Say, someone who believed that things may not bottom. And i think hes switched. He may say its not in dramatic fashion because its near the middle of his piece, not at the top. I do believe what were seeing is a gigantic amount of liquidity put in by the fed, when it looked like things might go back down that mattered a lot. A lot of companies that dont have great credit are getting money. Thats important we saw the retailers go up last week it wasnt because retail sales were good, but because their credit was so bad, maybe they get a chance to raise money. Ge raising money a lot of companies are raising money that would not be able to raise money. That is going to be a major change to keep a lot of companies out of bankruptcy and in the same way that the oil deal might Keep Companies out of bankruptcy david, you know theres so much debt being issued now. And theres some opportunities for people who want to buy debt, but holy cow, is the government wide open to buying anything on thurs
Good morning everyone. In morning, everyone. The subcommittee on Consumer Protection and congress commerce, wilbur come to order. We will begin with member statements and i will begin by recognizing myself for five minutes. Good morning, and thank you for joining us here today. Given whats going on in the world, its really impressive to see the turnout that is here today and i welcome everyone. In the two plus decades since the creation of the internet, we have seen life for americans and their families transformed in many positive ways. The internet provides new opportunities for commerce, education, information and connecting people. However, along with these many new opportunities, we have seen new challenges as well. Bad actors are stocking the online marketplace using deceptive techniques to influence consumers deceptive designed, to for them. Deceptive designs for them in the giving away, personal information, stealing their money and in gauging another unfair practices. The fede
Testifying on ways to counter the problem. Good morning everyone. In morning, everyone. The subcommittee on Consumer Protection and congress commerce, wilbur come to order. We will begin with member statements and i will begin by recognizing myself for five minutes. Good morning, and thank you for joining us here today. Given whats going on in the world, its really impressive to see the turnout that is here today and i welcome everyone. In the two plus decades since the creation of the internet, we have seen life for americans and their families transformed in many positive ways. The internet provides new opportunities for commerce, education, information and connecting people. However, along with these many new opportunities, we have seen new challenges as well. Bad actors are stocking the online marketplace using deceptive techniques to influence consumers deceptive designed, to for them. Deceptive designs for them in the giving away, personal information, stealing their money and in
Yesterday, the director of National Intelligence testified that, quote, the greatest challenge we have as a nation is making sure to maintain the integrity of our election system. Closed quote. Excuse me. I agree. Our democracy was founded on a government elected by the people, for the people and free and fair elections. Today our elections, the very core of our democracy, are under attack. Special counsel muellers report in no Uncertain Terms details our Foreign Government attacked our 2016 election is, the russians objections were clear, secure the election of one candidate of president over another and undermining confidence in the sbrintegritief our elections. Theres no evidence that russia affected the actual vote count of our elections but russia did steal thousands of documents from american citizens that it used to influence public opinion. It also accessed voter data and gained other valuable intelligence which it may seek to exploit in the future. In short, as special counsel
Given. Encourage the members of this house, o god, to use their abilities and talents in ways that bring righteousness to this nation. And to all people. Ever remind them of the needs of the poor, the homeless, or forgotten, and those who live without freedom or liberty. May they be instruments of justice for all americans. We are grateful for the success of the recent negotiations between the president and congressional leaders on the debt limit and the budget caps deal. And ask your blessing on them and on those now charged with moving the business of government and the National Economy forward. May all that is done within the peoples house this day be for your greater honor and glory, men. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house her pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from indiana seek recognition . Madam speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule 1,