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For all that heb and walmart, lowes, and soon to be home depot are doing. So there is much to do, and those are just the most immediate steps. Importantly, this is a place that texas and fema will be involved in for a long, long time. We will be here until we can restore this region as back to normas possible. Or as we discussed in our meeting earlier, we need to recognize its going to be a new normal. Will be a new and different normal for this entire region. But we will not stop until we get as far as we can. I want to provide some important details and then pass the mic to senator. And then to the national fema administrator. I want to explain a couple of details that citizens need to know about. As governor, i have made a state disaster decoration for 54 counties across the state of texas. In order for a disaster decoration to become a federal disaster decoration, it requires certain financial thresholds to be met. Those financial thresholds have been met in 18 counties. There are ....
The president. Ive got the heart of a hero and road to recovery. Michael is live from his hometown of houston this morning as thousands of families try to get back on the their feet after Hurricane Harvey. The emotional moment they return home. And the students displaced, their schools damaged coming together to help each other. This morning a hall of fame sized surprise. One, two, three. For a High School Football team that lost so much. And good morning, america. Were back from labor day to a busy september and we have breaking news for our viewers in the west. Millions are bracing right now for Hurricane Irma. The entire state of florida is now on alert as the category 4 storm gains strength with winds topping 150 miles an hour. Both florida and puerto rico are in states of emergency and all still recovering f ....
This morning, it is 46degree west chase at 48. Tampa is one of the well relatively warmer spots at other. Now, this is just about on target with average for this time of year, but 20 to 25 degrees lower than what we were yesterday. So it is such a noticeable difference, and through the day, we are also going to be breezy. We are talk about wind gusts between 25 to 30 Miles Per Hour. And topping out at 61. So a big difference from those really warm temperatures weve had lately. I will let you know how long it will last in the 7day forecast. The good news is that at least were rainfree. The wind could cause a problem as you drive across the bridges. Whats up with that. Yeah, definitely, and drive ago cross the Howard Franklin right now, he says it is pretty smooth going right there across the Howard Franklin. No crashes ....
If you are in a high profile vehicle, use caution, both hands on the wheel. Corey says he doesnt he cause feel some wind throughout. It took us nine minutes to get from bridge to bridge. No rashes or break down, it is taking six minutes to get across the Howard Franklin. No issues to tell you about there. Checking the drive times from the Howard Franklin taking just five minutes from you heading out the door, six minutes in the opposite direction. A quick check of more of your driver times, still all in gear, 17 minutes from 54 to 275. A minute after 6 00 and the fight to contain the zika rye zika virus is growing more urgent as number of cases is growing. Five counties included in that Health Emergency declared by governor rick scott. Theyre santa rosa right here south in lee county and down in south florida, miamid ....
Mr. Sanders mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from vermont. Mr. Sanders i ask that the quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection. Morning business is closed. Under the previous order, the senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to s. 1982, which the clerk will now report. The clerk motion to proceed to the consideration of s. 1982, a bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes. The presiding officer the senator from vermont. Mr. Sanders thank you, mr. President. Let me ask unanimous consent that jason dean, my military fellow, be given floor privileges for the remainder of this congress. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Sanders mr. President , let me also thank senator murray, senator durbin, senator blumenthal for their very thoughtful and important remarks regarding the needs of veterans and why it is absolutely imperative that we pass this comprehensive veteran ....