Willing to work hard is getting a fair shot and can succeed . [applause] are we going to be an economy that continues to invest in innovation and infrastructure . All the ingredients that are necessary to power this economy through the 21st century. Or, are we going to be neglectful of those very things that have made us an economic superpower . Are we going to do what is necessary to make sure that everybody gets the tools they need to succeed succeed . The education, the childcare support, the help when it comes to minimum wages, paid sick leave. That gives people a basic baseline of stability, but also allows them to constantly adapt to an everchanging world. That is the set of choices that we now have to make. And because the economy has gotten better, wages are beginning to tick up, people are starting to feel better about the economy. But i think what everybody here understands is that the ground that middleclass families lost over the last 30 years still has to be made up. And t
Its sitting over in the senate and now its time for the senate to do their job. Good morning, everyone. As we continue to advance an opportunity economy, today i wanted to highlight just one of the things that makes america exceptional. And that is the spirit of generosity that we see all across this country. We see it in homes, in schools in hospitals, in hearts. And yesterday kevin mentioned that we had the chance to visit d. C. Central kitchen right here in the heart of the nations capital. And beyond the tremendous effort to get that food and to distribute it, theyre changing lives and it was so inspiring to meet lives that had been changed, people, because of this effort, had gone to school, had got some training and now were employed. And this is one of the Many Organizations across the country that embody that spirit of generosity. In eastern washington, i visited christ kitchen and we have a campus kitchen at gonzaga, union gospel kitchen and there are so much more. A large num
Involving the reportinging of cyberattacks as well as law enforcements ability to work with private industry to Gain Knowledge of their systems, to prevent attacks as well. So i think we also, should i become attorney general, one of my priorities would be strengthening this connection between government and private industry as well. Thank you very much. Senator schumer mentioned earlier, i meant to mention in my opening comments, that we have a number of very capable basketball teams in north carolina, beyond the blue devils and the tar heels. Many of whom i think this year could beat the knicks. [laughter] well. As an early carolina fan, i have to say that that is likely you can see more of that confirmation hearing on our website at cspan. Org. The timing when the senate will take up nomination is still uncertain. Many say she is likely to be confirmed. John cornyns is saying that outcome is likely, though he has not indicated how he himself would vote. And Charles Grassley has said
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered today by our guest chaplain, reverend bruce brolio, st. Helena Catholic Church, st. Helena, california. The chaplain good and gracious god we ask your blessing upon this day that you provided for us. As we confront all the challenges that arise from the human condition, we ask your blessing to allow us to use our int and free will to guide intellect and free will to guide our Human Affairs and to seek the blessings of Freedom Personal Development and prosperity for the common good. In your goodness, bless the members of our nations house of representatives. May all their deliberations and discussions be inspired by the vision of your loving kindness and saving grace. May the work conducted here today bear rich fruit that nurtures all of the people of this nation and their dreams for a better world and thus be for your greater honor and glory. All of this we ask in your most holy name, amen. The speaker the chair has exa
Policing acknowledging racial bias among Law Enforcement officers. He was giving the speech to students at georgetown. He placed himself in the heart of the debate. That has driven minority communities. The president has spoken out several times. Eric holder sparked a controversy with a controversy with the speech in which he said the United States was a nation of cowards when it came to discussing race. We went to get your reaction to what james connie had to say yesterday, particularly when it comes to resisting bias and race in policing. We set aside a fourth line this morning for Law Enforcement. If you cant get through on phone lines, you can comment via social media. You can join the conversation on race book facebook. You can send an email. It is a little bit more of his speech. Police officers on patrol often work in environments where a hugely disproportionate percentage of street crime is committed by young men of color. Something happens to people of goodwill working in an e