As israels capital. A potential deadly chemical ban for most uses in europe. Its still a common chemical used in paint thinners in the u. S. Plus we have a list of the safest cars for 2018. Do you have one . Find out why only 15 vehicles received the highest rating. But we begin this morning with todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. This fires such a monster, firefighters telling people it may be a matter of life and death. Southern california threatened by historic wildfires. Flames lighting up the sky, not a break in sight. Fierce winds ramping back up. That means very, very high fire danger. I never expected to see anything like this. I was expecting to see snow on that mountain and now the things on fire. Calling for senator al franken to resign. This morning he plains to make an announcement about his future. We need to draw a line in the sand and say none of its okay. Its time to officially around the world, leaders reaction to the president s move is intense. We are prof
Condemnation. A potentially deadly chemical banned for most uses in europe is still a common ingredient in paint stripper sold in the u. S. This morning, the family of a worker who died using methylyn chloride speaks out. Plus, we have the list of the safest cars for 2015. Find out why only 15 vehicles received the highest rating. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. This fires such a monster firefighter, telling people it may be a matter of life and death. Southern california threatened by historic wildfires. Flames lighting up the sky. Not a break in sight. Fierce winds ramping back up. That means very, very high fire danger. Ive never seen anything like this. I was expecting to see snow on the mountain and now the things on fire. Now calling on al franken to resign amid Sexual Harassment allegationings. This morning, he is expected to make an announcement about his future. You need to draw a line in the sand and say none of it is o
And direct their way, training them in your school of humility so that they will strive to bring glory to you. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The presiding officer 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 presiding officer the clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington d. C. , december 12, 2017. To the senate under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable ben sasse, a senator from the state of nebraska, to perform the duties of the chair. Signed orrin g. Hatch, president pro tempore. The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell yesterday the senate advanced the nomination of Leonard Stephen grasz to be a judge on the eighth Circuit Court of appeals. Mr. Grasz has sterling credentials
Good afternoon. Welcome, and thank you for joining our obstruction of justice briefing. This event is sponsored by a project uncoordinated for the American Constitution Society, and citizens for responsibility and ethics in washington called the president ial investigation education project. We are grateful to senator whitehouse and his staff for graciously hosting us in this lovely meeting room. And were glad that the senator is planning to join the event a little later on to share his perspective. I want to start with a few brief thoughts about the joint project and the program today, then i will turn things over to our moderator to kick off the discussion. The president ial investigation education project is a joint Nonpartisan Initiative of the American Constitution Society and citizens for responsibility and ethics in washington to promote informed public evaluation of the investigation by special Counsel Robert Mueller into russian interference in the 2016 election, and related c
Good afternoon, everyone. The House Senate Conference committee on hr 1, the tax cuts and job act kcome to order. Im deeply honored to chair this Conference Committee. The first tax reform Conference Committee in 31 years. To be here with you as we move forward with this historic effort. Before i deliver my opening remarks, i want to take a moment to welcome everyone in to discuss the format of todays meeting. Id also like to thank all the members of congress joining us today from both sides of the capitol and both sides of the aisle. I also thank all members of the house and senate and our professional staff who have worked so hard on tax reform for the past several years. In particular the member of the the members of the ways and Means Committee and senator hatch and the finance committee. We will begin todays meeting with the opportunity for each to make an Opening Statement of up to three minutes. In order to respect everyones time and ensure each one has the opportunity to speak