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Season was unprecedented. More named storms in close succession slammed the gulf and the u. S. Virgin islands. These hurricanes caused catastrophic damage in Energy Supply disruptions across the country. Both texas and florida are further down the road to recovery in the humanitarian crisis is unfolding in puerto rico. A number of colleagues from this committee have been down there and the u. S. Virgin islands where the majority of folks still remain without power for more than a month after Hur...

Working with our Cable Partners as we explore america. House republicans yesterday unveiled their tax proposal. Among the changes, reducing the number of tax brackets, cutting tack rates on corporation and limiting the mortgage to loans of 500,000 or less. It also caps local and state property tax reductions at 10,000 while increasing the child tax credit. The bill would no longer allow medical expenses or property loss to be deducted. If youd like to read the republicans bill go to cspan. Org c...

In beijing europe is weak and claims a little higher than expected. The twoyear is at a nineyear high our road map begins with retail movers macys and kohls moving in different direction. Plus, more media m a intrigue the future of at t and time warners deal is in question as the department of justice asks for changes and the two sides may end up in court. And futures are slipping. Markets are awaiting more on tax reform today, as we digest a number of earnings movers. So lets kick it off with j...

Watch afterwards sunday night at 9 00 eastern on cspan2s book tv. Next testimony on energy and infrastructure including rebuilding efforts in florida, texas, and caribbean after major storms. And recommendations to improve Recovery Efforts after future Natural Disasters. A House Energy Subcommittee heard from the public and private sectors. Sub kmcommittee on energy w now come to order and the chair will recognize himself for an opening statement. This years atlantic Hurricane Season was unprece...

Up next, testimony on energy and infrastructure, including rebuilding efforts in florida, texas, and the caribbean, after major storms. And recommendations to improve Recovery Efforts after future national disasters. A House Energy Subcommittee heard from the public and private sectors. Subcommittee on energy will now come to order. And the chair will recognize himself for an opening statement. So this years atlantic Hurricane Season was unprecedented. Four named storms in close succession slamm...

Park has emptied out a little but not completely. There are folks behind me and a Large Police Presence to make sure they keep the peace. I talked to becialg police earlier and they say thats probably the difference this time that they had a Large Police Presence. Officers from multiple agencies on hand. They helped keep the protesters apart. Earlier when i joined you at 4 00 i told you how the rally ended. They had the ralliers exiting to the left of your screen, and that was away from the oppo...

Arrest. So far im told by police there have been at least four to five. This would make either number five or number six. This gentleman identifies himself as steve hall. A short time ago he was placed in handcuffs and loaded into a Police Vehicle here on alston way in berkeley. It is not clear what he did. Steve smith said all he did was sit and express his right to free speech, because he was arrested. And sew was put into a Police Vehicle and taken away. Its ironic because thats what this who...

Films helping in chains, but could summer hit ticket sales . Well, i just believe it or not, i went to a movie sunday night. I saw guardians of the galaxy. Did you like it . Loved it. Did you like the first one . You know what . I dont remember it. I dont remember it. This one i remember. I saw furious 8, the fate. We have so much to talk about with bob iger, a live interview with the ceo, first on cnbc before speaking to analysts. Now you can take the graphic down. So much speculation about his...

House building on capitol hill where shortly agriculture secretary sonny perdue is set to testify. Hell update members on the state of the Rural Economy. Actually, governor perdue, seen on your screen right there, live coverage here expected to get underway momentarily on cspan 3. Many which we dont even know. On this occasion, we ask a special blessing on our agriculture industry, and that your blessings come upon our new secretary of agriculture, sonny perdue. Dear heavenly father, finally we ...

[inaudible conversations] c good morning. The hearing on agriculture in the state of the Rural Committee will come to order. Bow our heads please. Dear heavenly father we come before you increase to first of all say thank you. We thank you for so Many Blessings as you bestow upon us, many of which we dont even know on this occasion we ask a special blessing on our agriculture industry and that your blessings, upon her new secretary of agriculture, sonny perdue. Dear heavenly father, finally we t...