The Nations Capital to wherever you are, because the opinion that matters the most is your own. This is what democracy looks like, cspan powered by cable. And the senate is about to gavel in for the day. Members are expected to vote on a measure from senator rand paul to withdraw u. S. Troops from the west african country and later consider a resolution on antidiscrimination from the nutritional food service. Now to the senate here on cspan2. Chaplain, dr. Barry , will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, each day it seems we face new challenges, unexpected hurdles, and tragic realities. Have mercy upon us and this land we love. Remind us that your plans for us are better than anything we can plan for ourselves. Today as our lawmakers depend on you for help, respond to their intercession with your peace that transcends human understanding. Lord, fill them with the joy that comes from the strength you provide those who refuse to become weary in doing what i
Journal yr calls and comments the next. Alex rouhandeh talks about republican congressman mike johnson as House Speaker and what is next on the congressional agenda. We will contin t discussion on House Speaker me johnson, the november 17 government fuindeadline and the u. S. Response to thisel hamas war with democratic congresswoman, hawaii democratic congresswoman. Washington journal is next. Last thing im going to say to the rest of the world, they have been watching this drama play out for a few we. We have learned a lot of lessons, through adversity it makes you stronger. We want our allies around the world to know this body of lawmakers is reporting again to the duty stations. Let the enemies of freedom around the world hear us loud and clear, the peopless house is back in business. Host after 22 days without a speaker of the u. S. House of representative, republicans rallied around one lawmakers yesterday, mike johnson, 51 years old from louisiana. He was elected speaker in the
The white house is supposed to be dedicated to transparency. Reports have been issued months ago that still contains more redactions than it should. I can think of some that wonder why theyre there. Im gratified that we can finally shine light on this dark chapter because among the many lessons we can take from this report is that americans deserve more government transparency. Its essential to a strong democracy. Just yesterday the Senate Unanimously passed a bipartisan bill, the leahycornyn bill, that significantly improves the Free Trade Agreement of information act the freedom of in fact act. I think todays release of this act is another important victory for greater government transparency. So i strongly disagree with those who argue that this report should not come out. Those who have tried to pressure in silence senator feinstein. Dont place the blame on those who are telling the truth. Place the blame squarely where it belongs on those who authorized and carried out a systemati
That you need to bill about open enrollment starts with medicare seniors. Is for next weeks plans but they better start looking at the fine print to right away. Premiums will skyrocket and questions remain if pavements are made on entitlement programs as the different flirts withh3 default. One Credit Rating has been put on watch for a possible downgrade because of the political deadlock did washington. Former policy advisor dr. Scott, welcome back to the show. This news under to the market and the stock market was already trading low but people say if they dont make the entitlement payment were talking about medicare tonight to what phil was not mailed . The president issued a veto threat 20 minutes ago the towing the of bill that would include a provision that you cannot subsidize the obamacare plant that the house and members should not be treated differently so with that is included in the house bill the president said he will veto. Gerri talking about the deadline. There is a 12 b
The center of strategic and budgetary assessment. We always appreciate your time. And that is our show for today on the washington journal. We will see you at 7 a. M. Eastern, 4 a. M. Pacific. [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2014] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] only a handful of days left on the congressional calendar before members recess to campaign for the midterm election. Both chambers are set to consider a bill the government passed at the end of the september deadline, as well as forceszation for Syrian Fighting against isis. Legislative business will get underway at 2 00. They will be dealing with 18 suspension builds, suspension bills. You can see the house always here on cspan. The Senate Returns at two eastern today. At 5 30 lawmakers will vote on a bill ensuring men and women receive equal pay for the same work. Follow the senate to live on our. Ompanion network of a series of hearings get under way tomorrow as defense secretary c