Civilian National Service programs. This was hosted by the Brookings Institution. It is one hour and 10 minutes. John good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Im john allen, the president of brookings and on behalf of the institution and our partners at Service Year Alliance, i want to welcome you all to this important event today. I want to welcome those coming in over the webcast and of course we always welcome the media. This morning youll be hearing from a distinguished group of leaders and volunteers on the matter of National Service. Let me make a few brief comments to begin with. In such divided and turbulent times, we must look for ways to bridge society, to bridge the divides and to restore a sense of community. In recent years, much has been done, sadly, to burn rather than to build the bridges in our civic nation, leading to a growing culture of fear and distrust, incivility, and a reflex to retreat into the safety of tribalism. Our trusted institutions and our trust in each othe
Rule. Each amendment shall be debatable equally controlled by a proponent and opponent. No pro forma amendment shall be be in order. And may offer up to 10 pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. The chair of the committee of the whole, in recognition on the basis of whether the member. Amendments shall be considered read. The clerk will read. The clerk the following sums are appropriated for energy and Water Development for the fiscal year 2016. Namely, title 1 corps of engineers, Civil Department of the army, corps of engineers civil, appropriations shall be for authorized functions pertaining to river and harbor, floods and storm damage reduction and related efforts. Investigation 110 million. The chair for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . Mr. Gosar i have an amendment at the desk. The chair the clerk will designate the amendment. The clerk amendment offered by mr. Gosar. After the dollar amount insert increased by 1 million. Page 27, line 13,
In difficult times, with many forces and interests demandsing their attention. In these days, give wisdom to all the members that they might execute their responsibilities to the benefit of all americans. And may their constituents understand as well that many in this country have interests at odds with their own. And that the task entrusted to their representatives is extremely complex. Bless us, o god, and be with us all this day and every day to calm. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore amen. The chairs 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 gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson mr. Speaker, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker pro tempore the question is on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. Those in favor
Inflammatory, pretty much of putting this on president of the United States that you cant get the votes to do something. Not his fault. Were trying to give us flexibility. There is nothing cute or clever about this. Emdemocrats will not enable to the bill to pass. They will do that on their own. Bill that from late yesterday. This morning, bank of microphones to get Republican Leadership, calling lawmakers back to work. Now here we are, a closeddoor meeting about to begin. What do we expect . Bob cusack lead our coverage, editorinchief of the hill. Good morning there. Good morning, bill. Bill what do we expect . Today could be very interesting, bill. They could bring a bill to the floor. Yesterday it was bit of a debacle. Lawmakers at airport. Pulled back. Not expected to be in session. They could see a vote on the floor, if they have the votes and it doesnt get the vote this is political cover, bill. The senate couldnt pass a bill. The house wants to pass a bill. Were not making law.
Sharp cut in 401 k limits to offset a 1. 5 trillion tax cut. New revelations in the aftermath of the attack in niger. Pentagon correspondent hans nichols has the latest. Hans, with a good morning, what do we know . Reporter it seemed yesterday the story shifted to capitol hill where there were a lot of questions and potential warnings about a new war against isis. A brief by jim mattis about the ambush that left four american soldiers dead in niger. Congress is bracing for a new front in the fight against isis. We dont want the next 9 11 to come from niger. Reporter senator Lindsey Graham calling for more congressional oversight, while warning americans about the changing battle field. The war is headed to africa. Its beginning to more morph. Reporter he sum is mondayed to capitol hill to tell how elite soldiers were taken by surprise. We can always improve on communication, and thats exactly what well do. Reporter the internal investigation gathers steam. The fbi lending forensic supp