Work. On the agenda today several measures on humanitarian aid and human rights. Off the floor, House Democrats will meet this afternoon to discuss the impeachment inquiry of president trump. The house is live here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Haplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. As members of the peoples house return to washington, we ask your blessing upon them that they might be all the more focused in their work as modeled by so Many Americans in their efforts these past days, prepared to Work Together to address our nations most pressing needs. As a community of colleagues, we ask your blessing on representative clyburn and his family who mourn the loss of his beloved wife, emily. May all those who mourn the loss of their loved ones be comforted by your spirit and lifted up by the support of their colleagues and friends. May all that is done
Is made generous gift in honor of the late jim reiss, president and c. E. O. Of mount vernon. Tohold the debates each fall mark the opening of the fred w. Smith National Library for the washington. Rge now, six years old, the Ashington Library has flourished and become an internationally recognized place scholarship and debate. Since mount vernon does not or federal tate funds, were profoundly Grateful Foundation and other patriotic americans who make it keep mount us to vernon open 365 days a year. In thanking joy and dr. Dennis franks who are with us here today. I would also like to acknowledge several other guests. Marinelly, United States corps retired and his wife karen. Army retired and his wife holly, rear admiral retired United States our and a scholar in institute. Brigadier general craig United States army retired and his wife debbie, general chad 30th commandant of the National War College. Washington, and commander of chaplain of the uss George Washington. You all for joini
Honor of the late jim reiss, president and c. E. O. Of mount vernon. Tohold the debates each fall mark the opening of the fred w. Smith National Library for the washington. Rge now, six years old, the Ashington Library has flourished and become an internationally recognized place scholarship and debate. Since mount vernon does not or federal tate funds, were profoundly Grateful Foundation and other patriotic americans who make it keep mount us to vernon open 365 days a year. In thanking joy and dr. Dennis franks who are with us here today. I would also like to acknowledge several other guests. Marinelly, United States corps retired and his wife karen. Army retired and his wife holly, rear admiral retired United States our and a scholar in institute. Brigadier general craig United States army retired and his wife debbie, general chad 30th commandant of the National War College. Washington, and commander of chaplain of the uss George Washington. You all for joining us. [applause] now i s
Offering a civic plan. The president also on a trip to california saying the people of San Francisco are fed up. Reporter there was a lot of controversy here today, President Donald Trump has been about San Francisco multiple times for the problem around homelessness and housing, certainly people here in San Francisco including the mayor agreed that it a big problem and the Trump Administration published a report yesterday stating that california has some of the biggest problems with housing in San Francisco, los angeles, san diego and more than any other places in the country. The difficulty is what to do about it and that is where there was a lack of agreement. President donald trump did mention that he wants to do something, the mayor asked the secretary for a meeting today and he declined. Reporter the u. S. Housing and urban Development Secretary toward the new 72 unit Apartment Building on connecticut street in San Francisco. He provided video of meeting with residents from the s
Homeless population. Under the washington street bridge next of these tarps and in these plastic bins is where this 59yearold man that goes by cowboy claims is close. Now another option for homeless residents. What scrub brushes and shower caps city leaders tuesday evening along with 70 attendees launched the clean start mobile hygiene unit. A sort of bathroom and laundromat on wheels, complete with showers and laundry facilities. I think its going to help people when you are clean and you have a shower and clean clothes. You just feel better about yourself and the day looks brighter. Reporter the city purchased unit with a 125,000 grant from alameda county. This eagle scout also raised 1500 to go towards the project and made 250 toiletry kits. Im trying to inspire other scouts to do a project like this so that you have the same impact. Reporter the latest count shows a 27 jump in the Homeless Population in the last 2 years with more than 600 People Living on the streets. Not one solut