Provider. Next, testimony from officials with the atf and the air force on proposed firearm regulations. And updating the criminal background check system. The measure proposes banning bump stocks and similar devices that enable guns to fire as fast as an automatic weapon. Senator Dianne Feinstein is the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary committee. She introduced the legislatio and thank you for attending todays hearing. We gather here today in the wake of violent acts of an evil man in las vegas and Sutherland Springs and those two places get all the attention, but theres lesser numbers of people who have died other places as well. Today with the help of our witnesses, we hope to learn more about how those tragedies might have been prevented. And we will discuss various proposals on preventing similar tragedies in the future. Before october 1st, 2017, few americans knew what a bump stock was. Then a shooter used bump stocks to fire more than 1,100 rounds into a crowd attending a
Good morning everybody. And thank you for attending todays hearing. We gather here today in the wake of violent acts by evil men in las vegas and southern springs, and those two places get all the attention, but there is lesser number of people have died other places as well. Today, with the help of our witnesses, we hope to learn more about how those tragedies might have been prevented. And we will discuss various proposals on preventing similar tragedies in the future. Before october 1st, 2017, few americans new whatknew what a b stock was. Then a shooter used bump stocks to fire more than 1100 rounds into a crowd attending a Country Music concert. The shooting lasted only ten minutes. The bump stocks enabled this person to fire oammunition as i he had used an automatic weapon. 58 people died. 500 wounded. It was the deadliest mass shooting in our history. Our laws prohibit the manufacturer of machine guns, for decades and decades thats been the case, and greatly restrict their sale.
And announces to the house hi s approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from North Carolina seek recognition . Ms. Foxx mr. Speaker pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker pro tempore those in favor will please say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The journal stands approved. Ms. Foxx mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from North Carolina seek recognition . Ms. Foxx mr. Speaker i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is not present. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this question will be postponed. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from michigan, mr. Trott. Mr. Trott i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it
Which have flared up across parts of northern california. We begin tonight with jr stone. Who has been near the fire line in lake county all day. J. R. an intense fire broke out in the delta today. At around 4 pm. Officials evacuated mobile home residents in isleton. Which lies just northeast of the antioch bridge in sacramento county. Several propane tanks reportedly exploded. Adding fuel to the flames. In all. Seven homes were destroyed. And about six others were damaged. Firefighters did manage to put out the flames. it would raise up to the top of the mountain j. R. firefly at jurors are now fighting the flames firefighters are now fighting the flames this fox walked out of the flames and plopped down on the road appearing to be out of breath a few hours later this fire polecarpel came down blocking the roadpower pole and my be going up to check my house j. R. everyone was hoping that the group can get a glimpse on these flames it just does not seem to stop it is out of control and
Debt limit and potential tax breaks for highincome taxpayers. This hearing is just over 90 minutes. Ill call to order this hearing for budget and revenue proposals. Good morning and welcome to our hearing on the president s fiscal year 2018 budget and revenue proposals. I want to thank you, mr. Secretary, for agreeing to testify today on the budget. Your agency, the department of treasury, as responsibility for fostering our nations Economic Growth and ensuring fiscal stability across our financial system. Our countrys growing debt and underperforming economy should be front and center in these conversations. America is faced with a mammoth nation debt that is over a patrol dollars and an economy thats holding back growth. We had a modest 2 rait over the next 30 years pro protections doubled from 77 in 2017 to 150 in 2047. In order for congress to tackle this enormous fiscal challenge it must reduce spending and ensure outlay growth does not outpace our economy. But wels must focus on