Dont those cases trying to question whether there can be the best construction of the language where those cases are wrongly decided because they are not covered . This may need should probably revisit it is actually pretty glaring but it doesnt mention Price Waterhouse even though it was decided 6 years after Price Waterhouse but if you are asking do we have to . I agree there is a differential between what the Supreme Court said and what Circuit Courts have said as far as tolerating genderbased differentials but if you dont want to do any more work it would be sufficient to rest it on the differential there that did not involve a constitutional right and differential here absolutely does. Discriminating against people exercising their constitutional rights, a private employer as we read in the newspaper the last couple days can fire someone for expressing his political opinions. Absolutely, we certainly have. It is not just gay men and lesbians who have fundamental right to marry but
This is a clear statement that an ideological bent against a nonprofit was very specifically there, while other emails in the same chain of emails shows that they were picking who they wanted. Thats the politics that was going on. Its the politics were trying to prevent. As i said in my previous statement, the department of justice is given a number of dollars for Grant Programs, we may not always agree with how those Grant Programs are run, but we give them that. Additionally, Congress Appropriates a tremendous amount of money, much of it going to the same groups. A year and a half ago this body came together on the violence against women which has and will continue to do good work in exactly the area people are talking about. But this is the reason we have legislation before us today. Weve had political activity thats been going on according to the democrats by republican attorneys general, according to this document by the last attorneys general, the fact is we need the legislation,
Today there will be nominations and senate will look at the president s pick for the Labor Relations board and awaiting action in epa nomination for assistant administrator of the air and radiation office. Now to live coverage of the senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God, our father, help our lawmakers this day to do your work faithfully and well. Prepare them to be soberminded and filled with your spirit, accomplishing tasks that receive heavens approval. Lord, keep them from deviating from integrity, as they strive to ensure that their conduct rightly represents you. May they live lives of holiness and goodness, being as kind to others as they would wish them to be to them. Lord, prepare us all to stand before you in peace, without spot or blemish. As we pursue your peace on earth, lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. We pray in your
May our nation be faithful to those still with us, providing whatever their needs may be after they gave years of their lives in service to our country rather than dedicated to personal gain. Inspiration to us and we should not forget nor negligent our responsibility to them. Nor neglect our responsibility to thefment as the nation pauses to show its respect, may we be forever grateful to the blessings you have bestowed upon the United States of america. May our nation continue to be a beacon of hope for the world and may all we do be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from arkansas, mr. Westerman. Mr. Westerman i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisib
Enforcement actions, antitrust laws and online Data Security. Posted by the Free State Foundation this is about one hour. We are going right into the next panel which is the view from the ftc, overseeing internet practices in the digital age. The panel looks to be incisive from a policy perspective and keeping in mind are cspan audience, we promise a Panel Discussion that is tv and familyfriendly as always. You have biographies with you that are printed. The brochure is also at our website restate foundation. Org. In the interest of time i will keep the bios, introductions short and seated here with me at the podium here i have tad lipsky, acting director of the bureau of competition at the federal trade commission. The bureau of competition addresses matters such as mergers and premerger clearance as well as anticompetitive practices. He is a recognized expert in the field of antitrust and competition law and policy. With an extensive background as well in private practice and histori