Yeas and nays are ordered. He orvotes objected to under the house irule 20. Proceedings on postponed questions at a later time. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, i move hat house suspend the rules and pass that the house suspend the rules and pass h. R. 2227, as amended. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 2227, a bill to amend the Service Members civil relief act to authorize spouses of Service Members to incur a catastrophic injury or illness or die while in military service to terminate leases of premises and Motor Vehicles and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from california, mr. Takano, and the gentleman from tennessee, mr. Roe, each will control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Takano. Mr. Takano madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days
These cable providers giving you a front row seat to democracy. Up next a house transportation and infrastructure subcommittee hears testimony from amtrak c. E. O. Steven gardner and the executive director of the northwest Corridor Commission on improving Train Service and efficiency. They also discuss passenger safety, route options in the midwest and west coast and high speed rail. [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2023] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] the subcommittee will come to order. I ask unanimous consent that the chair may call recess at any time. Without objection, so ordered. I recognize myself for Opening Statement for five minutes. Todays hearing examines the current and future state of amtrak. The Infrastructure Investment and job act gave historic funding to railroads with a large portion of that money going to amtrak. Amtrak is a federally chartere
It is more of a trend. We are seeing stocks decline this morning extending yesterdays decline. Yesterday, we finished well off the lows. A lot of investors wanting the tax debate in washington for cues on what to do with their money. Particular interest is that Corporate Tax rate cut and whether it is going to be delayed or not . Elsewhere, we are taking a look at earnings rolling in. The Media Industry did see shares higher. They fell last night after earnings and then rebounded. Estimates. Es missing that was mostly because of onetime items that the company is spending quite a bit like on star wars. News corp. Also out with its numbers. Those profits Beat Estimates and saw growth in its Real Estate Services group. The ripple effect, viacom, which is yet to report their shares. 21st century fox is higher a continued speculation about some kind of potential deal that company. The retailers as well, we continue to watch those. Were jcpenney up big time. Nordstrom is down. Both out with
Of all not going to rain on his check late cake because it is National Chocolate cake take. Thank you, been kelly. Temperatures, wind chills in the 30s. We have a few cloud around this morning, a few lake effect, snow band coming down but not as far as our area. We dont think that will happen to take. Even though temperatures in the 40s, wind chills are in the 30s, out there this morning. So make sure you dress warmly enough just like bus stop buddy did. He had his flyers cap on. They won last night at home. They have 14 miles an hour sustain wind in philadelphia, we have recorded a 31 miles an hour wind gust in wilmington. Wind are still an issue today, here in philadelphia, it is 42 t 7 13 officially and we should see decent sunshine to take but temperatures will this is move too much, as this cold air continues to enter the area. Cold northwesterly wind. High temperature really around 44 degrees but with the wind bob, it will not feel like it. Chilly. Sound good, chilly. Good mornin
Forward in whatever their path of life to make a positive contribution to the strength of our democracy. Bless us this day bless us this day and every day and all that is done within these hallowed halls n for your greater honor and glory amen. The speaker pro tempore the compare compare and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from ohio, mr. Chabot. Mr. Chabot please join me in the pledge. 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. The speaker pro tempore the chair will entertain requests for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the gentleman from nebraska seek recognition . Request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized fo