Newest asylumseekers, the members of the Texas House of representatives, the democratic were present the democratic representatives. They are facing the expectation that they would actually do their jobs in the Texas Legislature, the job they campaigned for and were elected to do. Following unsuccessful attempts to pass on Election Integrity Bill during the regular legislate of session, earlier this year, governor abbotts now called a special session for the Texas Legislature to consider that and other matters. That special session kicked off last Tuesday Excuse me, last thursday. But the chambers already being held hostage by a minority of house members, who are unwilling to do their job. Now, democrats raised concerns about the current draft of the bill, and make no mistake, that is why the legislative process actually exists. That is why it is important to be there and debate the issues, and actually vote on a bill. The purpose of course is for all sides to be able to debate, potent
From usa today, a look at the climate situation across the country, more than 13 million americans in the west were under excessive heat warnings, straining power grids and fueling wildfires across almost 500 square miles and in california the Wildfire Season is outpacing last year, the worst on record. Oregon, the Bootleg Fire was the biggest there, 0 contained as of monday. Its temperature in Death Valley is expected to reach 127 degrees monday afternoon, just shy of the daily Record High of 129. All of this after last month checked out to be the hottest june on record according to fridays report from the national oceanic and atmospheric administration. That again from usa today. Bill neither Science Guy testified before the Homeland Security Committee meeting last month on the issue of climate change, talking about the role of congress and regulations when it comes to dealing with the issue of climate change. [video clip] greenhouse gases induce climate change on earth and it is hap
The forecast that could knock out power for millions already dealing with a pandemic. Building at the border as the nation prepares for a new administration we go south of the border to see the progress still being made on President Trumps border wall. What will happen after the election. And saving our stages from small clubs showcasing up and comers to the large venues hosting musics biggest stars. Concert venues are in serious danger of closing for good. Well take you inside the campaign to save these legendary landmarks. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener. Your world in 90 seconds. I am concerned for already seeing hospitals as capacity, resources stretched. Were reaching a breaking point. More americans died from coronavirus this week than from any other cause. Help is on the way. Vaccines are imminent. Well be starting to get vaccine doses in peoples arms by middle and end of december. Nancy pelosi says there is momentum for the midsized covid relief bi
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