The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, we ive you thanks for giving us another day. While members come to the end of a long weekend of constituent visits, bless them an those with whom they consult among those they represent with wisdom, patience, and generosity. As they seek law and policy that benefits not only local interest bus where possible, the greater common good of our country. We again ask you to impel those who possess power here in the capitol to be mindful of those americans who possess little or no power,est pirble especially in these days, those recovering in puerto rico. Finally, we are mindful of yet another Natural Disaster unfolding in california with massive filed ir wildfires. We ask you to protect those who combat these fires and comfort those who have or will lose their homes and possessions. May all that is done today be for your greater honor and glo
All time shall be equally allocated between the parties and in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. Each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip shall be limited to five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, r. Thompson, for five minutes. Mr. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, next week is National Forest products week which the nation observes from october 15 through october 21. Each year since 1960 our nation has celebrated the achievements of the Forest Product manufacturers and organizations throughout this country. The Forest Products industry is an integral part of u. S. Manufacturing competitiveness and is among the top 10 manufacturing sectors employers in 45 states. In the commonwealth of pennsylvania, this industry is home to 26 5wood products, paper, and packaging manufacturing facilities that make more than 16 million in products annually and contribute nearly 3 million to state and local eco
Later in our video library. Well leave now as the u. S. House is gaveling in for legislative work, taking up five bills including measures on hezbollah sanctions. Later today, theyll also begin debate on the 2018 budget resolution, including that path forward on tax reform. Theyll take up the rules for debate for tomorrows bill. Live house coverage on cspan. Senator capito [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2017] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] girata, st. Michael and all Angels Episcopal Church, dallas, texas. Reverend girata let us pray, gracious god, we thank you for the gift of this life and ask your blessing upon the world you have made, have compassion on those who suffer any grief or trouble. Give to the people of our count try a zeal for justice and we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will. Guide who govern and hold authority in this nati
We ask your blessing now on the whose of this house responsibility lies also beyond the local interests of constituents while honoring them. Give each member the wisdom to represent both local and National Interests and responsibility calling for the wisdom of solomon. Grant them, if you will, a double portion of such wisdom. Bless us this day and every day and may all that is done within the peoples house be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker 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 gentlewoman from hawaii, ms. Gabbard. Ms. Gabbard 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 the chair will entertain up to five requests for onemin speeches on each side of
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