The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, from whom comes all holy desires, we thank you for all those who give their lives to serve you and country. May they realize that they are doing your work on earth when they strive faithfully to follow your precepts. Use our lawmakers to bring comfort, renewal, and empowerment to our nation and world. Take them along yet untrodden paths, through perils unknown, to your desired destination. May they live in peace and contentment, resting in the knowledge that you are directing their steps. We pray in your merciful 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 sena
Witnessed the deadliest mass shooting. We should be passing the dream act who dreamers call this nation home. Timely, instead of wasting taxpayer dollars and our constituents time, this house should be reauthorizing chip, the bipartisanbacked Health Insurance program which expired over the weekend and which is going to leave children who badly need Health Care Insurance twisting in the wind without it. Congressional republicans have chosen to bring this irresponsible and extreme bill to the floor in stunning ignorance of reality. It assumes trumpcare will still pass. How many times must the majority be reminded trumpcare will not become law . How many times will the majority try to cut medicaid by 1 trillion, cut medicare benefits and raise insurance costs on elderly and lowincome americans. Enough is enough. Instead of to pandering the wellconnected, this bill should embody our best values. This does not reflect mr. Yarmuth i yield to the gentlelady 30 seconds. Ms. Wasserman schultz t
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Be shut down for several hours. That is the very latest in sellersville. Deanna durante. Following more breaking news this time out of belgium where there has been an explosion and shooting at the train station in brussels. Authorities say the explosion was small and that police shot the man responsible. A nearby square in the heart of the city has been evacuated, but police say the situation there in brussels right now is under control. 20 minutes of nonstop news continues with the story youll see only on nbc 10. The family of a hit and run victim is pleading for anyone with information to come forward after their loved one was hit by not one, but two cars near her south jersey home. Please, please. Go to the police and say something. No one wants anything to happen. Nbc 10 showed you this Surveillance Video last night. Investigators believe it shows one of the suspects getting away just moments after the crash. That crash happened sunday night when the woman was crossing route 130 in
Authenticate the grandeur and glory of the ideals and principles of our republic. Rupp with the work they do. Grant that the men and women of the peoples house find the courage and wisdom to Work Together to forge solutions to the many needs of our nation and ease the anxieties of so many. May all that is done this day be 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 pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from washington, mr. Heck. Mr. Heck 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 speaker the chair will entertain up to five requests for one minute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from Washington State seek recognition . I