Whi this bill would authorize with ional park Service Private prperty owners, h. R. 2611 wilt do more. And even physical abuse to desegregate Little Rock Central High School. On that historic day in 1957, nine young people showed the United States and the world that we were and are better than segregation, better than racism and injustice. That roved to the world as americans we really do believe the declaration of independence when it says that all men are created equal. I believe that allowing the historical residenceser is rounding the Little Rock Central High School to slip into disrepair or oblivion would be a severe injustice to those who gave of themselves to further the cause of civil rights and equality. Id like to thank my colleague from representative, representative french hill, and congressman john lewis for their work on this important issue and i urge my colleagues to support this bill. Yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from utah reserves. He gentlelady f
About endorsements and his future in the pool. And spectacular finish. The 2016 summer games come to a colorful close in rio. Americas breakout star simone biles carrying the stars and stripes as team usa racks up more gold medals. Claressa shields making history in the ring. Golden again now, joining us live. And the Mens Basketball Team a head above the rest closing out the games on top for team usa. And good morning, america. Great to start the week in times square and what a finish to those olympics. There you see the fireworks, waterfalls as well at the closing ceremonies and 121 medals for team usa. Incredible, and then simone biles carrying the flag for america in maracana stadium. President obama saying he inspired so many of us. You carried that flag high tonight, simone biles. Simone replying, thank you, such a huge honor, go usa. What a treat she was to watch during the whole olympics. Well have more on the olympics coming up. Also the latest from ryan lochte, but we begin w
11 million undocumented immigrants. Would that new strategy help win back minority voters or is it too late . Wild weather. Damaging tornadoes in the midwest. A new round of devastating flooding in the south. While in california, a raging Wildfire Forces new evacuations and now threatens the historic hearst castle. Were getting a new puppy with a purpose raising a service dog for a deserving veteran. Our new friend is in that litter and youre about to meet him, today, monday, august 22nd, 2016. Announcer from nbc news this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a monday morning. Our first day back all of us in studio 1a. Wait, what . I hug you and you get new puppy smell. Were so happy to have you guys back. Its boring around here without you. Yeah. [ speaking portuguese ] i brought you a little puppy. I had to give you a welcome. I cannot wait to meet this little critter. It will be fun. Meanw
One bill that gun violence prevention advocates claim as their biggest success during this year s session, and two more bills intended to close gaps in existing law, have all been put forth by an East Bay representative or Senator.