The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Lord of heaven and earth, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Darkness descends upon us as the days grows shorter and the cold chases us to withdraw inside. Be for us the light we long for. The very promise of change creates expectation. Of your st hints dawn, banish all fear and hesitation. May those who live on the margins of americas rich blessings have peace and prosperity, too. Of your dawn, banish all fear and because you are always faithful, strengthsen us with your mighty arm that this congress may be unified in lifting your people to renewed hope. May all that is done in 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. For what purpose does the ge
Passed the tax cuts jobs act, which is i believe, in the interest of the American People. This is a bold plan that will overhaul our tax code and unleash the Free Enterprise system. It lowers tax rates on businesses of all sizes, so the job creators can focus more on brady not only more work to their workers, but also hiring more workers, increasing paychecks and growing a competitive marketplace, all ar ound the world. We are trying to expand our economy and mr. Speaker, theres nothing more important for any member of this body than to know that the things happening within their own local communities are about the ability for people, people whether they have just graduated from high school, from whether theychool, graduated from college, or whether they are looking for their second job or a longer career. To be successful in the marketplace in their own area, in their own home. Not having to move somewhere to find a job, but within their own community. Thats what were trying to do. We
System. It lowers tax rates on businesses of all sizes so the job creators can focus more on bringing not only more work to their workers but also hiring more workers, increasing paychecks and growing a competitive marketplace all around the world. Were trying to expand our economy. Mr. Speaker, theres nothing more important for any member of this body than to know that the things that are happening in their own local communities are about the ability for people. People, whether they have just graduated from high school, whether theyre graduating from a technical school, whether theyre graduating from college or whether theyre looking for the second job or a longer career to be successful in the marketplace in their own area, in their own home. Not having to move somewhere to find a job but in their own community. That is what were trying to do. Were trying to increase wages for every Single Community across this country. My home of dallas, texas has been home to so many people who hav
The things that are happening in their own local communities are about the ability for people. People, whether they have just graduated from high school, whether theyre graduating from a technical school, whether theyre graduating from college or whether theyre looking for the second job or a longer career to be successful in the marketplace in their own area, in their own home. Not having to move somewhere to find a job but in their own community. That is what were trying to do. Were trying to increase wages for every Single Community across this country. My home of dallas, texas has been home to so many people who have moved there as a result of the really unlimited opportunities that we see right now in texas, and that comes because texas has found itself to be the home because so many other places, so many other companies have literally been run out of their states because of high taxes, high taxes that are placed on those companies and the employees to where it makes living and be
A punishing recess back home. [ chanting ted cruz has got to go ] texas senator ted cruz says he can save the bill but will his colleagues agree . Whats the fallback if they dont . And what will it mean for your health care . We ask the senator live. And the clash over conflicts of interest. After calling out trump for appearing to profit from the presidency the nations top ethics watchdog abruptly resigns. Is he stepping down in protest . Were oneonone in his first sunday interview. Everything you need to know from washington, well break down the politics, smoke out the spin, the facts that matter this week. Announcer from abc news, its this week. Here now, chief anchor, George Stephanopoulos. Good morning. President trump is back in washington this week and back on twitter calling the g20 summit a great success. While the european leaders he left are openly warning of new divisions in the western alliance. And in moscow, Vladimir Putin and his team touting that first meeting with Pre