Washington, d. C. March 21, 2024. I hereby appoint the honorable mary e. Miller to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, mike johnson, speaker of the use of the speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024, the chair will now from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recoition 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 recognizes the gentleman from arkansas, mr. Westerman, for five minutes. Mr. Westerman thank you, madam speaker. I rise tote a significant milestone. The 50th anniversary of western energy alliance. Oil and natu and reliable sourcs of energy that drive progress, power industries, and fuel innovation. The alliance is a leader among the oil and gasdk■ ons in understanding th
in somalia canyon ethiopia are at risk of starvation as the region that deals with the worst drought in 40 years. ukrainian troops are battling to defend the eastern industrial city of savannah on the us. russia has sent more troops to encircle the area, but ukraine s president remains defiant, saying his forces will win back all occupied territory. that was in response to suggestions that ukraine may have to see that some territory to end the war. activists say, one of the largest migration movements in recent years is underway as thousands of people escaping violence and poverty. moved through mexico towards the u. s. border . most of the refugees and migrants in this circle caravan or from venezuela cuba, haiti, under guatemala, is coincides with the regional summit where migration will be discussed. well, those all the headlines. the news continues here and i ll just hear that s after my to see the no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. this is i don t need to be here wi
Deliver them from jealousy, from those who hate the upright and surround them with the shield of your divine favor. Give them the wisdom to find Common Ground in order to accomplish the best for our nation and world. Remind them that righteousness elevates a nation but sin destroys. Prepare their hearts and minds for all of the challenges they will face in the days to come. We pray in your merciful name. And, lord, today, we thank you for the legacy of our nations first president , george washington. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer under the previous order, the leadership time is resoiched. Morning business is closed. Pursuant to the order of the senate of january 24, 1901, as amended by the order of
This is al jazeera. Ah. Hello, im has him. Speaker, this is the news ally from doll ha. Coming up in the next 60 minutes. The death toll goes up to 40 after a mind lost in northern turkey resident, wretched type road. One is expected in the city of missouri. The you case, economic and political turmoil, its new chancellor warns of difficult decisions as the Prime Minister places a backlash. And you front russian soldiers arrive in bella roost to form a joint force to be deployed along the Ukrainian Border and failing to deliver power. Corruption, mismanagement, and a political crisis are blamed for iraqs black house and plenty coming up in including the playoffs in Major League Baseball and the womens rack. The welcome floss and i just sat back for france ahead of next months feasible outcome with star midfield and got a conte, unlikely to play because of injury. Ah, hello, it is just off to 10, g and t. And we start in turkey where at least 40 people have been killed in a coal mine ex
Ah, supporters of chiclare with sutter or keep on Iraqs Parliament for the 2nd time this week to protest the nomination of arrival Prime Minister. While ukraine waits to export Grain Farmers come face to face with a problem of growing crops. It was i also regional leaders cold, more coordinated Climate Response as the hold of africa faces and humanitarian disaster caused by drought. And how undocumented migrants crossing the mediterranean playing a role in the italian elections. We report from land producer. Im devin ashwin. Sports Phil Mickelson is handled at the lift. One ment tasted by donald trump in new jersey or protest to families of 911 victims expressing that anger the saudi funded events. Ah, welcome to the news or we begin in baghdad were hundreds of protest does have stormed the rocky parliament for a 2nd time. This week, please 5, take out the crowds in the circle green zone. More than 125 people have been injured. That protesting against the nomination of mohammed shipped