And beethoven is for. Beethoven is for everyone. Beethoven 2022 the 50th anniversary here on d w. Its the worlds 3rd largest industry but that was before the cove in 1000 pandemic brought tourism to a screeching halt. Thats been especially hard for europe the worlds number one travel destination in years past tourism brought regular surpluses to european budgets. Border shutdowns or restrictions have shown just how many jobs are dependent on foreign visitors and its not Just Airlines and Tourism Companies but also hotels cafes and businesses all dependent on bustling travel. But with the full coffers of the past also growing tensions across europe higher living costs gentrification and frustrations for locals in many cities like here in barcelona but also venice and amsterdam. Ever bounce back to its pretend to make highs and could this extended offseason be an opportunity to rethink travel for the future. Hello and welcome to. M c. Its good to have you with us. Maybe a double edged sw
I think of smart, i think of decent, someone with integrity, someone who is honest, and someone who has provided myself much counsel. It has been very wise and also i want to do just thank you for your support on many of the provisions of this bill. Moment oft take a personal privilege to say to you one of my fondest memories was my visit to your district in gary, indiana and you were bringing me a bag of white castle hamburgers. I mean a bag. I will always be indebted to you, mr. Chairman. I value our friendship and look forward to visiting you again in gary, indiana and get two bags next time. [laughter] your leadership and expertise is going to be missed. Madam chair, my amendment is straightforward as i introduced it for several years and it has received support over the years from both sides. Three years ago it passed on a bipartisan basis under republican majority and i hope we can do that again. My amendment would sunset the eight broad 2001 aumf months after enactment of the ac
We will come to order we welcome the acting commissioner of cbp mark morgan thank you for being here today we look forward to getting your perspective on cbp priorities and requirements fiscal year 2021 the budget proposes 15. 6 billion of Discretionary Spending by cbp and increases 714 million above the current your level of the total includes 2 billion of 82 miles of barriers and 625 over the current year appropriation for nearly 80 percent of the total fy 2021 increase for cbp overall. I have obvious concerns for spending another 2 billion on border barriers but aside from any debate this administration continues to circumvent the will of congress by diverting millions of dollars for what congress specifically appropriates for this activity. The house bill does not include the funding. Even more to the point of funding proposed would crowd out other investments we all agree our high priority. For instance it is unclear how many officers are funded or sustained in this Budget Congres
London and she can walk us through what transpired here in the last several hours. Its just been a remarkable turn of event. As you say President Trump cancelling a planned press conference. Hes going to hold a few more meetings and then head home early. He wanted this nato trip to be a chance for him to show leadership on the world stage to try to turn the page at least temporarily from the impeachment hearings back at home and yet he has been beset by new controversies. Let me read you the tweet and then give you the broader context. The president tweeted when todays meetings are over, i will be heading back to washington. I wont be doing a press conference at the close of nato because we did so many over the past two days. Safe travels to all. Now this comes after a stunning piece of video emerged overnight showing some of the president s closest allies. The Prime Minister of canada, justin trudeax, the Prime Minister of the u. K. , Boris Johnson appearing to mock President Trump al
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Eternal father, thank you for giving us another day. The house is eptering a two week recess, many members will be returning to their districts to meet with constituents. We know that work will be getting done behind the overt political scene. While important and significant issues are being addressed, may all members be imbued with the wisdom of solomon, the patience of job, and proceed like nathaniel who was a man without guile. In all, let there be more light than heat. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house her pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Thank you, madam speaker. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a