Described it as substantial, security at the consolate that day. What was the basis for that . Did anybody give her information that the consolate that day, security was significant, substantial and strong . Because there was absolutely no evidence of that. In fact, everything found in this investigation has shown that security was absolutely lax at that consolate, unacceptably so given the prior history of intelligence at the consolate, given the prior attacks that had been made not only on the british, on the red cross. And this really was unfortunately a death trap. And so why is she then, in the context of an election not only pushing the video story the president as well but also saying the consulate security is strong, it was significant when there is no evidence of that. In fact, it all goes to the contrary. Finally, you know, theres been a lot of discussion about the fact that the about the video. Ambassador rice went on the sunday shows. She talks about the video. She talks ab
Vote the presiding officer is there any senator wishing to vote or wishing to change their vote . If not, the yeas are 62 and the nays are 35, and the motion is agreed to. The clerk will report the nomination. The clerk John Joseph Tuchi of arizona to be United States district judge for the district of arizona. The presiding officer under the previous order, there will be two minutes of debate prior to the vote to invoke cloture on the humetewa nomination. [inaudible] the presiding officer without objection, all time is yielded back. The clerk will report the motion to invoke cloture. The clerk cloture motion. We, the undersigned senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule 22 of the standing rules of the senate, hereby move to bring to a close the debate on the nomination of diane j. Humetewa of arizona to be United States district judge for the district of arizona. Signed by 17 senators. The presiding officer by unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The
Care of the many will rest upon the shoulders of the few. Give our senators this day the understanding, humility and faith to be ambassadors of reconciliation. Lord, help them to have no anxiety about anything as they trust you to empower them to do their best. Cleanse the inner fountains of their hearts from all that may defile them, sustaining them always with your mercy and grace. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Reid mr. President . The president pro tempore the majority leader. Mr. Reid i move to proceed to calendar number 368, which is the shaheenportman, Energy Efficiency legislation. The president pro tempore the clerk will report. The clerk motion to proceed to calendar number 368, s. 2262 a bill to promote Ener
The airport is seeking to scale the project to focus solely on the 24 street overpass. Because the obligation for the grant is rapidly approaching, the airport is that high risk of losing these critical federal funds. Mister secretary, this project is important to the city of phoenix into sky harbors future growth. Will your Department Support our efforts to extend the period of eligibility for the grant and work with the airport on this modified project . So it does not lose these critical federal funds . Our goal, of course, is for every grant recipient to succeed when funds are awarded. In this case, it was 2019 funding. I believe the issue here had to do with meeting the obligations deadline, with the proposed change in scope they had. But well be happy to follow up and engage or staff to explore anything we can do to be supportive in the context. Really appreciate working closely with you to make sure we retain those critically important federal funds. Arizona is one of the fastes
The airport is seeking to scale the project to focus solely on the 24 street overpass. Because the obligation for the grant is rapidly approaching, the airport is that high risk of losing these critical federal funds. Mister secretary, this project is important to the city of phoenix into sky harbors future growth. Will your Department Support our efforts to extend the period of eligibility for the grant and work with the airport on this modified project . So it does not lose these critical federal funds . Our goal, of course, is for every grant recipient to succeed when funds are awarded. In this case, it was 2019 funding. I believe the issue here had to do with meeting the obligations deadline, with the proposed change in scope they had. But well be happy to follow up and engage or staff to explore anything we can do to be supportive in the context. Really appreciate working closely with you to make sure we retain those critically important federal funds. Arizona is one of the fastes