The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer this morning will be offered by the guest chaplain, Bishop Robert barron, archdiocese of los angeles, santa barbara, california. The chaplain let us pray. O god, source of all justice, youve sum oned everyone who works in this chamber to walk the path of righteousness, to foster life and liberty, to care especially for the poorest and most vulnerable in our society. Free these servants of yours, o lord, of all those attachments to wealth or power or privilege or fame, that would prevent them from following the course you have set out for them. Make them mindful of the time when they first heard your voice and followed it with idealism and enthusiasm. Illuminate their minds, direct their wills, stirrup in them a holy passion for doing what is right, despite the cost. Give them the knowledge that whenever they strive for justice , they are pleasing to you. And shower, o lord, your choicest blessings upon our country. Amen. Th
Can apply for the remain in mexico policy that says Asylum Seekers from any country passing through the southern border must wait in mexico the in the u. S. Opponents say it puts the lives of migrants at risk. Sending people back to danger without regard of what will happen and where there is no human protection and leaving them on their own, its cruel and unlawful. U. S. Attorneys say its a necessary way to slow the flow of migration through the u. S. Mexico border and during the hearing this morning, one judge was skeptical. You dont even ask whether they have any kind of fear . Thats reasonable in this context. You are giving them nothing . Not even asking them the key question with respect to say, are you afraid . The other rule before the court was the asylum ban code that would bar migrants from coming to the u. S. From the southern borders seeking asylum unless they come through the official port of entry. The u. S. Attorney on the merits congress recognizes there could be addit
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain. Reverend kyle wright ii, Holy Cross Lutheran church and school, collinsville, illinois. The chaplain let us pray. In the name of the father, son, and holy ghost, amen. I thank and praise you heavenly father for moving each and every one of these men and women to serve this country which you sustain in your mercy. Watch over them this day that your will be done in their discussions, decisions, and most of all their actions. You are the god of all power and might who out of love for your creation established order from chaos, peace from discord, and life from death. For the sake of christ jesus our lord, forgive us of our pride, our disobedience, and poor stewardship of what you have placed into our care. According to your mercy, open the eyes and hearts of your people so they may know the depth of your love found only in christ jesus. Dear lord, i commend to your care our congress, our government,
Just the Arctic Refuge, but the wildlife and the indigenous who depend on this sacred, natural landscape. 1146 earlier. R. This year with my republican colleague, brian fitzpatrick, believe, as do 182 other cosponsors of this bill, that are are some places that simply too important, too sacred to be spoiled by oil and Gas Development. His is the same basic proposition that we were presented with yesterday when bipartisan ssed legislation to protect our coasts from offshore drilling, of use the north coast california is too special to have its fisheries and coastal conomy put at risk for the profit of big oil because places like the low country of south too special to be spoiled by oil spills. And today, were here to show the Arctic National wildlife refuge, the largest wildlife refuge in the united too special. So than fuge is home to more 200 different wildlife species pine,at includes the pork caribou herd. He refuge is a special place where veterans, recovering from begin. Find them
Department of Public Health has confirmed one death related to vaping. A patient over 65 who had preexisting health conditions. Its prompted the l. A. County Health Officials to issue stern warnin until further information about what is causing lung damage and deaths can be understood. If you dont have to vape, dont do it right now. Its absolutely disgusting. Reporter San Mateo County supervisor, a long time opponent of smoking and vaping on the peninsula, is pushing for a ban on ecigarette sales in unincorporated San Mateo County. Momentum against vaping is building in the bay area. Ecigarette sales are already banned in San Francisco and richland and voters will decide on an ordinance next year. We know its an issue now. Why further this issue and wait years forward while thousands could be injured and more people can die . Reporter as for ricky, hes now started a campaign called break the vape. He survived and he wants others to avoid his fate too. I really feel like i skated death