Commission meeting. So move. Second. There is a motion and a second. All in favor . Aye. Motion has passed. Item 3, pledge of allegiance. 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. Next item please. Announcements. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing Electronic Devices during the meeting please be advised that the ringing of and use of cell phones and similar soundproducing Electronic Devices are prohibited at this meeting. The chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person responsible for the ringing of or use of a cell phone or other similar soundproducing electronic devicePublic Comment must be in respect to the agenda item. [indiscernible] beginning with commenters in person. For remote Public Comment, dial 14156550001 and enter access code, 26630224134 , 3 to raise your hand to comment. A prompt will signal when it is your
Going to our website and entering Manhattan Institute in the search bar. Were going to go live now to capitol hill as the House Rules Committee starts two days of hearings on earmarks. President trump has suggested that those earmarks be restored. They were taken away in february of 2011. To ensure that the government allocates taxpayer dollars responsibly and in light with the values and wishes of the American People. Over the years, the manner in which congress fulfills those duties has been the repeated topic of discussion, debate, and calls for reform. While most agree that the constitutional responsibility to determine how taxpayer money is spent lies with the legislative branch, we can also agree that abuse has been associated with the process. This has, understandably, fueled concern among tax paying citizens. As a result, earmarking became known a process known for its secrecy and selfinterested motivations. Despite efforts to reform the earmarking process, and increase transpa
Into Chester County and into heading towards Delaware County this morning. Concord, youre about to see that heavier rainfall. Westchester, youre starting to get it. And right along route one, some very heavy rain. These cells are moving quickly, and then it moves out. Because these cells are moving at 40 miles an hour. So its a fast moving system and theres more on the way. So standby for a wet day and a mild day today. 39 degrees in the suburbs. 50s in new jersey and philadelphia into the 40s in delaware with the rain, and lee high valley at 42 degrees. But youll see the temperatures climb to a big warmup in spite of the showers and thunderstorms. Now, its not going to be all day wet weather. Ill show you when you can expect some breaks from using your umbrella when im back in ten minutes. Were starting with a construction project in new jersey between 130 and 295. We have three lanes closed there and also that eastbound ramp headed to 295 closed. That will will be there until 2 00 th
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Big skies, big ideas. People think big. Thats why such great things as, as the Nuclear Weapons whole industry. To microsoft who was formed here, to goddard, to the first computer ever. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by babbel. A language app that teaches reallife conversations in a new language, like spanish, french, and by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Carnegie corporation of new york. Supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff new details out of the white house tonight on President Trump