Ted huffs that the ceo of the Climate Leadership Council backed by major oil and Power Companies discusses his organizations support for carbon support for a carbon tax. Host it is the washington journal for september 12. In an hour, the House Judiciary Committee will work on on theshing procedures hearing for the Trump Administration. You can see that process play out on cspan 3 starting at 8 00. House democrats are undertaking dozens of investigations of the Trump Administration on many fronts and in this first hour, we want to hear your reaction to the number of investigations on what you think about them. If you think there are too many of these investigations going on, 2027488000 is the number to call and tell us why. If you think not enough, 2027488001. If you think it is about right, it is 2027488002. You can text us your thoughts at 2027488003. Tweet us at cspanwj and post on our Facebook Page at facebook. Com cspan. Rounding up the number of investigations that are currently b
Incomprehensibly he seemingly did not grasp the toll his absence would have on those who loved him. Joining us in the studio is the democrat from pennsylvania who served in the seventh district. G lvthe morning. Guest thank you for having me. Host what made you to decide to tell that story . Guest it was obviously a difficult personal story but as that first month went onic i realized i had a public platform and i felt it was critically important to elevate the discussion about Mental Health issues generally suicide in particular because frankly were close to an epidemic of it and i just hope it was important to do. It was more a decision of taking my position and elevating it. Host how does the federal government deal doing with not just issue but Mental Health issues behind it . Guest we need to do better. Mental illness and Mental Health issues or coverage are inadequate in this country. The amount of attention and the resources we get we know you got schoolchildren who are affected
Emergency management. Confirmation votes on two of the nominees are expected at 11 a. M. Eastern today. And now through live coverage of the u. S. 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. Almighty god, who is given our lawmakers diversities of talents by the same spirit, use us for your glory. Lord, protect our nation from evil, prevent the weapons formed against america from prospering, for you remain our refuge and fortress. Continue to be the strength of our lives as we remember the many times you have preserved us in the past. Lord, open our eyes to the unfolding of your providence. Open our minds to your truth. Open our lips to speak your wisdom. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for
[applause] thank you. Kim reynolds became governor of iowa when the previous Governor Terry branstad resigned in may upon becoming ambassador to china. Governor reynolds delivered her first state of the state address last week. She talked about rewriting the state tax code, healthcare and education. From the state capital in des moines, this is 45 minutes. [applause] governor reynolds. [applause] thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Lieutenant governor, mr. President , madam speaker, legislative leaders, senators and representatives, justices and judges, elected officials, distinguished guests, family, friends, and my fellow iowans. It is an honor to be here today, as your 43rd governor and to deliver my first condition of the state address. [applause] what a country and state we live in, where a small town girl from rural iowa can become governor and have the opportunity to serve iowans at the highest level. I hope that can be an inspiration to every waitress, every grocery checker, every
Answered a few questions from the governors. This is about 45 minutes. It was a classic situation where the host turns to the first speaker and says shall we let our guests enjoy themselves a little longer or would you like to begin your remarks now . Im sorry to interrupt all the conversations going on, but thats why were here. And the secretary has graciously agreed to be with us for this time, so lets take advantage of it. I want to thank governor fallon to agree to being the cochair. I want to thank the secretary for his remarks and for agreeing to remain afterwards to engage in dialogue with all of us. Im a little bit torn because i learned just as we walked in that hes a big Philadelphia Eagles fan who, yeah, governor, yeah, see . Well, im getting over it. But the Veterans Administration needs no introduction, so mine will be brief. The va impacts the lives of our veterans in so many ways, and in addition to its vital services, the va means something deeply special to our veteran