The meeting will come to order. Since we to have members here that want to be recognized and introduced to everyone, and i happen to be one of those, i think we might go ahead before Opening Statements and do that before we lose someone. If we already know a Lieutenant General todd semonite, youre a regular here pim recognize at this time senator carden to recognize pete ran, introduce pete mr. Chairman, thank you very much. A pleasure to have the secretary here before our committee. Thats secretary of the of transportation in maryland but as i was telling the chairman, this is the third state hes been secretary of transportation. Hes directed the Missouri Department of transportation and the new mexico state highway department. He just cant hold onto a job. Were proud of the work he does in maryland. We have a pretty challenging organization in maryland where the secretary of transportations responsible for all modes of transportation and coordinating all modes of transportation. Mr.
None, Public Comment is closed. Executive session. Motion . So moved. Second. All in favor say, aye. Aye. Any opposed . We are now i move not to disclose anything in closed session. All in favor say, aye. Aye. Any opposed . Madam secretary . 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, with liberty and justice for all. Please be advised. 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, with liberty and justice for all. Pledge which is such an accomplishment because the cruise terminal delivers public trust and Public Benefits to us and to our community. Im also very excited to announce that we have earned cruise Critics Award for the best destination in the u. S. And in canada. This is a vote of cruisers sailing between august 1, 2015, and july 31, 2016. Cruise critics is a leadi
Year, in all four cities. Nothing despite that, tv nines Dave Franzman reports that snow equipment businesses have found a little different way to stay busy. At this theisens store, the snow shovels stood at attention and bags of ice melt were piled high. But in a half hours time, only a couple of people even bothered to look. I think i would wait for the first big snowstorm and then i would buy a snwb sot nat retailers who sell Power Equipment like snowblowers say thats how a lot of people feel about getting ready for winter. Some plan and buy ahead regardless of what the weather is doing. But many wont really start stocking up until they see the flakes fly. Still, its not that business was slow. Until recently it was just sort of out of season. Now because of the warmer weather, the equipment coming in for repairs until about a week ago was mainly lawnmowers and leaf blowers. That sort of thing. Snowblowers just werent happening. Now they are though, and theres a backlog of 200 store
Us, for we need you every hour. May our lawmakers remember that their success comes from you. Give them the wisdom to seek justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with you. Lord, free them from any entanglements that dishonor you. Protect them from dangers seen and unseen, as they strive to return good. When they feel overwhelmed, remind them that in everything you are work being for the good of those who love you. Help us all to strive to dploarfy you gluerfy you in to glorify you in every action, both large and small. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The president pro tempore pleae join me in reciting the pledge f allegiance to our flag. 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, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell id like to bring a little perspective to todays vote on the clean c. R. Zika package.
Motion . So moved. Second. All in favor say, aye. Aye. Any opposed . We are now i move not to disclose anything in closed session. All in favor say, aye. Aye. Any opposed . Madam secretary . 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, with liberty and justice for all. Please be advised. 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, with liberty and justice for all. Pledge which is such an accomplishment because the cruise terminal delivers public trust and Public Benefits to us and to our community. Im also very excited to announce that we have earned cruise Critics Award for the best destination in the u. S. And in canada. This is a vote of cruisers sailing between august 1, 2015, and july 31, 2016. Cruise critics is a leading cruise review and information site which host th