Democratic representative elect tim kennedy was sworn in as the newest member of the house of representatives. He won a special election last week in new yorks 26 Congressional District to replace representative higgins, who resigned in february. The house has 217 republicans, 213 democrats, and five vacancies, which means at this point in time, speaker johnson can only afford to lose one vote on any party line measure. Lays the speaker the chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, sir. I have the honor to transmit here with a copy of a letter received, from the coexecutive directors of the new york state board of elections, indicating that according to the unofficial rules of the special election held on january 30, 2024, representative Timothy Kennedy was elected. Signed, kevin mccumber. The speaker for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Nadler i ask unanimous consent that the gentlema
Cooperation in the field of intelligence, the Washington Post reports, citing sources. Previously the white house reported that the first batch of aid has already been sent to israel, and new deliveries are expected in the coming days, but what exactly in what volumes has not been specified. In addition, the us is sending a sixship Carrier Strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean. And the head of the pentagon also said that additional fighters will be deployed to the middle east in the near future. Cnn, we are talking about 2025 aircraft. The escalation of the palestinianisraeli conflict was discussed at a closed meeting of the Un Security Council. Moscow reported, russian permanent representative, vasily nebendya, called for an immediate cessation of fighting and a transition to substantive negotiations. According to media reports, various palestinian groups have captured and held at least 130 prisoners. According to the latest data, the number of victims in israel has exceeded 700.
Sen. Cantwell each day they help keep americans moving safely. 25,000 u. S. Airline flights carrying 2. 5 million passengers across the country and around the world. Today, you will come before the committee with more than 30 years of diverse experience in aviation, including executive leadership in the private sector and three years serving as f. A. A. Deputy administrator. He led the f. A. A. s modernization of the National Air Space system known shorthand as nextgen, and i hope he will be able to illuminate today the progress that weve made, important milestones that weve achieved and what we need to do to get it finally implemented. Mr. Whitaker will bring a commitment to advancing aviation safety and appreciate his support by families who have lost loved ones and who have been very dedicated to improving aviation safety. But there are challenges that remain. Americas Aviation System is under stress, demonstrated by the number of near misses and close calls. We need to hear today a
Hour and 25 minutes. Good morning. This hearing of the military Construction Veterans Affairs and related agencies subcommittee will please come to order. I would like to begin by welcoming Ranking Member bozeman and denis mcdonough. We appreciate the effort of the v. A. s dedicated staff to provide benefits and support to veterans and families and their communities every day. We are here to discuss the department of Veterans Affairs fiscal year 2025 budget and 2026 advanced appropriations request. This committee take seriously the obligation to make sure and provide for the men and women who have fought and sacrificed to keep our country safe and ensure they have the medical care and benefits have earned. Over 210 billion and the discretionary probation of 120 9 billion in fy 25. The v. A. Has access to 24 billion from the Toxic Exposure Fund. These resources are extremely important in providing funding to carry out the expansion of medical care and benefits of the pact act. Without t
Sen. Cantwell each day they help keep americans moving safely. 25,000 u. S. Airline flights carrying 2. 5 million passengers across the country and around the world. Today, you will come before the committee with more than 30 years of diverse experience in aviation, including executive leadership in the private sector and three years serving as f. A. A. Deputy administrator. He led the f. A. A. s modernization of the National Air Space system known shorthand as nextgen, and i hope he will be able to illuminate today the progress that weve made, important milestones that weve achieved and what we need to do to get it finally implemented. Mr. Whitaker will bring a commitment to advancing aviation safety and appreciate his support by families who have lost loved ones and who have been very dedicated to improving aviation safety. But there are challenges that remain. Americas Aviation System is under stress, demonstrated by the number of near misses and close calls. We need to hear today a