the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. dear god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. bless the members of the people's house in these few days before so many americans gather with families and loved one in a season of good will toward all. may that spirit pervade these halls and chambers and may the work done and being done redown to the benefit of all, most particularly those whom you among us. least as always, we pray that all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. among us. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition? mr. thompson: pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i nand a vote on the agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker: the question is on agreeing to the speaker's approval. journal. those in favor will vote aye. those opposed, no. the aye vs. t the journal i

rder the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. god of the universe, we give you thanks for giving us another day. we ask your blessing as we approach the end of the first session of this 115th congress. you know well the contentiousness of this season. look into the hearts of all the members of this people's house that they might discern good will within. may the good will you find be rewarded with your grace. may any contrary spirit be banished. in the days that come, help each member to understand well and interpret positively as they are able the positions of those with whom they disagree. grant to each the wisdom of solomon and to us all the faith and confidence to know that no matter how difficult things appear to be, you continue to walk with our nation as you have done for over two centuries. may all that is done in the people's house be for your greater honor and glory. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant t

the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. god of wisdom, we give you thanks for giving us another day. the great comprom

the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. god of wisdom, we give you thanks for giving us another day. the great compromise, benjamin franklin addressed the constitutional convention. we indeed seem to feel our the want of political wisdom since we have been running about in search of it. in this situation of this assembly, groping as it were in the dark to find political truth, and scarce able to distinguish it when presented to us. have we now forgotten our powerful friend? lord, you are the powerful friend referred to by franklin, and we turn, again, to you to your wisdom might break through the political discussions of these coming days. bless the members of the people's house and all your wis congress with the insight and foresight to construct the future of security in our nation's politics, economy, and society. may they, as you, be especially mindful of those who are poor and without power. may all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, men. the speaker pro tempore: the chair h

the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. eternal god we give you thanks for giving us another day. once again we come to ask wisdom, patience, peace and understanding for the members of this people's house. give them the generosity of heart and the courage of true leadership to work toward a common solution to the many issues facing our nation. as true states men and women, may they find the fortitude to make judgments to benefit all americans in their time of need. may all that is done this day be for yo

rder the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. god of the universe, we give you thanks for giving us another day. we ask your blessing as we approach the end of the first session of this 115th congress. you know well the contentiousness of this season. look into the hearts of all the members of this people's house that they might discern good will within. may the good will you find be rewarded with your grace. may any contrary spirit be banished. in the days that come, help each member to understand

e p our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. god of the universe, we give you thanks for giving us another day. "washington journal" live every sustaining grace. help the leaders of our nation make wise decisions in our day. may they look to you for guidance every step of the way until we stand in your light forever. set us all on a path that will lead to peace and security. bless us this day and every day and may all that is done within the people's house be for your debater honor and glory, amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1. the journal stands approved. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from michigan, mrs. lawrence. lawrence laurnings -- mrs. lawrence: i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will ente

the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. loving god we give you thanks for giving us another day. during these cold early darkening days, we ask your special blessing upon those who labor in the nation's capital. help the members of the house and those of the senate to act wisely and carefully in the important work they do. in the waning days of the session, may they continue to heed the voices of all their constituents, both those who voted for them and those hoe did not. -- and those who did not. may all that is done within the people's house, be for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from new jersey, mr. lance. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. t

visit ncicap.org] be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray.fing god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. as we face a new day, help us to discover power of resting in you. send your spirit down upon the members of the people's house. grant them wisdom, insight, and vision that the work they do will be for the betterment of our nation and help them to identify and bring to pass policies that will redown to the benefit

kevin conroy's been my batman since '92. we're celebrating our 25th year. my "star wars" family. i just can't believe how much fun i'm zg all this. you guys, i'm telling you, i never expected that we'd come back. if they did another trilogy that they would bring back our characters. and it was really intimidating and scary. but i'm really appreciating it now because in your 20s you sort of take it for granted, and it's so much more enjoyable now that i'm in my early 80s. ( laughter ) and that's a tip, by the way-- if you're going to fudge your age, lie up, because people will say, "boy, he really looks good for 83!" >> stephen: you do. >> "he really took care of himself." >> stephen: you really look great for 83. >> i do. thank you. >> stephen: i can be in your "star wars" family? >>, of course,. >> stephen: the 13-year-old in me is going insane right now. and please forgive-- this is 40 years coming this conversation with you, because-- and i've told people some of this and i don't know if you know this-- but three weeks before this movie was released anyw

for a person of interest in the weekend shooting that left a toddler injured in the 2500 block of conroy road. police say the shooting was accidental and that the children were playing with a gun before it went off striking a 3-year-old. but authorities are trying to track down 7-year-old edward lee reed. i believe you saw his picture a moment ago for his role in the shooting. he should be considered armed and dangerous. >> and in prince george county school leetders will present the man to correct problems found in relation to grade fixing and graduation scandal. first to report on allegations that teachers were incon inconstructed to change grades in order to boost graduation rates. now a state audit found houses of students graduated without meeting academic requirements and did not find a systemwide pattern of fraud or intimidation. >> and 6:05. 41 degrees. we could hardly wait for it. >> 56 degrees yesterday and today will make it to 60. >> we'll take it. >> i saw mike mention a few minutes ago. warmer day this month. >> love it. >> and doesn't feel like holidays. >> it will get col

conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. loving god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. in the ending days of the first session of the 115th congress help those members of the house and senate to act wisely and carefully in the important work they do. and as our nation passes through this holy season for millions of americans, may there be goodwill in our communities and peace and reconciliation where those virtues are so sorely needed. may all that is done within the people's house be for your greater honor and glory. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's 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 pennsylvania seek recognition? mr. thompson: mr. speaker, clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker pro tempore: the question is on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. the ayes have it. the journal st

kevin conroy's been my batman since '92.. and you know, i have my batman family, i have my "star wars" family. i just can't believe how much fun i'm zg all this. you guys, i'm telling you, i never expected that we'd come back. if they did another trilogy that they would bring back our characters. and it was really intimidating and scary. but i'm really appreciating it now because in your 20s you sort of take it for granted, and it's so much more enjoyable ( laughter ) and that's a tip, by the way-- if you're going to fudge your age, lie up, because people will say, "boy, he really looks good for 83!" >> stephen: you do. >> "he really took care of himself." >> stephen: you really look great for 83. >> i do. thank you. >> stephen: i can be in your "star wars" family? >>, of course,. >> stephen