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Our committee must be mindful the very tough budgetary environment that we have to face. While it is a principle duty of this committee, to ensure the next farm bill provides our nations Agricultural Producers with the necessary tools and rories to feed a growing and hungry world, a responsibilities in the world of u. S. Day do not stop there. The it is also critical to support Rural Businesses and cooperatives and Health Clinics and schools, Renewable Energy and bio based product manufacturers and other essential Service Providers. We serve as the backbone of the communities our farmers and ranchers call home. Earlier this year, at our committees first field hearing in manhattan, kansas, home of ....
Bannon and donald trump and the republicans on this fcc roll back on access to the free press. Thank you again very much. Thank you all for being here. And stay woke [ cheers and applause ] thank you, congresswoman. Cspan, where history unfolds daily. In 1979, cspan was created as a Public Service by americas Cable Television companies. That is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. Later today on cspan3, canadas National Defense minister talks about his countrys defense policy, support for nato, protecting Canadas Arctic territory, and funding for troops and equipment. Hosted by the wilson center, its live at 5 00 p. M. Eastern. In his first appearance before the house agriculture committee, agriculture secretary sonny perdue testified about ....
[inaudible conversations] good morning and welcome to all. Ill call this hearing to order. We are here today to discuss the president s budget request for fiscal year 2018. I know my colleagues and i have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of President Trumps first real budget submission. Were placed to welcome director mulvaney to hear in detail from him the fiscal aspirations of the president and answer questions. Were interested to learn how the president proposes to grow our economy and help put our fiscal house in order. Of course this is moorly the first step in the 2018 budget process. While the president has his plan, the United States constitution instills members of congress with key tax and spending functions, and with the responsibility to ultimately decide what our nations fiscal priorities will be. Bugs are an incredibly important part of governing. Its crucial ....
Make it easier for the department of Veterans Affairs to fire, demote or suspend employees. Final passage scheduled for 6 1. Later in the week the senator heitkamp legislation to expand sanctions on iran, targeting people who work on irans illicit missile program. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. Under the previous order, the question occurs on the elwood nomination. Mr. Alexander i ask for the yeas and nays. The presiding officer is there a sufficient second . There appears to be. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote vote the presiding officer any senator in the chamber wishing to change their vote . If not, the yeas are 67. And the nays are 33. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table, and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. Under the previous order, the senate will resume consideration legisla ....