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Representatives and a member of the advisory meeting on the records of congress, to which the legislative records reports twice annually. He is a longtime friend and supporter, as well as a source of guidance to the center through his service on the advisory committee. Matts here today to discuss hispanic americans in congress, 18222012, which was published last year. This is the third in a series that has come out of the house office of the historian under leadership, the previously published volumes being women in congress 19172006, and black americans in congress, 18702007, published in 2008. The total page count for these three volumes is 2573, and still counting. I believe there is a fourth volume in the works. [laughter] so, this series obviously represents a very substantial effort for which were all grateful and eager to hear about this latest publication and thank you so much for joining us, matt. Matt thanks for inviting me. Its a pleasure to be here. Pleasure to see so many
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The long road back to normal. The latest on reopenings youll see as soon as today around the bay area as today in the bay starts right now. And a very good wednesday morning to you. Thanks for joining us. Im laura garcia. And im marcus washington. Weight get to that commute in just a bit but, first, lets start out with meteorologist kari hall on this wednesday. Kari, of course, the fire something were still talking about because its affecting our weather. Right, and were watching the air quality as well as the weather conditions around the area of the fire. Were seeing temperatures come down right now only in the upper 50s around the glass fire area and we have a calm wind and very high humidity so hopefully that will slow the spread of those flames. But our air quality will remain unhealthy today especially in the north bay as well see more of that smoke coming in and it will be unhealthy for the north bay as well t and that drifts across all of our microclimate as well. So were going