By your holy spirit breathe into us a new spirit, shape this congress and our world according to your design that we may fulfill your holy will. Give the members of this peoples house the intent of open hearts and minds and through the diversity of ideas they may sort out what is best for this nation. Let them not be afraid of silence and even before they eak, they may heed yo revealedordith longing. Their speech be delivered be deliberately of all prejudice that others may listen wholeheartedly. Then their dialogue will be mutually respectful and the hope of bringing unity and justice. May all that we do be done for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina recognition . Mr. Wilson i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. The s
Next, hearing examines race ways to prevent Identity Theft by Social Security numbers. Held by two house subcommittees, this is one hour and a half. Good afternoon and welcome to todays hearing on the federal governments use of Social Security numbers. Unfortunately, chairman sam johnson was unable to be here with us today to discuss one of his favorite topics, ending the unnecessary use of Social Security numbers. I know everyone here joins me in wishing chairman johnson a speedy recovery. I would like to welcome chairman heard of the oversight and government reform committees, i. T. Subcommittee at all of the i. T. Subcommittee members joining us in ways and Means Committee hearing room today. Back in 1936 when Social Security began issuing salsa skidding numbers, they were only used to track earnings and administer the Social Security program. Back then it wasnt much thought about keeping your number a secret, but today Social Security numbers are the key to the kingdom for identity
This is a live look over the estuary in oakland. Nice sunrise. Clouds coming in. Its some gorgeous shots. Im always impressed with sunrise and sunset shots. Welcome to mornings on 2. Lets get a quick look at the weather. Today is dry but the clouds you see are moving in ahead of the storm that will bring some rain and sierra snow tomorrow. Its as beautiful as a painting. Sunrise is upon us. We have a beautiful golden color. We will be in and out of clouds today. They will thicken in the second half of the afternoon and were looking at temperatures similar to how we landed on friday. Were not picking up on any rain we are picking up on clouds and will be in and out of these clouds through the entire day. Visibility is good around the bay area. I see a little of gray along 101. Outside of that we have partly cloudy skies. 38 degrees walnut creek. Upper 30s low 40s around the area. There is a chill in the air if youre out early. This is the 24 hour change. Down by five in santa rosa. Down