My name is Jane Campbell. I am fortunate to be the president and ceo of the United States capital Historical Society. I just took this job in february. This is my new adventure. This organization has been around for more than 50 years. And we are delighted to have you join us for a celebration of the distinguished history of the Senate Finance committee. We begin the program tonight with the presentation of colors by the United States Capital Police ceremonial unit and the pledge of allegiance. Please rise. Please join in the pledge of allegiance. 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. Right shoulder. Forward march. Thank you. Very much. You may be seated. Our celebration this evening is possible because we have generous support from the bank of america. From grant thornton, allergan , the National Retail federation, the association of global automaker
Police officers all for illegally riding a bicycle now hes accusing police of using excessive for us. Well tell you this story later shell. In november nineteen ninety and washington d c i carried a bit and you are watching our team the negotiators from all countries were taking part in a Trans Pacific Partnership Began meeting today in Salt Lake City utah. Refresh your memory the chance the Civil Partnership or tp peak is a new trade deal being negotiated. That would open up markets between nations along the pacific and ran now its also one free deal that has by and large remained a secret from the however the massive pack is expected to affect jobs the environment. Consumer safety and a whole lot more and max were beginning to learn details about how much is really in jeopardy. Lastly Transparency Organization baking weeks released a draft of the intellectual property chapter of the ttp that reveals new proposals for copyright and patent rights that would boost Big Pharma Company is