Despite little evidence to support that. Too often theyve been unable or unwilling to grapple with the reality of those whose lives the law has forever change for the better. On the other side of the aisle we mostly democrats have often shied away from acknowledging some of the laws weaknesses. I know many of my colleagues have been eager and have offered fixes to the law but willing republican partners, we havent made enough progress. Mr. President , as ive spent time in my home state of delaware in recent months listening to families and other folks whove been affected by the law for better or for worse, its become clear to me that this stalemate is unsustainable. On many days ive met delawareans who love the Affordable Care act whose lyes haveliveshave literally been saved by it. But inbetween those encounters, ive also met many Small Business owners in particular who want to offer Health Insurance to their workers and are struggling to afford it. This much has become clear to me me
Agenda this afternoon. House rules meeting this afternoon on the federal Government Spending measure. Wil in order. The prayer will be offered by our guest chaplain reverend aron mcenrees, Unitarian Universalist church of arlington, arlington, virginia. The chaplain creator god, spirit of light, we come here today with our spirits open to the sun of your loving gaze. We come, humbled by the work entrusted to us, to tend to your children, for we know that we are, all of us, your children, bearers of your divine spark. May we remember this, no matter how thick the stacks of paper on our desks. When we are weary, may we be filled with your generosity of spirit. We will pass it on with interest. When we dont know which way to turn, may we find stillness and listen for the soft voice of wisdom. Help us today to do justice, to serve mercy, and to walk humbly with you and the better angels of our nature. And most of all, beloved god, may we practice the arts of kindness in all that we do and
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 debate. 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 limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from florida, ms. Roslehtinen, for five minutes. Ms. Roslehtinen thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to strongly oppose the december 17 announcement by president obama on policy changes toward the cuban communist regime. The cuban regime from day one was planning on using alan gross as a pawn to receive concessions from the Obama Administration and their strategy worked. In april, 2013 when asked about a possible swap for mr. Gross secretary kerry testified before congress that, quote, we have refused to do that because the
You call us today to grow in the knowledge of that love and invite us to receive your blessings. Accept the prayers we offer for our beloved nation, protect it and keep it ever in your sight. Fill this house of representatives with your holy wisdom and may that wisdom lead to right action. Strengthen these representatives and their staffs as they labor for the common good and for what is just in your eyes. May true harmony, lasting freedom and justice be secured for all so that there may be lasting peace. We ask this in your most holy name, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 thjonastdsppve the pledge of allegiance today will be led by the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Marino. Mr. Marino please join me in the pledge. 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