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It is not whether or not we need workers. Our side has been saying consistently said us economy requires the labor of immigrant workers and we should provide an appropriate way for those workers to come into the country, to be here legally and get the rights that they deserve. What i would say is we dont disagree, we are thrilled to hear you say we need these workers come we have been trying to say that for a long time. Lets not bring them in and depress the wages of workers that are currently i...

I ask our guests to take their seats, please. The subcommittee on energy and power will now come to order and the chair will recognize himself for five minutes for an opening statement. First of all, welcome, mr. Secretary. Its great to have you here. And todays hearing is going to examine the department of energys management and Mission Priorities under the leadership of secretary rick perry. Im very pleased to welcome this morning for his first appearance before the subcommittee. It performs e...

Out moments ago, saying we need tax cuts now to keep on growing. Will we see the tax bill by thanksgiving . The clock is ticking as republicans debate key issues including touching your 401 k . Will they or wont they . Kevin brady telling fox business, giving hints what we could see in the plan next week. Steve forbes gives his take. Things in spain are heating up catalonia declaring independence which spain is ignoring. A live look outside the parliament building, peaceful for the moment. Lets ...

Desk. Clerk will read the amendment. We will find it here, hang on. We are waiting. We shall return momentarily. While we are waiting on the gentleman from texas, we will go to the gentleman from rhode island. I have an amendment at the desk. Clerk gentleman from rhode island is recognized for five minutes. Eliminating tax incentives for foreign guest workers for seasonal jobs, as well as yearround jobs for u. S. Workers. The agricultural guestworker act is enacted, disappointed of cap Cultural ...

The next army secretary. Other nominees included the defense undersecretary for intelligence and for personnel and readiness and the assistant defense secretary who advises on weapons of mass destruction to the committee is chaired by her son senator john mccain. This is just under two hours. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] the Senate Armed Services Committee Meets today to consider the nominations of mark espers to be secretary of the army or robert l. Wilkie to be undersecr...

Opioid epidemic. After that, a border oversight hearing. Yesterday the United Nations called for the lift on the u. S. Embargo against cuba. Several Defense Department nominees testified at conformation hearing earlier. Well hear from mark esper asked about Army Readiness and Sexual Assaults in the military. The Senate Armed Services committee is chaired by arizona senator, john mccain. Good morning. Senate Armed Service s committe meets to consider the nominations of mark t. Esper for secretary...

Service, has been tested. Routinely theyve proven their courage, skill and determination. The burden imposed on our soldiers only gres as threats to our nation increase and sequestration remains the law of the land. Given current operational demands, restoring readiness must be the armys First Priority. Weve made some progress this year towards improving ready brigads ready for deployment. But the army still does nautd plan to return to full Spectrum Readiness until 2021 at the earliest. Meanwhi...

The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 242 and the nays are 174. The bill is passed. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Business is the question on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal which the chair will put de novo. The question is on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it and the journal stand...

John s. Mccain iii good morning. The Senate Armed Services Committee Held a confirmation hearing for several Defense Department nominees. Among them was mark espers to be the next Army Secretary. Other nominees included the defense undersecretary for intelligence and for personnel and readiness and the assistant defense secretary who advises on weapons of mass destruction to i would like to say that ive been pleased with the reaction of the secretary of defense and the administration being coope...

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