The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 35563. The bill is passed. Without objection the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. For what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent that i may hearafter be considered as the first ponce juror of h. R. 637, a bill introduced by representative schock of illinois for purposes of adding cosponsor and requesting printing pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12. The speaker pro tempore without objection, so ordered. The house will come to order. The house will come to order. The house will come to order. Please take conversations off of the floor. The house will come to order. For what purpose does the gentleman from seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask for unanimous consent to speak out of order for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The gentleman is recognized. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to pay my respects to the young women who died suddenly in savannah, georgia, yesterday
Here are a few of the book festivals we will be covering on book tv. We will visit maryland for live coverage of the gaithersburg book festival with congressman tom davis and martin frost. We will close out may at book expo america where the industry showcases their upcoming books. And we are live for the printers row literature fest including our indepth program with glitter prizewinning author Lawrence Wright and your phone calls. Vice President Biden delivered remarks thursday evening at israel plus 67th Independence Day celebration. He talked about the long history and friendship between the u. S. And israel. The Vice President touched on the Iran Nuclear Framework agreement, warning that if iran does not follow through with guidelines, there would be no deal. This is about 40 minutes. [applause] our program will begin with the singing of the national anthem. The starspangled banner [indiscernible] the former lead singer of the Israel Defense force band. [singing the starspangled b
To get democratic members of congress to give you the backing you need to get i through . I think im right thats more of a question at the moment than it is republican. Ms. Atkinson well, thanks very much, fred, and i want to say even though these are not formal remarks, thanks for your leadership in having this session and with all these terrific panel members. I believe this is a really important moment. Of course for the president and the president s legacy, but more important, for america and American Leadership around the world. This notion that you expressed of trade that will link our allies and partners covering 2 3 of global gdp, with setting standards by which trade will be conducted in this enormous area, first in asia, the Fastest Growing region in the world, and then with europe with our allies, is an important moment both for your economy, because it will be good for American Workers and companies, and others, and consumers, but also for our leadership in the world. You m
Japan and the United States. The United Nations secretarygeneral is criticizing militant groups in gaza for hiding weapons inside a u. N. Run school. Ban kimoon says those responsible should be held accountable for putting people in harms way. This is one of the latest twists in the 16day long conflict between Israeli Forces and the Islamic Group hamas. Craig dale is following developments for us. The United Nations released a statement saying the secretarygeneral is alarmed to hear that rockets were hidden inside a u. N. Run school and they subsequently went missing. The statement goes on to say those responsible are turning schools into potential military targets and endangering the lives of innocent children, u. N. Employees, and anyone using the schools as shelter. Tens of thousands of palestinians have been staying at these facilities to get out of the way of israels air and ground offensive. The u. N. Statement will come as no surprise to the israelis. They accuse hamas of hiding
Launched an investigation into the crash of a passenger plane. The aircraft got caught in the tail end of a typhoon. The crew tried an emergency land bug didnt make it. 47 people were killed. 11 others, hurt. The taiwan easy transasia turboprop plane took off with 58 people on board. Crew members tried to land at an airport but they lost contact with air traffic controllers. And the plane ended up crashing in a nearby village. Translator i heard a loud bang and i thought it was thunder. Then i heard another bang and saw a ball of fire. Japan Foreign Ministry Officials Say most of the passengers were taiwanese. Their families had to wait to find out what happened to them. [ speaking Foreign Language ]. A typhoon had slammed into taiwan before the crash. The center of the storm had moved on to china but its the winds were still strong and visibility was limited. Translator we apologize for the ac. The plane was a model called the atr72. The twinengine aircraft can carry up to 70 people.