The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 385, four nays and one present. 2 3 of those voting having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the resolution is agreed to, and, without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. The chair lays before the house n enrolled bill. The clerk senate 2040, an act to deter terrorism, provide justice for victims, and for ther purposes. The speaker pro tempore the chair will now entertain requests for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Paulsen mr. Speaker, im thrilled to recognize the minute tonka School District for being named the number one School District in minnesota by a website that analyzes Education Data across the country. The minnetonka School District has received an
During which time the issues of concern to both sides would be negotiated. The issues since the egyptians first came out with the initiative, that is the only part that has been contentious, what are the issues on the agenda . The ceasefire proposal that secretary kerry put in place was essentially an operationalization of the the egyptian initiative. In terms of the things that needed to be addressed. Issues of freedom of movement of people and goods in and out of gaza. Whether the fishermen could use the waters out to the limit. Whether the farmers could operate in what was referred to as the buffer zone. I believe that all of those questions are on the agenda in cairo, together with, although it is not mentioned in the latest version of the egyptian initiative, there is a general reference to security. I believe the israelis will bring to the table there demand that in return for conceding some of these issues, the egyptians themselves are going to have to agree to open, which they
Bonnie diplomats in the Foreign Service are the face of america around the world. Theyre charged with promoting peace and prosperity, advancing the interests of the United States and protecting. Americans abroad. In the past two decades three women and two africanamericans have served as secretary of state, the top u. S. Diplomat. Butts diplomacy has not always been diverse about. Lia miller the chemistry and the makeup of the diplomatic corps did not represent the american people. It was predominantly male. It was predominantly white. It was predominantly middle and upper class. Bonnie to recast that image, the department has created programs and launched initiatives designed to ensure u. S. Embassies and consulates around the world look like america today, diverse and multicultural. The goal is ambitious and the results so far are mixed. Linda thomas greenfield weve had to make some changes in the process so that we can target minority and women. I think weve been very, very successf
Diversity is our strength. Bonnie diplomats in the Foreign Service are the face of america around the world. Theyre charged with promoting peace and prosperity, advancing the interests of the United States and protecting. Americans abroad. In the past two decades three women and two africanamericans have served as secretary of state, the top u. S. Diplomat. Butts diplomacy has not always been diverse about. Lia miller the chemistry and the makeup of the diplomatic corps did not represent the american people. It was predominantly male. It was predominantly white. It was predominantly middle and upper class. Bonnie to recast that image the department has created programs and launched initiatives designed to ensure u. S. Embassies and consulates around the world look like america today, diverse and multicultural. The goal is ambitious and the results so far are mixed. Linda thomas greenfield weve had to make some changes in the process so that we can target minority and women. I think wev
Hill reporter to look at the week ahead on capitol hill. A look at the week ahead in congress. He is a conner responded for he is al journal correspondent for national journal. Reaction . E the reaction has been kind of quiet. The members are only trickling in here for the week. They will have a special election and a special time for those who want to run. Two or three people are expected to run. Including connie mack. This is unexpended, but in terms of right before the state, good to get the bad news out. Tomorrow, the state of the Union Address. You recently wrote about a memo that Republican Leaders in the house sent to members about the hetero federal health care law. What are its implications ahead of the speech . It was an interesting memo sent out today by Kevin Mccarthy of california. Clearly intended to remind and underscore that House Republicans have in the last session and the first part of this session focused on dismantling or undoing parts or all of the Affordable Care