I want to thank gary for his to improve rts Economic Development and wish im nothing but the best in a elldeserved retirement. Mr. Speaker, i rise to bring attention to kentuckys avoidable economic failures during this very serious pandemic. Unfortunately covid19 has taken a harsh toll on the economies of all 50 states. However, harmful policies from democratrun states have only made the problem worse. At a time when we should be encouraging the safe reopening of our economy, kentuckys governor recently issued an order shutting down schools and indoor dining. Kentuckys restaurants were already suffering from the last round of shutdowns. And this shortsighted order will only cause more pain and suffering. To make matters worse, our governor is producing no data to justify the need to shut down businesses which have dramatically adjusted to the challenges presented by covid19. And in the end of inperson learning will only create more challenges for students and teachers. Furthermore, it
Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the texas book festival. I am rick dunham, the washington brew yo chief of the houston chronicle, and the creator of the texas on the potomac Political Blog on crime. Com and mysanantonio. Com. And ive been highjacked to perry president ial because some governor is running for president right now. In my extracurricular life i am the president of the National Press clubs Journalism Institute of which the crown jewel is the National Journalism library. Libraries are what the book festival is about. Raises money for Public Libraries in texas and for literacy programs. All of the books you buy benefit the libraries of the state of texas. I highly recommend you buy gunfight. Our author will sign books after our program in the book signing tent up congress avenue. I have been asked by the folks at cspan to ask you to turn off our silence your cell phones. Weve had some problems earlier today. If you want to take out your concealed weapons permits now its
Welcome to the texas book festival. Im rick dunham, the Washington Bureau chief of the Houston Chronicle and the creator of the texas on the potomac, and been hijacked to perry per president ial because some governor is running for president right now. In my extracurricular life im Journalism Institute of which the crown jewel is the National Journalism library and libraries are important because libraries are what the texas book festival is all about. The book festival raises money for Public Libraries in texas and for literacy programs. All the books you buy benefit the libraries of the state of texas. I highly recommend that you buy gunfight. Our author will sign books after our program in the book signing tent up congress avenue. So, ive been asked by the folks at cspan to ask you to turn off or silence your cell phones. Weve had some problems earlier today. And if you want to take out your concealed weapons permits now, its probably a good time. Also, concealed weapons, dont take
Against turkey. Now to live coverage of the u. S. House here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our guest chaplain, rabbi evan hoffman, congress regation anshe sholom, new rochelle, new york. The chaplain o lord, grant them the wisdom to draft laws that best serve the interests of the American People. O lord, in a time of polarization an rank rouse dispute, we beseech thee to help our elected officials to maintain decorum, civility, commonality of purpose and a sense of shared american investment. Guide our representatives so that they might serve in the eyes of the citizenry as role models of reconciliation and cooperation. We pray that in a future time, the prophets words might be said in reference to this congress, restore your judges as in days of old, your counselors as at the beginning. Bless our nation with peace and prosperity, our citizens with health and happiness, and our National Institutions with strength and stability. May this
The subcommittee on oversight investigations will now come to order. The chair is authorized to recess the subcommittee at any time. The committees hearing testimony on examining barriers to access at Americas National parks. I asked unanimous consent that all members be allowed to give testimony and participate in the hearing from the dais. I ask that the gentleman from california be allowed to participate in the hearing. I asked that the gentleman from minnesota be allowed to participate in the hearing. And the gentlewoman from virginia be allowed to participate. And that the gentleman from illinois be allowed to sit with the subcommittee. Without objection, so ordered. The hearings are limited to the chairman and ranking minority member. Questions may be part of the hearing record if they are submitted in accordance with the committee rule. So ordered. I recognize myself for my introductory comments. I think Deputy Director reynolds for coming before the committee. We are examining