Most cases are going to plead. I find it strange that the cooperation was the one that was totally dropped. Let me ask one that is not in here that i think ought to be considered. That is age of the offender. Nowhere in these guidelines does it talk about age of the offender. I think that is one of our biggest problems. An 18yearold or a 19yearold is quite different from a 23yearold or a 30yearold is tremendously different, his judgment. Particularly, i have five children, and the boys mature a little later, in most cases. I hope i do not hear about that. But i can say my 18yearold at 30, after four years in the marines, had much better judgment. Anybody want to comment on whether we ought to take that into consideration . Yes, i will. I absolutely agree. And i think most states are moving in that direction, where they are reintroducing age as an important factor in a particularly in you talk about when you talk about drug conspiracies. These kingpins look for young little kids, as you
Free people to govern themselves and peace. Mindful of this great heritage and the hard work and sacrifices of so Many American ancestors to us all, may the members of this peoples house deliberate in good faith, mindful not only of shortterm interests but of their place in history and of the tremendous responsibility to govern wisely for a Bright Future for our nation. May all that is done this day, in the wake of our national celebration, be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from North Carolina, mrs. Foxx. Ms. Foxx please join in the pledge to our wonderful flag. 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
The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 415. The nays are zero. 2 3 having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed, and without objection the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. The Unfinished Business is on the vote of the gentleman from washington, mr. Hastings, to suspend the rules and pass s. 459 on which the yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk Union Calendar number 140, senate 459, a bill to modify the boundary of the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in the state of south dakota and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcap
Would the media like to hear Mick Mulvaneys report or would you find it extraordinarily boring and therefore not fit for camera . Yes, please. Would you like to hear it . Yes, please. Why dont we do this. Well say grace afterwards. We are actually going t use that as an opportunity to take a bit of a break here. President trump there, weekly cabinet meeting, calling on his Budget Director Mick Mulvaney for a presentation. We will go back when the president starts to take some questions there from reporters who have assembled in the room. Craig melvin here once again from mcallen, texas. You heard President Trump there going on a bit about the economy, going on a bit about the bad hand he has been dealt with regards to iran, with regards to north korea as well, and, of course, with regards to mexico. All of this coming just less than a day really after President Trump did an aboutface on his Policy Of Separating children from their parents as they illegally try to
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Youll be able to see it with the naked eye for about an hour after the sun goes down. Look for it near the moon. Its time for your brew on this question of the day responses. Earlier in the show we told you how some companies are offering nap time to employees. We want to know if you think thats good or bad for business. Here are some of your responses. Bill said have you ever tried working up my 11yearold on a school someday. Im laughing thinking about waking up an office full of workers after their afternoon noon nap. In my 12 years in the navy i often take a 30minute nap during lunch. Kent says we take a onehour lunch which includes at that halfhour nap. This works really well and boosts morale and productivity. Thanks to everyone who responded. I dont know. You and i take a lot of naps because we wake up early and do this and youre groggy after a nap. Im not a nap person. If i nap, i cant go to sleep at night. What about your son . Does he nap . No, hes always awake. Stay awake bec