Connecticut, new york and vermont. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal father, the source of light and life, we praise your holy name. Because of you we live, and move, and have our being. Remind us that we are not adequate for our daily tasks without your strength and abiding presence. Lord, empower our senators this day to think clearly, speak wisely, and live faithfully. May they strive to do their best and then leave the results to you. Eternal god, we are trusting you to fulfill your purposes for our nation and world. We pray in your powerful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. M
I are so pleased to announce a major step forward in President Trumps plan to help ensure that more americans have access to safer more affordable and cleaner new cars that meet their familys needs. 2 1 2 years ago President Trump spoke with auto workers in michigan and said that we would review and revise the last administrations unattainable fuel economy regulations. Those rules were making cars more expensive and impeding safety because consumers were being priced out of newer, safer vehicles. Our team of experts have been jointly working together conducting a long, thoughtful and detailed review of these rules. And todays action is an important down payment on the president s commitment. The one National Program that we are announcing today will ensure that there is one and only one set of National Fuel economy standards as Congress Mandated and intended. No state has the authority to opt out of the nations rules, and no state has a right to impose its policies on everybody else in
Troy hutchinson. Former United States senator and governor of the commonwealth of virginia george allen. The former governor of South Carolina jim hodges. Former majority leader of the us house of representatives, eric cantor and formally finally form your Senior Advisor and chief of staff under george w. Bush, the amazing karl rove. Doesnt it seem that the moment we are living in is the most chaotic and dysfunctional that we have ever seen in american politics . We know looking back through history its really not. We want to talk today and have you explore what it is at the federal level and the state level that has made government so dysfunctional and problematic and what are the was looking for that all of you and all of you can help get past that. I covered the Virginia State legislature and talk about the first recover meant republican governor elected since reconstruction with democratic lieut. Gov. And atty. Gen. Who wanted to be the democratic governor, and the phone ring when
Considered. First the president , mdm. Pres. Of the National Conference of state legislatures representing illinois 40th senate district, sen. Troy hutchinson. Former United States senator and governor of the commonwealth of virginia george allen. The former governor of South Carolina jim hodges. Former majority leader of the us house of representatives, eric cantor and formally finally form your Senior Advisor and chief of staff under george w. Bush, the amazing karl rove. Doesnt it seem that the moment we are living in is the most chaotic and dysfunctional that we have ever seen in american politics . We know looking back through history its really not. We want to talk today and have you explore what it is at the federal level and the state level that has made government so dysfunctional and problematic and what are the was looking for that all of you and all of you can help get past that. I covered the Virginia State legislature and talk about the first recover meant republican gove
The Health Concerns stemming from Climate Change. And what congress should do to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. This is 90 minutes. As we get in, we are joined by a select committee on Climate Crisis and an esteemed panel of witnesses. The voices leading to the next generation. On the global Climate Crisis. Know if you were witnesses have a hard stop at 11 30 to get to their next event advocating on these issues. I ask all members keep their questioning to five minutes. Or less. So we can fit in as many members as possible. Without objection, all the members may have five days to submit statements, questions, extra his materials for the record. Subject to length, limitation and the roles. I would like to call on the chairman of the full committee who has a few words to offer, chairman engel. Good morning everyone. I just want to invite everyone to come to the Foreign Affairs committee, i want to welcome everybody. On Climate Change. It is certainly something that is so important. In