Providence to guide the affairs of our nation and those who serve. Guide our representatives, we pray, on a path consistent with the original intent of our constitution. Grant them the strength of character to defend life, liberty and freedom. For future generations. Lead them in the path of righteousness, which will exalt this nation. As public servants, keep them from the sin of arrogance and selfcentered pride by reminding them they are accountable to the people and to you for their decisions. And i pray each representative of this house may know that they are greatly loved by you. As a follower of jesus christ, i pray this in him name, 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 gentleman from illinois rise . Mr. Speaker, purr superintendent to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers approv
Worst flooding there on record to at least 19. In south carolina, 14 dams have failed just since the weekend. Now, David Begnaud tells us theyre calling in the cavalry. Reporter drastic measures are being taken to stop rushing floodwaters. This National Guard chopper crew spent the entire day dropping these bags trying to shore up a canal in the state capital of columbia. The bags are 3,000 pounds. Some are filled with sand and some are filled with rocks. Theyre being used to build a barrier because the Columbia Canal has breached, threatening the water supply to more than 350,000 people. You know, just being here on the scene lets you know how real that is. Reporter kim stenson is director of the states Emergency Management division. How long do you think it will take to temporarily shore it up . I think the next day or so they should be able to do that. Reporter today, he toured the Columbia Canal with fema administrator craig fugate. Both agency heads are monitoring floodwater that
The South Carolina DHEC s Dams & Reservoirs Safety Program ensures dam safety, awareness, and maintenance, highlighted by the recent Lake Wallace Dam breach.
SMITHVILLE — Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a periodic inspection of Smithville Lake Dam on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 23 and 24. Periodic inspections occur every