A Shutdown Showdown is brewing on the hill. Lawmakers back at work this week. The first thing on the agenda is making sure the government does not run out of money. Im asking senator Chris Van Hollen what it will take to avoid that Government Shutdown. Plus, State Representative Gloria Johnson, one of the Tennessee Three, shes on the ballot. She just lost her campaign for the United States senate. Why she thinks now is the time to take her talents to washington, d. C. Im Simone Sanders townsend, and i have something to say. Both chambers of congress are back in session this week, and lawmakers hit the ground running. Its a story that has become all too familiar in a narrowly divided washington d. C. Government funding, folks, it runs out on September 30th. There are only 11 working days left to pass a spending package. The house and the senate are nowhere near an agreement. Last week, Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer told his caucus that they would prioritize several Appropriations
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Madam chair and fellow delegates, we ask that the 2016 Democratic National convention approve a resolution conveying profound appreciation to all the individuals and organizations that have helped to make the 47th quadrennial convention a success. [cheers and applause] our resolution thanks the city of philadelphia, its mayor, former mayor, along with his residents, acknowledges the support of pennsylvania s governor [cheers and applause] our gratitude to all the Law Enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders. [cheers and applause] we thank you for your 2016ce, recognize the philadelphia Host Committee, and applaud the tireless work of the thousands of convention volunteers. The convention approve this honorary resolution. [applause] delegates, you have heard the motion to approve the honorary resolution. Thanking those individuals and organizations that have helped to make our convention such a success. Is there a second . All in favor of the honorary resolution, please
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