Substantive debate even as we conduct our business from afar. I will continue to work with Ranking Member mr. Smith. In his staff to ensure the right of all members are respected in this new virtual format. And so before i turn todays important topic i want to remind members of a few procedurals to help you navigate this platform. First, consistent with regulations, the committee will keep microphones muted to limit background noise. Members are responsible for amusing themselves when they seek recognition. But when recognize for over five minutes segment. And second, members and witnesses must have their cameras on at all times. If you need to step away from the proceedings, please leave your camera on rather than logging out. And finally we have several members are waiting on to the subcommittee for todays hearing. Given the large number, i will recognize members in order the represents a balanced ratio beginning with members on the subcommittee. Understand the mr. Smith does not wis
To the United States Supreme Court on january 28th 1916. In june of that year, he became the first jewish person to sit on the nations highest court. The third until 1939. Up next on American History tv, and commemoration of the 100th anniversary of his nation a Panel Including u. S. Supreme court Ruth Bader Ginsburg discusses his contribution to american democracy. This program in massachusetts, is about two hours. applause ladies and gentlemen please welcome, lisa m. Lynch interim president of Brandeis University. Good evening, it gives me great pleasure to welcome everyone, students, faculty, alums, trustees staff, and distinguished panelist and friend to this remarkable gathering here at brandeis the university. I want to welcome in particular some of our special guests. Massachusetts attorney general, congressman catherine clark, applause they senator michael baron, james elbridge, and karen silica applause , they representative david and jake offman, applause our very own mayor j
A new power play in malaysia Opposition Leader Ahmad Abraham says he has the backing to topple the Prime Minister and form a new government. And im here to stand with the sports. Discuss ways to host the game safely amid the coronavirus pandemic and in the n. B. A. Playoffs the comeback is on yet again for the Denver Nuggets as they beat the los angeles lakers. 5 years after more than a 1000000 refugees arrived on the continent the head of the European Commission has admitted its asylum policy isnt working on the land has told e. U. Members they must all share the responsibility for refugees and take the pressure off mediterranean nations like malta italy and greece the u. N. Says the use effort so far have often led to devastating human consequences. This package reflects of fair and reasonable balance between responsibility and solidarity among men but states we all share the benefits we all share the burden this package also reflects a very pragmatic and realistic approach we know t
For a bill combining several Clean Energy Initiatives followed by five measures dealing with veterans issues. Live now to the floor of the u. S. House here on cspan. Orde the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Lord god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. The advance of Coronavirus Infections continues to rise in a number of states around our nation, send your spirit of healing and wellbeing among those who suffer and your angels to protect the Many Health Care workers who place their own wellbeing in danger every day. Comfort those today in the Supreme Court who begin the blic mourning of a beloved colleague, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and console those who worked with over so many years. Bless the members of this peoples house who labor today to pass bills to advance the common wheel of our nation. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of House Resolut
We are holding this hearing virtually in compliance with the regulations for Remote Committee proceedings pursuant to House Resolution 965. This is the third virtual subCommittee Hearing and the ways and Means Committee. As with our previous hearings i want members to know that i plan to continue this committees long tradition of collegiality and substantial debate, substantive debate, even as we conduct our business from afar. I will continue to work with the Ranking Member, mr. Smith, and his staff to ensure that the rights of all members are resected in these new virtual formats. Before i turn to todays important topic i want to remind members of a few procedural to help you navigate this new platform. First, consistent with regulations the committee willfi keep microphones needed to limit background noise. Members are responsible for on meeting themselves when they seek recognition or when recognized for a fiveminute statement. Second, members and witnesses must have their cameras