This is mr. Thompsons focus has been on protecting the children, hence the name of this impasse on gun violence on children and the need to pass universal background checks. He is joined in that by congresswoman kelly, who has been a champion on saying while our hearts break, we mourn and we want to act upon the highmroe file events that have taken lives in our country, we must remember every single day in our cities and across the country, we lose young people to gun violence. Thanks mr. Phillips, a newlywed, taking the time, married just this weekend, it was very important to be here. Bobby rush has been a victim of gun violence in his own family. The list goes on from all of our distinguished members who can consider this of the highest priority. I also want to acknowledge the work that mr. Mcmurray talked about to ensure domestic tr tranquility. Yesterday was the birthday of our constitution. Yesterday was the birthday, its ratification. In it, as you know, as you quote in the beau
Took this step to help keep the u. S. Economy strong in the face of some notable developments and to provide insurance against ongoing risks. The u. S. Economy has continued to perform well. We are into the 11th year of the economic expansion, and the baseline outlook remains favorable. The economy grew at a 2. 5 pace in the first half of the year. Household spending supported by a strong job market, rising incomes and solid Consumer Confidence has been the key driver of growth. In contrast, Business Investment and exports have weakened amid falling manufacturing output. The main reasons appear to be Slower Growth abroad and trade policy developments. Two sources of uncertainty we have been monitoring all year. Since the middle of last year, Global Growth outlook has weakened. Notably in europe and china. Additionally a number of geopolitical risks including brexit remain unresolved. Trade policy tensions have waxed and waned and elevated uncertainty is weighing on u. S. Investment and
Out max and tom, and your families, and the other families of the tragedies for attending here, and for just your unbelievable dedication turning your tragedy into, hopefully, some positive action that can prevent tragedies for other families. It is just remarkable what so many of the families have done in reaction to so many of these tragedies, which really dates back to about 1998 is where we really had sort of the first directed attack. I know in your testimony, were talking about 710 shootings since columbine in 1999. In columbine, 13 people were killed 12 students, one teacher. 20 more were injured. Sandy hook in 2012. 26 killed. Two were injured. Parkland, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 17 killed and 17 injured. The death and casualty toll was simply unbelievable, quite honestly. I grew up in the 50s and 60s. We were concerned about the nuclear holocaust. We would hold drills, and talk under our desks. We never had to worry about someone entering our school and opening
The title of this hearing is examining state and federal recommendations for enhancing School Safety against targeted violence. First of all, i want to welcome everybody to the hearing room. I certainly want to thank our eyewitnesses for taking the time, for your testimony, and in particular, i want to shout out max and tom, and your families, and the other families of the tragedies for attending here, and for just your unbelievable dedication turning your tragedy into, hopefully, some positive action that can prevent tragedies for other families. It is just remarkable what so many of the families have done in reaction to so many of these tragedies, which really dates back to about 1998 is where we really had sort of the first directed attack. I know in your testimony, were talking about 710 shootings since columbine in 1999. In columbine, 13 people were killed 12 students, one teacher. 20 more were injured. Sandy hook in 2012. 26 killed. Two were injured. Parkland, at Marjory Stoneman
The Health Concerns stemming from Climate Change. And what congress should do to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. This is 90 minutes. As we get in, we are joined by a select committee on Climate Crisis and an esteemed panel of witnesses. The voices leading to the next generation. On the global Climate Crisis. Know if you were witnesses have a hard stop at 11 30 to get to their next event advocating on these issues. I ask all members keep their questioning to five minutes. Or less. So we can fit in as many members as possible. Without objection, all the members may have five days to submit statements, questions, extra his materials for the record. Subject to length, limitation and the roles. I would like to call on the chairman of the full committee who has a few words to offer, chairman engel. Good morning everyone. I just want to invite everyone to come to the Foreign Affairs committee, i want to welcome everybody. On Climate Change. It is certainly something that is so important. In