Hottest nights of the summer, nearly half a Million People crowded on to the national mall. They were not there for a protest or to celebrate a National Holiday and they were not there for a concert or to watch a fireworks show. No, instead half a Million People went there drenched in sweat to watch the story of the apollo 11 mission as it was projected on to the Washington Monument commemorating the neal 50 years ago when armstrong and buzz aldrin took that giant leap for mankind. If there is half a Million People on the lawn and it is not a protest, Something Big is going on. Land on the moon and returning safely to earth marks as one of the epical moments in the history of mankind. What we see now is very different than the landscape of 1969. Not only did we succeed going to moon and back again but we have gone on to put robotic rovers on distant planets and are k literally peer into the beginningings of the universe and we have established a human presence in lower earth orbit. In
Are missing. Indias unmanned spacecraft is heading for the moon as the country will join a club of nations that have successfully touched down on earths nearest neighbor. And berlinners vote for two newly born pandas in the local zoo and why it could lead to a diplomatic incident between germany and china. Ill phil gale. Zimbabwes former president , robert magubey mugabe has died. During nearly 40 years in power, he became a tyrant and l laying waste to the e economy. Two yearars ago when it became apparent he was grooming his wife, the army removed him from power. Today, the current president declared mugababe a national he. So reactions to his death are mixed. Reporter on the streets, people reflected on the death of mugabe. I would describe him as a revolutionary and played a part and all he did to empower the people. A good leader. Was a good leader. Of course, you know you cannot do good to everyone but to me he was good. He was an african legend. He overstayed in power. You cant
Presented and quorum is present. And can you call the next item. Thank you item number 2, communications. We welcome the publics participation. During Public Comment period. There will be an opportunity for general Public Comment at the meeting after closed session and an opportunity to comment on each discussion or action item on the agenda. Each comment is limited to 2 minutes. Public comment will be take place be inperson and remotely by call in. For each item the board will take the comments from people inperson and during the Public Comment time is available by calling. Public comment callin 4156550001 access code 2663 414 9768 when connected hear the meeting discussions but will be muted and listening mode added to the speaker line. Best practices are to call from a quiet location, speak clearly and slowly, and turn down your television, radio, or computer. Please noted city policies with local policies dont permit harassment and only on matter within the jurisdiction and thank y
Mr. Coons mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from delaware. Mr. Coons i ask unanimous consent that the proceedings under the quorum call be vitiated and upon the conclusion of my remarks, the senator from rhode island be recognized prpb withouthe presiding officer . The quorum call is lifted. Mr. Coons i rise today to express my deep concern with the tax reform bill that the Senate Finance committee is likely to approve later this week. The latest version of this massive tax bill which will impact every single american was only released to the public late tuesday night, less than 48 hours later, the finance committee is ramming through this bill on a Party Line Vote without any hearings and without a thorough review of the bill. I strongly disagree with this process, with this closeddoor process of developing the substance of the bill which skews the benefits to the wealthy at the expense of middleclass families and with this bills irresponsible cost of 1. 7 trillion ove
Decertify the deal. Continue to watch this hearing online at cspan. Org. Here on cspan taking you live to the u. S. House. They gavel in for legislative work, beginning work on debate rules for fridays bill dealing with whistleblower protections. Live coverage here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, reverend molly fraser, fwig harbor United Methodist church, gig harbor, washington. The chaplain god of many names we give thanks for many opportunities to serve and remind us we are servants of our country, our people, and the land. Let us not forget the blessings you have given us so we might use our power and influence to oorder the country in ways that allow each and every person to find life and liberty and to pursue happiness. Become, perhaps we come, perhaps already weary from an onslaught of emails, texts, fen calls, and meetings where people make demands on how we vote and assumptions on every decision we put forward.