[applause] the National Book awards are a huge part of that mission, and it is a thrill to be here with everyone tonight recognizing exceptional literature and increasing the visibility of books which are among the most powerful weapons we have against what has lately felt like an often hostile world. I think this past year has felt overwhelming and disheartening to many people. Its also felt exhausting for women, for people of color, for immigrants, for muslims, for the lgbtq community, for so many groups. To remain on the defensive in nearly every waking hour takes its toll. For some of us, books provide a welcome escape into someone elses world. For others they serve as a valuable resource for arming ourselves with indispensabling knowledge of history. But all books offer something we need so desperately right now; broadened perspective. Books allow us to view circumstances through the eyes of someone else. They cultivate empathy. They inspire action. They make us feel less alone an
Here. Again, to reiterate, this neighborhood includes bookson elementary and the home surrounding it has a perimeter set up. You can see officers right now have different roads shut down, apparently looking for somebody. Live in san jose, bob redell, today in the bay. Well keep checking back with you, bob. Right now, we want to go to vianey arana in for kari hall looking at the weather. A cool start for us. Yeah. You are going to need to turn on the heat in your car as you head out on your morning commute. You have to get through getting from the door to your car, then you will be okay, cozy inside your car. A dry commute, which is different from yesterday. Yesterday morning, ponding water issues. 46 degrees. Then, if you notice by 10 00 a. M. , we start climbing into the 50s. The temperatures remain cool. Only expect to climb into the 60s for the majority of the bay area. In San Francisco, we are seeing high clouds here and there. We are going to see fog start to form. That may come i
I had somebody message me. Here we go. By 7 00 a. M. , in the 40s. Keep in mind, napa, San Francisco, all those areas are some spots in the 30s. A chilly start. It will be cloudy by the brunch lunch hour or they call it recess time. I dont have kids. Recess time, right laura. Brunch. By the time they get out of school, the temperatures will be in the 60s. Then it will be sunny and parents with enjoy a nice afternoon at the park. Right . If you go to a fancy school, brunch and tea later on. We havent hit the peak of the commute by any means. We are just getting started. This crash nbds highway 101 did cause slowing. It was blocking the fast lane. I just saw the speeds recover a bit. That should mean they are off to the shoulder. Ill double check with chp and let you know if there are problems there. A crash south 880 around first. That will be an issue with a distraction. A fire on the side of the road with a structure. We are not sure what is doing that. University has slowing in that
Chaplain conroy let us pray. Dear god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. We ask your special blessing upon the members of this peoples house. They face difficult decisions and difficult times. With many forces and interests demanding their attention. In these days, give wisdom to all members that they might execute their responsibilities to the benefit of all americans. Bless them, o god, and be with them and with us all this day and every day to come. May all that is done 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 aproved. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, ademand a vote on agreeing to the speakers apursuant to the rule of the journal. The speaker the question is on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal, those in favor say aye, those opposed, no. The journal stands approved. For what purpose
Were going to leave it here. The u. S. House is about to gavel in. On todays agenda, legislation dealing with mortgage Closing Costs, Interest Rates, and other financial regulations. Live coverage of the house. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Eternal god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. February weather would deceive us and think that spring is yet a long way off and even as cold winds plow and penetrate the depths, your have new life. And unfruitful branches and rushing streams wash away all that is ruthless. Invigorate the house of representatives, that restoretive justice may insire new confidence in this nation and the work of congress may produce a fruitful land. Grant that the daily work of your people might silence the cynical world with blossoms of truth and early growth release the scent of eternal life. May all that is done this day in the peoples house be for your de