Represented. But some of our members are out and about. You know were in the middle of some hearings, some things that are going on with sensitive matters. And so were going to keep pursuing this. Today we will resume amendment testimony on hr3354, make america secure and prosperous appropriations act 2018. The committee will be taking general testimony on the commerce, justice, science and related Agencies Division, Financial Services and general Government Division, the interior environment and related Agencies Division, and the labor, health and Human Services education and related Agencies Division of the bill. Once again, if youre planning to offer an amendment, this message is for members in offices that may be listening this time if youre planning on offering any amendment testimony to divisions a, c, d or f, we will be taking that testimony following these first two panels, which will be introducing their product then subject to amendment. Members are advised that they can also
Have your back in terms of all people in our country, including people of color. This spending bill, it does just the opposite. I hope the members will understand the message that were sending to communities of color in this bill and rectify some of the problems. You have a chance to reject further institutionization of any quality and injustice and recognize how painful these cuts will be to people of color and women. Im going to give you my examples and my amendment shows what im talking about. The jackson Lee Butterfield amendment, this would increase funding by 16 million for the office of job corps. This amendment is fully offset with the department of Labor Administration funds. I offered a similar amendment in committee, and while that amendment failed, i believe that this amendment before us is not subject to point of order. Its critically important. You know that many minority youths and disadvantaged youth who have benefitted significantly from job corps will be locked out of
A federal spending package to fund the department of agriculture, transportation, Homeland Security and more. They will be taken up on the house floor tomorrow. Next, we show you some of the hearing from earlier today. We are going to move our prorations processed further today. My colleagues from the Democratic Party has asked me to go ahead. We are in the middle of the afternoon, they know what is going on, they are well represented. But some of our members are outgained about. We are in the middle of some hearings, some things going on with sensitive matters. So were going to keep pursuing this. Today we will resume amendment 354, make on hr3 america secure and prosperous appropriations act 2018. The committee will be taking general and amendment testimony on the commerce, justice, science and related Agencies Division, Financial Services, and general Government Division, interior defilement and related Agencies Division and labor health and Human Services education and related Agen
Destruction, horror as debris crushed vehicles, windows slimmed down buildings. I feel like imiv lgin aftershocks constantly. Reporter now instead of the alarms and screams of yesterday, an eerie quiet as they listen for voices, praying for miracles. Reporter and adding to the tragedy, this quake taking place on the anniversary of mexicos deadliest earthquake. That one taking place in 1985 killed thousands. Abc news, washington. And when the earthquake hit, most people were inside buildings. This morning we found people e arriving at sfo with their dramatic stories, still shaken by the experience. Live in the newsroom with the story. One of the first flights to leave mexico city arrived at sfo at 9 30 this morning. Keep in mind the airport was shut down for several hours because they had to evacuate personnel. Thats just one of many stories weve heard today. There were hugs from family members and questions about their well being. He told me he felt scared. He was still trembling. The