This morning the speaker when asked about the plans asked about the details and i believe he said blah blah blah. [laughter] do you feel like you are begin their cut before you unveil your plan and giving the remarks where does this stand . I dont think we cannot afford to wait. I cant settle for an economy that grows at 2 , settle for high employmen unemployment andt able to live on their own. A declining wages for the middle class. We need to be the party of growth and opportunity, restoring the American Dream and this is something americans have hunger before. We have an obligation. I put up this draft so that we could engage the American People on this and i think this is some of that as i travel the country and through the hearings ive had this is something that is very much to move forward. The new cspan. Org website makes it easier than ever to keep tabs on washington, d. C. And share your findings via facebook, twitter and other networks. Easy search functions let you access da
Success in our battles and let our prosperity be tempered with generosity. We pray that you keep the United States in your holy protection and that you incline your heart toward us to cultivate a spirit of peace and obedience to both you and your government. Humbly in uld walk that love that was characteristic of your son, the author of our blessed faith. Grant us this prayer through jesus christ, our lord. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance today will be led by the gentleman from illinois, mr. Quigley. Mr. Quigley i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker the chair will receive a message. The messenger mr. Speaker, a message from the senate. The secretary mr. Speake
That is the greatness of lbj. That is why we remember him. If there is one thing that he should teach us, one lesson that malia and sasha learned from today is that, with enough effort and empathy, peopleance, courage who love this country can change it. Year, president johnson stood on the stage, with battered by controversies , looking far older than his 64 years, and delivered his final public speech. We have proven that great progress is possible. We know how much still remains to be done. And ifefforts continue if ourl is strong, hearts are right, it occurred remains our constant companion, my fellow americans, im confident that we shall overcome. [applause] we shall overcome. We. The citizens of the United States. , like abraham lincoln, like countless citizens who have moved this country knewrd, president johnson that ours is a story of optimism , achievement, and constant striving that is unique upon this earth. He knew it because he had lived this story. He believed that we co
Powers for purely political purposes. Part of a larger pattern of this Administration Using the irs to shut down its critics and opponents and to change the outcome of elections. When i go back home to the town Hall Meetings or when people come to my office, they will bring up the number 1, 2, 3 issues they are concerned about. There is always somebody in the back that says, wait a minute, what about my free speech rights . Why cant congress get to the bottom of this . That takes a rather lengthy explanation. There are those of us that are committed to do that. That is why they are frustrated, concerned, angry. That is why they think the america they have grown up in and appreciated and they want to leap to their kids and grandkids, the very fact they cant get up and say what is on their mind or take part in the political process, is in danger. Has been in danger. This is an attack. That is just the way we have to put it. It is an attack on the First Amendment rights of our citizens ju
In new york city. Im Erik Schatzker. I am alix steel in for stephanie ruhle, who is on assignment. I am a lucky man, thank you. These are the top business stories from around the world. Prosecutors are widening their investigation of the Exchange Industry the Justice Department is questioning salespeople at fx to see if Bank Straight traded at head the clients or colluded. A surprise for blackberry. A First Quarter loss that was smaller than expected. Ceo john chen has been cutting costs, to turn the company around. The Supreme Court to decide the arialrea today today, broadcasters went to court to keep them from broadcasting over the internet. Their very existence is at stake because they would go out of business if the Supreme Court ruled against them. For the networks, a loss would mean billions in lost revenue. If a decision does not come today it will likely come next week. One of the most controversial names in retail is out of a job this morning. The head of American Apparel, wh