then representative lynn jenkins from kansas gives the republican address. she also begins by thanking the u.s. military for their service. and she outlines the republican plan for job creation and economic growth. >> this weekend, folks across the country are opening up the pool, firing up the grill, and taking a well-earned moment to relax. but memorial day is more than a three-day weekend. in town squares and national cemeteries, in public services and moments of quiet reflection, we will honor those who loved their country enough to sacrifice their own lives for it. this memorial day, michelle and i will join gold star families, veterans, and their families at arlington national cemetery. we'll pay tribute to patriots of every generation who gave the last full measure of devotion, from lexington and concord to iraq and afghanistan. later that day, we'll join vietnam veterans and their families at the vietnam veterans memorial-the wall. we'll begin to mark the 50th anniversary of the vietnam war. it's another chance to honor those we lost at places like h

. >> republicans address came this week from kansas conwoman lynn jenkins. -- congresswoman lynn jenkins. most of her address focused on high prices and a lack of job creation. >> on memorial day as we consider the sacrifices our service members and their families have made, we are reminded to never squander the blessings of liberty. that is why helping to create jobs and grow our economy will continue to be republicans' focus in the weeks and months ahead. >> congresswoman jenkins says the nation owes its service members the promise of a strong and growing economy. >>> d.c. police are looking for whoever stabbed a woman near the convention center late last night. the attack happened at about 11:15 near 7th and m streets near the mt. vernon square metro station. the woman was stabbed in the face near her jaw. they're looking for two other women in connection with the attack. >>> d.c. police also looking for an armed robbery suspect who held up a 7-eleven convenience store on thursday. police have released these photos of the suspect accused of pulling a knife on a cashier. there you go r