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
This is the Main Assembly line. Reporter Arnold Kamler is the ceo of bca, the Bicycle Corporation of america, his familys business since 1905. The company has a factory in china, but kamler recently moved 10 of bcas business back to the u. S. Why . Wages for Chinese Workers have soared out of sight. Kamler bought this abandoned factory and created 140 jobs, a lifeline in this distressed industrial town. But the only way to make it work was investing in robotics. Were creating jobs with the automation and being able to be price competitive with china now, and it will get even better in the future. Reporter 6 million of automation does the work of more than 100 workers. I dont think a lot of people would look at that as a potential threat. That robot over there will be over here one day. Were not replacing other jobs with these robots. What were doing is were adding equipment that makes us more efficient. Reporter production manager Albertus Jones sees these machines as coworkers. A lot
Not that easy but sees the move as cementing israels long standing claim on jerusalem. But the palestinians also claim the city as their capital and fear the move would spark violence. This is an earthquake. This is not just moving an embassy, its an earthquake. Reporter Senior Palestinian adviser husam zomlot said moving the u. S. Embassy would greatly reduce the chances for peace. Moving the embassy to jerusalem is taking away a great deal of hope toward the future. Moving the embassy, the u. S. Embassy, dismantling the foundation of the Peace Process will definitely open the gates for those who want to see violence. Reporter jerusalem touches a nerve, its home to religious sites claimed by muslims, jews and christians. Arent you concerned this could hurt the Peace Process, could spark violence . We would not have a state if we were deterred and concerned about the threats we receive every once in a while. Reporter since President Trump was sworn in, more than 3,000 new homes for Isr
Well, late today the senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm nikki haley as ambassador to the united nations. Haley was in her second term as governor of South Carolina and has limited experience in foreign policy. Her diplomatic skills may be tested soon if the president follows through on his pledge to move the u. S. Embassy in israel from tel aviv to jerusalem. That would essentially be u. S. Recognition of jerusalem as israels capital. Palestinian leaders also claim the holy city, and they warn that the embassy switch would be an act of war. Seth doane is there. Its very important, very important. Reporter jerusalems mayor nir barkat showed us what he would like to see. That could easily become the embassy. All you need to do is change the plaque. Reporter barkat knows its not that easy but sees the move as cementing israels long standing claim on jerusalem. But the palestinians also claim the city as their capital and fear the move would spark violence. This is an earthquake. This
Lot of snow well. The has startd and overnight will come the heavy winds. The front end of an epic blizzard swept into the frigid Nations Capital this afternoon as hundreds of washington, d. C. Snow ploaz hit the street, trying to stay aheadave forecast calling for two feet of snow, or more, complicated by wind gusts up to 55 miles an hour. Daniel curnage is treating the roads in a city snow plow. How important is it for people to get off the roads tonight . Very. I just dont want people to be in the street, me, personally, because once we get behind the snow, its going to be a hard time fighting to get back on top. Reporter but theres great concern after about an inch of snow wednesday gridlocked the city for hours, and now the snow is coming fast, falling at up to three inches an hour, until early sunday morning. Chris geldart is running the district storm response. Yes, sir. Our first concerns really are the residents. One of the major successes is to make sure we dont lose anyplace