Good morning. I call this hearing to order. President trump has made impr e improving our nations infrastructure a top priority and this is to highlight our infrastructure needs. It is critical to our nations prosperity. In personal meetings i have met with members of this committee both sides of the aisle and infrastructure is listed as a top priority because it is a driver of our nation aes econo and impacts every community. This community has a history of working together. I want to continue that tradition and has sweeping jurisdiction over our nations infrastructure. Our last meeting focused on highways and roads all within this committees purview. Recent rains in california and other western states highlight infrastructures and other structu structures, and dams that prevent catastrophic flooding in urban and rural communities. Earlier this month, 180 people were evacuated because of the dams in the United States. The potential dam failure is a concern to state officials and Peopl
Good morning. I call this hearing to order. President trump has made impr e improving our nations infrastructure a top priority and this is to highlight our infrastructure needs. It is critical to our nations prosperity. In personal meetings i have met with members of this committee both sides of the aisle and infrastructure is listed as a top priority because it is a driver of our nation aes econo and impacts every community. This community has a history of working together. I want to continue that tradition and has sweeping jurisdiction over our nations infrastructure. Our last meeting focused on highways and roads all within this committees purview. Recent rains in california and other western states highlight infrastructures and other structu structures, and dams that prevent catastrophic flooding in urban and rural communities. Earlier this month, 180 people were evacuated because of the dams in the United States. The potential dam failure is a concern to state officials and Peopl
Because we are going through the same thing. Were going through the outofcompetition tests. All of that stuff. For me, in terms of internationally there has to be something done and something done now. Announcer and transparency issues at the tsa. Congresse relying on and youre going to withhold information . To the best of my knowledge, the guidance is not in writing will stop wait a minute . You just made this up . It is not in writing . Practice. Standing notice not. Is this a Standard Practice . Reince no, it is not. When is no turning point one Government Agency is investigating another government agencies. Senator bernie sanders. The fight against racism, sexism, xenophobia, and homophobia. We are telling mr. Trump and his friends loudly and clearly, we are not going backwards. We are going forward. Rubiocer senator marco at a hearing on financial fraud targeting senior citizens. When you look at a list of the top fraudsters, they are almost entirely from south florida and almost
Past months. Now women make up about 8. 5 of the force. Alfonzo says she believes the departures will hurt recruiting. We do have a diverse department. We do have opportunity here but as staffing is depleted the opportunities become less and less and less. Reporter city hall and the union agree that the impact is making it worse. People want to leave, and other departments are taking advantage of that. We certainly need more women officers. We need more men officers too. Reporter but it hasnt brought the city and union any closer so alfonzo, bosh and raised in san jose is leaving. I was humbled and honored to be working here. I feel almost cheated because i anticipated to retire here after 30 years. Reporter barring any progress at city hall the future also looks pretty bleak. There is only one woman officer in the Current Academy class and only one in the class thats just starting. Live in san jose robert honda, nbc bay area news. Were also following braking news stemming from the dea
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered chaplain, guest springfield, missouri. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, you equip the founders with great resilience as they sought your wisdom in establishing our nation. With that same power that inspired our patriots, bless these members of congress today, lift them up, o god, when they feel discouraged, when negative thoughts seem to dominate, when the winds are against them, strengthen their minds and spirits with an inner faith that only you can provide. As we are now united in prayer, unite their efforts, help them leave bitterness by the wayside. May their decisions consider the hopeful faces of parents, children, elderly, soldiers, veterans that each person in every district will be blessed by the strong leadership of this congress. As many voices compete for their attention, create a sanctuary for them to pause, reflect and hear your voice. Equip them with the courage that constantly reminds them that w