Cspan two as a public service. Ladies and gentlemen, the honorable nancy pelosi, speaker of the United States house ladies and gentlemen, the honorable nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. [applause] [applause] good morning, everyone. It is my privilege to welcome you to the statutory hall as we celebrate an american who personifies the daring and determined spirit of our nation, Amelia Earheart. On behalf of the congress, thank you all. To the leaders who fought so relentlessly for nearly a quarter of a century to ensure that amelia takes her rightful place here in the capital. Now, at this time, please stand as youre able, for the presentation of the colors and the natural anthem. [inaudible] [silence] ladies and gentlemen please remain standing for the invocation delivered by United States senator roger marshall, from kansas. First reading from the apostle paul to the young timothy. For god is given us a spirit of fear, or timidity, but a power, love, and self disc
Business impact. Jackie deangelis is in Corpus Christi watching the refineries, and Brian Sullivan is focusing on the port side of the story. We begin with brian. Hey, brian reporter hey, melissa. Thank you very much. I can confirm that it is once again raining here the rain will just not stop. And there is nowhere for the water to go. Were south of houston, by far were in texas city, which is where a lot of these major refiners are based lets focus on the ports because the galveston ship channel, which is the doorway to the port of houston. You literally, all the ships in houston have got to go through the galveston ship channel it is completely shut down it is not that far that way to us there is no, at least, word that weve gotten lately of when that will open. And there are many, many supertankers that are off the coast. The reason we care about the port of houston is not only because its going to bring in needed supplies, but its a national story, as well. According to the port bu
At athletes who joined the protest against racial injustice. It took the president five full days to respond on twitter comment that appeared to blame puerto rico for its own misfortune. We will look at the urgent situation on the island and speak with Yarimar Bonilla, puerto rican scholar who wrote in the Washington Post why would anyone in puerto rico want a hurricane . Because someone will get rich. In newark city, 10 of residents are puerto rican. Love with have been unfairly overlooked. Is in aver the u. S. Conflict halfway around the world, they are quick. Protect oral recs, sent troops over to protect resources. We are american citizens. We have been for over 100 years. We cant be left to die. Amy an update from p port arth, texas, a fenenceline commumunity with a number of massisive Oil Refineries that flooded during Hurricane Harvey. The situation in port arthur is critical. Amount of people displaced due to Hurricane Harvey and m many are in sheltes and were also served evict
Comment that appeared to blame puerto rico for its own misfortune. We will look at the urgent situation on the island and speak with Yarimar Bonilla, puerto rican scholar who wrote in the Washington Post why would anyone in puerto rico want a hurricane . Because someone will get rich. In newark city, 10 of residents are puerto rican. Love with have been unfairly overlooked. Is in aver the u. S. Conflict halfway around the world, they are quick. Protect oral recs, sent troops over to protect resources. We are american citizens. We have been for over 100 years. We cant be left to die. Amy an update from port arthur, texas, a Fenceline Community with a number of Massive Oil Refineries that flooded during Hurricane Harvey. The situation in port arthur is critical. Amount of people displaced due to Hurricane Harvey and many are in shelters and were also served eviction notices. Not a vacate notice, but innovation notice. This is not right. Not to mention the superfund sites we are dealing w
At athletes who joined the protest against racial injustice. It took the president five full days to respond on twitter comment that appeared to blame puerto rico for its own misfortune. We will look at the urgent situation on the island and speak with Yarimar Bonilla, puerto rican scholar who wrote in the Washington Post why would anyone in puerto rico want a hurricane . Because someone will get rich. In newark city, 10 of residents are puerto rican. Love with have been unfairly overlooked. Is in aver the u. S. Conflict halfway around the world, they are quick. Protect oral recs, sent troops over to protect resources. We are american citizens. We have been for over 100 years. We cant be left to die. Amy an update from p port arth, texas, a fenenceline commumunity with a number of massisive Oil Refineries that flooded during Hurricane Harvey. The situation in port arthur is critical. Amount of people displaced due to Hurricane Harvey and m many are in sheltes and were also served evict