Enrolling. Number two, when it comes to the individual mandate, i think i will say two things about proposals from republicans that said it as their mission to eliminate, decimate come sabotage obamacare from the beginning, who were willing to shut the government down because of their opposition to obamacare we have to take their proposals with a grain of salt. I dont think they are filled with sincerity to the sincere desire to improve the system. Theyve made it clear that their goal was to eliminate the system and thereby eliminate the possibility for millions of americans with preexisting conditions or who dont have insurance the possibility of getting it. Number two, when it comes to and we talked about this when they were shutting down the government on the president s refusal to pay ransom, obamacare ransom in exchange for getting the government open or in exchange for raising the debt ceiling. When we talk about delaying the socalled individual mandate what does that mean concre
400,000 children are in the foster care system, and theres great improvements in terms of reducing the numbers of children in foster care, and increasing the number of children who find permanent and loving homes. We should acknowledge and be proud of the advances that have been made, particularly the focus on supporting youth as they age out of the system. The fact of the matter is majority of foster care parents are loving and supportive individuals who open their hearts and their homes. Foster care patients can be the better angels among us, and they deserve to be recognized for incredible difference they make in the world every day, but far too many children dont have that benefit. Even for those incredible chance is protecting young people in foster care from the threats of the outside world is a very big challenge. Statistics tell us that foster children are especially vulnerable to those who seek to exploit children. As congressman pallson has told us. The National Center for ex
On behalf of ccyj, i would submit that whatever efforts which we undertake to address the proliferation of sex trafficking of our former and current foster youth should be researchbased, collaborative, coordinated, datadriven and sustainable. These efforts should focus on identification and support of the victims, and must recognize that this is a crime of mobility which requires a unified and consistent response, response that does not merely move the incidence from one neighborhood, one county, one state to another. And the beauty of the federal leadership on these issues. Thank you very much. I would also like to introduce another friend from Washington State, ms. Giovengo, who has over 27 years of experience developing and implementing re engagement programs for out of school and Homeless Youth. She is the executive director of youthcare, which helps Homeless Youth, and operates the only program in Washington State providing Residential Services for sexually exploited youth. Youre
Comments on this item . I do, actually. So again, my name is erica and im the coordinate of c pack. I want to speak on behalf of the c pack on behalf of the sandys recommendation. Sandy is being considered under the discretionary category and have the executive director of one of San Franciscos resource and refer process is critical. She makes informed decisions and served excuse me, children counsel serves families across all districts and not just district 7, but all across the country. She brings a voice that serves families across the city. Shes a leader and one of our most active leader. She mentioned being the chair of our childrens fun and piece Ad Hoc Committee that worked for month and months recommending recommendations and advocating for those priorities. In addition, due to a change in our previous chair schedule, she also chairs our budget and legislative committee. To be honest, i have no idea in addition to being the council, shes more of the most active members. On beha
This day. Lord, you are the one clear manifestation of love in the midst of lesser powers. Today, use our lawmakers to bring more of your love to our world so that your kingdom may come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. May our senators discover the stillness of soul, needed to begin to comprehend what is the height, length, and depth of your great love. Use them as your instruments of righteousness and justice in our world. Lord, open their minds to think your thoughts and give them the courage to do your will. We pray in your sovereign 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. The president pro tempore the majority leader. Mr. Reid i now move to proceed to calendar number 488, the emergency appropriations supplemental act dealing with t