Summer state work period. Everily day countless terrorists are plotting their next attack against the United States. There are measures that we can take today that will help make americans safer at home and while traveling from destinations abroad. Several of those measures are included in the f. A. A. Bill that we passed with over 90 votes in the United States senate. Madam president , today i call again on the house of representatives to take up this bill so that we can continue our work to keep americans safe. Madam president , i yield the floor. I suggest madam president , before i yield the floor, i have seven unanimous consent requests for committees to meet during todays session of the senate. They have the approval of the majority and minority leaders sm. And i ask unanimous consent t these requests be agreed to and that these requests be printed in the record. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Thune madam president , i ask unanimous consent that the Senate Recess un
Introduce our guest. It really is an honor for me to do this, welcome our guest here to rutgers. She is as you know Supreme Court Justice Sonia sotomayor. And it took a venue like the rac to hold the crowd. We had this event scheduled for another space that only held 750 people. Im a little embarrassed we dont have the columns and white marble here, but considering the number of people who have an opportunity to see and hear what they has to say, i think we couldnt be in a better place than the rac. Shes the ideal speaker for a discussion like this for Civic Engagement because thats what shes done her entire life. Shes also a perfect speaker for our students here at rutgers. Ill just take a moment to tell you a little bit about her. She was born in the bronx to parents who came from puerto rico. She [ applause ] all right. She lost her dad as a Grammar School student, but her mom worked six days a week to provide for her and her brother. And she was the first in her family to attend co
By representative candice miller. This is an hour. I now call to order the committee on administration for todays hearing on the u. S. Capitol police. And the record will remain open for five legislative days so members might submit any materials to include. Quorum is present so we might proceed. Were meeting today to hear from the new u. S. Capitol chief of police matt verderosa. And as a committee, we want to congratulate you on your appointment and looking forward to continuing to work with you shoulder to shoulder. So we appreciate you coming. Hes going to be talking of course today about his vision, his direction for the Capitol Police moving forward. Some of the specific items we hope to discuss today include the Capitol Police Budget Priorities and recent security events and actions taken and the Capitol Police initiatives current and future. The Capitol Police is a Law Enforcement with a unique mission. Charged with protecting and serving the u. S. Capitol, the seat of the nati
My son is 20 years old. He is in a group home. He is autistic. One of the challenges i have seen is that, as far staffing goes, they have a cap on what they can pay the person, salary wise. My son is severely autistic. He hurts himself. Here is other people. He is 21. Gets cycled over again. They cant bring the proper people in. I was hoping that they can have or anotheressional level based on the intensity. I think i understand. Help me with this. Let me tell you a few things generally. It is the philosophy of this administration that we need to move more people out of institutionalization it into a group home setting. We believe that is where they get the most appropriate care and reach their highest potential. It would shock people i will it would not shock people you, i am sure. But new jersey has more developmentally disabled people next to texas. I dont believe that is right. Were looking at challenges in our model because of the differences that each individual brings. This is s
And we should make highquality education a reality for all. Thank you very much. [applause] thank you very much. That concludes the debate for the evening. We ask you, as you leave, to take a look at the tables outside. They will be signing books. If you have an interest in speaking with them, please consider yourself invited. Thank you. We want to hear what you thought of the debate on our facebook page. The whole, i watched debate and questions from the audience. Not much new here. This debate should be about why uza hass free and dso been targeted. Cspan, Chris Christie answering questions at a town hall meeting on Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. Also a lecturer at justins about new jersey ethics and the history of caution. Then democratic governors meetings with president obama and Vice President biden before the meeting in washington. Ther, another look at hat is so great about america . New jersey governor Chris Christie held a town hall meeting to answer questions and talk to