Said we are being told the only alternative to this bad deal, speaking about the deal on iran is war. That is just not true. The alternative to this bad deal is just a better deal. Every one ever our republicans stood up when he said that. But today we are being told by our leadership that the only alternative to this bad deal is a government shutdown. That is not true. The alternative to this bad deal today is a better deal. It is to force the senate to actually go to conference so both the house and senate can speak the will of the American People. With that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The gentleman from kentucky is recognized. Mr. Massie mr. Speaker, i yield one minute to the distinguished gentleman from virginia, mr. Brat. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from virginia is recognized for one minute. Mr. Wrath mr. Brat thank you very much. I think everyone in this body knows what it means to run for office. We each represent 700,000 people. W
Pro tempore on this day. Signed, john a. Boehner speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, you are compassionate and merciful. We give you thanks for giving us another day. This morning the house welcomes the Prime Minister of israel. May he find a welcome here and may the partnership of our two countries continue into a future of Mutual Respect and security among the community of nations. There are many issues which press upon our nation now and more lie upon the legislative horizon. Put forth an abundance of wisdom, knowledge and understanding upon the members of congress and upon your people so that together solutions for the betterment of our nation might be forged. Bless us this day and every day and may all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announ
The bible teaches us behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethrens to well together in unity because the house divided will not stand. May your servants in this body not look to parties, personalities, preference or press, but may they focus on principles and people. Let no personal ambition blind them to their responsibilities and accountability. God, we call our representatives politicians, but you call them ministers. May all the members of this body make full proof of their ministry. Ask for your guidance and blessings on their decisions and grace on their families. I pray the members of this body will psyche thy will in ways and have the spiritual courage and grace to follow it. Lift them above the claims of politics onto the dimension of a higher calling and mission. We pray this prayer respect in all prayers, all faiths, but we prayer this prayer pray this prayer in the name of our lord and savior, jesus christ, and until you come, we pray, amen. The speaker the chair has
Future threats. You were briefed. Much. A very good tuesday morning. What can you share . That our democracy, our im jim sciutto. Country is still under attack. And im poppy harlow. That this was not something that one day until the president s we talked about in the past tense. That there are plans and second impeachment in the house intentions to, again attack the and the president is set to depart the white house for the first public event since the capitol to stop the transition of power and the person whose deadly riot on the capitol. On the site of the day, house feet i lay this at is the democrats are moving forward president of the United States. He incited the attack on the capitol last week and these with a attempt to oust the individuals are seeking to come to the capitol again to defend president and they are calling on the Vice President to invoke the 25th amendment. And protect him. If it doesnt happen, the and as long as hes there, hes a threat to life and hes a threat t
Supertyphoon usagi ask entering the South China Sea with its sights set on hong kong. The eye of the storm is now passing between the philippines and taiwan. It is leaving flooding wind damage and a storm surge. The most powerful cyclone of 2013 has the potential to do a lot of damage in hong kong. More now from yai craig leeson. The biggest ships in the u. S. Fleet, the u. S. S. Bonhom richard, is moving out. This storm formed in the pacific earlier in the week and has tracked west northwest influence the luzon strait that separates the philippines and taiwan. In the philippines 100 families were moved from islands as torrential flooding. In taiwan, waves as big as buildings smashed the coastline. Flights and per yi Ferry Service cut. Chinas residents have been prepared for the worse. 23,000 fishing boats returned to port. Hong kong is in its sights. 100 people died and major storm damage to the city. Sunday airlines say they will hold all flights in and out of among congress. Thousan