The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Eternal father, thank you for giving us another day. The house is eptering a two week recess, many members will be returning to their districts to meet with constituents. We know that work will be getting done behind the overt political scene. While important and significant issues are being addressed, may all members be imbued with the wisdom of solomon, the patience of job, and proceed like nathaniel who was a man without guile. In all, let there be more light than heat. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house her pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Thank you, madam speaker. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a
To take up a continued resolution during the week of september 16. Do you see any issues with congress not being able to fund the federal government this year . There is interest among republicans to get that out of the way. Democrats do not want to let that bill go and be left with a threat to their priorities. , late november or early december, we will see larger battles. In recent weeks, we found out the pentagon has finalized its list of projects. That is sure to be an issue. Issues. A host of other it could provoke a bill showdown. The headline and outcry. They are taking funds out of the current military construction to fund the border wall. You see this as a problem over the 2020 spending . They would attempt to limit his ability to fund a border wall. They need to reconcile. This will definitely be an issue. One that democrats say that republicans should also be worried about. Members from utah, also calling for more times by congress. Multiple Mass Shootings have prompted addi
I want to thank everyone for being here today to examine the use of persuasive technologies on internet platforms. Each of our Witnesses Today has a great deal of expertise with respect to to algorithms and as well as in the more narrow context of engagement and persuasion and brings unique perspectives to these matters. Your participation in this hearing is appreciated. I con vain this hearing in part to inform legislation i am developing to give consumers the option to engage with the platform without having the experience shaped by algorithm use specific data. Internet platforms have transferred the way we interact and made positive ways on society in ways too numerous to counting. The vast majority of content is innocuous and at its best it is entertaining, educational and beneficial to the public. However, the powerful mechanisms behind these platforms also have the ability or at least the potential to influence the thoughts and behaviors of literally billions of people. As one re
Like many of you i stood alongside my neighbors as we prepared for hurricane dorian. For the most part, florida was spared, but many of you still face this dangerous storm, so stay safe and prepared. I hope those of you who are safe will reach out to those who are not so fortunate, especially those in the bahamas. We are never stronger as americans than when we faced down a crisis like dorian together and help everyone get back on their feet. We must remember the women and men who are the first to respond in dangerous moments. Sincerely, we thank you. Like first responders, no americans are asked to sacrifice more for our safety than those in the armed forces. Thats who i want to talk to you about today. These brave men and women keep us safe and provide a begin of peace, hope, and democracy around the globe. Yet these sons and daughters must endure billions of dollars in unmet military construction needs. Last year the pentagon rated more than 30 of its infrastructure worldwide as wer
About one hour good morning. Talk about the Electoral College and the National Popular vote interstate compact. Im hadley heath manning, thank you for the introduction. Im proud to be a senior fellow, and that should explain my shoes. These are the Tony Blankley shoes that are not just, to spoil anything for tonight but there typically awarded to new blankley fellows. I enjoy today with a couple of distinguished panelists here ive got ted trimpa immediately to my left, although maybe a lot further to my left, well find out. Probably. He is the principal and ceo of trimpa group which is progressive Public Policy advocacy and strategy firm. The atlantic has called in colorados answer to karl rove i found another interesting tidbit from the denver post, its is one of the most important lives in colorado politics youve probably never heard of. Well, that was in the denver post ten years ago. I imagine more people have heard of you now. Previous to his work at trimpa group he had a a decade