Joce when east met west in the utah desert 150 years ago, it was the beginning of a new age. A century and a half later, railroads still serve america, but the American Commuter is feeling the need for speed. California is building a 520mile highspeed train system connecting San Francisco and los angeles. Some consider this to be the future of travel in the u. S. Others are calling it out as a billiondollar boondoggle. Rep. Kevin mccarthy i know hollywood happens to be in california, but this is not a Kevin Costner movie. If we build it, i dont know if they will come. Sharyl theres a seeming disconnect between what you see in the news and online. It seems everybody is so unhappy, but your poll shows quite the opposite. Jon clifton we have Different Things that we track on happiness, like, did you laugh and smile a lot all day yesterday . If you use that particular metric, americans are actually quite happy. Which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] [
Time, precious legislative time, on bill that was passed this body before and dont go anywhere. In our most recent bandaid for government funding, House Republicans made a claim that chip was extended until march 31. But that wasnt the case. By some reports states could run out of funding in the next few weeks. In colorado, our budget experts predict well run out of Childrens Health insurance money by the end of february. Cancellation letters are literally scheduled to go out at the end of this month. Mr. Speaker, this simply isnt a way to govern. Crisis to crisis, ignoring the real issues people care about to consider special interest legislation. Whats the Republican Leadership and Trump Administration continue to refuse to work on finding a bipartisan solution for the hundreds of thousands of deferred action for childhood arrival, for Daca Recipients, who are in limbo. We can put that bill on the floor today, the dream act. I feel it would pass. We have the votes to do so. Mr. Speak
Minority member of the House Permanent Select Committee on intelligence and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee. The rule also provides for a motion to recommit. Additionally, the rule makes in order an amendment offered by mr. Amash representing ideas from members of both side of the aisle. The rules Committee Received testimony from numerous members, including chairman nunes, Ranking Member, mr. Schiff. We also heard from Judiciary Committee Ranking Member nadler, congressman farenthold, congressman amash, congresswoman lofgren and also congressman poe. In addition to the vigorous debate before the rules committee, both the Judiciary Committee and Intelligence Committee held markups on legislation to reauthorize section 702 of the foreign Intelligence Surveillance act. Today, we have the opportunity to pass an important piece of legislation that will enhance our National Security and strengthen protections of america
Have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on House Resolution 682, currently under consideration. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Collins thank you, mr. Speaker. I am pleased to bring forward this rule on behalf of the rules committee. The rule provides for consideration of s. 139, the fisa amendments reauthorization act. The rule provides for one hour of debate with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the House Permanent Select Committee on intelligence and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee. The rule also provides for a motion to recommit. Additionally, the rule makes in order an amendment offered by mr. Amash representing ideas from members of both side of the aisle. The rules Committee Received testimony from numerous members, including chairman nunes, Ranking Member, mr. Schiff. We also heard fr
Governor dennis duguard. [ applause ] [ applause continues ] thank you very much. Thank you, Lieutenant Governor. Youre outstanding. Thank you all for being here today. To begin, i would like to recognize two new legislators, first, doug bartell. Appointed him to replace don hager. Doug spent his career in Law Enforcement, including 12 years as due pauls chief of police. He was here last month and sworn in. Lets welcome him again. Doug where are you . There he is. Welcome. [ applause ] second is mike dedrick. I appointed mike last month following the loss of our friend, craig teasen. Mike has served three terms in the 80s and 90s. I appreciate his willingness to serve, especially on short notice. Please join me in welcoming mike. [ applause ] today, i would like to look back at some of the things weve accomplished together over the past seven years, and update you on some progress. Ill also offer new proposals to consider this year. I would like to start today by talking about workforc