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Government officials testified about the infrastructure needs at recent senate hearing. Good morning. I call this hearing to order. Today we are holding a hearing to highlight the importance of passing a new Water Resource Development act or werda during the 1 is 5th congress. It authorizes funding for the army corps of engineers Water Works Program which need past wedder today provisions. Prior congresses have too additionally passed werda on biannual basis going back to 1986. Unlike other cont...

To yourself about being in control. Cocaine is not hip, its hype. Anyone who tells you its okay is a liar. Watch American History tv every weekend on cspan 3. State and local water resource officials testify about the status of u. S. Water infrastructure and the benefits of passing a new bill which would designate specific repair or improvement projects. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held this hearing earlier this month. Good morning. I call this hearing to order. Today we hi...

Too hard on the banks. In his confirmation hear, he said that he would, quote, continue to consider appropriate ways to ease regulatory burdens. When i asked him if there was a single financial rule he thought should be stronger, just a single provision in one of the feds dozens of rules where there might be an unintended loophole or where an inknow stative product has innovative product has introduced a new risk into the system, he couldnt name a single one, not one. And my questions for the re...

Administrations disrespect for the legislative process is an important first step. All immigration policies should serve the interest of the people of the United States, lawful, immigrant and native born alike. Congress should carefully and thoughtfully pursue the types of reforms that are right for the American People. Our nation is comprised of good and decent people the state of texas and also for the people who are First Responders and volunteers and people across this country who have offer...

[inaudible conversations] thank you very much for joining us today, another fun day at the rules committee. Before we begin id like to take a moment and recognize the immense bravery and share will of the people of my state, the state of texas, who, and also for the people who are First Responders and volunteers and people across this country who have offered not only the prayers of support but a bunch of people who brought their boats with them, tried to help at the time our nation was in troub...

Path you have created, inspiring them with the potency of your powerful presence. May they trust you in times of adversity and prosperity, knowing that they will reap a productive harvest if they persevere. Lord, keep them from underestimating the power of your great name, inspiring them never to forget that nothing is impossible with you. Give them the wisdom to solve the hard problems of our times and grace to live in harmony with one another. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The presiding o...

Time. The usual calm and quiet conversation has led to a conclusion that now i can ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up amendment 4039. The presiding officer is there objection . Without objection. The clerk will report the amendment. The clerk the senator from arizona mr. Mccain proposes amendment number 4039 to amendment 3896. The presiding officer without objection. A senator mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from virginia. Mr. Warner mr...

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Down kills himself and 149 other people onboard. The captain left the cockpit for a short while and then could not get back in. This was all heard on the flight voice recorder no leads why the first officer would take this action. They dont believe it was an act of terror. 28 years old the copilot, from germany. A slight interruption in his training that happened about six years ago. According to lufthansa the Parent Company of germanwings no red flags, no reason to keep that copilot from the co...

House that is doing all that we can to ensure that our veterans get timely care and the best care that we can provide them. This is cynical and its shameful and i believe, i believe that the American People can see straight through it. So i hope again, madam chair, that the president will reconsider this position. Because there is no place, no place here in this bill for political gamesmanship when it comes to our military families and our veterans. Thank you. I yield back. The chair the gentlem...