Whatever you call it, critics are calling it a betrayal. I think that taxpayers will be upset with this idea. Reporter San Jose City councilman john mccain is says what the bta is proposing is a bait and switch, a betrayal of the spirit, if not the letter. We told taxpayers would improve the roads and driving conditions. This will just be a broken promise in the future. Reporter in 2016, voters in supported this measure, projecting to generate more than 3. 6 billion over 30 years. The money was earmarked for transportation projects, with 25 a hard cap on b. A. R. T. Construction. What is the best use of the sales tax . Is there timing to do that, based on project delivery . The very beginning of that exercise. Reporter last week, vta floated the controversial idea, what if the shared the tax revenue generated over the next decade at 75 to build b. A. R. T. , the likely spins of other transportation projects . We have got to say that this it was one thing i think we should follow throug
In lebanon where the same political elite accused of pushing the country to near bankruptcy have been in power for decades i realise that the agreement on the basis i accepted this National Mission during this difficult time of lebanons history no longer exists as well as that the government line up with the specific ations that i put. A devious mission was supported by france which has been leading International Efforts to resolve lebanons multiple crises by bringing change to the leadership president in mind where mccall said during his 2nd visit after the port blast that lebanese politicians agreed to form a cabinet by mid september see an already. Fragile skepticism when this class and was very much a final ultimatum so i would be surprised if the french choose to give that same strategy another shot the Armor Movement and hezbollah backed by iran have been blamed for standing in the way of a deal by insisting on naming shia muslim representation in government a 1000000 hezbollah a
That 8 30, Francis Rooney discusses the agreement between israel, the United Arab Emirates and bahrain, and other news of the day. Host good morning. It is wednesday, september 16, 2020. The house meets at 9 00 a. M. We will begin focused on congress and the members voters will get a chance to decide whether to rehire on election day. We want to know if you plan to reelect your house or senate member. If you do, give us a call at 202 7488000 and let us know who your member is and why. If you dont plan to vote to reelect your member of congress, we want to know who and why. That number is 202 7488001. If you are unsure, the land to call is 202 7488002. Textan also send us a 202 7488003 202 7488003 at a text that 202 7488003. Include your name and where you are from. Catch up with us on social media on twitter, facebook. A very good wednesday morning. You can start calling a note to retake the senate. Democrats would need to net four seats on november 3, or three and the presidency to re
Lord have mercy. May all that is done today be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from arizona. Mr. Ohalleran 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 speaker pro tempore the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for oneminute speeches side of the aisle. For what purpose does the entleman from arizona seek recognition . Mr. Ohalleran i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Ohalleran thank you, madam speaker. In supporty to speak of my blackwater trading post and transfer act which passed the house of representatives by voice vote yesterday. Like to thank chairman
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