Boycotting facacebook. Presessure on the social media giant to do more to block racism and hate speech. Hello. The u. K. And u. S. Have joined a chorus of criticism directed at china after it imposed a sweeping new National Security law on hong kong. The first arrests were made under the legislation earlier on wednesday when thousands of people to the streets to mark 23 years since the territory was controlled by britain. Critics say Political Freedoms and Civil Liberties guaranteed by a pact made at the time have now been destroyed. Despite the searing heat and defying of police bands, thousands of protesters testing the new National Security law. The legislation was fast tracked in record time in beijing and enacted on july 1, the 23rd anniversary of burtons hand over chinese rule. Britains handover to chinese rule. China is hong kong. Hong kong is china. As of today. It is a sad day, but that is what it is. I say what i think. That is my right as a human being. Protesters started ma
They now must walk the walk. Im incredibly proud to have brought forward this Bipartisan Legislation tonight. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting yes. Thank you. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlelady from illinois reserves. The gentleman from texas is recognized. But first, lets have some order in the house, please. Take your conversations off the floor. Those of you in the back of the room. Thank you. The gentleman from texas. Mr. Burgess thank you, madam speaker. At this time im pleased to recognize the gentleman from georgia, mr. Carter, pharmacist by profession, very valuable member of the Health Subcommittee and the energy and Commerce Committee, for three minutes. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from georgia is recognized for three minutes. Mr. Carter i thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam speaker, i rise to speak in support of h. R. 2115, the Public Disclosure of drug discounts act. Im very glad to see this bill that was part
Grenfell tower fire. Some of harry dunns family arrive in america, hoping to launch civil proceedings against Anne Sacoolas and the us government. Thanks to an online campaign, englands rugby twins will be reunited in japan for this weekends big game. For us, being there as a family, its about supporting him. Its obviously a massive occasion. Us being there to support him, its absolutely an Incredible Opportunity for everyone involved. And in the sport on bbc news. Bring. It. On. Thats the rallying call from England Forward Billy Vunipola ahead of their Rugby World Cup final against south africa on saturday. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one live from westminster. So it looks as though a pre christmas election is now on after labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn said he would back borisjohnsons call to go to the polls in december. The Prime Minister will make a fresh attempt to get backing here in parliament any time now, but it seems more than likely that he will get his early c
making signs and making a difference. good morning from britain s bravest manufacturing company in kent, where i will find out the work they do and the support they give to military veterans and their families. one of the oldest surviving d day veterans shares his memories ahead of the 80th anniversary of the normandy landings. after a bit of sunshine and warmth for many at the weekend, the week ahead turns cooler, cloudier and a bit wet of awesome of you. a bit wetterfor bit wet of awesome of you. a bit wetter for somebody. it s monday 3rd june. a beacon of hope and inspiration . kevin sinfield has paid tribute to his friend and former team mate rob burrow who s died at the age 41, describing him as the bravest man he s ever met. after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease nearly five years ago, rob became a prominent campaigner for research into the condition and was awarded a cbe for his work. his former club leeds rhinos has described him as a true inspirat
Steady wind in allentown. Its increased to 21 Miles Per Hour. 17 Miles Per Hour for philadelphia and mt. Holly, wilmington at a 13 mileanhour wind. It doesnt take much wind to make it feel good. Weve got a lot of wind this morning. 4 is the windchill in allentown. Feels like 7 in northeast philadelphia and trenton. 9 in wilmington. At the shore, feels like Single Digits to start. Bundle up all day long. Cold weather all day. Without the wind, 18, thats the actual temperature. 21 right now in new jersey and philadelphia. Peaking in the low 30s this afternoon with a few ighborhood later today. Ill break it down hour by hour when i come back in ten minutes and a look at snow, too. Now to Jessica Boyington and first alert traffic. Thanks, in the Lehigh Valley, no problems, but more little earlier this morning. East and west, moving nicely around lehigh street. No problems reported there. Collegeville, a crash at 1st and east main street. Heres the garden state parkway moving through the ca