Test test test i pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of america. To the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [reading items] we do have speaker card. Aaron thorton and then kevin carol. Hello my name is aaron thorton. I am from stacy architects. Im speaking on behalf of of the project today which has been continued. Im here to speak anyway. Ive been to the groundbreaking of the ground project that came before the Court Commission about a year ago. Really excited to see that project started on a really look forward to the groundbreaking. They have been great partners as we have been developing the project area im excited to see that freeway site developed. I just wanted to add our support to the project. Thank you very much. Thank you. Kevin carol and then bill hannon good afternoon commissioners. I am the president and ceo of the Hotel Council of San Francisco. Im here to speak in support of the project and
Morning. Great to see everybody this morning. Welcome. A lot to talk about and we have a big show in terms of our lineup. We have the former ceo of the New York Stock Exchange. Also joining us. A former secretary of state in the coauthor of to build a better world. We will talk about Foreign Policy with Condoleezza Rice this morning. Washington examiner chief political correspondent. The exit from the white house. Dr. Mike talking about the dangers of the pain. We kick off this morning with the remembrance a day we will never forget. That is september 11, 2001 at the date the United States suffered its worst terrorist attack in history nearly 3,000 americans died on that day in new york city in washington dc. , in pennsylvania, present trump takes place takes part with a moment of silence. Of course, we have our own stories we know we have our own memories. The spin was given to meet with my dick carrasco. It signifies at the number of First Responders that died on that day because of
Better than expected retail Sales Numbers coming out, up fourtenths of a percent. The odds are as high as 75 for a recession, but is he right . Former imf chief economist joins me right now, ken, it is great to have you. Thank you for joining us. Thank you for having me. Maria weve got the Federal Reserve meeting on tuesday and wednesday. Its pretty much baked in the cake that the fed is going to cut rates by a quarter point, 25 basis points. Do you expect that and what is your view of the broad economy right now in. Well, certainly expect that. Theres just no inflation, and they dont really know how much more they can cut it and still not have inflation. Maybe its the trade war, maybe its a global recession going on outside the United States, but whatever. I think the u. S. Economy is Pretty Healthy except the trade wars absolutely weighing on cap x. Its hurting china a lot more than its hurting the United States, but chinas important. China hurting, hurting germany and europe, so the
September 11, we thank you that you never give us burdens too great to bear. Continue to remind us that eternal vigilance is the price for freedom. Comfort the families of those who died on 9 11, surrounding them with your mercy and grace. Lord, incline your ears to our intercession. Teach us how to embrace the things that lead to peace as you instruct us on how to fulfill your purposes on earth. Today use our lawmakers as instruments of reconciliation. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. 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. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the chaplain opened our senate in prayer reminding everybody what happened 18 years ago today, a
Is coming in. The house coming into take out two of the three bills dealing with oil drilling in the u. S. Onexpect also floor speeches 9 11. Chair lays before the house a ommunication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. September 11, 2019. I hereby appoint the honorable nor ma j. Torres to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 3, 2019, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties. All time shall be equally allocated between the parties and in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. Each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip shall be limited to five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from texas, mr. Green, for five minutes. Mr. Green thank you,