Superior court of the district of columbia. Madam president , i yield the floor. ■o. The presiding officer the senator from new mexico. Mr. Lujan madam president , 78 years ago, 4yearold anastacio was living in telarosa, new mexico, a city 40 miles away from the trinity testn site. Now, little anastacio didnt know it at the time, none of the families there did, but the world they were living in was conta contaminated, andicles from ther test. Anastacio grew to be a big family man, hunting and growing on the land enriched by a ditch system, an system that provided ample water and nourishment. Greatgrandparents, grandparents, moms, eating and drinking contaminated food. Water sources. Later in life, Anastacio Cordova developed Prostate Cancer and tongue cancer. The cancer metastasized to his neck and throat before becoming inoperable and c body. His daughter, tina, recalls him being only 125 pounds at the time of death in 2013. Today, march 7, 11 years ago on this day, anastacio left u
Represented. But some of our members are out and about. You know were in the middle of some hearings, some things that are going on with sensitive matters. And so were going to keep pursuing this. Today we will resume amendment testimony on hr3354, make america secure and prosperous appropriations act 2018. The committee will be taking general testimony on the commerce, justice, science and related Agencies Division, Financial Services and general Government Division, the interior environment and related Agencies Division, and the labor, health and Human Services education and related Agencies Division of the bill. Once again, if youre planning to offer an amendment, this message is for members in offices that may be listening this time if youre planning on offering any amendment testimony to divisions a, c, d or f, we will be taking that testimony following these first two panels, which will be introducing their product then subject to amendment. Members are advised that they can also
Command general and they are in regards to addressing a group of airmen this month. What he has said to have made in comments to the airmen was anyone who is passing information to congress about these capabilities is committing treason. As part of those comments he has also said that if anyone accuses me of saying this, i will deny it. Let me just tell you general welsh. Do you find those comments to be acceptable in any way to accuse our men and women in uniform to say you are committing treason if you communicate with congress about the capabilities of any other of our Weapons Systems . No, maam, not at all. There is investigation currently ongoing with that incident. And i actually contacted the general involved and his commander and the department of defense is overseeing an investigation being run by isaf eiji. And they will present that as soon as the investigation is complete. I hope that this is a thorough investigation because obviously, i think its very serious to accuse peo
Said we are being told the only alternative to this bad deal, speaking about the deal on iran is war. That is just not true. The alternative to this bad deal is just a better deal. Every one ever our republicans stood up when he said that. But today we are being told by our leadership that the only alternative to this bad deal is a government shutdown. That is not true. The alternative to this bad deal today is a better deal. It is to force the senate to actually go to conference so both the house and senate can speak the will of the American People. With that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The gentleman from kentucky is recognized. Mr. Massie mr. Speaker, i yield one minute to the distinguished gentleman from virginia, mr. Brat. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from virginia is recognized for one minute. Mr. Wrath mr. Brat thank you very much. I think everyone in this body knows what it means to run for office. We each represent 700,000 people. W
Pro tempore on this day. Signed, john a. Boehner speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, you are compassionate and merciful. We give you thanks for giving us another day. This morning the house welcomes the Prime Minister of israel. May he find a welcome here and may the partnership of our two countries continue into a future of Mutual Respect and security among the community of nations. There are many issues which press upon our nation now and more lie upon the legislative horizon. Put forth an abundance of wisdom, knowledge and understanding upon the members of congress and upon your people so that together solutions for the betterment of our nation might be forged. Bless us this day and every day and may all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announ