History tv all weekend, every weekend, on cspan3. From the American Revolutionary institute, a discussion examining the experiences of u. S. Veterans since the revolutionary war era. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie delivers the opening remarks. Secretary wilkie good evening. And welcome to the headquarters of the American Revolution institute of the society of the cincinnati. Am president general of the society, a position first occupied by george washington. He held the post from our founding in 1783 until his passing on december 14 1799. Today is november 11, 2019 which marks the 100th anniversary of veterans day in america. Originally known as armistice , and renamed in 1954, this is a day when we recognize the service of all u. S. Military veterans. We are delighted to mark this important day with a special event designed to salute americas veterans. I am especially pleased that our guests this evening include a fellow north carolinian who is the nations secretary of Veter
Current government funding expires friday at midnight. Youre watching live coverage of the senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, help us to remember your mighty acts. You are kind and merciful, better to us than we deserve. You feed the sparrows and cause the sun to rise. You forgive our sins and provide us with strength for every challenge. Lord, use our lawmakers today for your glory. May they be courteous and kind as they seek to do what is best for this land we love. Remind them that they represent the hopes and dreams of many people. Thank you, lord, for the wonderful things that you continue to do for us all. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. 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
The secretary madam speaker. Im directed by the president of the United States to deliver to the house of representatives messages in writing. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postponefurther proceedings to suspend the rules on which the the yeas and nays are ordered or votes objected to. The house will resume proceedings on the postponed questions at a later time. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Mr. Takano i move the house suspend the rules and pass h. R. 4625 as amended. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title the clerk a bill to amend title 38, United States code, to require that educational institutions abide by certain principles as a condition of approval for purposes of the Educational Assistance programs of the department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from california, mr. Takano, and the gentleman from tennessee
Magnuson talks and well talk your call and you can join the conversation. Washington journal is next on this veterans day. Good morning on this november 11, 2019, veterans day. We are at Arlington National cemetery today for ceremonies honoring those who have served and their families in the u. S. Military. You are looking at the tomb of the unknown soldier in arlington. Vice president pence will be there this morning, 11 00 a. M. , for a wreathlaying ceremony. Innwhile, President Trump is new york city this morning for a veterans day parade. Go to cspan. Org for details. We begin this morning in the first hour with the public hearings this week on the impeachment inquiry. Republicans demanding that the whistleblower at the center of the impeachment testify at those hearings. We want to get your reaction to that. Should the whistleblower testify . Democrats, 202 7488000. Republicans, 202 7488001. N independents, 202 7488002 text us at 202 7480003. Or go to twitter, cspanwj, or journal
Been problematic for the v. A. There is a doctor in West Virginia that might have killed 13 patients. A patient in atlanta passed away. Some bad headlines. We want to sit down with the secretary to find out where he thinks the v. A. Is. He said are still some words and andlems some warts problems with the v. A. But it is much better than two years ago. It is on a much better path toward being Customer Service friendly. The opinion on capitol hill is different, depending on who youre talking to. Some folks have been excited, some folks are worried about the issues of privatization, just how much of v. A. Is being pushed out. A massive agency, a lot of people dont realize how much of the federal budget they ask 2020, 200al billion. There is watching. It is one where we exceed the budget continue to increase. I asked the secretary if he expected to keep going up and he said yes, there are some responsibilities for us. Host where does the money go to . The nationd to it act, how much money