A pandemic the recovery plan. Anger in serbia over the governments handling of the coronavirus outbreak up plans curfew is now in doubt. And pulling out thousands caught in the flood waters chinas war han province back on high alert. The u. N. Security council is holding a virtual session to discuss the war in libya as the conflict enters a new phase the head of the session russias foreign minister says hes in talks with his counterparts in turkey about a possible cease fire this isnt the 1st time that welcome for hof doc has considered a ceasefire it is so last month after his forces began losing their major strongholds the libyan conflicts been fueled by a number of international backers. The u. N. Recognized government in tripoli has been backed by turkey will have to report from russia egypt and the u. A. E. Lets go live to a diplomatic editor james bays whos at the United Nations james going from the list of people that are going to be on this at this meeting were going to have co
Of the Trump Administrations muslim ban, i would like to welcome the members of t the subcommittee and oversight and investigations to this hearing. We are happy to be working on this important issue with you all today. Id also like to thank all of the majorityminority members in staff of both subcommittees for coordination and flexibility while planning this joint hearing particularly given the cancellation of yesterdays vote, i want to note that because of the cancellation not every member is able to be here today, but i did make a point of talking to mr. Columns and mr. Buck to be assure that they would be okay with proceeding and they assured me that they were since mr. Bigg and zeldon will be here, we do appreciate that flexibility and our opportunity to learn more and to probe issues about this matter. I really do think the hearing in many ways is overdue for 2 and a half years the administration has been allowed to arbitrarily ban from predominantly muslim countries and no overs
Schedule but play it out. This is aggressive time questioned all, it will be tough especially sexual harrassment allegations that keep piling up. As you mentioned there is a thanksgiving break. A number of senators hear from constituents. Democrats are mobilizing on this. A lot of commercials in the washington area, where those are targeted so far, have been kind of bad. If this thing Gains Momentum over the last week you will which see a lot more of that advertising. Democrats will make the case that these tax cuts favor the wealthy and they can point to a number of provisions in this senate bill, that a lot of democratic voters arent going to like and independent voters might not like. Rob obviously ron johnson made the comment how the bill favors corporations over Small Businesses and there are a lot of things they can point to draw out constituents. Im sure a number of senators who might be on the fence will hear from them. Neil she is right, chris, a lot of the attack lines the ri
So if the president can support that and certify that, then this falls away. So, we do not say that this deal is not allowed. We simply say that u. S. Institutions, financial institutions, cannot be used for this. And we cannot and will not use the Exportimport Bank at u. S. Tax , a u. S. Taxpayer funded entity, to do this. At the end of the day in april of this year, secretary jack lue told us that. That there would be no access. In eith and either he misled the United States citizens and this body at that time, or they changed their mind. They havent told us which. But neither one is acceptable. With that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the previous question is ordered on the bill as amended and on the amendment offered by the gentleman from michigan, mr. Huizenga. The question is on the amendment by the gentleman from michigan, mr. Huizenga. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The amendment is agreed to. The question is on the eng
Give you thanks for giving us another day. Help us this day to kragh closer to you so that with your spirit and your presence among us we all must face the tasks of this day. Bless the members of the peoples house. Help them to think clearly, speak confidently and act courageously in the belief that all Noble Service is based upon patience, truth and love. You know well the pressing issues facing our nation. Grant our leaders, especially, the wisdom to do what is best and may we all join in the common will for the benefit of all constituencies even though this will take some sacrifice. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker 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. For what purpose does the gentleman from illinois rise . Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers app