To order. The National Museum of the american latino act. Under Committee Role as they are limited to the chair and the ranking minority member. Therefore i ask unanimous consent that all other members be made part of a curing Record Record if they are submitted to the clerk 5 00 p. M. Today tiered hearing no objection so order. In addition to the broad interest in todays hearing i would like to ask unanimous consent that all interested members be allowed to join us and participate on the dais. Before we get started, i would like to take, i would like to take a point of personal privilege and have a moment of silence for our friends. Our colleague. Defender of justice and inequality. And humanity. Mr. Elisha cummings. Thank you all so much. Thank you for attending the subcommittee. Legislative hearing on the National Museum of the american latino act. A proposal i am proud to cosponsor along with over 200 of my colleagues. I would like to extend my gratitude to the representative as we
Mr. Gibson and i joined together to introduce legislation that clarified rules under the doddfrank act with regard to margin clearing and reporting requirements of interaffiliate transactions. What that means is a lot of main street businesses in various industries from agriculture to Consumer Products that work across International Boundaries use this central treasury unit structure to offset competing or offsetting risks and that way they can decide what their total aggregate risk is and then make it much more affordable for a corporation. Unfortunately the way the rules were interpretted by the commodities futures trading commission, these companies were being charged double or triple the cost by imposing these Central Clearing unit ways of managing risk. It just didnt make sense and it actually cost them more money. And these companies did not add systemic risk. Thats what the rules on swaps were all about is to make sure we reduce systemic risks. These companies are using these co
It with your wisdom and truth. Give them a spirit of enthusiasm and joy in their worthy efforts, and may they find fulfillment in their service. As they seek to advance the common good guide them in making right decisions, and carrying them out with true justice helping them to be particularly attentive to the needs of those who cannot fend for themselves or who struggle with little hope. May the work of this house help advance a Peaceful Society in our nation and foster unity in mutual good will so that in all things you may be glorified. We ask all this in your most holy name, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair thanks the guest chaplain from belmont abby from belmont, North Carolina. The chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from North Carolina, mr. Pittinger. Mr. Pittinger i pledge allegiance to
Senators on the committee voicing concern and a handful of others also on the fence. So where exactly do things stand . What does this all mean for your tax bill . Lets get over to capitol hill first to cnns Congressional Correspondent Phil Mattingly there with more. Its like almost like super bowl sunday. Were almost at super bowl sunday, like on super bowl saturday well call it. Other than waiting for a food fight, my friend, where do things stand right now . Look, you kind of your tease was spot on right there. Theres two senators that everybody is keeping an eye on, senator ron johnson of wisconsin and senator bob corker of tennessee. Theyre on the Senate Budget committee and i know you just are desperate for Senate Budget Committee Markups, just watching them, with tense hands as they go through but this one really, really matters and you nailed why. Republicans have a 12 to 11 advantage on that committee. Senator ron johnson, senator bob corker say theyre currently no on the plan
It turns up being a joke. An thats what the cfpb really has been. And as the president holds the ahmadinejad tapes i said it, i was wrong and i apologize. Why republicans are thrilled to talk about anything but their tax plan. I think the tax bill is going very well. When all in starts right now. Good evening from new york. Im chris hayes. Tonight more evidence that Michael Flynn may be negotiating a plea deal with the special counsel conducting the russia probe. Abc news reports that the former National Security advisers lawyer met earlier today with members of Robert Muellers team at their offices in washington. Its the latest indication flynn may be cooperating with the special counsel. After the New York Times broke the news that flynns legal team ended an agreement it had to share information with lawyers for president. Defense attorneys often share information during investigations, but they are compelled to stop if it becomes a conflict of interest, which would certainly be the