Executive perry moore. I am also the cochair of the City County Task force on opioids that was done across the u. S. We had 20 elected officials at the city and county levels, ten city officials, ten county officials, the mayor of little rock arkansas was the cochair of the city side and i was the cochair on the county side. You will be hearing from one of those Panel Members today. When greg speaks. But our work that was done, was done it seems like ages ago. So much has happened since then we will be talking abed about that. The panel will be today. I want to thank those of you who are here in person as well as those of you that are here virtually. We know this is being broadcast live stream in a special thank you to arc for your partnership. What we do in county government is all about partnership. We partner with each other, we partner with various agencies, especially great partners like aoc. We are thankful for them. This event is the combination of a yearlong partnership to stre
Lets give it up for them one more time. [applause] several of our speakers thig helped us recognize the Important Role that intergovernmental relationships play in the history of cities towns, and villages over the years. And our speakers this afternoon will dive even deeper into the po partnerships. Lets get things started. We will kick things off here with a verymp i topic that leaders like us can t Strong Mental Health resources and services for our communities. The great news is that we have partners in congress, we truly do, on both sides of the aisle who are ready to help us do the work through the Bipartisan Senate Mental Health caucus. And today, it is my true pleasure to have a conversation with one of the caucus cochairs, senator tinaminnesota. [applause] senator smith was once chief of savannah chief of staff toe mayor of minneapolis and has a long history here at nlc and today we are excited to welcome her back so please, put your hands together for senator smith. Thank you
May all that is done within the peoples house, be for your greater honor and glory, 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 will be led by the gentleman from new jersey, mr. Lance. 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 entertain up to five requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. I pledge all 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. For what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Lance thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to congratulate three State
To pass the keep your plan bill. Legislation put forward by house energy and Commerce Committee chairman congressman fred upton that would allow Insurance Companies to restore the policies to millions of americans who have been canceled because of obamacare regulations democrats voted with republicans despite the president s veto threats just one day after the president s socalled fix was panned by numerous congressional democrats. And just hours after the head of the state Insurance Commissioners association called the president s proposal a threat to the solvency of the system. President obama today tried to convince the heads of many of the nations Largest Health Care Insurance providers to go along with his proposals and to restore the plans that have been cancelled for violating obamacare rules despite their illegality under that very long. Fox news senior White House Correspondent with our report. A day after asking the Insurance Industry arrest to his promise if you like your po
To pass the keep your plan bill. Legislation put forward by house energy and Commerce Committee chairman congressman fred upton that would allow Insurance Companies to restore the policies to millions of americans who have been canceled because of obamacare regulations democrats voted with republicans despite the president s veto threats just one day after the president s socalled fix was panned by numerous congressional democrats. And just hours after the head of the state Insurance Commissioners association called the president s proposal a threat to the solvency of the system. President obama today tried to convince the heads of many of the nations Largest Health Care Insurance providers to go along with his proposals and to restore the plans that have been cancelled for violating obamacare rules despite their illegality under that very long. Fox news senior White House Correspondent with our report. A day after asking the Insurance Industry arrest to his promise if you like your po