Welcome to cnns special live coverage of the tragedy near miami. Im wolf blitzer, near the scene of the 12story condo Building Collapse here in surfside, florida. And im pamela brown in washington. We have a lot of Breaking News to cover this hour, pamela. Well do it together. The Structural Engineering company that inspected the Champlain Towers in 2018 says they also gave estimates back in june of 2020 for the buildings 40year recertification. The consultant only provides Engineering Consulting services, not repair or restoration contracting, the statement said. And they also stated, and im quoting, we are deeply troubled by this Building Collapse and are working closely with the investigating authorities to understand why the structure failed. As we do so, we also continue to pray for all those impacted by this tragic event. Tonight, surfside officials are warning residents of a Sister Building, the Champlain Towers north, and theyre warning them to evacuate now. We have a full team
Day. We ask your blessing upon those throughout our country who are suffering so much more each day. Keep safe the firefighters out west. Keep safe those who are responding to the destruction of Hurricane Sally on the gulf coast. Listen to the cries of those who have lost so much as a result of these natural covid rs even as the pandemic weeks its havoc in our communities. Here in the capitol impel with your spirit the members of congress who, more than any others, have the opportunity to address our nations needs. Give them the wisdom and ourage to do so working as a united force for good in these times. Lord, have mercy. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker thank you, father. Pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. Slotkin. Ms. Slotkin i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and
Are holding stations in russia have now closed ending a week of voting on proposed changes to that countrys constitution there were more than 140. 00 amendments on the ballot including changes to the minimum wage adjustments to pensions and redefining eligibility for the president so for more on todays vote well turn to our to use software taylor she is live in moscow for us so saskia what are the preliminary results showing now. Polling stations across. Territory not spawns 11 time zones have now officially closed wrapping up changes to the constitution and it has been pretty unconventional to say the least it was due to take place in april but was postponed due to codify rest and then for safety reasons they actually extended it into this week long the marist good. Process that stretched all the way from the 25th of june to the fust of july and it still people dont those mastan that clubs and go and stand in socially distance lines for polling stations from home will float online now
Mr. President , you have quorum. Thank you, madam clerk. Will you please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. 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. On behalf of the board, i would like to acknowledge the staff at sfg tv who record each of our meetings and make the transcripts available to public online. And madam clerk, any communications . Yes, mr. President. During the Ongoing Health emergency, members are participating in the Board Meeting through Video Conference to the same extent as if they were physically present in the meeting and members of the public are encouraged to participate remotely in the following ways. If you do not have the internet, the u. S. Postal service will deliver your written correspondence, address the envelope to the San Francisco board of supervisors, city hall, room 244, San Francisco california, 94102 or you may
Through city hall or set hours until 4 00 p. M. How is that for a nonlawyer on the fly . [ laughter ] that sounds good to me and the provided would be, basically, subject to the city administrators determination. So the board wouldnt be requiring the front door to be open, but you would be conditioning the reopening of the treasurer Tax Collectors Office on the city administrator allowing assets through the front door. What i said was either that theyre allowed access or that its there to redirect individuals to the growth street entrance. I dont want anybody to come to the front door didn and nobodyl be there and then theyll end up in some unfortunate situation. Thats what im trying to solve for here. Ive got it. I think thats provided that language or provided however language. That accomplishes that. Im not an attorney, but i think ive expressed my policy considerations. We will commit to having if the door is not open, we will have staff out there in orange, bright vests, easily id