All right, let me call this hearing of the budget to order. I want to thank my colleagues we start it 10 00 oclock today had a presentation to make. I thank you for indulging that. [inaudible] none on so let me first say good morning to our Committee Members present in a special welcome to our witness. Director young its always a pleasure to have you here before the committee. There is simply no better communicator o you. President biden is very lucky to have this you in this important the president is fond of saying, a budget is a statement of values. That message is especially salients biden and maga republicans offer starkly different visions of our countrys future. The one hand President Biden released a fiscally responsible budget that puts the middle class first, cuts the deficit by 3 trillion paves the way for a stronger, safer and more prosperous america. On the other hand to undo proGrowth Investments creating jobs, driving a Clean Energy Boom and lowering costs for households
In the race for the white the house. Meanwhile in a primary contest, focus shifts to michigan after trump easily beat nikki haley in her home state of South Carolina over the weekend. Haley now facing more pressure to drop out. Breaking moments ago, trump appeals his more than 450 million judgment in his Civil Fraud Trial in new york. Well break down what that means. Overseas, russia launching a new offensive in ukraine as president zelenskyy tells our Richard Engel delays in aid are costing ukrainian lives. Back at home, were just days away from another potential Government Shutdown. Weve got new reporting about a high stakes meeting at the white house tomorrow. And we begin this very busy hour with Breaking News from the white house. This thursday President Biden is set to head to texas to meet with local officials. This will come on the same day former President Trump will also be in texas giving remarks at the border. All of this is both republicans and democrats are set to head to
Before the Senate Finance community, topics include rural melt care and telehealth flexibilities. We are meeting today to discuss with senator becerra, the budget and the department of services. The budget comes down to a simple proposition, helping working families and the middle class get ahead. Reducing the federal deficit, they are not mutually exclusive. Today, we are committed to doing both. When it comes to health care, that means protecting medicare for the next generation by making sure that the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes, strengthening medicare, negotiating the cost of medication, and investing and priorities Like Mental Health care, and the health care workforce. Thats sharp contrast to the republican approach to the federal budget. Since the beginning of the year, there has basically been a demand for secret negotiations on unspecified cuts to specified programs wall hosting hostage the full faith and credit of the United States government. Budget chair Committee
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The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. May 23, 2024. I hereby appoint the honorable Celeste Malloy to act as speaker pro tempore on this day, signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the player will be loved by offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me. Eternal god, we pray to you as wepter this memorial day weekend. That you would bless our efforts to honor our fallen heroes. In the fanfare of parades and picnics, barbecues and summers beginning, may we take time to recall the countless sacrifices that were made to defend our freedoms and uphold our liberty. These noble men and women have stood firm. In the face of wars, alarms, and up against the anguish of adversity they would not be moved. May they rest knowing that they gave themselves fully to the work you, o lord, set before them to a