The absence of a quorum. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call mr. Cornyn mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from texas. Mr. Cornyn mr. President , are we in a quorum call . The presiding officer we, we are. Mr. Cornyn mr. President , id ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Cornyn mr. President , i have 11 requests for committees to meet during todays session of the senate. Theyve been approved by both the majority and minority leaders. The presiding officer duly noted. Mr. Cornyn mr. President , today a group led by chairman of the Senate Judiciary committee, chairman grassley, formally introduced a bill to address the daca issue, the deferred action on childhood arrivals issue that weve heard so much about as well as Border Security. I think its a good starting point. Im proud to be a cosponsor of the legislation which is called the secure and succeed act. Perhaps the most i
Senator mark warner from virginia. From 200222006 senator warner served as governor of the great state of virginia and when he left Office Estate was right that the best day for business the best managed state in the best state in which to receive a public education. In the senate he has distinguished himself as a leader works with colleagues from both parties on behalf of the state and every one in our country. He serves on the finance banking budget and rules committee and is vice chairman of the select committee on intelligence. Senator warner is with us today. He has been a great leader for our country and please help me welcome him to speak to us as well. Senator warner. [applause] thank you mitch, thank you for that introduction and thank you for the great work you are doing in new orleans. Thank you for your familys longterm contribution. I started in politics indirectly working for moon landrieu. Its a real honor to be here with you and let me also give a shoutout to the remain
Passage of the plan as the end of the world, armageddon, the economy is responding incredibly well to the changes that we made in the tax code. I phropbg believed our economy struggled under the weight of an outdated tax system. Now businesses are beginning to do the math and are realizing that the tax cuts and jobs act will mean more savings. As a result, many have announced that they are passing some of these savings on to their employees who will now be seeking to grow and expand operations. As of today more than 350 companies have announced pay raises, bonuses, and or 401 k increases benefiting over four million americans. According to a recent National Federation of independent business survey, 32 of Small Businesses believe now is a good time to expand, the highest level ever recorded by this survey. This is happening across the country and in arkansas. Here are just a few examples of the companies headquartered in the in arkansas with a sizable presence in the state passing alon
Spell doom for the positive community, social and spiritual qualities that are diversity and character that have made our south of market neighbourhood a special place renowned around the world. Unless, instead, we intervene directly now to secure affordable locations for all the community buildings, assets and homes that run [inaudible] to make our best south of market future possible. [coughing] and unless instead as a city and a community, we leverage this extraordinary growth and maximize the effective use of its enormous resources to realise the best neighbourhood possibilities it offers. To create a 21st century south of market neighbourhood that will be as special as the last one. This is the vision of our central Soma Community plan. It can be done. Good afternoon, commissioners. Thank you for your time. Im joyce from the toddco development plan. Were looking for Affordable Housing. Without these provision, market first will overwhelm soma declining the diversity that has made
Forces, the gentrification will spell doom for the positive community, social and spiritual qualities that are diversity and character that have made our south of market neighbourhood a special place renowned around the world. Unless, instead, we intervene directly now to secure affordable locations for all the community buildings, assets and homes that run [inaudible] to make our best south of market future possible. [coughing] and unless instead as a city and a community, we leverage this extraordinary growth and maximize the effective use of its enormous resources to realise the best neighbourhood possibilities it offers. To create a 21st century south of market neighbourhood that will be as special as the last one. This is the vision of our central Soma Community plan. It can be done. Good afternoon, commissioners. Thank you for your time. Im joyce from the toddco development plan. Were looking for Affordable Housing. Without these provision, market first will overwhelm soma declin