Then came the pause, and the punch line. If i win reporter wednesday nights president ial debate in las vegas, trump claimed voter fraud is rampant. He called the crooked median dishonest opponent and pointedly refused to promise hed accept electoral defeat if it comes. I will tell you at the time. Ill keep you in suspense. Well, chris, let me respond to n because thats horrifying. Reporter later in that same ohio rally the republican nominee seemed to strike a somewhat more conciliatory tone. Of course, i would accept a clear election result but i would also reserve my right to contest or file a legal challenge in the case of a questionable result. Reporter trump targeted the battleground state of pennsylvania as ripe for fraud. Pas head of elections secretary of state pedro cortez fired back thursday predicting a fare, secure and smooth election. Rampant at any level to the precinct to an entire city or state is without merit and lacks any credence or proof within the modern history
The speaker pro tempore on this on this vote the yeas are 351, the nays are 4. 2 3 being in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed and without objection the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. The Unfinished Business is the vote on the motion from the gentleman from texas, mr. Ratcliffe, to suspend the rules and pass h. R. 5389. The clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk a bill to encourage engagement between the department of Homeland Security and Technology Innovators and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of repr
Votes in each foc meeting fully leverage the benefits of that local perspectives that can bring to Monetary Policy. Again, ms. George, i want to start with you. The importance of those regional connections come through access that we have in those district lines, through our Branch Offices, through our boards of directors on those Branch Offices, and so i think the country has been covered. In terms of despite demographics changes, that span that each Regional Reserve bank takes seriously, which is to make sure they understand within the confines of their district how that economy i think you asked about voting rotation as well. All the participants, whether they vote or not, have a voice and do bring their characterization of Regional Economic conditions to the discussion, and its part of the discussion. Where voting comes into play is just where the center of gravity of the committee . Where does the chair find it useful to find a consensus . The current rotation was crafted decades
Jim thompson discussing his new who is billy lee, George Washingtons mulatto man. Toward acquired, in his words, 1767. Atto man, in he was wellknown known to washingtons staff, including lafayette. Thompson presents an analysis of washingtons complex relationship with billy lee and discusses a deeper relationship between the two. Mr. Thompson is the author of a number of books on the arts and history, among them being the birth of virginias aristocracy and Thomas Jeffersons enlightenment. After his presentation, there will be a q a and mr. Thompson will be happy to sign copies of his book. Please take the opportunity to explore our library and museum with its new exhibition, remembering the american resolution. We also have 31 period rims detecting life in early america. Resources are free and open to the public. O, pleaseurther ad welcome jim thompson. [applause] mark, for the, fine introduction, and thank you all for coming today. I appreciate you joining me and learning with me abou
Youre watching American History tv. All weekend, every weekend, on cspan 3. Follow us on twitter for information on our schedule and to keep up with the latest history dues. History news. William lee, known as billy lee, was short washingtons personal slave. Washington granted billy lee land and freedom in his will. Next, author James Thompson discusses his theory explaining why washington may have taken this action. The daughters of the American Revolution hosted this onehour event. Today, we are pleased to have jim thompson discussing his new book, who is billy lee, George Washingtons mulatto man. Toward acquired, in his words, my mulatto man, in 1767. He was wellknown known to washingtons staff, including lafayette. Thompson presents an analysis of washingtons complex relationship with billy lee and discusses a deeper relationship between the two. Mr. Thompson is the author of a number of books on the arts and history, among them being the birth of virginias aristocracy and Thomas J