The senate, Small Business and entrepreneurship, three women testified about their experiences running companies. And working to promote and increase ownership and investment rolls for women in American Business and industry. This is about an hour. I know everybodys having a good time and networking, and moving the enterprise forward. We really should get started. We have two votes starting at noon, were going to be on a bit of a short string here. That shouldnt in anyway denny great the importance of this hearing of the Small Business committee. What were going to do is explore ways to help Women Owned Businesses reach their full potential and grow the american economy. I want to thank my colleague for working together on this. This is of great importance to all of us and all america. As you know, october is National Womens Small Business month. Fee malentrepreneurs employ more than 9 million workers, they contribute 1. 6 trillion in sales to our national economy. And are capable of e
[inaudible] [inaudible] [inaudible] [inaudible] [inaudible] [inaudible] [inaudible] the committee will come to order. Before we get started i want to offer our deepest condolences to those impacted by yesterdays tragic shooting. Our hearts go out to the victims and their loved ones. Please know you are in our prayers. Its our honor to welcomes elimination to testify on the 2019 Budget Proposal for the Treasury Department. We appreciate your time and look for to testimony. The annual hearing plays a key role in our work on behalf of the American People. We have important work ahead of us. Last year you said your number one priority was Economic Growth for america. Then and now we sure that priority. Last year working together with you we overhauled our nations tax code for the first time in 31 years. We now have a tax code built for growth to deliver were jobs the bigger paychecks to americans nationwide. Families can keep more of their money until their income exceeds 61000 until their
Morrow. The book cost 8. 95 plus shipping and handling. To get your copy go to cspan. Org landmark cases. Yesterday treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin testified before the house ways and Means Committee regarding the president s 2019 budget request for his agency. On most of the questions from lawmakers focus on the budget and tax reform related matters, the secretary was asked about his thoughts on gun violence after 17 people were killed in a shooting in parkland, florida. The treasury secretary urged congress to look at these issues and said he would talk to the president and other cabinet members by how to address it. This hearing is one hour 40 minutes. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] the meeting will come to order. Before we get started today i want to take a moment to offer our committees deepest condolences to all those impacted by yesterday tragic shooting in florida. Our hearts go out to all the victims an
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
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