Time, attach some border, maybe not quite as much as hr2, but something that can be attached to it. Are friends on the left, they also recognize that there are challenges with Border Security and people are talking about it. I think theres a chance we could still keep those together and have a winning message. But more to come this weekend. Thank you. [crosstalk] how do you think the meeting went . Do you think there was any progress made at all . Rep. Garcia i dont know about progress. In terms of refocusing on how we defined a victory, i think that was a good meeting. The objective is to cut spending. The objective is to start tackling the inflation and debt problem. The objective is to help mitigate this border crisis. Clearly today was a setback with the cr, not passing was probably going to be the most conservative position we could have come to the table with, Senate Conference negotiations during acr. We are looking at, what is the shortterm cost of not getting that cr . Clearly
Where she provided Legal Services for illegal aliens to fight deportation and stay in the country even though they broke our laws and entered america illegally. Now this open borders advocate is supposed to help protect americas cross border crime and illegal immigration that threaten National Security when she clearly has no interest in following the law and doing either of these the appointment is a prime example of the Bidenharris Administration ignorance of the importance of securing the border. Not only is she an open border fanatic, she was behind a nobid contract that the Inspector General criticized as improper. The Biden Administration has closed i. C. E. Down. They do knowing about people entering the country illegally. That has been shown repeatedly. Look at the 151 terrorists that have entered america on biden and mcnultys watch. During her tenure at i. C. E. Instead of protecting our borders, i. C. E. Is acting like a social Service Agencies for illegals. I. C. E. Is partn
The Senate Finance committee. We expect we have live coverage for you over on cspan3 of the Senate Finance committee. You can also find that online at cspan. Org. Outside of are also he meeting room in the capitol where House Republicans will be gathering, now that they gaveled out. Making their way to the meeting room. President trump as we mentioned, expecting to leave the white house shortly. And speak to republicans before that vote, which is expected this afternoon sometime shortly after between noon and where House Republicans will be gathering, now that they gaveled out. Making their way to the 1 00. We hope to have any comments from members, possibly from the president if he makes a statement before or after his meeting, well aim to bring that live to you as well. Wed love to hear from you, too, if youre watching the debate. Your thoughts on the tax reform debate. Heres how to be part of that conversation. Democrats use 2027488920. Republicans, 2027488921. And for all others, 2
Quorum call quorum call mr. Crapo mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from from idaho. Mr. Crapo mr. President , i ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be lifted. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Crapo mr. President , i have six requests for committees to meet during todays session of the senate. They have the approval of the majority and minority leaders. The presiding officer duly noted. Mr. Crapo thank you. Mr. President , i rise to speak in support of the nomination of mr. Joseph otting for the comptroller of the currency. The o. C. C. s mission is to ensure that the Financial Institutions that it oversees operate in a safe and sound manner, provide fair access to financial services, treat customers fairly, and comply with the applicable laws and regulations. The o. C. C. Is responsible for overseeing the supervision of all National Banks and federal savings associations, as well as federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. The o. C. C. Also pl
Senate is ready to meet with executive nominations, votes coming up at noon eastern. Live coverage of the senate here on cspan2. Reverend brooks let us pray. O god, we first thank thee for another day of life. We thank you for the chance to bring joy and opportunity to someone elses journey. Lord, guide these Public Servants within the United States senate. Please lead them as they lead us to a better and more peaceful landscape. Create, o god, within all of us the zeal to make our communities around this country more stable. Remove from us, o god, any personal animosity that might prevent us from acting as my brother or sisters keeper. We ask your healing on those members of this legislative body who are injured or sick. We ask, o lord, that you would extend comfort and peace to those families that have been affected by the tragedy in sutter link springs, texas, even in the midst of this tragedy. We thank you, that those 26 fellow sojourners are in your loving presence, a celestial pl