Secretary of the treasurys oversight. Mr. Secretary this is your first appearance before the house after the tax cut and jobs act has been signed into law. On behalf of the majority we are grateful to you and the president for your leadership and to help make this act signed into law that is historic. After eight years of failed policy that led to the slowest and weakest recovery the economy is starting to take off and wages are growing. Consumer optimism abounds. Its ironic but predictable that equity markets would swoon over the prospects of highest Interest Rates and inflation associated with Economic Growth. Low Interest Rates may have benefited some on wall street but not helpful to main street. We knew the fed would face challenges when the economy took off. If youre listening, good luck chairman, you volunteer for the job. Today the economy is getting stronger due to policies of the Trump Administration. Averaging 3 growth unemployment is a 17 year low. Wages grew at the fastest
The chair the committee will be in order. For what purpose does the gentleman from oklahoma seek recognition . The committee will come to order. For what purpose does the gentleman from oklahoma seek recognition . Mr. Cole mr. Chairman, i ask unanimous consent to withdraw my request for recorded vote on amendment number 175 printed in ouse report 115297 to the end question hair put the de novo. The chair without objection. The clerk will redesignate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 175, printed in house report number 115297, offered by mr. Murphy of pennsylvania. The chair if there is no objection, the request for recorded vote is withdrawn. Antichair will put the question the chair without objection. The clerk will redesignate the amendment. The clerk amendment number de novo. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. So many as are in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The amendment is agreed to. For what purpose does the gentleman from oklahoma seek rec
Researchers call for an end to scrums and tackling to reduce head injuries. And coming up in the sport on bbc news Heather Knight prepares to lead england in an ashes series for the first time, with lancashire spinner Sophie Ecclestone included in the squad. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The United States has dismissed as absurd north koreas claim that america has declared war on them. Tensions between the United States and north korea are continuing to escalate, with recriminations and accusations on both sides. The americans have warned pyongyang to stop its provocations after it said it had the right to shoot down us bombers. South korea has called for a level headed response and warned that accidental clashes in the region could quickly spiral out of control. From seoul, danny savage reports. American military aircraft preparing for a show of force close to the north korean coast. These planes went on to fly in International Airspace near the east of the countr
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