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Speaking before the commission. If you care to, state your name for the record. Id like to take roll. [roll call] we expect commissioner richards to be late and commissioner johnson to arrive shortly. At this time, through the chair, the commission respectfully requests that you join us in a moment of silence for the eternal memory of mayor ed lee. Thank you very much. And just a couple of words, if you all indulge us before we start. It has been a its a sad and very shocking couple of days. For...

Westminster and twelve leonardtown and five fredericksburg and everybody off to cold start. No high temperatures above freezing. Ill have the details on this cold blast here to stay believe it or not next weekend. Coldest air yet arriving saturday and sunday. Details on that coming up. 13 this morning. High temps in the mid 20s. More weather back to you. Thanks, tuck, a few School Systems west of districts opening late today because of fridgeit temps, clark county, virginia schools on one hour d...

Republicans hold control of the chamber. Live now to the senate here on cspan2. The senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Everlasting god, our light and our salvation, you are our strength and shield of our nation and world. Lord, as we receive the gift of this new year, we thank you for fresh starts and new mercies. May our lawmakers seize the seeds of opportunity that reside in the soil of their tomorrows, laboring diligently to assur...

The afternoon. That thats it for the week as members will be out for mlk holiday lawmakers back on tuesday, january 16th. Now live to the floor of the u. S. Senate. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, in whose hand lies the destiny of people and nations, empower our lawmakers to do your will on earth even as it is done in heaven. May their lives reflect gratitude for your m...

[applause] thank you. Kim reynolds became governor of iowa when the previous Governor Terry branstad resigned in may upon becoming ambassador to china. Governor reynolds delivered her first state of the state address last week. She talked about rewriting the state tax code, healthcare and education. From the state capital in des moines, this is 45 minutes. [applause] governor reynolds. [applause] thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Lieutenant governor, mr. President , madam speaker, legislative lea...

About writing iowas tax code, the Opioid Epidemic and education. Her speech is 45 minutes. Governor ren solds . [ applause ] thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Lieutenant governor, mr. President , madam speaker, legislative leaders, senators and representatives, justices and judges, elected official, officials, distinguished guest, family, friends and my fellow iowans. Its an honor to be here today as your 43rd governor and to deliver my first condition of the state address. [ applause ] wow w...

I want you to know im pleased to report today, rules committee favorably reported out this bill and we will be talking about the substance of that today. I reserve my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman reserves. The gentlelady from new york is ecognized. Ms. Slaughter thank you, mr. Speaker. I wasnt quite ready but i thank my friend for yielding me the customary 30 minutes and yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentlelady is recognized. Ms. Slaughter im...

Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendment ott bill h. R. 1892 to amend title 4 United States code to provide for the flying of the flag at halfstaff in the event of the death of a First Responder in the line of duty. The speaker pro tempore referred to the house calendar and ordered printed. For what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . By direction of the committee on rules i call up house 6 727 and ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the c...

Yes. Im intrigued. At a starbucks or something. One person with a clipboard and one person looking hopeful. It reminded me of the best answer to the question we all get at the end of the interview, right . The interviewer says to you, so, do you have any questions for me . And you cant say no because then you look uninformed. You dont look curious. So the head of facebooks Hr Department asks this of Cheryl Sandberg of facebook. What is your biggest challenge and how can i help you fix it . Wow. ...

That remains particularly skewed. By race. And by wealth. A source of inequity that has a Ripple Effect on families and communities and ultimately on our nation and that is our criminal Justice System. This is not a new topic i know that sometimes folks discover these things like it just happened. There is a long history of inequity in the criminal Justice System in america. When i was in the state legislature in illinois we worked to make sure we had video taping of interrogations because there...