One of the things we heard those that were separated during basic training one of the witnesses the or a slut or a lesbian rand i forget what the third one was. So we need to look at is whether or not it is feasible to integrate basic training and what they need to have the renovation so the women are trained some distance away so what that would be needed if we attempted to into the integration . And that is a good result in terms of finding a way to live together and Work Together and be respectful of each other. I yield back. Any other members wish to debate the amendment . The gentleman from colorado. So certainly to integrate so i oppose the amendment. Further discussion . In to the maximum extent possible and long before we go to congress with the challenges and rationale tarasco it will take in further the discussion. Questions on the amendment offered from the gentle lady from california . Those in favor . Oppose . The amendment is agreed to. The amendment says that the desk. T
We are rising to the highs. Down,hich is taken a leg has not taken a bite out of stocks. That has been unusual in recent days. Its been all over the map today and trading has not had a lot of rhyme or reason. There has been a lot of talk about russias saying its going to talk with other opec producers with opec producers about cutting production. Then some holes are poked and that. That happened earlier in an oil went back up again and then it went down again. Take a look at my terminal to compare what happened intraday between stocks and oil in yellow. Stocks taking a leg up. That is really different from what we have seen of late for u. S. Markets. I want to take a look at the groups on the move. Energy is the worstperforming group. Today,ogy is really back up better than 2. 5 . It is not just tech. Notable that stocks are holding up despite that oil downturn. Scarlet we are ending the month on a strong note. In terms of january it has been pretty ugly. Julie it has. The rally we hav
Employment, to provide hope for people who reside in these areas. Just want to they are playing by the rules every single day. They want to have a chance. They want to have an opportunity to achieve that American Dream. So we are very, very excited about this. We are looking forward to having more dialogue on it. Neera tanden excellent. Secretary clinton, as i mentioned you were a senator from new york. You represented new york city. Why should the country care about the citys success or failures . Secretary clinton i join with lee in thanking you and cap for pulling us together on this, i thank you, lee, for motivating this conversation. I did represent new york for eight years and i not only represented new york city, i represented buffalo and rochester and syracuse and albany and binghamton and a lot of other places that had very different challenges, but they all fell under the category of how do we make sure our cities are good places for people to live and work. Thats become even
And so we require there to be mandatory ethics training on that acquisitionrelated interaction so its clear what you can and cannot do. Secondly on Acquisition Strategy, we require every Program Start out with an Acquisition Strategy. It has to be done in writing and upfront and dated as needed. This strategy would consolidate at least six different requirements into that upfront strategy and has to include what is the most appropriate type of contract for this particular acquisition. This is another area where one size clearly does not fit all. It has to consider whether multiyear is appropriate and include Risk Mitigation strategies just like commandants have to have war plans, and we need to have it for our plan. And it has to consider incentives. So, for example, one of the things we want to consider is shared savings on Service Contracts, which are not currently allowed. And the third area, we want to simplify the chain of command tore acquisition decisions. So a number of require
It with your wisdom and truth. Give them a spirit of enthusiasm and joy in their worthy efforts, and may they find fulfillment in their service. As they seek to advance the common good guide them in making right decisions, and carrying them out with true justice helping them to be particularly attentive to the needs of those who cannot fend for themselves or who struggle with little hope. May the work of this house help advance a Peaceful Society in our nation and foster unity in mutual good will so that in all things you may be glorified. We ask all this in your most holy name, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair thanks the guest chaplain from belmont abby from belmont, North Carolina. The chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings 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 North Carolina, mr. Pittinger. Mr. Pittinger i pledge allegiance to