It is friday august 14th this is the appropriations and budget meeting im sandra fure. Fewer. Thank you for sf gov tv for broadcasting. Do have an announcement. In accordance with governor newsoms executive order no. N3320 declaring a state of emergency regarding the covid19 outbreak and mayor london n. Breeds proclamation declaring a local emergency issued on february 25, 2020, including the guidance for gatherings issued by the San Francisco department of Public Health officer, aggressive directives were issued to reduce the spread of covid19. On march 17, 2020, the board of supervisors authorized their board and Committee Meetings to convene remotely Via Microsoft teams and will allow remote Public Comment via teleconference. Visit the sfgovtv website at www. Sfgovtv. Org to stream the live meetings, or to watch meetings on demand. Members of the public are encouraged to participate remotely via detailed instructions on participating via you can call 14156550001 again 14156550001 me
Market reaches historic highs. We take a closer look at the governor of texas pardoning an exarmy sergeant convicted of killing an armed black lives matter protester. And, we speak with a methodist pastor on a major shift as the church lifts its ban on lgbtq clergy and samesex marriages. The church is becoming aware of who god is in comparison to who writers throughout generations have said about god. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions and friends of the newshour, including jim and nancy bildner, and the judy and peter bloom foundation. Cfp professionals are committed to acting in their clients best interest. Cunard is a proud supporter of public television. On a voyage with cunard the world , awaits. World of flavor diverse , destinations and immersive experiences. A world of leisure and british style, all with cunards white star service. The john s and james l. Knight foundation, fostering engaged communit
The church is becoming aware of who god is in comparison to who writers throughout generations have said about god. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions and friends of the newshour, including jim and nancy build in her, and the foundation, the coble or foundation. Cfp professionals are committed to acting in their clients best interest. The world awaits. Diverse destinations and immersive experiences. All with our service. The knight foundation. More at kf. Org. And with the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions. And friends of the newshour. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Geoff welcome to the newshour. Houston and other parts of the gulf coast are dealing with the aftermath of intense storms. At least four people were killed in houston after Hurricane Force winds tore through th
[inaudible conversations] [background sounds] [background sounds] [background sounds] [background sounds] [background sounds] testing microphone. [background sounds] [background sounds] [background sounds] [background sounds] [background sounds] [background sounds] [background sounds] [background sounds] [background sounds] [background sounds] today the first and oldest committee on congress, the ways and Means Committee begins consideration to tax cuts and jobs act. Historic legislation to bring lasting tax relief to workers families and to our job creators throughout this nation. Before bin we begin, we all recognize terrible tragedy, the shooting at the First Baptist church in Sutherland Springs texas. All our hearts are heavy. Our prayers go out to the families and the loved ones, 26 victims as well as the ten texans fighting for their lives as we convene today. Our prayers are with you. It has been or than three decades since americas tax code was reformed under president ronaldhr
As you look at the analysis. Our Macro Economic analysis, among the things is tries to assess is what happens to the incentives to invest both here and abroad. So the short answer would be yes. It seems to me that as this bill moves forward and that as we realize faster Economic Growth, it doesnt matter if youre a young person that maybe, you know, for the first time is going to see a lower standard of living in todays world compared to what their parents have. They have to have a growing competitive economy if theyre going to be successful to pay off Student Loans, where they can compete and have ample job opportunity. Or if youre a senior or baby boomer about to retire, youre an individual that wants to make sure your savings is protected as you get ready for retirement and have a competitive degreeing economy as well to making sure that our other government safety net programs are going to be strong and healthy and without a competitive growing economy we will not see those impacts.