To give them a round of applause. At this time im going to bring theomeone who has helped sea Service Association flourish. Shes always had our backs and puts in lots of time to make sure she is successful. Id like to introduce to you the chair of the Service Leadership association board. [cheering] [applause] last panel of the day. You know what they say, certainly not the least. This is always one of the more popular panels we have. I would say to you that when i was a young lieutenant captain major, i did not know about any think like jewels. Im in my 33rd gear, i didnt know until i was colonel and ive tried hard because it can be an incredibly powerful day. Somewhere out there, looking up and saying i didnt know that was possible for me, certainly when i was lieutenant, i did not know this was possible for me. Im still here because i didnt think i could do anything else. But this panel you will have available to you, i counted it up, its probably 170, 180 years of experience. Do th
Legislative work on a number of noncontroversial bills. Votes are expected at about 3 00 p. M. Eastern. And now to live coverage of the u. S. House. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our guest chaplain, rabbi mark getman, Temple Emanuel of canarsie, brooklyn, new york. The chaplain let us pray. Hetchly one, our protector and redeemer, guardian of life and liberty, we ask for your continued blessings as we open this session of the house of representatives. May our nation and its leaders be blessed with your protection as they continue their work for the constituents across these United States. God, continue to send your light to all elected officials across this land, guiding them with your good Council Counsel and providing them with wisdom and forebearance. Now our nation and its citizens always work toward world peace and harmony as part and party representing this great nation. God of peace and prosperity, bless this house of represent
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I want to talk about an area that i talk to you once before about Community Banks they were not the speculators that brought about the financial collapse then theyre trying to figure out a way to remain relevant. During the tarp time the preferred stock of Community Banks or now held by treasury considerations of treasury to make it easier to be able to recoup theyre preferred stock. We share the view that Community Banks way a Critical Role in local economies and in creating an engine for Small Business growth and local economic activity. We have in the incb t. A. R. P. Program to work with Community Banks. Appreciated. I was interested in your exchange in regards to the us harmonize with the Unit International community and the fact that we have high Corporate Tax rates and i i also was interested in the exchange on simplification where you are trying sen. Wyden wants to get the code much more simplified command i agree. I would put in the plug that you take a a look at the progressi
New details about the widespread mail slowdown. Democrats say theyre much worse than the Trump Administration is letting on. We talk to the chair of the House Oversight committee about that. A rough week for team trump on the legal front from Paul Manaforts ties to russians to Steve Bannons indictment and new rule on the president s taxes. Democrats making history at their convention, but with 73 days to the election, there are more challenges ahead. And new reporting sob soboroff. How the Family Separation Program got its start. Right now, theyre working on a bill to prevent changes to the Postal Service before election day. They want to inject 25 billion to help them handle operational capacity. If it passes the house, it heads to the senate. The white house is already vowing a veto. America got to meet the post master general friday, the man President Trump picked to make operational changes at usps that are now threatening our election. Dejoy admitted to the Homeland Security commi