At new america for this Book Discussion of the book franchise that we will learn more about but learning about the black community over the past 60 years. A fascinating book of fellow in the class of 2017 in new america for go it was in then study africanamerican studies in georgetown and then teaches about women and girls history. I do a lot of work with the program here my favorite thing about the Fellows Program you look at it and say this is something i havent thought about. And that has always been my reaction to this story. Then its relationship to the Civil Rights Movement. And to help us understand the relationship. And my other favorite thing to be supportive of the colleagues. And then when you see that kind of cross pollination. So thats why im particularly excited. But this is in the same category as the center for justice and also the fellow at new america and has also been super engaged and those complexities of the economic experience. And then to get the conversation go
Cspan, 45 years and counting, powered by cable. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Held a hearing on the challenges associated with growing demand for electric power in the United States. The witnesses outlined the potential cost and security risks of retiring natural gas plants too soon and called for a balanced approach that included nuclear and Renewable Energy sources. This runs an hour and 45 minutes. Today we ask you to discuss the risk of opportunities. In the halfcentury after world war ii, demand for electricity grew along with our economy, but in the decade following, the implementation of the freetrade agreement, which was in the 1990s, annual electricity demand growth fell by nearly 45 . 45 . For the past two decades, the demand and load has been flat across the country. We are here today because that appears to be coming to an end rapidly. With exponential growth, utility and grid experts are telling us that it is poised for truly remarkable growth. Meeting
At 7 00 a. M. Eastern. Now we are going to take you over to the Senate Energy committee hearing. It is getting underway now come alive on cspan. We will talk about the growing demand for electric power in the u. S. And the impact on the electric grid. Here it is. Today we ask you to discuss the risk of opportunities. In the halfcentury after world war ii, demand for electricity grew along with our economy, but in the decade following, the implementation of the freetrade agreement, which was in the 1990s, annual electricity demand growth fell by nearly 45 . 45 . For the past two decades, the demand and load has been flat across the country. We are here today because that appears to be coming to an end rapidly. With exponential growth, utility and grid experts are telling us that it is poised for truly remarkable growth. Meeting the demand growth may be one of the greatest challenges we face. Our economy and defense of our country i want to thank the witnesses for sharing their perspecti
Through october 20, 2017 and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. The speaker pro tempore referred to the house calendar and ordered printed. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, proceedings will resume on mowings to suspend the rules on proceedings previously postponed. H. R. 1558 by the yeas and nays. H. R. 2464 by the yeas and nays. The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15minute vote, the remaining vote will be conducted as a fivemibt vote. The business is on the vote of the the gentleman from month to suspend the rules and pass h. R. 1858 on which the the yeas and nays are ordered the clerk will report the bill. The clerk h. R. 1858 a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at williamson trail in liberty, pennsylvania as the Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom post office. The speaker pro tempore will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15minute vote. [c
Senate and in the house of representatives and well have the votes but we take nothing for granted. Trade to the latest is President Trump the latest is President Trump all the latest as President Trump will visit capitol hill tomorrow to push lawmakers to get a deal done by the end of the year. Target, watching for the numbers and well have that tomorrow. Futures meanwhile show it but give them a sharp selloff but the dow industrials down 130 points. Nasdaq down 33 points. Markets pulling back with european markets similar story. European indies to the ft 100 down two thirds of a percent. Dax down better than 1 . In asia overnight stocks were lower across the board. The light is dimming for General Electric. Another terrible day yesterday down 13 . The Company Announced dividend cuts and restructuring plans. The American People coming out. Papa johns offers an apology for divisive nfl and the remarks. Plus, played the border wall game. How cards against humanity for his to stop a plan