Conclusion of the six months on the joint plan of action with iran. At the same time around that region we have a series of very concerning trends with egypt and its government, the chaos in sinai, the pressures on jordan because of syria, whats happening in turkey, even whats happening in subsahara and africa leading to refugees in the region. So my questions in a very brief amount of time is all of these deadlines, whether they are successful or unsuccessful, and the assumptions are 5050 in many cases, are going to have serious implications and financial demands, fiscal demands on the United States and the world. Do you believe that the budget as proposed here for fiscal 2015 provides the resources and flexibility for the state department for to you do whats necessary for a successful outcome . Congressman, that is a terrific question, well thought through in terms of noticing the confluence of all of those dates. Youre absolutely correct. Big things are potentially going to happen a
Documentable influence of large contributor networks on Office Holders comes at the agendasetting stage of the process. Not on final roll call votes. Thats why its hard to do the research. We have tons of exampled evidence of bills being especially kept off, not passed. Its especially the negative power of stopping a bill from moving forward, but also amendments to create special breaks for people. I dont think theres much doubt that this happens. The question is can you document that it doesnt happen in a clean election state. I havent done that work. But i do know that a traditionallyfunded state, especially working through Party Leaders, the agendasetting states thats quite important. Second, on the question of whether clean elections produces more extreme Office Holders, i want to get again, this time i wont get in the weeds. We have have a private conversation later. I just want to say that i strongly disagree with the paper that, the unpublished article. I have a different interp
Congress deliberate today, grant them even greater wisdom so that their actions will honor you in what they do to serve the people they represent. Help all of us to continue to look beyond ourselves and our personal interests and to seek ways to make life better for those around us, both near and far. I pray that even with and through our differences that you will unite us as a people so that our nation will continue to prosper and honor you, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina rise . Mr. Wilson mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker the question on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, ates have it, the journal
From this traffic jam . Republicans, 202 5853881. Emocrats, 202 5853880. Ndependents, 202 5853882 new jersey residents, 202 585 3883. Let me begin with the front page of the New York Times. Christie faces scandal on traffic jam. Mystery of who closed two lanes on the George Washington bridge. It goes on to say this. That is in the New York Times this morning. Front page of the Washington Post also with the story. Lets show you what the governor on to say about this december 19. He had a press conference where he talked about it. [video clip] i . Why would why would i . I know you guys are upset with this. Obsessed with this. I am really not. It is not that big a deal. Just because the press writes that it, lets not pretend it is the gravity of the issue. Host this is the statement that he put out yesterday. We turned to all of you this morning to get your thoughts on this. Is there some political or other fallout for the new jersey governor . Bill in massachusetts. Republican. Caller g
I wasnt involved in that, i take no position on it, but what i do take a position on is people are going to do their jobs, heir going to focus on the mission, and were going to get this thing done right. You have two agents in the field office in mcallen, texas, that were indicted for falsifying records and to conceal real lapses in your offices standards. And, you know, im biased in this regard. I believe the job of an auditor and the job of a prosecutor are kissing cousins because post of them must be dictated by the facts, and they must have an incredible rigor about following the facts and not any political considerations. Um, those decisions have to be brutally independent. And by their very definition, theyre difficult. Obviously, youve got, once again, warring factions in conflict because many of the field offices under your supervision believe they have suffered in morale because of the heavy hand of the central office. On the other hand, youve got people being indicted for con