Recess at any time. The chair asks that ms. Debbie ms. Scanlan,ultz, else mr. Cooper, ms. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and representative mary gay scanlon, b waved onto the committee. Without objection, it is so ordered. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement, then i will record as the Ranking Member. I have agreed is the chairwoman on . Chairwoman wish to have an Opening Statement . I will recognize her, with your after. Ion, mr. Hice, lawrence, i will recognize. If somebody else on your side wants to have additional. The Postal Service is the crown jewel of our federal government. It serves every household and business every day. 630,000 brief individuals who live in every congressional district. According to pew research, 91 of americans have a favorable view of the Postal Service. Leaps and bounds above that of any other federal entity. During the coronavirus pandemic, Services Value to this nation is greater than ever, serving as a linchpin to our nations response to the pan
Governor brown everybody ready . Good afternoon. Im here to give another update and egons fire situation, im joined on the phone by the forestry, rtment of ire chief degrass, oregons fire state fire marshal. Of emergency anagement director andrew fell ps and Environmental Public Health section manager. Im joined in person by chris struckler, director of the Oregon Department of transportation. I just want to start by saying storm teams tell me a event coming in today will bring moisture. Both along the coast and along both the west and east slopes of cascades. This is a good sign. With are always challenges a storm like this, such as winds and lightning strikes. Firefighting teams tell me that we are very grateful for the rain. My teams also tell me that were making significant progress on fires ing some of these and fire chief doug grass will peak more to that in just a moment. Since my last briefing, ive seen up and close what these done to our communities, to our land, to our oregon
A convention to consider the rights of women was helpin held. The Committee Found grievances against the government of men to be the same number that american men have had against king george. Yearsk George Washington to rectify grievances by war, but 72 years to establish womens rights by law. Amassmeantsss mean were needed. Womens suffrage is a long story of hard work crowned by victory. Host Colleen Shogan is the vice chair of the womens Suffrage Centennial womens Suffrage Centennial commission. She is also the vice chair of the White House Historical association, joining us here in washington and. Thank you so much for being with us. Guest thank you, and good morning. Host lets talk about the significance of this week, august 16, 1920, and the key role it played in the 19th amendment. Guest yes, in august of 1920, 30 five states had ratified the 19th but the 36th state was elusive. There w according to the constitution, three fourths number of states had to ratify to make the 19th
Marking the centennial of the 19th amendment, an abolitionist Harriet Taubman and how she joined the Suffrage Movement later in her life. On august 18th, 1920, tennessee became the 36th and lasting to ratify the 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote. The decades long fight, and its legacy. The organized Women Movement dates when the convention to consider the rights of women devote wasnt cynical false, new york. A Committee Found their grievances against the government of men to be the same number that men have had and endured. It took George Washington 60 years to make amends grievances by war. It took 72 years to establish womens rights by law. At least 1000 legal enactments were necessary, and everyone was a struggle against abolition. Womens suffrage is hard work and party, crowned by victory. Colleen shogan its the vice chair of the centennial commission, also the Senior Vice President of the White House Historical association. Joining us here in washington. Thank you s
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