported. did the incident fo

plaskett: thank you, very much. i yield the balance of my time. rep. chaffetz: sure, sure, and now we recognize the gentleman from oklahoma, mr. russell, for five minutes. rep. russell: thank you, mr. chairman, and thank you, mr. wheeler for your long and dedicated role, and i know it is often thankless. while opinions differ, your dedication is appropriated. chair wheeler: sir, i recognize your badge, and thank you. rep. russell: thank you. you stated earlier today that it you came to an evolutionary decision because you determined it was reasonable for isp's, but not reasonable for consumers with this ruling. is it not true that federal taxes could be applied to consumers where it was once prohibited? chair wheeler: that is in the hands of congress. the tax freedom act specifically, the freedom of information act prohibits specifically that and whether that has changed is outside -- rep. russell: but from an informational service to a communication service, does it not lay the foundation for consumers being taxed. chair wheeler: again, that is going

plaskett: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. ms. plaskett: thank you, sir. every year during the month of march we celebrate the contributions to events in history and modern society by women. we call it women's history month. but in my district in the u.s. virgin islands, the month of march is also commemorated as virgin island's history month, so in keeping with both customs i would like to take time to recognize a few virgin islanders who have broken the glass ceilinging for women in the upper echelons of law in the territory and indeed the united states and inspired generations of young women to do the same. the honorable ilene ramona peterson who became the first female judge in the u.s. virgin islands in 1971. the honorable jada who later became the first female sworn in as attorney general of the virgin islands. and the honorable

plaskett: ms. plaskett: thank you for this opportunity to speak. want to thank my colleagues for yielding time. thank you, ms. kelly, from the great state of illinois, as well as mr. payne from the great state of new jersey. i want to extend my support for the confirmation of ms. lynch. a former bronx district attorney as well as having worked at the justice department, i have the utmost respect for ms. lynch who has served the people of new york and indeed this great country who is imminently qualified to be the attorney general and should be confirmed. i additionally, mr. speaker would like to discuss another issue that is grave importance and that is territorial voting rights. as we commemorate the 50th march on selma and passage of the voting rights act, i want to call to the attention of my colleagues here in congress there are still american citizens today who do not have equal voting rights. while we may discuss the i will logic mechanisms which have excluded those who have been convicted i want to discuss another group. that is some four mi

plaskett for five minutes. >> good morning and thank you very much chairman and ranking member. mr. clancy thank you so much for your time here. my questions really go along the same line but a much more condensed time frame as my colleague mr. mulvaney. and i wanted to really talk with you about allegations that are out there as opposed to facts. i have a real problem with people putting information out that is not substantiated by direct facts. so i wanted to talk about this anonymous e-mail and some of the allegations that are in it. we understand that you received this anonymous e-mail five days after the fact correct? >> that's correct. >> and you are not very familiar with this. and it was given to this committee yesterday. and i wanted to walk you through some of the allegations that were in there to see what you have been able to ascertain as being factual, as opposed to those which are not credible or you still do not have information about. >> in the e-mail it says at some point an atsaic from wfo george ogilvie and a ppddsaic mark mcconnelly drove through a crime scene ta

plaskett and mrs. watson coleman from new jersey.te our gains though, there are only two black women who serve in state-wide office across the united states. -- offices across the united states. veterans who come to serve this congress, like my good friends, ms. gabbard of hawaii and tammy duckworth of my home state of illinois, many diverse districts across this country are well served by the women they elect to congress. when women succeed america truly does succeed. this is why we must continue to fight for equal pay for equal work. this week paycheck fairness legislation will be introduced. i urge folks across the country to call their representatives to co-sponsor this important legislation. we must also fight for affordable child care and other economic policies that support working women. allowing us to continue shattering the glass ceiling and reach the greatest heights of all sectors of society. thank you mr. speaker, for this wonderful hour of debate. i thank all of my colleagues for caring enough to get involved and partic