The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Spirit of the living god, fall afresh on us. As the clock ticks toward another deadline inspire our lawmakers to be instruments of your purposes. May they humbly seek to do what is best for our nation and world, achieving together what cannot be done without allies. Lord, give them the wisdom to see that there is a practical morality based on absolutes that they should follow. Remind them that they are accountable to you for their thought words, and deeds. Y they speak truth as you give them the ability to comprehend it, finding Workable Solutions to challenging problems. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of 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 libe
He had a republican support. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] the committee will come to order before we get started i want to give her deepest condolences of those impacted by the tragic shooting in florida our hearts go out to all victims and loved ones you are in our prayers. The committee is honored to welcome him stephen min nguyen following the Budget Proposal from the Treasury Department we appreciate your time and look forward to your testimony our communion committees annual meeting we have a lot of important work ahead of best when you were here last year you told us the number one priority was Economic Growth for america now we share that priority especially on tax reform. Last year working together with you President Trump in the senate to successfully overhaul for the first time in 31 years years with the tax cuts and jobs act we have a to deliver more jobs and taxes with paychex to americans nationwide
News 4s Gus Rosendale is in times square to explain this for us. Gus. Reporter rob, we just got that statement from the mayor a short time ago. The mayor finds this situation unacceptable, and expects to take action and bring action forward. What that is going to be is what to watch for and its unclear at this point. What were talking about here is completely legal. Legal but not without controversy. Exact numbers are not kept, but anecdotally anecdotally, it appears more women are wearing little more than paint and posing for photos around times square. Their motive, tips. There have been some reports of these models getting groped so there is Public Safety concern. Other people are worried about children and families seeing more than the bright lights of the big city. A crackdown is a challenge, because women are allowed to be topless in new york city, especially if considered part of a performance or exhibition. I think its not actually a good image, especially a lot of kids walking
Half of america. Social security numbers, birth dates, home addresses, phone numbers, even credit card numbers all in the hands of criminals. Ive heard from working families in massachusetts and all across the country since then. The equifax is a nightmare. At best it is a giant hassle. Time on hold with credit reporting agencies, fees for this service and that service, confusion about whats been stolen and what to do about it. At worst, it could be ruinous, a lifetime of responsible spending and borrowing wiped out by Identity Theft and fraud. People are outraged and rightly so. Bad enough that equifax was so sloppy that they let hackers into their system, but the companys response has been even worse. First, equifax hid the information about the breach for 40 days 40 days. Equifax gave criminals a 40day head start to use the information they had stolen while the rest of us were left in the dark. And then, when equifax fine lily decided to disclose the breach, they didnt call or send
Election in catalonia stop the Spanish Government had dangled the prospect of suspending pans for direct rule if one was cold. And there was lots of speculation is the cata la n there was lots of speculation is the catalan president would do so. But he didnt. Flesch translation , cows ready to call election of guarantees for apple normality were given. There were no guarantees that would justify calling an elected today. My duty was to try honestly and legally to avoid the impact on our institutions by the application of article 155 that the Spanish Government has approved. This application is outside the law and is abusive and unfair. Solo snap election from carlos puigdemont, which makes direct rule more likely. He didnt say how he responded that happens, he just said he didnt say how he responded that happens, hejust said it he didnt say how he responded that happens, he just said it was a matter for the regional parliament. I will surely these pictures from barcelona earlier, becau