Representative lofgren this is the first time the ceos of the three major vendors have appeared together in a congressional hearing. The companies they represent provide at least 80 of the estimated 350,000 Voting Machines in use today, reaching over 100 million registered voters. Outsizeddespite their role in the mechanics of our democracy, some have accused these companies of fee skating and in some cases misleading Election Administrators and the american public. Others suggest there is an insufficient regulatory structure for this sector. In the committees may 29 he teen may 2019 hearing on Election Security, a member of the Brennan Center for justice wrote in his testimony, there are more federal regulations for all point pens and magic markers than there are four Voting Systems and other parts of our election infrastructure. Star there may be more work to do and much for congress to learn about this industry. Many have concerns about Voting Systems with Remote Access software. We
The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The the clerk i hereby appoint the honorable Henry Cuellar to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Igned, nancy pelosi, speaker perfect house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 3, 2019, 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. All time shall be equally allocated between the parties and in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. Each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip shall be limited to five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Aguilar, for five minutes. Today,ilar mr. Speaker, i rise to honor the life of tim husband, devoted brother, son, and teacher. Working to life save the life of another. Volunteer for the intesan countys search andres could you team, tim searche
Everyone please sit down. Know we have people trickling in, but we are starting anyway. Ok. Welcome to the Wilson Center to those who are physically here and those who will be watching us on cspan and by other means. Harman, the president and ceo of the Wilson Center and former member of congress who is proud of her role in helping create the department of Homeland Security. Today we are pleased to cohost ural Homeland Security Experts Group meeting with support from the miners association, american airlines, and mckinsey. It is the group of the best americann the Homeland Security. It was found over 10 years ago and is now rebooted and housed at the minor corporation. Secretary and my dear friend Michael Chertoff and i are honored to be cochairs, and rob walker is the newly minted director. Mission is to offer independence, nonpartisan advice to key government officials as they face hard security programs, raise awareness, and offer solutions. We are nonpartisan and we hope we add val
Newton john is made a dame for services to Cancer Research and entertainment. Recognition also for members of englands world cup winning cricket team. The woman whose husband and two children drowned at a resort in spain on Christmas Eve says all three could swim and blames a fault with the pool. Good morning. Manchester city throw away a two goal lead to lose at wolves in the premier league. That leaves them 14 points behind leaders liverpool. Good morning. A very mild weekend ahead, with temperatures up into the mid teens for some. How mild will it stay as we approach new year . More details coming up. Its saturday the 28th of december. Our top story d day veteran Harry Billinge has received an mbe in the annual new year honours list. The 94 year old was recognised for his Fund Raising Efforts around this summers d day commemorations. Hes one of nearly 1,100 people to have received an award, including singer and actor Olivia Newton john. This report from our entertainment corresponde
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