The irs targeting of political groups. In october, chaffetz introduced legislation to impeach koskinen. Without objection the chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. We welcome everyone to the hearing on examining allegations of misconduct on irs commissioner John Koskinen part one. I begin with myself. The constitution sets forth a system of checks and balances and grants each branch of government tools to shake sure no one gets too much power. The power to write the laws, power of the purse, impeachment power and other powers. They allow congress to expert oversight over branches including rooting up corruption, fraud and abuse by government officials and taking further disciplinary action on behalf of the American People when warranted. The duty to serve as a check on the other branches including against corruption and abuse is a solemn one and congress does not and must not take this responsibility lightly. That is why this committee scheduled a hearing
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E speaker pro tempore the ouse will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers room, washington, d. C. , july 23, 2014. I hereby appoint the honorable cynthia aluminum miss to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Lummis to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, john a. Boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 7, 2014, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour ebate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip each, to five minutes but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from texas, mr. Poe, for five minutes. Mr. Poe madam speaker, in the sky above Eastern Ukraine, a surface to air missile
An enormous military offensive is now under way to oust thousands of terrorists from iraqs second largest city. Iraqi and Kurdish Forces backed by u. S. Advisers and air power are bracing for what promises for a fierce and bloody battle. Can isis hold on to its last remaining stronghold in iraq. We want to welcome our viewers in the United States and around the world. Im wolf blitzer. Youre in the situation room. This is cnn breaking news. Were following breaking news. Melania trump speaking out to cnn about the recording that rocked her husbands president ial campaign. She tells Anderson Cooper she was surprised by Donald Trumps lewd boasts of groping women, saying its not the man she knows, but dismisses the remark as boy talk and says trump was egged on by billy bush. Well hear Melania Trump in her own words. Also breaking tonight. The long awaited battle to liberate iraqs second largest city from isis control has begun. Iraqi and kurdish troops have launched an offensive to oust te