Good afternoon, my name is tom heller, provost of Academic Affairs at the university of San Francisco. In behalf father fitzgerald, traveling on business today, i welcome you to our hill top campus. It is quiet on campus as students are on break but i encourage you to come back at 6 30 p. M. And join us in war memorial gym as our Mens Basketball Team takes on the 15th ranked zags of gonzaga university. Were extremely pleased and proud to host this conversation today for democratic leader of the United States house of representatives, nancy pelosi, and congressman Mike Thompson of the north bay. Usf has deep roots in politics and policy making in the bay area, across the stated and nation so its fitting were hosting this event today. We count among our graduates, lin woolsey, current acting San Francisco mayor and kevin mullen. One more program note. Next month we will host on campus through our leo t. Mccarthy center, a series of appearances by the leading democratic and republican can
Through the karl rove front group. What does the chamber do with all this money . It lobbies, it litigates, and it runs political attack ads on television, radio, and the internet. Lets start with the lobbying. The chamber exendz far more than anyone else lobbying the federal government. It spent more than 80 million last year aloan, far more than any individual company. Over the last 20 years, the chamber has spent more than 1. 4 billion, 1. 4 billion. Thats billion with a b, and the nine zeros after it, lobbying the federal government. That is three times more than the next largest lobbying spender. A swamp monster indeed. Much of this lobbying is against environmental policies, with the chamber lobbying congress, the white house, e. P. A. , the department of energy, and the department of the interior on behalf of yes, you guessed i. The Chamber Champions the fossil fuel agenda, opposing limits on Carbon Emissions and supporting drilling and mining on public lands and in offshore wat
Talks about infrastructure needs. And tom heart of the one campaign will talk about efforts and the global poverty effect of budget cuts on government programs. Host good morning. It is february 27. Tuesday,the houses and at 10 00 a. M. For morning hour and 11 00 for legislative business. The senate will begin at 10 00 a. M. And we are with you for the next three hours. We begin today with President Trumps comments at a meeting of the nations governors, urging them not to be afraid of the National Rifle association. The president said while the nra is doing what they think is right, it is also ok to fight the lobby. This morning we will get your reaction amid the current gun debate. Phone lines this morning republicans, 2027488001. , democrats, 2027488000. Independents, 2027488002. Line for nra members this morning, 2027488003. Catch up with us on social media come on twitter and on facebook. A very good Tuesday Morning for you this morning. You can start calling in now as we show you
The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from the gentleman from oregon, mr. Blumenauer for five minutes. Mr. Blumenauer thank you, mr. Speaker. One of the most difficult and challenging situation any family faces is dealing with circumstances surrounding the end of life. Earlier this week, n. P. R. Ran a fascinating story on a little known fact that physicians die differently than the rest of us. They are more comfortable, theyre more likely to spend their final days surrounded by loved ones. They seldom die in an i. C. U. Or in a hospital setting. Thats because doctors understand what works and what doesnt. Doctors are very clear about their wishes, and they choose quality of life and concern for their families as well as their own well
Speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 6 2015, the chair will now recognize members from lists commit smithed by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes. But in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from illinois, mr. Gutierrez, for five minutes. Mr. Gutierrez mr. Speaker a few weeks ago i was on the h. B. O. Show real time with mill maher on friday night and had a chance to talk with ann cowl ter. As you might have guest guessed i dont have my speed dial. It was several days after donald trump was running for president. When it was my turn i told mrs. Colter what they were saying about mexican immigrants would serve as a vote rergestration machine to turn g