He trusted them to follow him where they had never gone before. That is to democratize the country in a few short years. Astrusted them to follow him he moved the country toward a market economy from a command economy. A truck he trusted them to follow him and trust him as he made peace in the cold war against the ancient enemy, the unit United States. He trusted them too much, it turned out. Tonight at 8 00 eastern on cspans q a. On thursday, housing and urban Development Secretary ben carson testified in a oversight hearing about proposed budget ,uts to several hud programs homelessness across the country and Hurricane Relief efforts in puerto rico. This is three hours. We will come to order. Without objection, the chair has authorized to declare arrest a recess at any time. Five legislative days with which to submit extraneous items to the record. The future of housing in america, oversight of the department of housing and urban development. I now recognize myself for three and half
Senators to review the full text, which includes more information on the priorities i just menged. Mentioned. Then l with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Schumer now, mr. President , late last night, due to the hard work and diligence of the staffs of the appropriations committees on both sides of the aisle in both houses and the staft of the leadership and so many others, we were able to come to a bipartisan agreement on a bill to fund the government through september. Most importantly, this agreement takes the threat of a Government Shutdown off the table. Its also a good agreement for the american people. The bill ensures taxpayer dollars are not used to fund an ineffective border wall. It excludes over 160 poison pill riders, and it increases investments in programs that the middle class relies on, education, infrastructure, medical research. It includes a permanent extension of Health Benefits for miners. And here i want to just praise over and cant get enough praise
Senators to review the full text, which includes more information on the priorities i just menged. Mentioned. Then l with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Schumer now, mr. President , late last night, due to the hard work and diligence of the staffs of the appropriations committees on both sides of the aisle in both houses and the staft of the leadership and so many others, we were able to come to a bipartisan agreement on a bill to fund the government through september. Most importantly, this agreement takes the threat of a Government Shutdown off the table. Its also a good agreement for the american people. The bill ensures taxpayer dollars are not used to fund an ineffective border wall. It excludes over 160 poison pill riders, and it increases investments in programs that the middle class relies on, education, infrastructure, medical research. It includes a permanent extension of Health Benefits for miners. And here i want to just praise over and cant get enough praise
Tougher penalties on undocumented immigrants who reenter the u. S. After being deported. The second bill would penalize socalled century cities that refuse to cooperate with deportation forces. It passed in a mostly partyline vote. Here is part of that debate. For what purpose does the gentleman from virginia, mr. Goodlatte, seek recognition . Mr. Goodlatte mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 414, i call up h. R. 3003, the no sanctuary for criminals act. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 3003, a bill neend the immigration and nationality act to modify provisions relating to assistance by states and political subdivision of states and the enforcement of federal immigration laws, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution 414, the bill is considered as read. The gentleman from virginia, mr. Goodlatte, and the gentleman from michigan, mr. Conyers, each will control 30 minutes. The chair recognizes t
Test test test. Test test test. With us from the South Carolina association for Economic Development. Bernie . Thank you and welcome. I bring you greetings from warmer climates where there are Smiling Faces and beautiful places. [ laughter ] South Carolina is a great place to be. We have urban and rural areas that definitely have slight differences. In South Carolina, the Unemployment Rate in our 11 most distressed and rural count iies averages 12 , this is twice that of the more developed and you are urbanized counties. Our three most prosperous counties is home to 40 of the states Bank Deposits. What that translates into is thats where capital largely resides. Whereas the Rural Communities, the 11 most rural and distressed count geez home to 4 of the states Bank Deposits. At the same time, South Carolina rich in land assets or 65 of our state is considered rural as far as landmass. Now, some may say that that is a challenge but we see that as an area of great opportunity and innovati