June 1. Lawenforcement officers advanced on protesters gathered in the park to protest the death of george floyd to clear the way for President Trump to walk from the white house to st. Johns Episcopal Church where this Natural Resources committee is two hours and 40 minutes. I am asking unanimous consent that all other members be made part of the hearing record. Whatever comes first. If there are no objections, so order. I declare a recess. Described in the documents, as described in the notice, stations, documents or notice to this email. Ed that ourlly, note members are responsible for their own microphones. Anyone present at the hearing today must wear a mask covering their mouth and nose. The speaker of the house acting upon the recommendations of the attended physician require face coverings for all indoor gatherings over 15 minutes in length. In order to maintain the coram and protect the safety of members and staff, the chair will not recognize any member in room to speak was n
I just remember riding my bike up and down this street and running around in my friends yards and sleepovers and playing hopscotch and playing in the rain puddles on this street. So you were safe. My parents would let me ride my bike all over. This road really just reminds me of childhood. On february 25th, 2005 when i found out my father was arrested, this place became not my home. And no one ever slept in my house again. You okay . Yeah. Are we good . Everybody is rolling . Reporter its been more than a decade since your life, as you knew it changed forever. What do you remember about that day . It was a normal day. I had slept in. I was substitute teaching and i would just took the day off. And then theres a knock on my door. So im already thinking who is this person in my apartment building. He said he was the fbi. Reporter is there any reason you should even expect the fbi to be no. Reporter at your home . No. Reporter what does he say, exactly . He asked, do you know who btk is .
Next steps for Passenger Rail. Im glad to convene this hearing with my friend and colleague Ranking Member cantwell. I welcome or panel of witnesses and thank them for hearing. We will hear from richard anderson, president and ceo of amtrak. Ian jefferies, president and ceo of the association of american railroads. Jim sube, commissioner of the southwest chief and Front Range Passenger Rail commission. And jennifer hamade, board member, National Transportation safety board. I continue to be a strong support of our rail industry, freight and passenger. Rail service is safe and efficient and also reduces congestion of our highways and spurs economic growth. In mississippi, for example, we have 26 Freight Railroads. 2,400 miles of track, five of the seven class ones, two Long Distance amtrak routes, two stations and more than 100,000 annual riders. Rail is vital to mississippi. I have been a tireless advocate for the restoration of the gulf coast Passenger Service which was suspended in 2
Amtrak. Ian jefferies, president and ceo of the association of american railroads. Jim sube, commissioner of the southwest chief and Front Range Passenger Rail commission. And jennifer hamade, board member, National Transportation safety board. I continue to be a strong support of our rail industry, freight and passenger. Rail service is safe and efficient and also reduces congestion of our highways and spurs economic growth. In mississippi, for example, we have 26 Freight Railroads. 2,400 miles of track, five of the seven class ones, two Long Distance amtrak routes, two stations and more than 100,000 annual riders. Rail is vital to mississippi. I have been a tireless advocate for the restoration of the gulf coast Passenger Service which was suspended in 2005 after hurricane katrina. With funding support from d. O. T. , amtrak and the states, i am please today report that mississippi, louisiana, and alabama are likely once again to have this amtrak route and that will give mississippi
Because up until just before 5 00 this morning, this was being treated as a single homicide. Earlier police told the two victims were taken to the hospital were one person later died and Police Believe the shooter was still inside the home. So as you can hear earlier this Morning Police used a lot of flash bang as they tried to access the home or the suspect reportedly barricaded himself inside forcing a tense standoff that lasted for hours. Unknown whether someone was taken into custody or had any contact with police. At tactical negotiator was seen leaving hear earlier along with a few swat members who packed up and left it we dont know anything about the victims or the suspect rr two people and suspect are dead inside the home. Another two people died at the hospital. And we are trying to confirm with police how many witnesses were potentially here. It seems like a group quickly left one thing started taking a turn for the worst and we are still trying to work on all of those detail