Have the Honor And Privilege of representing you all on the Lynn County Board of supervisors. Before i begin, id like to take a moment of silence for the fallen service members in afghanistan, american diplomatic personnel and all other people including peaceloving afghans seeking refuge from the conflict. Thank you. Id like to thank julie per region and her team here at new Bone Market for allowing us to use this beautiful community space today. Finally, id like to extend a special thank you to a lot of candidates we have running for office today. I know there are a lot out there, and i dont want to get in the business of running through the names in case i forget anything. But if youre running for public office, please stand and be recognized. [ applause ] i know weve got some r. Revolution endorsed candidates out there. I encourage you to check out R Revolution Iowa on the Facebook Page as well. Dearly be loveds, we are gathered here today to learn about some important things happen
Will work on judicial nominations and next Week Voting Reform legislation. Next live to the senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god, who by your glorious power brought hope into our lives, fill our lawmakers with your peace. In the intricate challenges they face, provide them with the ability to persevere through lifes storms, lord, may they experience a peace because of their palpable connection with your divine presence. In your boundless compassion, be for them a shade by day and a defense by night. Give them the wisdom to please you by striving to live blameless lives. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the 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
Children safe and healthy throughout the day. Even before covid, we knew that americans lacked access to childcare. The pandemic has only exacerbated these concerns. Until now, republicans and democrats have consistently worked together to provide additional support for childcare. Prior to the pandemic, congress had doubled funding for the Childcare Block Grant and increased funding for Head Start and preschool develop programs. In the cares act, congress divided muchneeded support for Childcare Providers and essential workers in response to covid, providing an additional 3. 5 billion dollars in funding. Last december, the bipartisan Appropriations Bill provided an additional 10 billion for childcare. Last year, democrats included 40 billion in stabilization grants in a permanent increase in childcare entitlement funding. Let me do the math. In less than 14 months, congress has provided more than 53 billion in new funding for childcare. That is more than the entire annual revenue of th
Ms. Anderson start us a off by explaining what your group. Good morning. Thanks for having me today first off. It is always good to be back on the program. This is the grassroots and political arm to the heritage foundation. Heritage foundation obviously produces incredible timeless conservative research that has guided much of the discussion in washington over the last 40 years and Heritage Action was founded about ten years ago as a way to hold members of congress accountable to those policy positions, but then also to galvanize grassroots support across the country for these policies that we were advocating for here in washington. The Executive Director of that group Heritage Action for america, Heritage Action. Com. Do you endorse candidates as we talk about election 2022 and 2024 . We dont endorse candidates. We find ourself in the endorsement of policies long before we get to the Election Cycle so voters know exactly where those candidates are coming down on issues like the econo
Heat wave. It tragically took the lives of nearly 200 americans. The extreme heat capped the hottest tunes in our nations history. It would have been virtually impossible without the influence of human caused climate change. This week, unfortunately, a new and dangerous heatwave is threatening, sparking wildfires, straining grades, putting more lives in danger. On the east coast, waist deep water to reach the new York City subway after heavy rain flooded underground stations across the city. Their student theres no denying it. We are in a climate crisis. We must act boldly to keep temperatures in check. We hope to help our neighborhoods to adapt to threats that are already here. From scorching Heat Waves to stronger storms, the climate crisis affects each community differently. Its worst effects are felt by americans in environmental justice communities which include communities of color, low income communities, and indigenous communities. Thats why environmental justice must be at the