Are doingf people, we very well. It is very far along and i think the house will be getting together with the senate. Hopefully they can get something done. Humanitarian aid is very important. I think people are starting to realize that i was right when i said we had a crisis at the border. It wasnt manufactured at all. We have a crisis at the border. We can solve the problem if they would change some of the rules and regulations, change asylum, change so many different things, the loopholes in particular could be done very quickly and you wouldnt have this problem. I have been saying it for a year and a half. I have been saying you have to change the loopholes. You have to change asylum. You wouldnt have this problem. What they are working on is aid, humanitarian aid for the children. It seems that the senate is very close. I think nancy wants to get something done and the senate and house will get together. I think they will be able to do something very good. I am heading to japan, o
The committee will come to order. The whole committee is convening regarding violations of the hatch act. I recognize myself for five minutes to get my Opening Statement. Today, we are holding a hearing on a very troubling report issued by the office of special counsel on june 13. It finds Kellyanne Conway counselor to donald trump, violated the hatch act dozens of times. It recommends the president fire her immediately for her violations. This is about how no one in this country is above the law. Contrary to claims from ms. Conway and President Trump, this is not a conspiracy to silence her or restrict her First Amendment rights. This is an effort to enforce federal law. To enforce federal law. Which very clearly, no ambiguity, very clearly prohibits employees from engaging in Political Activities on federal property or while using their official position. L property or while using their official position. Was issued by special counsel henry kerr. Special the office of counsel, the in
Some damage that we just look at this this is just a crack in the roadway. This is near ridgecrest which was the epicenter of the quake. And now lets take a look at this map that shows the epicenter the shaking so strong though it could be felt strongly even in las vegas as you can see here. Reporter oracle mana has more from the strip. That 6. 4 magnitude earthquake in searles valley, california was definitely felt here in las vegas. My photographer and i were inside the news car when it happened and we were swaying back and forth for a little bit. The same goes for some big name celebrities staying on the Las Vegas Strip Reba Mcentire posted to instagram saying she felt in her hotel room and that it was very scary when stephanie chimed in saying she felt it as well. It was also a pretty crazy experience for tourists or just hanging out inside the casinos here on the strip and so light dislikes aching left to right and its still kind of were like its kind of like you or like to ride t
Educational research. It is so very important as it relates to feed food anding can consult agriculture in particular to make an increase so that the 1890 institutions can again be at the forefront of research. One of my schools in my area, purview a m and Texas Southern university, prepare the leaders for the Agricultural Industry of the future. And so this legislation provides support for the many schools such as alabama a m, purview a m, fort valley state university, Kentucky State University and, of course, they enroll 40 of all africanamerican students. So i am grateful for this amendment and i ask my colleagues to support the underlying bill. Thank you so very much and i yield back. I yield back. Thank you. The chair the gentlewoman yields back. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentlewoman from minnesota. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the noes have it. The en bloc amendments are agreed to. Ms. Mccollum mr. Chair, a
Live at 2 15 eastern. That on cspan as well. The Senate Energy and National Resources Committee Held a hearing on Wildland Fire Management programs. We hear from officials with the u. S. Forest service and the interior department as well as state officials from california and alaska. Good morning. Committee will come to order. Discuss thetoday to outlook for the 2019 wildfire season. We know it is underway, certainly in my state. I know its underway in washington state, california, most certainly. Westall received virginia, you are ok right now. But if you look at that map, the red in the southwest is something to Pay Attention to as well. Last week, the National Interagency fire center released its potential outlook for june through september and despite relief from the oppressive Drought Conditions this past winter, analysts addict elevated wildfire activity in california, oregon, and washington, among other areas in the country. Some of the some believe the stage is set for fire act