Next we hear from the california state president another state and local officials on federal immigration policy and how it affects their communities. From the center of American Progress in washington, this runs about an hour and half. [inaudible] good afternoon. Im the executive Vice President for external affairs at the center for American Progress. Before we begin, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the United States, and or territories, a broad and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities affected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state local elections to promote Public Safety and increase inclusion for immigrants in refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. At certain moments in time,
Governments. We believe this program at this point for a brief Senate Pro Forma session. Senate lawmakers are out for the rest of the week for state work. It would be back this coming monday and we will return to the last portion of this discussion on refugee settlement after the pro forma session. Live senate coverture on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington,d. C. , september 21, 2017. To the senate, under the provisions of rule 1 paragraph 3 of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable roy blunt, a senator from the state of missouri to perform the duties of the chair. Signed orrin g. Hatch, president pro tempore. The presiding officer under the previous order, the Senate Stands adjourned until 4 00 p. M. Stands adjourned until 4 00 p. M. The sun is out for the rest of the week. They would be back monday at 4 e
Good afternoon. Im the executive Vice President for external affairs at the center for American Progress. Before we begin, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the United States, and or territories, a broad and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities affected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state local elections to promote Public Safety and increase inclusion for immigrants in refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. At certain moments in time, and we are in one of those moments today we have experienced a pervasive and dangerous form of nationalism that has made strangers out of friends, neighbors, and beloved community members. The reality is many immigrants have come to the country see
Half. Good morning. Welcome to the Heritage Foundation, we welcome those joining us on our heritage. Org website and the cspan network this morning. For those inhouse, check with our mobile devices have been silenced or turned off. Those watching online, youre welcome to send questions or comments, simply email the speaker at heritage. Org. We will post todays program on the heritage homepage for everyones future reference as well. Welcoming our guests, introducing the program is doctor ken holmes, acting Senior Vice President research, previously served as Vice President of foreign and defense policy studies and director of the davis institute, Founding Editor of the annual index of Economic Freedom which is the signature heritage publication of 2002 to 2005, served in the george w. Bush administration is assistant secretary of state for International Organization of affairs. [applause] thank you. Three minutes. Good morning, welcome to the Heritage Foundation. A pleasure to welcome y
How state and Community Leaders are working to make their communities inclusive for immigrants and refugees. This is an hour and 25 minutes. [inaudible] good afternoon. Im the executive Vice President for external affairs at the center for American Progress. Before we begin, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the United States, and or territories, a broad and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities affected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state local elections to promote Public Safety and increase inclusion for immigrants in refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. At certain moments in time, and we are in one of those moments today we have experienced a pervasive and dangerous form of