Representatives and a member of the advisory meeting on the records of congress, to which the legislative records reports twice annually. He is a longtime friend and supporter, as well as a source of guidance to the center through his service on the advisory committee. Matts here today to discuss hispanic americans in congress, 18222012, which was published last year. This is the third in a series that has come out of the house office of the historian under leadership, the previously published volumes being women in congress 19172006, and black americans in congress, 18702007, published in 2008. The total page count for these three volumes is 2573, and still counting. I believe there is a fourth volume in the works. [laughter] so, this series obviously represents a very substantial effort for which were all grateful and eager to hear about this latest publication and thank you so much for joining us, matt. Matt thanks for inviting me. Its a pleasure to be here. Pleasure to see so many
Served in congress. Prior to the mid20th century, many served as territorial delegates and commissioners as opposed to voting representatives. Archives hosted this event and provided the video. Historian at the center for legislative archives. Thank you for attending todays talk on this last day of july. This is the last talk in the series until we resume in september. For those of you in attendance, our guest hardly needs an introduction. Matthew wasniewski is the historian of the u. S. House of representatives and a member of the advisory meeting on the records of congress. Friend andgtime supporter, as well of us as well as a source of guidance to the center through his service on the advisory committee. Matt is here today to discuss hispanic americans in congress, which was published last year. This is the third in a series that has come out of the house office under his leadership. The previously published volumes being women in congress 19172006, black americans in congress, 1870
Midand upper 50s today. Another chilly night tonight. We track the rain and talk about amounts next time we see you. Thanks, lisa. We have breaking news this morning. Authorities say a truck bomb in somalia is claiming at least 76 lives. More than 50 people injured. And Officials Say the numbers could rise. You see brandnew video of the aftermath. The first reports of the blast came after midnight our time. It happened in mog deesh ewe. This morning there is no immediate claim of responsibility. A Tax Collection Center was targeted. Going beyond stealing packages. Pompeo pirates are swiping cameras. Major concern is bha the crooks are doing when the cameras come down. Abc 7 News Reporter. Amanda dafts owe is in this neighborhood targeted by the thieves. Many living on Communications Hill in san jose have their front door covered. Security cameras captured any movement. For some residents capturing the last moments of mounted outside. It makes sense thp they are easy to get of and a fas
Francisco. 45 downtown. Its 34 on the peninsula for redwood city. 36 in half moon bay. Agrees are freezing in gilroy. And the golden gate bridge. 31 in livermore right now. And its awfully cold through the morning hours. This is 8 00. Well be in the 40s at the coast still. 30s elsewhere. By noontime were in the 50s and well see more clouds by 4 00. Its dry tonight. Well track the rain for you for your sunday afternoon coming up. Kate. Thanks, lisa irnlts we do have breaking news we are following this morning. Authorities say a truck bomb in somalia is claiming at least 76 lives. More than 50 people injured. And Officials Say the numbers could rise. This is new video of the aftermath. The first reports of the blast came after midnight our time. Happened in the arken Country Capital city. Police believe a Tax Collection Center was targeted. This morning there was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. And some more sad news this morning. Lee mendleson, the San Francisco nat
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