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Judge, thank you very much. Okay. Panel, we have spent a good bit of time yesterday and last night. We are interested in a number of issues and your presentation about the way you see the world and the product and you support that is why youre here today and quite honestly i respect the hard work that you do day in and k day out. People recognize that were up here long hours and late hours. You have been, too. And your product and your performance to your satisfaction is important. Mr. Calvert, ...

Have your back in terms of all people in our country, including people of color. This spending bill, it does just the opposite. I hope the members will understand the message that were sending to communities of color in this bill and rectify some of the problems. You have a chance to reject further institutionization of any quality and injustice and recognize how painful these cuts will be to people of color and women. Im going to give you my examples and my amendment shows what im talking about...

This account for fiscal year 2018 has already reduced by undreds of millions of dollars how much dollars. Mr. Visclosky how much more are you going to cut . I happen to live in gary, indiana. I dont live in new jersey. I dont live in new york. What i appreciate is that the chairman, the Ranking Member, the members of the subcommittee put together a National Investment bill. This is an investment in our nation. One of the largest metropolitan regions and economic engine. And if we fail to make th...

People of these United States of america. I pray that they will serve with humility, dignity and honor. To enact laws that would be fair , just and equitable. You have blessed this nation with great wealth and great resources. Thank you. Help us to be mindful of the disenfranchised, the despondent, the dejected and especially those who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey and we pray for your protection for those in the path of Hurricane Irma. Lord god, i humbly beseech you to hear my prayer a...

The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 227. The nays 186. The previous question is ordered. The question is on adoption of the resolution. Those in favor say aye. All opposed say no. The ayes have it. Ms. Slaughter mr. Speaker, i request the yeas and nays. The speaker pro tempore the yeas and nays are requested. Those favoring a vote by the yeas and nays will rise. A sufficient number having arisen, the yeas and nays are ordered. Members will record their votes by electronic device. T...

This account funds programs that are important to both sides of the aisle, including permitting for Construction Projects across the country, toxic Risk Prevention and parts of the successful Brown Fields Program and pesticide licenses. I understand the money would direct more funding to states in appalachia and appalachia is suffering, from raging environmental harm. Unfortunately, i cannot support deeper cuts to the e. P. A. I oppose the amendment and reserve the balance of my time. The chair ...

Prospects for a new round of closures. Speakers included former va secretary who chaired the last commission in 2005. The Heritage Foundation hosted this hourlong event. Good morning and welcome to the Heritage Foundation. Welcome those who join us on our heritage. Org website as well as those joining us on the cspan network and for those inhouse we asked the courtesy to see our mobile devices have been silenced or turned off simply to avoid any unnecessary distractions. For those watching onlin...

Whi this bill would authorize with ional park Service Private prperty owners, h. R. 2611 wilt do more. And even physical abuse to desegregate Little Rock Central High School. On that historic day in 1957, nine young people showed the United States and the world that we were and are better than segregation, better than racism and injustice. That roved to the world as americans we really do believe the declaration of independence when it says that all men are created equal. I believe that allowing...

The chair the committee will be in order. For what purpose does the gentleman from oklahoma seek recognition . The committee will come to order. For what purpose does the gentleman from oklahoma seek recognition . Mr. Cole mr. Chairman, i ask unanimous consent to withdraw my request for recorded vote on amendment number 175 printed in ouse report 115297 to the end question hair put the de novo. The chair without objection. The clerk will redesignate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 175,...