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Senate. I want to commend congressman John Sarbanes for being such a tremendous leadership in integrity and government, by working this issue for a long time. Then became h. R. 1, when the democrats had the majority in congress. Andas been one who has seen heard from the public how concerned they are about the role big, dark money in politics undermines their confidence that congress can ever act to lower Prescription Drug prices, to protect our environment. The list goes on and on. Because of t...

At least 10 people of injured in a grenade attack in indian administered kashmir it happened near a Government Office in the city have a Police Officer and a journalist are among those hurt separatist fighters the blame people in pakistani administered kashmir marking 2 months since india ended the special status of the pot which new delhi administers hundreds of people are marching towards the line of control which separates the 2 countries interior minister kashmir has been under a complete lo...

Good evening everyone. My name is john hi bush and i have the honor of being the executive director of the Ronald Reagan president ial foundation and institute. Thank you all for coming this evening. If you would, in honor of our men and women in uniform who protect our freedoms around the world, please stand and join me for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america. And to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with ...

Challenging time, fulfilling your purposes through them. Be exalted, o god, above the highest heaven, as you demonstrate your power to make the crooked places straight. Have mercy upon us and protect us for your unfailing love and faithfulness sustain us. Shine your glory over all the earth as we learn to trust you at all times. And, lord, we thank you that senator grassley has had another wonderful birthday. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting...

With vote vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the yeas are 85, the nays are 1. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. Mr. Kennedy mr. President . The presiding officer the senator for louisiana. Mr. Kennedy mr. President , i have three requests for committees to meet du...

A lower court has already ruled in favor of the committee. This is an hour and 40 minutes. We will hear argument in donald j. Trump versus committee on Financial Services. May it please the court, Pat Strawbridge on behalf of President Trump and the other plaintiffs and in this case. Theres no doubt the dispute comes to the court involving the house of representatives on one side and the president and his family members and related business on the other, bearing obvious weight and importance. [i...

Test. Test. I understand fossil fuels had played a part in Climate Changed. Do you agree with u. S. Scientists that say its largely because of fossil fuels and human activity . Thats just november of 2018 and every federal agency . I acknowledge theres a vast amount of science regarding Climate Change and the tools and the role humans have played in Climate Change. Thank you. Senator . Thank you, ambassador for being here and considering this very important responsibility. I begin, mr. Chairman,...

Years. The u. S. Has been without a defense secretary all year since the departure of former defense chief jim mattis in december. This is live coverage on cspan 3. Our meeting will come to order consistent with our policy to start on time. We will be doing that. Good morning. Today were considering the nomination of dr. Mark espy to be secretary of defense. We thank you all for being here today. We anticipate during your opening remarks, dr. Espy, that you will introduce any members of your fam...

Our meeting will come to order consistent with policies to start on time. Well be doing that. Good morning today were considering the nomination of mark esper to be secretary of defense. We thank all for being here today. We anticipate doing your opening remarks, dr. Esper, introduce any members of your family here and other support groups. It is standard we have the eight required questions to respond to audibly to get that in record. Adhere to laws governing conflict of interest. Yes, sir. Ass...

Marshall, who became a virginian, like dr. Esper. He spent the majority of his life in the armed service, the u. S. Military academy at west point. He continued through his carrier in the Army Active Guard reserve, service to the white house, service to this body. In fact, dr. Esper has seen it all as an active guard and reserve member. Work in the private sector, think tanks on National Security policy, service to house and senate committees, service to individual senators, and service to repub...