Resume the testimony beginning with dr. Gotly. We wanted to hear dr. Gotly and then we will proceed to questions. Theres one more vote and senator kz leave and come back. So welcome. Thank you, chairman alexa alexander, Ranking Member murray, thank you for the opportunity to testify before the committee on issues related to the opioid addiction devastating American Families and our culture. This crisis has gotten so large and pervasive that it was beyond the scope to make a meaningful impact. Its only in partnership that were going to slowly reverse the trend and help move more people towards a life of sobriety. It has now spread so wide and so deep that we need acknowledge its not going to be reversed fda has engaged in efforts across multiple fruntsz to do its part to more forcefully confront the crisis. And were looking for ways to work with public and private partners. When it came to our role in combatting addiction, i inherited policies already in process. But weve set out in new
The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 234. The nays are 193. The previous question is ordered. The question is on adoption of the resolution. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The gentleman from florida. Mr. Hastings mr. Speaker, i ask for a recorded vote. The speaker pro tempore the ayes have it. A recorded vote is requested. Those favoring a recorded vote will rise. A sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. The Unfinished Business is the ote on the motion of the georgia, mr. H
The hang seng was up about half percent. And the shanghai up about. 6 . The European Equity markets. This is the early trade. Relatively flat. The dax is flat. Cac is down less than. 2 . The ftsi up about a. 25 . And the italy index about 1. 5 . And spain just over 1 . And up about 0 30 cents. Brent up about 33 cents. Couple of big stories this morning. Bp reporting overnight. Quarterly profits dropping 80 . That topped expectations, oddly enough. The company says it now could cut Capital Spending further as a result. Ceo expecting prices to recover towards the end of the year as pruszers stop work on fields and demand strong returns. Also dupont is raising its full year guidance. The chemicals and seed producer planning to merge with dow chemical but last year regulators needed more time to review materials related to the deal. And today were expecting results from dow components 3m, numbers from Pharma Company eli lilly and hear from its chairman and ceo at 7 30 eastern time. And fac
We did have a lot of major media that came into this event and this room has been bursting through the seams. When you go back to the newsroom please insist your editors like you do their job. [applause] thank you for coming we have a special treat for you. Those red tickets, those are for a complimentary beverage that are served over at the bar. Appear they should have been here, seek them out and talk to them. The important part of the conference is about to begin and we want to remind you the audio of all of these presentations will be available on that website. Thank you so much for coming. [applause] one more thing i would like to thank the washington report publisher whos been sitting here and his whole generation of leaders, ralph nader who is here come the Harriet Fulbright and others in this room and the many students that came to. Audience members, exhibitors and advertisers we couldnt have had this without your help. Thank you. Enjoy your drinks. [inaudible conversations] [i
Have an obligation and a mandate given to us by the citizens of this country to go on course, to put those reforms in place, to get the country back on track. Thats something i can control. Thats something i can be involved in. Thats something i can help deliver. Thats what im focused on. Thank you very much. Whos your final four pick . [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2016] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] House Minority nancy pelosi held her briefing at the capitol. She discussed several issues including the 2017 budget, the zika virus and the flint, michigan, water contamination water issue. This is about 20 minutes. Ms. Pelosi i see some wearing green here. Good morning. What a week, huh . Yesterday, president obama presented his nomination for the next justice of the Supreme Court, judge Merrick Garland. Hes a widely respected jurist who embodies wisdom, judgm