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All right. Good morning, everyone. Thank you all for being here. I am jenna mali dillon, im joined by my great friend jerry cohen who is the vice chair of the commission, and i call the final meeting of the Unity Reform Commission to order. I would just like the members to join for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, i now ask Patrice Taylor to call the roll please. Thank you, madam chair. Mr. Baker . Here. Ms. Bower . Here. Mr....

Cspan3, cspan. Org, or listen to it live with the free cspan radio app. The Democratic National Committee Held its Unity Reform Commission for its final meeting this past weekend. The 21member commission was convened ahead of the 2016 Democratic National convention to boost party unity by offering recommendations to the dncs rules committee for changes in the way the party selects delegates and other matters. This portion starts with remarks from dnc chair tom perez. Its just over two hours. All...

Ive asked for details and to what the investigatin and well leave this morning as you washington journal to return to coverage of the house. Idaho, mr. Simpson, kindly resume the chair. The chair the committee will be in order. The house is in the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for the further consideration of h. R. 620, which the clerk will report by title. The clerk a bill to amend the americans with disabilities act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to c...

So i certainly hope they would be but i have no confidence as i sit here right now that they will. Senator nelson when, mr. Secretary, when you look at a map like this, a map of syria that i assume you handed out, somebody did thats a mess. And maybe it is the only solution is the solution of a political exit for assad so that we can go after these extremist elements. By the way, i had to leave the committee to do an interview on cnn, and the whole focus that they wanted to jump on was your stat...

The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from the gentleman from oregon, mr. Blumenauer for five minutes. Mr. Blumenauer thank you, mr. Speaker. One of the most difficult and challenging situation any family faces is dealing with circumstances surr...

Moment will come. And if that moment that comes we will assess at the time how you address it. The deal we did a couple years ago was gun. We are back to thes being where they are. Are. Have a solution for military. The administration is obviously less going to accept friendly cuts. And it limit crisis. Crisis. You guys both the economy again. Clicks give me a break. I dont mean you guys. Am talking about general disdain for congress. I am i am just sort of used to it. [laughter] clicks when i s...

Southern lawmakers in particular in a tough spot on the record on if they supported the flag by graves. The story quoting republican representative jody hice of georges saying this morning he plans to support the amendment. The amendment that is coming to the floor simply codifies existing law that has been in place for five years that allows the states to recognize historical significance on dates of their choosing while at the same time recognizing sensitivities that many have with the flag. W...

Can know and share the fruits of your spirit, especially in this time, virtue of tolerance and reconciliation, of justice and righteousness. Watch over this house and cause your blessing to be upon each member that they might serve all the people in their home districts, those who voted for them and those who did not. May all that is done within the peoples house this day be for your greater honor and glory amen. That we all the speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceed...

And announces to the house hi s approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from North Carolina seek recognition . Ms. Foxx mr. Speaker pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker pro tempore those in favor will please say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The journal stands approved. Ms. Foxx mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does...

Thanks, everyone, for making the time to come over here in this first day of congress being back in town, which i assume is a busy time for everyone. First, im just going to introduce our guests and then explain to everybody a little bit. If youre here by accident and you dont know what brack is to my left is the assistant secretary of defense for energy and installations of environment at d. O. D. He also served as a professional staff member at the House Armed Services committee. A brac round ...