Infinite variety of ways. We ask your blessing upon the members of this house as they carry on the business of our nation at this critical time in our history. Give them courage and in the face of immense challenges, a spirit of cooperation despite their differences and trust in your divine guidance as they Work Together for the common good. When the path ahead is unclear, remind them that throughout the ages your prophets and holy ones have shown us what is good, that you require nothing more of us but nothing less than to do justice, to have compassion for one another and to walk humbly with you the beginning and the end of all things. Amen. The speaker pro tempore 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. For what purpose does the gentleman from arkansas seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the spea
Mindful of opportunities to help, to share, to protect, to welcome and to proclaim what is just and what is good. We ask your blessing on this house, this government, and all those who serve the common good. By your holy spirit, grant that they might have the courage to do just that. And may all that we do or say give honor and glory to you, almighty father, now and forever, 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 today will be led by the gentleman from texas, mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson please join me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker without objection, the gentleman from michigan, mr. Kildee, is recognized for one minute. Mr. Kildee thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise toda
View. They marched to send a message about gun violence. About 100 parents from newtown connecticut, the scene of last months deadly Elementary School attack. I feel hopeful, cautiously optimistic, i hope this is start of a Bigger Movement to keep not only our children safe but the citizens. It was one of several organized in cities across the united states, from San Francisco to new jersey. I hope that the power of regular people will actually assert itself, in contrast to lobbying power of the nra. They say theyre gearing up for an all out battle, insisting gun bans make no one safer. Vice President Biden is spearheading public push for new Gun Legislation that will strengthen background checks, limit high capacity ammunition magazines and get assault weapons off the streets. This is about action. No more talk. If not now, when. The american debate over guns. Hitting home in the nations capital. Brian moore, nbc news, washington. The senate is set to begin hearings on gun control deb
Both can be found at theatlantic. Com. Thanks for joining us. We will take you live to the house floor. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2012] the speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers room, washington, d. C. , december 19, 2012. I hereby appoint the honorable Daniel Webster to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, john a. Boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the chair will receive a message. The messenger mr. Speaker, a message from the senate. The secretary mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore madam secretary. The secretary i have been directed by the senate to inform the house that the senate has agreed to s. Res. 624, relative to the death of the honorable daniel k. Inouye, senator from the state of ohio. Hawaii. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the
One banking ceo said that the reviews were going to take well into 2014. Checks were sent out. Regulators were trying to find some middle ground to get help to home owners quarter. Jon prior. That does it for todays washington journal. Now, live coverage of the house. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the speakers room, washington, d. C. , february 26, 2013. I hereby appoint the honorable kevin yoder to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, john a. Boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the chair will receive a message from the senate. The secretary mr. Speaker, a message from the senate. I have been directed by the senate to inform the house that the senate has passed s. 298, an act to prevent Nuclear Proliferation in north korea, and for other purposes, in which the concurrence of the house is requested. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house o