And joint chiefs of staff chair general mark milley were on capitol hill to testify on the president s 2021 budget request for the pentagon. They were also asked about military modernization efforts and defense funds being diverted from border wall construction being diverted for border wall construction. [indiscernible conversations] [indiscernible conversations] the Committee Meets today to receive testimony for the 2021 budget request. We welcome our witnesses and thank them for their service. After mark esper and general mark milley. Top priority is ensuring the effectiveness and implementation of the National Defense strategy. Unfortunately under the last administration, we asked our military to do more with less, and that got us into trouble and 2017. 12 we lost 150 billion to sequestration. Our forces were devastated. I think we all understand that. As a result, when President Trump came to office, he a country in crisis. Rican military and crisis, thankfully he delivered on his
Potential changes to the u. S. Political system which he writes about in his book. [video clip] for this for ready anything whether it is going to be a breakout of larger proportions or whether or not we are at that very low level and we want to keep it that way. Yesterdayident trump flanked by white house officials reassuring americans about the response to the coronavirus. We want to get your thoughts on that. Republicans, 2027488001. Democrats, 2027488000. Ndependents, 2027488002 text us with your first name, city, and state at 2027488001 or you can go to twitter at cspanwj and facebook. Com cspan. Before we get to your calls, lets begin with more of that News Conference from yesterday. The president rom talking about the state of the coronavirus. [video clip] earlyhave through decisions, closed our borders to flights coming in from certain byas, areas that were hit the coronavirus and hit hard. We did it early. A lot of people thought we should not do it early and it turned out to
S p indicated down about 4. 5 looks like the 10year is yielding below 1. 6 . 1. 549 well talk about what china did. Loan rates there dropping as the company tries to take on the impact of the coronavirus. Lets get an update now on the coronavirus. The people on the ship, a couple of people did die from the coronavirus. China as we heard cutting its benchmark lending rate that was expected. Authorities looking to boost the market unfortunately, two passengers from the diamond princess cruise have died. The first reported deaths in connection with the ship which was quarantined off the coast of japan nearly two weeks china is again, changing the criteria of confirmed cases adding confusion to tracking going up or down and whether weve seen a peak or close to a peak l brands reportedly selling shares of victorias sek receipt valuing that brand just over 1 billion. This had been expected that theyd pay for it. L brands chairman and ceo will step down as part of the deal but remain on the b
Thompson, seek recognition . Mr. Thompson madam speaker, pursuant to House Resolution, i for up h. R. 5377 and ask its immediate consideration in the house. The peaker pro tempore clerk will report the bill the title of the bill. The clerk Union Calendar number 275, h. R. 5377, a bill to amend revenue code of 1986 to modify the deduction of and local taxes and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution in the naturement of a substitute recommended by the committee on ways and means in the bill is adopted and bill, as amended, is read. Ered as the bill shall be debatable for ne hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the means. Ee on ways and the gentleman from california, r. Thompson, and the gentleman from nebraska from texas, mr. Rady, each will control 30 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Thompson. Mr. Thompson thank you, madam speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all members may ha
Things but it has not happened. You all work for my children. Emotions ran high as they were schooled for more than one hour about their priorities and promises. This is my child. Last year, water was dripping on her head during my time. The school is showing its age, students and staff were greeted by gaping ceilings where water flew flowed in to at least four areas. They should not have to live and work in an environment where the roof can fall on them at any moment. There was a clogged drain. They were moved temporarily. We believe that was the issue. Critics say the issue goes deeper than a drain. The school is deteriorating, bond measure money has consistently flowed elsewhere. How do i trust the five of you to do the right thing with future bond money . The schools are bursting. The school wants to put a new bond measure on the ballot, critics say before fundraising takes care of those. Im hearing no. I would not want my kid to have water falling on their head every day. The boar