The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs met in an open session to conduct a hearing on "Federal Reserve Accountability and Reform." John Taylor's Testimony | Allan Meltzer's Testimony.

General Jim Mattis testified before the US Senate Committee on Armed Services in the hearing on Global Challenges and U.S. National Security Strategy.  Read his statement.

Thank you for the opportunity to offer my thoughts on defense acquisition reform. My relatively short time in retirement and recent involvement in the private sector (most not in the defense industry) have afforded an opportunity to reflect on and compare acquisition practices.