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For the last several monthess i along with Ranking Member and colleagues on this committee have been working on a new farm bill. An important part of this process has been to hold hearings on each title. Im proud to say the committee has officially conducted the work, having held hearings so far on eight titles. Todays hearing covers the four and five. Two titles remain. The reauthorization process affords us the opportunity to review the full range of usda programs to insure that theyre operati...

To our second panel of witnesses, first, we have mr. Sam schaefer, center for employment opportunities. Mr. Schaeffer is executive director for employment opportunities, ceo in new york. Since 2009 he has worked to expand Employment Services provided by ceo to 18 cities, oklahoma, colorado, ohio, pennsylvania, california and new york. He previously served as director of Economic Development for senator schumer. I look forward to your testimony, sir. Next, we have mr. Brian parker, of the Communi...

Opportunities, ceo in new york. Since 2009 he has worked to expand Employment Services provided by ceo to 18 cities, oklahoma, colorado, ohio, pennsylvania, california and new york. He previously served as director of Economic Development for senator schumer. I look forward to your testimony, sir. Next, we have mr. Brian parker, of the Community Food bank of eastern oklahoma. Mr. Parker joins us today from tulsa, on behalf of the Community Food bank of eastern oklahoma. He is currently enrolled ...

From learning the abcs to taking the s. A. T. S, many factors come together to help a child succeed, including one we may not think about too often, and thats food. Some children would rather go hung fwri. Whats the solution . Thats our cover story. Getting good grades can be challenging enough, let alone doing it on an empty stomach new york city is the Largest School district in the country educating 1. 1 million this child every student is eligible for free lunch. Boston, chicago, dallas, det...

Eligible for free meals, just because of tl stigma attached. Whats the solution . Thats getting good grades can be challenging enough. Let alone trying to do it on an empty stomach. New york city is the largest Public School district in the country. Educating 1. 1 million children. And this year every child is eligible for a free lunch, regardless of parents income. New yorks not alone in offering universal free lunch. Boston, chicago, dallas, detroit, and philadelphia have similar programs. And...

Succeed, including one we may not think about too often, and thats food. But some children would rather go hungry, even when they are eligible for free meals, just because of tl stigma attached. Whats the solution . Thats getting good grades can be challenging enough. Let alone trying to do it on an empty stomach. New york city is the largest Public School district in the country. Educating 1. 1 million children. And this year every child is eligible for a free lunch, regardless of parents incom...

Under reconciliation rules. U. S. Overage now of the house on cspan. House on cspan. Nnounces to the house his approval ereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from assachusetts, mr. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy 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 liberty and justice for all. The speaker without objection, the gentl...

Seat as soon as possible. I want to get things started on this lovely morning here at the six conference. Lets give a round of applause for six because im so happy to be here. So happy to see you all here and remind me of my time the very first six conference at the rate that this organization is grown and our growth is due only to you and your participation. Your commitment to the movement and commitment to moving a progressive ideas and your commitment to a progressive vision. To give yourself...

Good morning. I want everybody to get acs soon as possible and get started here up to six conference, the Fourth Annual six conference. Of applause. Round i am so happy to be here. So happy to see you all here. , theeminded of my time conference, and to see the rate that this organization has grown. Our growth is only due to u. N. Your commitment to moving the to you and your commitment to moving the progressive agenda. Give yourself a round of applause. Ater last years election, lot of people w...

Americans we mourn with gold star families, but we cannot feel their pain. Theres nothing anyone can say or do to really comfort families suffering the loss of a loved one, but there is a lot people can say or do to cause grieving families additional pain as weve seen over this past week. As members of congress we are there for our constituents. They are our family. It is our obligation to speak up when they are hurt. The loss of an American Service member should be should not be politicized. Ou...