Is, we are a nation of immigrants. And proud of it. Our rich, diverse heritage would not have been the same without the contribution of immigrants that have come from around the world. Contributions that have become a very part of the very fabric of our lives and our society. Millions of foreignborn millions of foreignborn who have come to the United States legally have become successful, patriotic citizens of the United States and we have been the beneficiary because of the opportunities that our nation provides that nowhere else on it provides and that is the opportunity to pursue the American Dream. But part of what makes the American Dream possible is the rule of law. Its our constitution. Its not president s getting frustrated with congress and issuing an executive order to find the constitution, ignoring his oath to uphold and defend the constitution of the United States. That undermines the American Dream. So i listened to my colleague and friend from illinois saying that this i
Association manufacturers association. Remember the ipad wasnt invented when adsb cannot. There some type of lower cost of ice that could be like our cell phone. General scovel, the faa seems to be behind on issuing rulings on drones and integrating uas, uab, whatever want to call them, integrating them into the airspace. How far behind on the no . Are behind. They are behind the mandate established by congress in the last reauthorization from 2012. We should say we really mean it this time. Well, yes absolutely. And it would certainly help everybody if the agency listened. Faa was slow in designating its sites, six of them. They were finally designated, again for switzer congressional authorization or mandate, but we have found that the agencys plans to develop data and to learn from the results that accrue from operations at these test sites have not been prepared to the agency satisfaction. And certainly not to the needs of the burgeoning industry. When it comes as well to gathering
2. 6 million federal grant to pursue Health Care Delivery innovations that would result in better care at lower costs for virginians. Just this past week the governors access plan begin processing applications ensuring that up to 20,000 virginians with serious Mental Illness could get medical and behavioral care that they need to lead healthy and Productive Lives that they deserve. Mr. Speaker the men and women of this General Assembly a healthy virginia is no substitute for Medicaid Expansion but it is creating real opportunities for thousands of virginians who desperately need it. I will be honest i cannot think of a better investment than that. [applause] as we strengthen our Human Capital by improving workforce training and access to health care we must also enhance the infrastructure upon which our economy is built. Transportation Energy Generation and transmission, ports, airports. These are the Building Blocks of our system and a new virginia economy they would be the envy of th
The six democrats voted last year in favor of this measure, most of them have left congress. There arent enough democrats to really that republicans can rely on to pass this over republican objections. Youve reported and others have reported the white house issuing a veto threat on this legislation. What would happen in the senate . The path in the senate is very uncertain. Mitch mcconnell hasnt given much indication on whether he feels it could pass the senate if it is scheduled and whether it could be scheduled. The senate obviously moves much scloe slower than the house. So even if a vote was held there it could be weeks or months before they go forward and they likely dont have the votes to override any president ial veto which could temper expectations in the senate they even vote on a bill. Follow lauren frenchs reporting on Twitter Twitter laurenfrench and politico. Com. Thanks for the update. Thanks for having very on. Here are some of our featured programs for this weekend on
Next, and Authors Panel examines the state of race in america. After that, i will republican senators markley retirement grassleyic and senator marx the retirement of senator harkin. And then a look at immigration and the state. On the next washington journal, Francine Kiefer and errands and are examined the political and legislative future of president obama immigration proposal. And Patrick Clawson has the latest on the Iranian Nuclear Program Negotiations which have a deadline this monday. As always, we will take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. The answer that i say to my good from from north dakota is no. I would you say to my good fro friend from wisconsin. The acts wanted by my good friend cory gardner from colorado. This actually has british lineage. It comes from parliament, whereds of years ago, they Say Something similar, the right honorable gentleman. Which is a similar meaning, a thinly veiled approach to trying to be polite to somebody