Recognition between the parties. All time rn be equally allocated between the parties and in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. Each member other than the majority and minority leaders and majority whip shall be limited to five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Eters, for five minutes. Mr. Peters thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i understand that real tax reform is absolutely necessary. In 2013, the Harvard Business School Published a report that identified the most important priorities to promote American Growth and competitiveness. Two of the eight priorities were tax related. First to simplify the Corporate Tax code with lower priorities statutory owth and rates and fewer loopholes. And second, to reform the taxation of foreign profits so we dont disadvantage american businesses and workers. Many democrats would work with the majority to achieve these progrowth tax reforms. Thats how it worked so well in 1986 under president reagan a
Stalemate where Civil Servants, not elected politicians, have been running departments and will be asking whether it is possible to restore the power sharing assembly. And gary oldman is up for best actor in this years baftas for his portrayal as Winston Churchill in darkest hour. Our good morning. It isjanuary our good morning. It is january the 9th. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Theresa may has held herfirst meeting with her new cabinet this morning as she prepares to finalise her ministerial reshuffle. This morning, more ministers are understood to have said theyre leaving government including International Trade minister mark garnier. Government sources say his departure isnt related to recent allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Meanwhile, the journalist toby young has resigned from his role with the new Higher Education regulator the office for students. Hed faced a growing campaign against his appointment by the government because of his history of derogatory comments about w
Here. And for your willi in ingness t serve in this important capacity. Mr. Azar certainly has his work cut out for him. Health and Human Services is a massive, Sprawling Department that oversees trillions of dollars in spending and liabilities and encompasses all areas of our Nations Health care system. As a result, if confirmed, mr. Azars work will impact the lives of every single american. Now, thats a big job. It requires knowledge, experience, and most important, strong leadership. Fortunately, our nominee brings all of this to the table, having nearly two decades of experience in the health care sector, including about six years working at the highest levels of hhs. During his time at hhs, mr. Azar play eed key roles in implementg new policies including Medicare Part d and the Medicare Advantage program. He was also a leader in hhs responses to the anthrax attacks shortly after 9 11, the sars and monkey pox crisis, and hurricane katrina, just to mention a few. If confirmed, mr. A
One refugeeas left for dead by smugglers. The fatherf three girls accused by the american gym team s held back. And unique view of polar bears struggling to findod enough to find food. Welcome to the program. After weeks of speculation, a republican memo has beenre leased alleging bias in the u. S. Just department and f. B. I. It was cleared by President Trump despite strong opposition andany in the Intelligence Community saying it misreprents highly sensitive information. The day beginning with an attack from the white house on the russianga inveson. But this has intensified the big chill betwesi the pnt and the senior Law Enforcement officials. The top leadership and investigators in the f. B. I. And Justice Department have politicized the process in favor of democrats and against republicans, something which would have been unthinkable just a short time ago thats the main accusation of the secret republican memo which the president released. And there he says it is a disgrace what i
At aruba. Com. And now, bbc world news. Jane this is bbc world news america. Reporting from washington, im jane obrien. Reaction is swift and furious following the release of a republican memo accusing the fbi and justicdepartment of political bias. Dramatic scenes at the sentencing hearing for former usa gymnastics doctor larry nassar. A father whose thr daughters were abused lunges at him in court. I see my royal shadow. Six more weeks of winter to go. E get ready for more cold weather. The worlds most famous groundhog has spoken. Punxsutawney phil saw his shadow. Jane welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and around the globe. After weeks of fevered speculation, a republican memo has been released alleging political as in the Justice Department and fbi. It was cleared by President Trump in spite ostrong opposition from democrats and many in the Intelligence Community who says it misrepresents highly sensitive information. The bbcs nick bryant starts our verage. Ladi