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the people of florida deserve relief. [applause] i also understand that the role of the judiciary, while important, must be limited. it is a self-evident truth that in our constitutional system, courts lack the authority to legislate, but for far too long florida has seen judges expand their power beyond proper constitutional bounds and substitute legislative will for dispassionate legal judgment, damaging the constitutional separation of powers, reducing the power of the people and eroding individual liberty. to my fellow floridians, i say to you: judicial activism ends, right here and right now. [applause] i will only appoint judges who understand the proper role of the courts is to apply the law and constitution as written, not to legislate from the bench. the constitution, not the judiciary, is supreme. [applause] one month before the election, a ferocious storm tore through parts of northwest florida. hurricane michael brought widespread destruction, but it did not destroy the resilience and resolve of the people of
the people of florida deserve relief. [applause] i also understand that the role of the judiciary, while important, must be limited. it is a self-evident truth that in our constitutional system, courts lack the authority to legislate, but for far too long florida has seen judges expand their power beyond proper constitutional bounds and substitute legislative will for dispassionate legal judgment, damaging the constitutional separation of powers, reducing the power of the people and eroding...
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the water is part of florida's dna. protecting it is the smart thing to do, but it's also the right thing to do. i will lead efforts to save our waterways, we will fight toxic blue-green algae, we will fights discharges from lake okeechobee, we will fight red tide. we will fight for our fishermen, we will fight for our beaches, we will fight to restore our everglades, and we will never, ever quit, we won't be cowed, and we won't let the foot draggers stand in our way. we resolved to leave florida to god better than we found it. we also resolve to support education, florida should place a greater emphasis on vocational and technical training. as there is honor in jobs that require vocational's ills, and those who work hard and make great company contributions to our society and should have our admiration. skills-based education should include training in computer science and technology, as these skills will continue to be demands for the foreseeable future. in a large and diverse state, our education system needs to empo
the water is part of florida's dna. protecting it is the smart thing to do, but it's also the right thing to do. i will lead efforts to save our waterways, we will fight toxic blue-green algae, we will fights discharges from lake okeechobee, we will fight red tide. we will fight for our fishermen, we will fight for our beaches, we will fight to restore our everglades, and we will never, ever quit, we won't be cowed, and we won't let the foot draggers stand in our way. we resolved to leave...
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people come to florida because of its natural beauty. tourism is not only a pillar of our state's economy, it helps spread the tax burden to nonfloridans, limiting taxes on our own citizens. but this could be in jeopardy if we do not solve our pressing environmental problems. as the great philosopher yogi bera remarked, if people don't want to come, nobody is going to stop them. [ laughter ] now, for florida, the quality of our water and environmental surroundings are foundational to our prosperity as a state. it doesn't just drive tourism. it affects property values. it anchors many local economies and is central to our quality of life. the water is part and parcel of florida's dna. [ applause ] protecting it is the smart thing to do. but it's also the right thing to do. i will lead efforts to save our waterways. we will fight toxic blue green algae. we will fight discharges from lake okeechobee. we will fight red tide. we will fight for our fishermen. we will fight for our beaches, we will fight to restore our everglades, and we will n
people come to florida because of its natural beauty. tourism is not only a pillar of our state's economy, it helps spread the tax burden to nonfloridans, limiting taxes on our own citizens. but this could be in jeopardy if we do not solve our pressing environmental problems. as the great philosopher yogi bera remarked, if people don't want to come, nobody is going to stop them. [ laughter ] now, for florida, the quality of our water and environmental surroundings are foundational to our...
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the people of florida deserve relief. [applause] i also understand that the role that judiciary while important must be limited. it is a self-evident truth that our constitutional system courts lacked the ability to legislate. but for far too long florida has seen judges expand their power beyond constitutional bounds and substitute legislative will forward dispassionate legal judgment. all while damaging the constitutional separation of power, reducing the part of the people and eroding individual liberty. to my fellow floridians i say to you, judicial activism and right here, and right now. [applause] [cheering] i will only appoint judges who understand that the proper role of the courts is to apply the constitution as written, not to legislate from the bench. the constitution, not the judiciary is supreme. [applause] [cheering] one month before the election a ferocious storm through florida, hurricane michael bret white spread destruction. to the communities impacted, we will stand with you to rebuild your community st
the people of florida deserve relief. [applause] i also understand that the role that judiciary while important must be limited. it is a self-evident truth that our constitutional system courts lacked the ability to legislate. but for far too long florida has seen judges expand their power beyond constitutional bounds and substitute legislative will forward dispassionate legal judgment. all while damaging the constitutional separation of power, reducing the part of the people and eroding...
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[applause] she will be a terrific first lady for florida. [applause] she is my best friend a professional and a wonderful mother for our two young children as many of you saw was a good campaigner and really cares about the people of this state we have decided to dispense with a parade that typically takes place but instead we will return to the governor's mansion with her son to be baptized with the sea of galilee we brought back from israel i'm also fortunate to be succeeding our new york senator one - - newest senator rick scott stood here eight years ago at it great time of turmoil and pledge to put people back to work today one.5 million floridians have jobs and the economy is one of the best in the nation. [applause] senator scott your laser like focus has meant so much in the lives of so many here in our state you are leaving a strong foundation that of what we can build i know he asked to leave early because his swearing-in is in a couple of hours he will a champion for florida in the united states senate in the united states senate
[applause] she will be a terrific first lady for florida. [applause] she is my best friend a professional and a wonderful mother for our two young children as many of you saw was a good campaigner and really cares about the people of this state we have decided to dispense with a parade that typically takes place but instead we will return to the governor's mansion with her son to be baptized with the sea of galilee we brought back from israel i'm also fortunate to be succeeding our new york...
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especially in my home state of florida. the mill done va portion of the bill provides $860.4 million for department of defense military construction needs and department of veterans affairs. specifically the bill includes $115 million of ma reap corps for construction contracts related to the devastation left behind hurricanes florence and michael on marine corps facilities at north carolina. the marine corpser corps was planning consolidation efforts as a results of this damage and this funding represents the first step in a viable rebuilding process for the marine corps. the bill also includes $700 million to begin the rebuilding of continuedle air force base. this will support the relocation of the f-22 mission and bed down of f-35's. along with the planning for construction of new facilities. this funding is a crucial first step to begin the necessary rebuilding. we will rebuild. mr. speaker, i also want to point out this funding for continuedle in north carolina is a -- tindal in north carolina is a down payment. this
especially in my home state of florida. the mill done va portion of the bill provides $860.4 million for department of defense military construction needs and department of veterans affairs. specifically the bill includes $115 million of ma reap corps for construction contracts related to the devastation left behind hurricanes florence and michael on marine corps facilities at north carolina. the marine corpser corps was planning consolidation efforts as a results of this damage and this...
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he was in prison in florida for 10 years. first seeingber him. was about three years old when my brother would take me to the prison. on a sunday for visits. the last time that i saw my father in prison, i was about three. he said to my mother not to bring me back anymore, it was just too hard. as a three-year-old child, i can remember thinking, what did i do wrong? and my the reason that my father is your? the guilt plagued me for years .hroughout my young life it was hard. conversationshe thatred around activities they had done with their families, including their father, i found myself politely leaving the area, leaving the room so that i would not have to talk about it. hard, painfulof excuses for me and trying to understand why this happened. but all during this time, my father would send me gifts wrapped in brown paper backs, if you will, a card on birthdays, a card on a holiday. he seemed to have gathered from in prison. i remember one of the last things he sent me was a jewelry of burnt match stems that i have today. it was a time that i
he was in prison in florida for 10 years. first seeingber him. was about three years old when my brother would take me to the prison. on a sunday for visits. the last time that i saw my father in prison, i was about three. he said to my mother not to bring me back anymore, it was just too hard. as a three-year-old child, i can remember thinking, what did i do wrong? and my the reason that my father is your? the guilt plagued me for years .hroughout my young life it was hard. conversationshe...
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i want to thank my colleague from florida, mr. diaz-balart, for his efforts today and over the last several months to ensure that the house's voice in this debate. i yield back the balance of my time. in this debate. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from north carolina. the gentleman from florida reserves. the gentleman from north carolina is recognized. mr. price: i yield three minutes to the gentleman from illinois, a member of our subcommittee and chairman tegget of the financial services subcommittee, mr. quigley. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from illinois is recognized for three minutes. mr. quigln: thank you, mr. speaker. -- mr. quigley: thank you, mr. speaker, and the chairman of the subcommittee and my colleague, mr. diaz-balart, as the ranking member designee. let's not complicate anything. there is nothing in the transportation bill or the housing budget that has anything to to with the border wall. . instead these agencies that keep us safe when we fly and keep the tr
i want to thank my colleague from florida, mr. diaz-balart, for his efforts today and over the last several months to ensure that the house's voice in this debate. i yield back the balance of my time. in this debate. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from north carolina. the gentleman from florida reserves. the gentleman from north carolina is recognized. mr. price: i yield three minutes to the gentleman from illinois, a member of our subcommittee and...
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you went to florida and became the university of florida president. what about that experience will help? rep. shalala: i was president of the university of miami for 14 years, and before that i was chancellor of the university of wisconsin, president of hunter college. i have a lot of experience with young people and the issues they care about. a lot of the experience in world class medical care, both in wisconsin and the university of miami. people are concerned about pocketbook issues, the cost of prescription drugs, the out of pocket costs for insurance. that is my area of expertise. that is what i hope to focus on here. it will not only help the people of south florida. in my district there are 100,000 people registered for obamacare, the largest number in any congressional district in this country. they expect me to make certain that we do everything we can to make health care affordable, but particularly the focus on prescription drug costs. >> describe your district and why did you choose the south florida district to run her congress from? re
you went to florida and became the university of florida president. what about that experience will help? rep. shalala: i was president of the university of miami for 14 years, and before that i was chancellor of the university of wisconsin, president of hunter college. i have a lot of experience with young people and the issues they care about. a lot of the experience in world class medical care, both in wisconsin and the university of miami. people are concerned about pocketbook issues, the...
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he went to florida, university of miami president -- university of florida president, what about that experiment -- experience will help you? >> i was the president of the diversity of miami for 14 years and other stops, i have had a lot of experience with young people and issues they care about. i have a lot of experience in world-class medical care, both at wisconsin and the university of miami, we had big health systems. people are concerned about pocketbook issues, the cost of prescription drugs, the out-of-pocket cost for insurance. that is my area of expertise. that is what i hope to focus on here. it would not only help the people of south florida, in my district, there are 100 thousand people registered for obamacare. that is the largest number in any congressional district in the country. to make- they expect me certain to do everything we can to make health care affordable, but particular the focus on prescription drug costs. >> why did you choose a south florida district to run for congress from? >> i have been living in that district for 20 years. my grandparents lived in
he went to florida, university of miami president -- university of florida president, what about that experiment -- experience will help you? >> i was the president of the diversity of miami for 14 years and other stops, i have had a lot of experience with young people and issues they care about. i have a lot of experience in world-class medical care, both at wisconsin and the university of miami, we had big health systems. people are concerned about pocketbook issues, the cost of...
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everything inan viewsof how our family florida.iewed theily really criminal justice system in the united states. thatstores faith and hope years, ith it took 70 is here. it finally happened. that torturedm him, that put him in prison, is the same system that will exonerate him. so, yes, you have to maintain hope. this is the greatest country of the world. amy: finally, what does the story of what happened to your father say to you about the criminal justice system today, looking at what you see today when it comes to criminal justice and african-americans? >> that things have changed, but we still have a long way to go. bookse rule of law on the are good, but we as people have to enforce them in the right way. i am pretty sure that back in 1949, the law was to make sure that everybody had a fair trial. it wasn't the law, it was the people that was administering the law. and we still have that today. but thank god things are changing. we have the ability for people to stand up and be bold and tell the truth. desantis and all of the
everything inan viewsof how our family florida.iewed theily really criminal justice system in the united states. thatstores faith and hope years, ith it took 70 is here. it finally happened. that torturedm him, that put him in prison, is the same system that will exonerate him. so, yes, you have to maintain hope. this is the greatest country of the world. amy: finally, what does the story of what happened to your father say to you about the criminal justice system today, looking at what you see...
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diaz-balart of florida. the speaker pro tempore: the question is on agreeing to the motion to recommit. members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a 15-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.]
diaz-balart of florida. the speaker pro tempore: the question is on agreeing to the motion to recommit. members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a 15-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.]
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florida?are you telling them they need to expect as a result of the government shutdown or perhaps as a result of what may or may not happen in the next three weeks? >> state of florida stepping up. we have food and safety inspectors all across the state. luckily they're still out in the fields. we're doing our part. we're saying to you keep buying fresh florida produce. we're okay. but the longer that this lasts -- we're hoping three weeks, things in d.c. gets better and they figure out how to make this work but the longer this goes on, the draft ek osti impact is going to have on florida. i say to consumers we're on top of it, we're fighting for you, we're making sure that our produce and our farmers and the food we're putting on our plate is a top priority. we have your back. but we need our leaders in d.c. to step up and to make sure that their priorities are set straight and that is getting past the next three weeks with a deal. >> all right, nicky fried, thank you. >>> still ahead, crisi
florida?are you telling them they need to expect as a result of the government shutdown or perhaps as a result of what may or may not happen in the next three weeks? >> state of florida stepping up. we have food and safety inspectors all across the state. luckily they're still out in the fields. we're doing our part. we're saying to you keep buying fresh florida produce. we're okay. but the longer that this lasts -- we're hoping three weeks, things in d.c. gets better and they figure out...
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a woman in florida.ple in north carolina. >> he would not talk about anybody to us other than meredith. >> because you have to wonder when the switch was thrown in this man. >> i no hknow, i know. >> how many decades does this go back. >> do people wake up when they're 61 and start to do these crimes the way he did them? and, you know, i would think not. >> meredith emerson went missing new year's day 2008. less than a month later, gary michael hilton appeared in a georgia courtroom and pleaded guilty to her murder. meredith's parents were there. her mother susan addressed hilton. >> i believe he has nothing more than a bully and a weak minded coward to prey on others. he failed as a survivalist. anyone can see he's a scared little man on the run. >> the state honored the deal it made with the killer, no death penalty. and he was sentenced to life in prison. hilton admitted nothing beyond the emerson murder. >> this is the first time you've done anything like that? >> i'll let me attorney answer. >> by n
a woman in florida.ple in north carolina. >> he would not talk about anybody to us other than meredith. >> because you have to wonder when the switch was thrown in this man. >> i no hknow, i know. >> how many decades does this go back. >> do people wake up when they're 61 and start to do these crimes the way he did them? and, you know, i would think not. >> meredith emerson went missing new year's day 2008. less than a month later, gary michael hilton...
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. >> and florida's 27th congressional district democrat succeeds 15 term covers woman alina who chose not to run for reelection and she served as the entire secretary during the clinton administration. >> you are a household name in the longest-serving health and human service secretary for bill clinton and will that help you? >> areas will help because it's very much but the democrats will focus on whether it's healthcare or the environment or gun-control or immigration reform those are issues that are central to the democratic platform of what we ran on and frankly what the american people care about. >> what about your experience after serving in washington. he went to florida and university of miami president and what about that experience will help you out here? >> i was president of the university of miami and before that i was chancellor of the university of wisconsin president of hunter college. lot of experience with young people and with the issues they care about and obviously a lot of experience in world-class medical care. both at wisconsin in university of miami we have
. >> and florida's 27th congressional district democrat succeeds 15 term covers woman alina who chose not to run for reelection and she served as the entire secretary during the clinton administration. >> you are a household name in the longest-serving health and human service secretary for bill clinton and will that help you? >> areas will help because it's very much but the democrats will focus on whether it's healthcare or the environment or gun-control or immigration...
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it will not only help people in south florida. in my district has 100,000 people registered for obamacare. that's the largest number in any congressional district in the country. so, they expect me to make certain that we do everything we can to make healthcare more affordable particularly to focus on the prescription drug costs. >> descriptive district and why you chose the south florida district to run for congress. >> first of all, i've been living in that district for 20 years. my grandparents with the district, my cousins. i have strong family ties. i have cuban cousins who came over from cuba. when the lebanese left lebanon, they went over the world and so i have relatives all over latin america but particularly my cuban cousins are in miami. let me say this, but the south florida district i represent involves the beaches. everybody knows south beach and miami beach. downtown miami, coral gables, coconut groves. it's what people describe what t they described miami. it's all in miami-dade county, so it's a wonderful district
it will not only help people in south florida. in my district has 100,000 people registered for obamacare. that's the largest number in any congressional district in the country. so, they expect me to make certain that we do everything we can to make healthcare more affordable particularly to focus on the prescription drug costs. >> descriptive district and why you chose the south florida district to run for congress. >> first of all, i've been living in that district for 20 years....
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when to the university of florida after graduation. did undergrad and law school at the university of florida and went on to the military. reporter: you are taking the seat of francis rooney, who was retiring. have you spoken to him about what this is like and any advice he gave you? mr. steube: he stayed out of the electoral process, but he has been accessible, trying to be helpful of things to watch out for. the biggest thing we have to do is hire up staff. some of his staff were brought on board. he has been helpful in that sense to transition. it is a lot put together in a short period of time. it is hard to get your staff in place before january 3. reporter: have you spoken to or your colleagues from florida and what have they told you about the job? mr. steube: there are three freshmen republicans. we spend a lot of time together in orientation. i knew russ. when i was in the senate we did some bills together. i just met walt through this process. you already have a close-knit bond tween the three guys elected in florida. i look
when to the university of florida after graduation. did undergrad and law school at the university of florida and went on to the military. reporter: you are taking the seat of francis rooney, who was retiring. have you spoken to him about what this is like and any advice he gave you? mr. steube: he stayed out of the electoral process, but he has been accessible, trying to be helpful of things to watch out for. the biggest thing we have to do is hire up staff. some of his staff were brought on...
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, but central florida is way different than south florida and miami, right?erent places, different places entirely. central florida does have disney. >> that's true. >>> how about this? the kid that set out to prove tom brady is a cheater? ♪ politics and foreign wars ♪ all the weather all the scores ♪ ♪ that's the world news polka ♪ if you're an insomniac and a good night sleep you lack ♪ ♪ do the world news polka ♪ it's late at night, you're wide awake and not wearing pants ♪ ♪ everybody dance, have some fun, be a pal ♪ ♪ every anchor, guy and gal, do the world news polka ♪ ♪ everybody ♪ ♪ that's the world news polka ♪ insomniacs only ♪ that's the world news polka ♪ who cares what the bosses think, they're a goofy crew ♪ ♪ if your neighbors call the cops ♪ tell them it's news to me ♪ that's the world news polka ♪ if you are up this late you must be headed for the john ♪ ♪ but hold it one more minute while we get your polka on ♪ ♪ you know the weekend is near, when this little tune you hear ♪ ♪ it's the world news polka ♪ it's the world news, da, da, da, da ♪
, but central florida is way different than south florida and miami, right?erent places, different places entirely. central florida does have disney. >> that's true. >>> how about this? the kid that set out to prove tom brady is a cheater? ♪ politics and foreign wars ♪ all the weather all the scores ♪ ♪ that's the world news polka ♪ if you're an insomniac and a good night sleep you lack ♪ ♪ do the world news polka ♪ it's late at night, you're wide awake and not...
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the gentleman from florida. mr. hastings: madam speaker, i'm very pleased at this time to yield three minutes to the distinguished gentleman from washington, my friend, mr. kilmer, a member of the appropriations committee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from washington is recognized for three minutes. mr. kilmer: thank you, madam speaker. and i thank the gentleman for yielding. i'm proud to rise in support of title 2 of this resolution to establish a new select committee on the modernization of congress. i'd like to start by thanking chairman mcgovern and the speaker for their collaboration over the past several months as they form this plan. let me say something that the american people know to be true and that is this house is a fixer upper. every time the american people feel like they don't have a say and nothing gets done or every time a bill is written behind closed doors and passed without debate, the american people lose their faith in the ideal that formed this body, the idea they have the ability t
the gentleman from florida. mr. hastings: madam speaker, i'm very pleased at this time to yield three minutes to the distinguished gentleman from washington, my friend, mr. kilmer, a member of the appropriations committee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from washington is recognized for three minutes. mr. kilmer: thank you, madam speaker. and i thank the gentleman for yielding. i'm proud to rise in support of title 2 of this resolution to establish a new select committee on the...
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roger stone has been arrested in florida. that is the fbi knocking on his door overnight in fort lauderdale. the federal indictment against roger stone includes a lot of very serious charges. here's a live look at where we believe he's being held. it is the federal facility in miramar, florida. he is accused of helping the ak emails during the 2016 elections. some charges are obstruction, making false statements and witness tampering. this is part of the robert special counsel robert mueller investigation into the russian meddling in the 2016 election. some of the emails he is accused of orchestrating, and that is said that he will make his court appearance this morning and again this is breaking news out of florida. >>> the 2017 tubbs fire that killed 22 in wine country was caused by a private electrical system and not the pg&e the equipment according to cal fire investigators. they said the fire origin was on private property adjacent to a home on bennett lane north of topp 5 flew over the site yesterday. -- chopper 5 flew
roger stone has been arrested in florida. that is the fbi knocking on his door overnight in fort lauderdale. the federal indictment against roger stone includes a lot of very serious charges. here's a live look at where we believe he's being held. it is the federal facility in miramar, florida. he is accused of helping the ak emails during the 2016 elections. some charges are obstruction, making false statements and witness tampering. this is part of the robert special counsel robert mueller...
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went to the university of florida. after graduation. did undergrad in law school at the university of florida. then went on to the military after that. >> you're taking the seat of francis rooney who's retiring. have you spoken to him about what this is like and any advice that he gave you? mr. steube: yeah. he stayed out of the electoral process because he did not get involved. after the general election he's been very accessible, trying to be helpful of the things to watch out for. the biggest thing we have to do right now is to try to hire up staff. some of his staff we're bringing onboard. so he's been helpful in that sense to try to transition. it's a lot of stuff to try to put together in a very short period of time. i would say the most challenging place is get your staff before january 3. >> have you spoken to any of your colleagues from florida? what have they told you about the job? mr. steube: there's three freshman republicans. we spent a lot of time in new member orientation. i news ross spano. we served in the state house
went to the university of florida. after graduation. did undergrad in law school at the university of florida. then went on to the military after that. >> you're taking the seat of francis rooney who's retiring. have you spoken to him about what this is like and any advice that he gave you? mr. steube: yeah. he stayed out of the electoral process because he did not get involved. after the general election he's been very accessible, trying to be helpful of the things to watch out for. the...
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the gentleman from florida. mr. hastings: madam speaker, i'm very pleased at this time to yield three minutes to the distinguished gentleman from washington, my friend, mr. kilmer, a member of the appropriations committee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from washington is recognized for three minutes. mr. kilmer: thank you, madam speaker. and i thank the gentleman for yielding. i'm proud to rise in support of title 2 of this resolution to establish a new select committee on the modernization of congress. i'd like to start by thanking chairman mcgovern and the speaker for their collaboration over the past several months as they form this plan. let me say something that the american people know to be true and that is this house is a fixer upper. every time the american people feel like they don't have a say and nothing gets done or every time a bill is written behind closed doors and passed without debate, the american people lose their faith in the ideal that formed this body, the idea they have the ability t
the gentleman from florida. mr. hastings: madam speaker, i'm very pleased at this time to yield three minutes to the distinguished gentleman from washington, my friend, mr. kilmer, a member of the appropriations committee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from washington is recognized for three minutes. mr. kilmer: thank you, madam speaker. and i thank the gentleman for yielding. i'm proud to rise in support of title 2 of this resolution to establish a new select committee on the...
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. >> again these live pictures coming from seabring, florida. if you're familiar with this area this is baseball country and a lot of spring trinning happenhe vicinity down here. this is ntrust bank. we will stay on top. at least five people are dead. >>> meanwhile back here a home and now at 5:00, we turn to the weather and a storm team 4 weather al this rain you see behind us moving in. >> rain and lots of it to come. you can s all that green on our radar. it is coming our ways, folks, as we speak. >> and with it, the whipping winds up to 50 miles an hour. let's get righto the storm center. doug? >> we would have been in weather alert mode without the wind odcause this was a weather f watch. it has been one wet year for sure. we're moving into 201the same way. but now we've got the wind advise and we mentioned the winds yesterday up to 50 miles per hour. take a loo w att's happening first off with that storm system making its way our way. nothing around our area yet, and get off we're going to down into these showers down to the south. these w
. >> again these live pictures coming from seabring, florida. if you're familiar with this area this is baseball country and a lot of spring trinning happenhe vicinity down here. this is ntrust bank. we will stay on top. at least five people are dead. >>> meanwhile back here a home and now at 5:00, we turn to the weather and a storm team 4 weather al this rain you see behind us moving in. >> rain and lots of it to come. you can s all that green on our radar. it is coming...
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reporting in sebring, florida, i'm camila bernal. (ken) (ken) mayors from around the country are in washington d-c this week for the winter meeting of the u.s. conference of mayors. house speaker nancy pelosi was there -- she gave a speech yesterday. also in attendance -- san francisco mayor london breed.... and oakland mayor libby schaaf -- who spoke to us earlier today about the need to end the government shutdown. (ken) also there... (ken) also there... the mayor of south bend indiana. pete boo teh jedge ... who announced his candidacy for the presidency yesterday. joe biden was there and defended his recent comments about the need to reach across the aisle to work with republicans. he has not yet announced a 2020 presidential bid. san francisco's mayor is ordering officials to take a closer look at seismic safety standards for high rise buildings. this step comes after an eye-opening report suggesting some skyscrapers may have hidden damage leftover from the loma preita 89 earthquake. kron 4's maureen kelly re
reporting in sebring, florida, i'm camila bernal. (ken) (ken) mayors from around the country are in washington d-c this week for the winter meeting of the u.s. conference of mayors. house speaker nancy pelosi was there -- she gave a speech yesterday. also in attendance -- san francisco mayor london breed.... and oakland mayor libby schaaf -- who spoke to us earlier today about the need to end the government shutdown. (ken) also there... (ken) also there... the mayor of south bend indiana. pete...
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to the university of florida after graduation i did undergrad in law school at the university of florida. and when on to the military after that. >> you're taking receipt of a retiring member. have you spoken to him about what this is like any advice he gave you? of thetayed out electoral process because he didn't want to get involved with after the general election, he has been very accessible and trying to be helpful. the biggest thing we have to do right now is to try to hire up staff and some of his staff we are bringing on board. he has been helpful in that sense to try to transition but it's a lot of stuff to try to put together in a short time. say the most challenging pieces try to get staff in place before january 3. >> have you spoken to other colleagues from florida and what have they told you about the job? >> there are three freshmen republicans, we've spent a lot of time together in new member before got elected we served in the state house together and when i was in the senate, we did some bills together. you already have a close that bond between the three guys even elect
to the university of florida after graduation i did undergrad in law school at the university of florida. and when on to the military after that. >> you're taking receipt of a retiring member. have you spoken to him about what this is like any advice he gave you? of thetayed out electoral process because he didn't want to get involved with after the general election, he has been very accessible and trying to be helpful. the biggest thing we have to do right now is to try to hire up staff...
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we've had such a problem with mass incarceration across florida. the most important swing state in the country to potentially restore voting rights over a million people, that can have a transformative impact on our democracy. amy: finally, the issues you're looking at around voting rights you think are the most important leading into the 2020 election? >> it is an fortinet was so rampant voter suppression in the last election. we saw thousands of people turned away from the polls in places like georgia and florida and north dakota. we have not dealt with that yet. we have not investigated that yet. that is why this bill we were isking about earlier, hr1, so important. we have disabled her suppression is wrong, is illegal, is immoral. we have to commit to everyone having a chance to vote in 2020. that did not happen in 2018. there were way too many stories of people that could not vote for one reason or another. i am concerned unless we do with this, both in terms of bringing attention but also passing new laws to make it easier to vote some of tha
we've had such a problem with mass incarceration across florida. the most important swing state in the country to potentially restore voting rights over a million people, that can have a transformative impact on our democracy. amy: finally, the issues you're looking at around voting rights you think are the most important leading into the 2020 election? >> it is an fortinet was so rampant voter suppression in the last election. we saw thousands of people turned away from the polls in...
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i went to the university of florida. i did undergraduate law school at the university of florida and went on to the military. aboute you spoken to him what this is like? any advice that he gave you? rep. steube: he stayed out of the electoral process. he didn't want to get involved. after the general election he has been accessible trying to be hopeful for things to watch out for. the biggest thing we have to do is try to hire staff. some of his staff we are bringing on board. he has been helpful trying to transition, but it is a lot of stuff to put together in a short time. the most challenging piece of transitioning is trying to get your staff in place before january 3. >> to other colleagues from florida? rep. steube: there are three freshmen republicans. we have spent a lot of time together in new member orientation. must stand out from the 15th district. i just met walt through this process, but we have a close-knit bond between the three guys that got elected in florida. i'm looking forward to working with them thr
i went to the university of florida. i did undergraduate law school at the university of florida and went on to the military. aboute you spoken to him what this is like? any advice that he gave you? rep. steube: he stayed out of the electoral process. he didn't want to get involved. after the general election he has been accessible trying to be hopeful for things to watch out for. the biggest thing we have to do is try to hire staff. some of his staff we are bringing on board. he has been...
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why florida's disney world turned away guests on new year's eve.(catherine) and next. spanish police stop a van trying to cross the border. what they found inside these mattresses.... police in spain discovered two migrants hiding inside mattresses.. they two men were trying to morocco and spain. they were sewn into mattresses strapped to the top of a van. they told police they'd each paid 45-hundred euros...around 5 thousand dollars to a human trafficker. they've been arrested and taken to amigrant holding center. (ken) florida deputies recovered more than half a million dollars worth of tequila over the weekend. approximately 966 cases of patron tequila were stolen investigators say a truck driver hauling the tequila stopped for dinner at a truck stop in tampa. at some point-- he noticed his trailer was no longer attached to his truck. deputies found the trailer more than ten miles away. there they say they also found four men transferring the cases of tequila to another box truck. the four men were taken into custody. (catherine) stealing from police officers is nev
why florida's disney world turned away guests on new year's eve.(catherine) and next. spanish police stop a van trying to cross the border. what they found inside these mattresses.... police in spain discovered two migrants hiding inside mattresses.. they two men were trying to morocco and spain. they were sewn into mattresses strapped to the top of a van. they told police they'd each paid 45-hundred euros...around 5 thousand dollars to a human trafficker. they've been arrested and taken to...
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another critical issue for our farmers in florida. we have to recall that florida's still recovering from the devastation of recent hurricanes and this bill falls short to help the farmers in the state of florida. but as i said at the beginning, mr. speaker, if that wasn't enough, this is all charade. and by the way, you know what the sad part is, mr. speaker, i'm going to be proven right. last week, a lot of us said that those bills that our friends on the other side of the aisle said were going to reopen the government, well, you know who was proven right and who was proven wrong -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. mr. diaz-balart: we're going to be proven right again. this is a sham. i would ask respectfully to defeat this bill, which is a charade, a sham, will not open the federal government. everybody knows that. everybody knows that it will not reopen the federal government, and it doesn't have any input from the house and falls short for florida farmers and other farmers around the country. thank you,
another critical issue for our farmers in florida. we have to recall that florida's still recovering from the devastation of recent hurricanes and this bill falls short to help the farmers in the state of florida. but as i said at the beginning, mr. speaker, if that wasn't enough, this is all charade. and by the way, you know what the sad part is, mr. speaker, i'm going to be proven right. last week, a lot of us said that those bills that our friends on the other side of the aisle said were...
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, she said, when david disappeared. >> i was not in florida.ona, in the apartment. i was nowhere around here. >> and lacking any further evidence, detective velasquez was stalled, dead in the water unless, maybe the man barbara was married to at the time knew something, michael wolfe a little checking revealed wolf had been married seven times number six, a woman named nancy graham, lived in alabama velasquez called her >> i told her, i'm investigating the disappearance to have david jackson. and she said to me, how much evidence do you have against him? and i said, i can't discuss the evidence with you, but i can tell you that it's enough for me to put him away right now. i was just totally bluffing. i had really, nothing. i'm just throwing it out there, you know, fishing that long line and if something bites, i'm reeling it in. and she says, honey, she says, let me call you back >> the minutes ticked by, velasquez waited by the phone. and when nancy called back, what she said blew the case wide open >> she started telling me about who was inv
, she said, when david disappeared. >> i was not in florida.ona, in the apartment. i was nowhere around here. >> and lacking any further evidence, detective velasquez was stalled, dead in the water unless, maybe the man barbara was married to at the time knew something, michael wolfe a little checking revealed wolf had been married seven times number six, a woman named nancy graham, lived in alabama velasquez called her >> i told her, i'm investigating the disappearance to...
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especially in my home state of florida. the mill done va portion of the bill provides $860.4 million for department of defense military construction needs and department of veterans affairs. specifically the bill includes $115 million of ma reap corps for construction contracts related to the devastation left behind hurricanes florence and michael on marine corps facilities at north carolina. the marine corpser corps was planning consolidation efforts as a results of this damage and this funding represents the first step in a viable rebuilding process for the marine corps. the bill also includes $700 million to begin the rebuilding of continuedle air force base. this will support the relocation of the f-22 mission and bed down of f-35's. along with the planning for construction of new facilities. this funding is a crucial first step to begin the necessary rebuilding. we will rebuild. mr. speaker, i also want to point out this funding for continuedle in north carolina is a -- tindal in north carolina is a down payment. this
especially in my home state of florida. the mill done va portion of the bill provides $860.4 million for department of defense military construction needs and department of veterans affairs. specifically the bill includes $115 million of ma reap corps for construction contracts related to the devastation left behind hurricanes florence and michael on marine corps facilities at north carolina. the marine corpser corps was planning consolidation efforts as a results of this damage and this...
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ross spano served six years in the florida house of representatives. he was an attorney in private practice. greg steube started his law career in the army's judge advocate general court. serving three years in iraq. he was later arrested to the florida state house and state senate. new congress, new leaders. watch it all on c-span. >> here's a look at our live coverage wednesday as the partial government shutdown enters its 33rd day. , the house is back for legislative business at noon is to consider a bill that would reopen the government through september 30. members vote on another spending bill debated last week that would fund government agencies through february 28. takes questions on brexit from members of the house of commons, followed by the u.s. conference of mayors holding a news conference ahead of their winter meeting in washington. at 11:00 eastern, the senate returns to debate whether to fix in a temporary daca legislation to reopen the government. on c-span3, a review of the selective service system which maintains the information of p
ross spano served six years in the florida house of representatives. he was an attorney in private practice. greg steube started his law career in the army's judge advocate general court. serving three years in iraq. he was later arrested to the florida state house and state senate. new congress, new leaders. watch it all on c-span. >> here's a look at our live coverage wednesday as the partial government shutdown enters its 33rd day. , the house is back for legislative business at noon...
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florida has six new members in its congressional delegation for the 116th congress. . >>> florida has16 members or 116 congress. eoters elected rick scott to th u.s. senate. coming off two terms, senator stryt was a health care indu executive, running a company that operated hospitals around country. and donna shalala was ce cted to the house, sin serving in the clinton administration, she's opinion president of the university of clinton foundation. and her father was shot and killed. al nonprofits loc before joining the dministration of florida international university. wo florida republicans also joined the house. oss spano was an attorney in private practice and congressman greg stubby started in the army advocate general corps serving three years in iraq and elected to florida state house and state senate. leaders.ess, new c-span.t all on iew included v before president trump announced government d the shut down. >> our guests is representative adam smith of washington a member of the arm armed services committee. thank you. for being with. yo thank
florida has six new members in its congressional delegation for the 116th congress. . >>> florida has16 members or 116 congress. eoters elected rick scott to th u.s. senate. coming off two terms, senator stryt was a health care indu executive, running a company that operated hospitals around country. and donna shalala was ce cted to the house, sin serving in the clinton administration, she's opinion president of the university of clinton foundation. and her father was shot and killed....
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florida governor, ron desantis: >> the people of florida stand with the community here in light of this tragic circumstance. this is an individual that needs to face very swift and exacting justice. >> reporter: and, jeff, tonight, we know the suspect is from here in sebring. investigators are searching his family's home right now. they have still not offered a motive for this shooting. we hope to learn more details during a news conference scheduled for 11:00 a.m. cmorrow. reff. >> glor: all right, that's beau zimmer for us, once again, outside the suspect's home. seau, thank you. on day 33 of the partial government shutdown, president trump told the house speaker he trnted to go ahead with his state of the union address next r ek. she said, no, not while the shutdown continues. so we wait now to hear where and if an address happens next week. a cbs news poll out today shows 59% of americans currently disapprove of the job the president is doing. that is a high for this poll during this presidency. nancy cordes has more. >> no more! we need paychecks! >> reporter: as federal workers pr
florida governor, ron desantis: >> the people of florida stand with the community here in light of this tragic circumstance. this is an individual that needs to face very swift and exacting justice. >> reporter: and, jeff, tonight, we know the suspect is from here in sebring. investigators are searching his family's home right now. they have still not offered a motive for this shooting. we hope to learn more details during a news conference scheduled for 11:00 a.m. cmorrow. reff....
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florida is one of only three states that permanently banned from voting i wasn't. twenty years of probation i want people to know people that commit crimes. if someone commits a crime they shouldn't be punished for the rest of life to get the right to vote you have to complete your sentence. five to seven years after that you can submit an appeal to the florida board of executive clemency. waiting process may take up to ten years then you may have to travel to. have to provide employment history letters of recommendation mental health issues drug use even traffic violations after all that. without any reason. so there's a background we want to give you a little bit of an idea what some former inmates actually go through when they go before florida's clemency board this is a clip from comedian jon all of his program tonight that is looking at the issue of voter disenfranchisement including a conversation with the next convict the former florida governor who's now us senator. just watch leon gillis he had served time for robbery and drug convictions but had been clea
florida is one of only three states that permanently banned from voting i wasn't. twenty years of probation i want people to know people that commit crimes. if someone commits a crime they shouldn't be punished for the rest of life to get the right to vote you have to complete your sentence. five to seven years after that you can submit an appeal to the florida board of executive clemency. waiting process may take up to ten years then you may have to travel to. have to provide employment...
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>> it's florida. there ain't no leaders here. in puerto rico >> all right, so who are the leaders of your group? >> i haven't been in communication with them since i left, so i can't tell them >> do you know how your structure is set up, rank structure? >> yep >> can you tell me >> no. >> anything else you want to ask, answer, add thanks for your cooperation. >> coming up - >> i turned, aimed and fired he was 6 years old >> a veteran inmate still suffers from an act of war and later -- >> you can plead guilty, not guilty or no contest >> alfredo roca moreno faces authorities over the lighter found in his mattress. isn't what goes into your soup... just as important as what you get out of it? our broccoli cheddar is made with aged melted cheddar, simmered broccoli, and no artificial flavors. enjoy 100% clean soup today. panera. food as it should be. ♪now i'm gonna tell my momma ♪that i'm a traveller ♪i'm gonna follow the sun♪ ♪now i'm gonna tell my momma ♪that i'm a traveller ♪i'm gonna follow the sun transitions™ light under cont
>> it's florida. there ain't no leaders here. in puerto rico >> all right, so who are the leaders of your group? >> i haven't been in communication with them since i left, so i can't tell them >> do you know how your structure is set up, rank structure? >> yep >> can you tell me >> no. >> anything else you want to ask, answer, add thanks for your cooperation. >> coming up - >> i turned, aimed and fired he was 6 years old >> a...
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she wasn't anywhere near florida, she said, when david disappeared. >> i was not in florida.in the apartment. i was nowhere around here. >> and lacking any further evidence, the detective was stalled, dead in the water, unless maybe the man barbara was married to at the time knew something, michael wolff. a little checking revealed wolfe had been married seven times. number six, a woman named nancy graham, lived in alabama. velasquez called her. >> i told her, i'm investigating the disappearance of david jackson and she said to me, how much evidence do you have against him? and i said, i can't discuss the evidence with you but i can tell you that it's enough for me to put him away right now. i was just totally bluffing. i had really nothing. i'm just throwing it out there. >> uh-huh. >> you know, fishing that long line, if something bites, i'm reeling it in. and she says, honey, let me call you back. >> the minutes tick, by, velasquez waits by the phone and when nancy calls back, what she said blew the case wide open. >> she started telling me about who was involved, how it h
she wasn't anywhere near florida, she said, when david disappeared. >> i was not in florida.in the apartment. i was nowhere around here. >> and lacking any further evidence, the detective was stalled, dead in the water, unless maybe the man barbara was married to at the time knew something, michael wolff. a little checking revealed wolfe had been married seven times. number six, a woman named nancy graham, lived in alabama. velasquez called her. >> i told her, i'm...