This is what democracy looks like. Cspan, powered by cable. A live picture of the u. S. Capitol where the hughes of representative where the house of representatives remains in recess with efforts to find a new speaker. The latest is jim jordan is planning what would be a third shot to take the gavel plans to go to the house floor to get the votes and win the race and in particular he wants to speak with the 20 people who voted against him. House republican has been gathered behind closed doors today to consider interim speaker Patrick Mchenry should stay in power until a permanent speaker is elected. For theest updates on speaker election,atch our continuous live coverage on cspan. Visit cspan got oregon and use our mobile app, cspan now. President bidens nominee to be at the institutes of health testified before the Senate Health committee on covid19 and Prescription Drug costs and if confirmed would become the second woman to lead the n. I. H. Since october 2022, the doctor has been
[inaudible conversations] thank you all for being here in the Senate Committee on health education, labor and pensions. We will come to order. This morning we will be considering the nomination of doctor Monica Bertagnolli to serve as the National Institutes of health director. Let me begin by welcoming doctor bertagnolli to the committee. We look forward to hearing from you and we thank you for being here today. I see you brought along a fellow from wyoming and we welcome senator barrasso as well. The nih with a budget of more than 47 billion is the largest funder of medical research in the world. This research has led to new treatments and Prescription Drugs that are significantly improved the lives of americans and people throughout the entire world and i think all of us every single american should be very proud of those accomplishments. Having said that, let me say a few words about my concerns. I dont have to tell any american that the Healthcare System in our country is broken a
[captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2024] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] eaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. May 7, 2024. I hereby appoint the honorable Scott Franklin to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024, the who is willd house will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternative recognition between the parties with time equally allocated between the parties and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair now recognizes the gentleman from oregon, mr. Blumenauer, for five min minutes. Mr. Blumenauer
Mustafa science and technology foundation, the Opening Ceremony of the fifth edition of the mustafa award, as you mentioned , will be held today in the presence of mr. President. 15 scientists of the islamic world from 100 countries participated in this event. The goal of identifying and introducing the best scientists of the islamic world began. To the innovative works in the frontiers of knowledge , which are held in the areas of aisitano technology, biological and medical sciences, and in the field of sciences , side meetings are also held for a week on the sidelines of the mustafa science and Technology Event. Holding meetings in universities various isfahan in the Scientific Research town. Programs in the field of interdisciplinary activities and programs in the fields of worklike celebrations. We will have Artificial Intelligence, we have student programs, student programs, and programs for professors. Due to the importance of Artificial Intelligence this year , this category has
[background noises] [background noises] is nick any on education and workforce will come to order. I note the quorum is present. That objection the chairs authorized to call recess at any time. Good morning everyone and welcome to todays hearing. Acting secretary at soup, i like to start by saying you have been a hard witness to schedule. The committee began working with the department to secure your in person testimony beginning in march. You would not appear in may, we honored your request to appear in june. Using the day, june 7, that was offered by your staff into which you agreed. More than a commenting to establish a mutual date for this meeting, this hearing. Why is it that late friday evening following the committees public posting of the hearing a week ago, your staff told us you were quote no longer to make june 7 work . What was so important that you are willing to stop the work of a Congressional Committee come up in the schedule 45 members of congress and leave the America