of the house to the amendment of the senate h.r. 2028. with best wishes signed sincerely, karen l. haas. the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, sir, pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2-h of rule 2 of the rules of the u.s. house of representatives, the clerk received the following message received the following message from the secretary of the senate on december 12, 2016, at 9:41 a.m. that the senate passed with an amendment h.r. 5602, that the senate passed with amendments h.r. 3842, that the senate agreed to house concurrent resolution 183, appointments, advisory committee on international exchange rate policy, united states economic review commission. with best wishes i am signed sincerely, karen l. haas. the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, sir, pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2-h of rule 2 of the rules of the u.s. house of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on december 12, 2016, at 12:49 p.m. that the senate passed senate 3346. that the senate passed senate 3021. that the senate passed senate 8. that the senate passed senate

electors extend their sincere appreciation to the speaker of the house and others and the members of the pennsylvania house of representatives for allowing us to hold this historic meeting in this magnificent chamber. thank you, mr. speaker. mr. president. >> thank you, ms. pickett. those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying aye. opposed, no. the ayes have it. the resolution is unanimously adopted. we have come to the end of these official proceedings. does the secretary have any announcements? >> [inaudible] >> thank you, mr. secretary. the chair recognizes the honorable ash khare for the purpose of offering a resolution. mr. khare: resolved that the college of electors of pennsylvania, having met in a chamber of the house of representatives at the state capitol, in the city of harrisburg, pennsylvania, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and the laws of the united states and this commonwealth, and having completed the business for which they were elected do stand adjourned upon the pronouncement of the benediction. >> thank you, mr. khare. those in favor of the resolution will give

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.] the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 235 and the nays are 174. the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 235 and the nays are 176. the previous question is ordered. the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 235 and the nays are 177. the previous question is ordered. the question is on adoption of the resolution. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. >> i ask for a recorded vote. the speaker pro tempore: a recorded vote is requested. those in support of the request for a recorded vote will rise and be counted. a sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. members will record their votes by electronic device. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of

the clerk: the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, sir. pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2-h of rule 2 of the rules of the u.s. house of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on december 7, 2016, at 12:24 p.m. appointments, united states-china economic security review commission, virgin islands of the united states centennial commission. with best wishes, i am, signed sincerely, karen l. haas. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote and yeas and nays are ordered. on which the vote incurs objection under clause 6 of rule 20. recorded votes on postponed questions will be taken later. for what purpose does the gentleman from alaska seek recognition? mr. young: mr. speaker, i move to suspend the rules and pass h.r. 329, as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the bill. the clerk: h.r. 329, a bill to amend the indian employment

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.] the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 384, the nays are zero. 2/3 of those voting having responded in the affirmative, the rules are to suspend -- the bill is passed and, without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 392, the nays are zero. recorded as presented 2/3 of those voting having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill ises passed. without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. the unfinished business is the vote on the motion of the gentleman from new jersey, mr. garrett, to suspend the rules and pass h.r. 6427 on which the yeas and nays are ordered. the clerk will report the title of the bill. the clerk: h.r. 6427, a bill to improve the operation of the united states capital market it'

what experience will help you with serving in the house of representatives? rep.-elect raskin: i have only been in my freshman training for a couple of weeks now but i am starting to think that the real divide is not between democrats and republicans that between people who run with a lot of money, never having served in office before. and those who have served in state legislatures. it is at the state and local level that we experience the real opportunities of democracy and we learn the art of civility and treating people well and creating friendships across the aisle in order to build the foundation for making progress on the problems that affect the country. and we have so many. infrastructure is a great example. it affects everyone whether you live in the countryside and the roads are falling apart or you live in the washington metropolitan region where the metro system is a huge crisis. i used to ride the metro when i was a kid to look around and it opened new world for me and today, it cannot get me to capitol hill on time. i was late for my first set of me

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.] the speaker pro tempore: on this vote, the yeas are 239, the nays are 170. the bill is passed. without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. the unfinished business is the vote on the motion of the gentleman from texas, mr. smith, suspend the rules and pass h r. 6076s a amended on which the yeas and nays are ordered this eclerk will report the title of the bill. the clerk: h.r. 6076, a bill to require the administrator of the national err naughtics and space administration to establish a program for the medical monitor, diagnosis, and treatment of astronauts and for other purposes. the speaker pro tempore: the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amened? members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a five-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the nati

i'm the first southation american woman to be elected to the house of representatives. for me, it brings forward so many of the issues that immigrants across this country are facing. certainly in a trump administration we're going to see i believe a lot of efforts to roll back things that we've been working towards on immigration policy. but also i think that deep desire of people to have the opportunities that are the founding values of this country. i feel it so strongly. and i think sometimes i think i feel it more strongly than just the person next to me who has assumed they've had that their whole life. it's an incredible honor. >> why do you think it is that you thrived in that situation as a young girl? >> well, i had an incredible family. my parents still live in india. i've never been able to bring them here so i've never been able to have them in the same country. but they really raised me with an ethic of working hard and really trying to strive for -- to make society better. not just for my own life. but also i think i had a path in to the country in terms of

i am the first south asian american woman to be elected to the house of representatives. i think for me, it brings forward so many of the issues that immigrants across this country are facing, certainly in the trump administration we will see a lot of efforts to roll been workinge have towards, but i also think that deep desire of people to have the opportunity that includes the founding values of this country, i feel it so strongly. sometimes i think i feel it more strongly than just the person who is next to me who has had that their entire life. it is an incredible honor. >> why do you think it is that you thrive id in that situation as a young girl? >> i had an incredible family. my parents still live in india. i have never been able to have them in the same country, but they raised me with an ethic of working hard and really trying to strive to make society better, not just for my own life. but i also think i had a path into the country, in terms of our immigration system with the student visa process. the we had very little money, we did have some money. some of it i

electoral doors extend their series appreciation to the speaker of the house and the members of the pennsylvania house of representatives for allowing us to hold this historic meeting in this magnificent chamber. thank you, mr. speaker. pickett.you, ms. of the resolution will give their assent by saying aye. the resolution is unanimously adopted. we have come to the end of the press -- official proceedings. does the secretary have any announcements? >> [inaudible] >> thank you, mr. secretary. the chair recognizes the honorable ash khare we are worn county for the purposes of offering a resolution. >> resolved that the college of a look doors of pennsylvania, having met in a chamber of the house of representatives at the state capital in the city of harrisburg, pennsylvania in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and the laws of the united states and this commonwealth. having completed the business for which they were elected do stand adjourned upon the pronouncement of this addiction. thank you. .> thank you those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying aye. endlesslytion is an -- unani

ryan, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, reverend dr. an c. cummins, skyline church, san diego, california. the chaplain: let us pray. almighty father, creator of heaven and earth, and governor of all nations, we give praise to your name as we stand on this 159th anniversary of the opening of this beautiful chamber that has witnessed this nation's rich history. may god bless the house of representatives with another century and a half of doing the people's bidding in maintaining family, faith, life and freedom. we pray that the wisdom of king solomon be given its leadership for guidance to lead us in the paths of righteousness. and may they possess the ingenuity of the king to craft and create new means to prosperity for us all. lastly, give them the fear of the lord for without it no man shall possess your wisdom. we pray for peaceful transition of power, for racial reconciliation, for civility in governance and peace and good will for all mankind. in

i rise in support of h.res. 932, expressing the house -- the sense of the house of representatives. this legislation resolves that it is the sense of the house that protections against cramming, which is the act of placing unauthorized charges on should be ne bill, improved. it is an effort to bring to light the form of fraud called cramming and its effect on consumers' bills. many of our nation's telecommunication providers have recognized this issue and made strides by increasing protections for consumers. bypassing this resolution we are protecting consumers from fraudulent activity and ensuring that those who are vulnerable in our society are no longer susceptible to scammers. we must continue to address these cases of fraud head on. and i look forward to working with my colleagues on this issue and others. i applaud the energy and commerce committee for their work on this important legislation. and i urge my colleagues to support this legislation. mr. speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from ohio is rec

before he was elected to the house, and was frankly thrilled when he decided to run for the house of representatives and got elected. and of course his first priority , representing the fourth congressional district, was to get on the house armed services committee. and once he'd secured that, he was looking for a second committee and i encouraged him to seek a position on the house judiciary committee and helped him in hits effort to do that -- his effort to do that. he's a fine attorney and someone who was a great value to i and my predecessors who have had the honor of chairing the house judiciary committee. born and raised in chesapeake, virginia, randy forbes has never forgotten who he is or where he came from. growing up as a son of a world war ii normandy veteran, randy was raised on the values of duty, hard work, family and faith. he carried those principles with him to randolph macon college where he graduated as valedictorian of his 1974 class, and throughout his yearsality the university of virginia -- years at the university of virginia school of law. since first elected to congress in 2

in 37 flip, there is no official winner and this will head to the house of representatives for a decision next month. incoming chief of star reince priebus said, not happening. >> they are going forward tomorrow with the attempt to intimidate and harass electors and we have those who are receiving 200,000 e-mails. but nothing is going to change. >> 29 states actually have laws that bind the electors for the candidate chosen by the voters but it is not clear how enforceable that is. a few would switch their vote in part because of the russian hacking scandal that intelligence officials say was done to help mr. trump. some call for an intelligence briefing to find out more but the director of national intelligence turned that down this weekend. we expect another call for it tomorrow. >> it was just the will of the american people hillary clinton would be the protect. but it is the two step, the electoral college process in the position she in, let's on that so they can milk a good decision. >> in the events it goes to the house of representatives the republican majority this is assured to g

it is naturally easier in the house of representatives. we have a speaker and leadership that want to work with us. what do you want? how do we get it done? the senate is tougher because of their recalls. i suspect we have a president-elect that will call people out if they do not want to get on board and people may wake up to a couple of tweets and not like it too much. he is not going to sit around and play business as usual. >> being the r.n.c. chair in a year where there was a lot of decision and 17 people wanting the job and threading the needle of those people what would not keep their promises and running a white house --. >> a fiasco at times. >> i am trying to cheer you up. >> i loved the job. >> this is tough, too, but i started the r.n.c. it was 24/7 and after a few months you get hang of it and figure it out, but we are moving at light next pace. >> thank you. now, he is the official chief of staff for president-elect donald trump. >> when we come back we are in cincinnati it is the thank you tour with president-elect donald tru

the house of representatives, the democrats trying to get a majority or at least decrease the number at the republicans have. they had every opportunity. they failed miserably in the house of representatives. why? >> well, i'll give you one very specific reason and that redistricting. the republicans were smart in 2010. they built themselves a redistricting fire wall so no matter how bad it got for then, they had too many safe seats. we made a mistake in not making investments in state and local races. and we've got to go back to basics. and start doing it now. and so build so that we can win those states back in 2020. take control of redistricting in 2022. and secure our seats into 2030. that's exactly the playbook the republicans used between 2010 and 2012. we've got to use the same playbook. >> who would you like to see emerge as the new chair of the democratic national committee? >> there are plenty of people in this race. i'm not endorsing any of them. to me, quite bluntly, it's less important that -- who runs the dnc than where we are going. i think we've got to have a conversat

speaker, i'm directed by the president of the united states to deliver to the house of representatives a message in writing. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from kentucky is recognized. mr. rogers: i now yield three minutes to the outstanding chairman of the house energy and commerce committee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from michigan is recognized. mr. upton: thank you, mr. speaker. and first i must join the long line of folks congratulating our friend and chairman of the important appropriations committee, mr. rogers from kentucky, for great service, assembling a hardworking staff and making sure at christmas time now we aren't going to be shutting down the government. i rise in support of this c.r., continuing resolution and i just want to inform a couple of my colleagues of some of the very important provisions that are included in this package to fund some of the work in 21st century cures and relief for families in flint, michigan and elsewhere around the country. there is not a single person in this chamber who has not been touched by disease in some way. we h

that goes to the house of representatives. each state then gets one vote, no matter how big the state's delegation is. republicans control 32 of the 50 delegations coming in in the 115th congress. so there will be a lot of rhetoric today, but the reality of who's going to be president of the united states was set on november 8th and this is not going to change. >> all right. well, there's a lot of rhetoric. been a lot of noise about the trump transition. we just showed a minute ago our new poll where 50% approve of donald trump's transition so far. that's significantly lower than the number for barack obama and bill clinton. do you think it's a sign that president trump is going to have a shorter honeymoon phase or listen, voting for donald trump said, i want to rock the boat. i want to change the system. many people who voted for him said, i want an anti-establishment explosion. so should we be surprised that the approval rating is so much lower than we saw for previous presidents. >> it's a polarized country so we should prob

so in 1929 he comes to the house of representatives. >> you know, one of my favorite things about oscar depriest's career is this little tiny button we have in the collection that is from his career. it is a tiny -- it is really small. and it says depriest for congress with a picture of him. and one of the things i love most about it is that they are very rare. there probably weren't that many of them around initially and very few survive. i think i've only seen maybe one or two others in existence. but if you think about this tiny little button worn on someone's lapel, looking for all of the world like any other button, this actually represents a revolution. the attempt to elect an african-american to congress for the first time in decades. so just this presence of this little inch and a quarter diameter piece of metal would have been a real statement on the part of whoever was wearing it. and i love that it has survived and that it has come back to the place that whoever owned this wanted depriest to end up, which was the u.s. congress. and when he got here, he then found a lot of --

had that worked, then it would have gone to the house of representatives. d so, of course, i'm disappointed today and somewhat troubled by the fact that we could not find 38 republicans that would join us. however, i want to thank those republicans that did have the courage to withstand the pressure that they received, and vote for an alternative to mr. trump. >> polly, during the campaign, you really can't beat something with nothing, right? do you think maybe the hamilton elector strategy suffers because it didn't have a, this is the alternative to trump, it was maybe a mistake to vote for anybody but trump. had it gone to the house of representatives, it would have gone to trump. >> we did support governor kasich. but we found we had -- we actually wanted to see governor kasich and vice president senator mccain. that i think would have been the unity ticket that would have helped heal our country. >> yeah. well, polly, you've given us all a civics lesson. thank you so much for being here. >> thank you. >>> and donald trump boasts about his fictional lands

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.] the speaker: the house will be in order. 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. in the waning days of this 114th congress, we ask your blessing upon the members of this people's house. most especially upon the leadership. it is on their shoulders the most important negotiations of this congress have been placed. they have been entrusted by their fellow americans with the awesome privilege and responsibility sustaining the great experiment of democratic self-government. give them wisdom, grace, insight, and courage to forge legislation that allows us all to move forward toward an encouraging future. may all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journ

articles of impeachment exhibited by the house of representatives of united states of america in the name of itself in the people of the united states of america against john andrew koskinen, commissioner of the internal revenue service and maintenance and support -- >> the gentleman is correct, the house is not in order. members will please remove your conversation from the house floor. the house to be in order. >> in maintenance and support of its impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors. article one, john andrew koskinen in his conduct while commissioner of the internal revenue service engaged in a pattern of conduct incompatible with his duties as an officer of united states as follows. commissioner koskinen failed in his duty to respond lawfully to lawful subpoenas on august 2, 2013. the committee of oversight and reform of the house of representatives issued a subpoena to the secretary of the treasury, a custodian of internal revenue service documents. the subpoena demanded, among other things, "all communications sent or received by lois lerner from january 1,

the extend theirectors sincere appreciation to the speaker of the house and others and the members of the pennsylvania house of representatives to hold this historic meeting in this magnificent chamber. thank you, mr. speaker. mr. president. >> thank you, ms. pickett. those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying aye. opposed, no. the ayes have it. the resolution is unanimously adopted. we have come to the end of the se official proceedings. does the secretary have any announcements? >> [inaudible] >> thank you, mr. secretary. the chair recognizes the are for thesh kh purpose of offering a resolution. khare: resolved that the college of electors of pennsylvania, having met in a chamber of the house of representatives at the state capitol, in the city of harrisburg, pennsylvania, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and the laws of the united states and this commonwealth, and having completed the business for which they were elected do stand adjourned upon the pronouncement of the pronouncement of the benediction. >> thank you, mr. khare. those in favor of the resolution will give their ass

last thursday, the u-s house of representatives observed a moment of silence for the fire victims. >> reporter: number of high schools including one view is the end of the police investigation. senate democrats propose of girls on line. don and all, and file sharing service. very tight-lipped about the investigation and that more victims were involved only saying suspects and victims are all minors. >> reporter: there will be >>alecia: a focus and concern has and always will be pursued and safety for every student at place interviews thrust their investigation they and families will were provided several counseling avenues. other parents on campus believe everyone should be alerted police are watching up their investigation and heading over to the attorney by the end of the year. will the side of the charges will be filed. >> pam: tomorrow oakland's city and alameda county officials will vote on a deal for $1 billion new stadium and hopes of keeping the oakland raiders in town. and it will negotiate a formal agreement for a stadium project that will include its $50 million in public m

speaker, members of the senate and of the house of representatives. 7, 1941, adecember date which will live in infamy. the united states of america was suddenly and deliberately forcesd by naval and air of the empire of japan. on thek yesterday hawaiian islands has caused a severe damage to american naval and military forces. i regret to tell you that many american lives have been lost. the people from the united states have already formed their opinion and will understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. as commander-in-chief of the army and navy, i have directed all measures be taken for our defense. but always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. no matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated people,, the american and their righteous might will , win through to absolute victory. so help us god. [applause] i believe i interpret the will of the congress and the people when i assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the outermost, but make it very certain that this form of againry shall never endan

. >> the tragedy was recognized in the united states house of representatives in a essential request from representative barbara lee. >> we will continue to support our residents with any recovery efforts during this difficult time the now i ask the house of representatives to observe a moment silence. >> all present rise for a moment of silence. >> she called the victims young and talented and praised oakland residents for being resilient, compassionate and caring. all the names of to more november of released, jason mccarty from oakland, 35, san francisco art institute graduate and sound dinner. this is 61-year-old wolfgang renner performed electronic keyboard music. >> uc berkeley will hold a candlelight vigil at noon to honor the victims with organizers handing out free tickets to performance of handel's messiah in honor of graduate of california. karibbean city will have a charity for the victims' families to pay for funeral services. another benefit is held a block away at the golden bowl bar at franklin. several live bands and deejays are performing. the donation of $5 with all

speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 5, 2016, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority aders for morning hour debate. the chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. the chair recognizes the gentleman from oregon, mr. lumenauer, for five minutes. mr. blumenauer: thank you, mr. speaker. oregon lost an extraordinary statesman last week with the passing of hardy myers. he was the epitome of a public servant. his career had an auspicious beginning as president of the portland city planning commission in 1973, where he guided the development and approval of the downtown plan that didn't just win awards, it set portland on a path to a revitalized central city. he was elected to the state legislature in 1974 wher

conversations with others, but he would need 37 to go against donald trump to throw this into the house of representatives for the house to decide who the president of the united states will be. to put that into perspective, there are 38 electors in texas alone. everyone in that room based on the votes we are getting would have to go against donald trump for him not to be the president-elect and president of the united states. by all accounts that is not going to happen. maybe one vote if not a few more will come out as faithless, but it's look being like chris is that lone faithless electorate. >> i was watching earlier and you spoke to a girl who said you never know what might happen. it could change. it doesn't look like things will go her way. thank you so much. >> it sure doesn't. thanks. >> i want to turn to mark murray. mark, most electoral votes are already in. there was talk about maybe the russia hacking potentially changing votes or others just voting their conscious. the likelihood of this happening is next to zero. why was it not such a difficult process as some hope it might be. >> you have

- congress is more powerful and more likely to stay in office under this new systems the house of representatives has an incompetency rate higher than the house of lords. they established really shows the depth of the lack of understanding about what the condition of african-americans in this country actually disappeared to some extent, i think we can understand it. there is a whole number of ways that our lives are distorted in this country and talking about the class matters really about bringing attention to the conditions of black people, which i think for most americans are shrouded in the absolutely no understanding of. >> good afternoon. welcome to the southern festival of books. my name is independent community station housework today. we are here to hear from sally palmer thomasson and joe madison beck about their books. afterwards they will be signing the books in the colony upstairs. the festival will receive a part of the proceeds. and remember well the festival does have some sources have and can some sources of income, and some sources have and can come in the main source and can be

in 90 minutes, oakland congresswoman barbara three will lead a moment of silence at the house of representatives speaking on the house of representatives floor to honor the victims of the fire and to thank first responders. >> a benefit show to raise money for the fire victims and their families drew quite a turn out in oakland, hundreds of people paid $10 to attend the event at starline circumstantial club on martin luther king boulevard with a singer songwriter, originally scheduled for a venue in emeryville but was moved to accommodate the large crowd. >> unfortunately we could not make it to the candlelight vigil on monday so we wanted to be around people and listen to music and be with each other. >> all the proceeds are going to the oakland fire you caring campaign having raised $5,26,000, and another $415,000, one has been a campaign by the oakland a's the raiders and the warriors and now close to the goal which they have to keep changing the goal. can you share this badge on facebook by showing support on our page. >> we have breaking news in south carolina. >> a manhunt underway for an

like we have a better agenda for the future of the state than the one was -- in the state house of representativesen though it is not part of my long-standingd a interest in helping those guys when they could, and i played some role in that. it is indeed a new day. in kentucky. and we will see whether a very different kind of agenda can move our state into the future. mr. goodman: is there any way to compare the emotion of holding the u.s. senate of present trump 's victory and this statehouse victory now? on a scaleit would seem like -- senator mcconnell: given my expectations, doubly exciting because i thought we would come up short on the senate. we had a lot of exposure -- 24 and the democrats only had 10. a lot of them were very difficult states for us in presidential years. that was really something. but it never occurred to me that he might be able to win as well. that gives us an opportunity to, you know, through his appointment to change the court system, to move the country in a more, i think, more competitive direction. try to deal with the excessive regulation, other things that have k

house yesterday with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle. it received support of 87% of the house republicans and 77% of house democrats. the house of representatives has now left town for the holidays and it's up to the senate to finish the job. so at this point working all night and into the weekend won't change the inevitable outcome and shutting down the government doesn't help anyone, especially those holding up the process. so we're not done yet, but we are close. and with a little cooperation we'll be able to wrap up this congress soon and turn our folks to the nation's priorities. let me just mention a couple of other aspects of the continuing resolution because i've heard just among conversations with my own colleagues some misunderstanding about what we are doing in terms of let's say, defense spending which is one component of it. this continuing resolution funds the defense sector by a $7 billion increase than the continuing resolution we're operating under. it's less than the authorization that the defense authorization bill provided for but as we all know, an authorization is not an appropriation. and when you compare appropriation or

to that now, are you surprised at all that here you are about to be a new member of the house of representatives? rep.-elect. mast: i am honored that i get to be a new member of the house of representatives right now. but it was that moment in time that brought me to this moment in time. when i woke up at walter reed, it was not my life plan to become a member of congress. i was perfectly happy jumping out of planes and kicking in doors and jumping out of helicopters. but that was not in the cards anymore at that and that was point. difficult to swallow. for any person, i think if you think you are losing your purpose in life, it ranks amongst the most difficult things you can lose. i was laying in my hospital bed talking to my wife about how it would find another battlefield to fight on, at that time, i was having a lot of members of the house and senate and staffers visiting through walter reed. and that is where i came to the idea that maybe my next battlefield would be here as a member of congress. that is where i started to think about it. >> how did you get from there to here? rep.-elect.

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. >> reporter: the horption-- house of representatives had a moment of silence for the lives of the victims of the fire. >>> today uc berkeley held a memorial service for two current students, two graduate students and a volunteer that was lost in the fire. >> four to 500 people came to mourn the loss and celebrate the lives of the students in the fire. >> there were five members of the campus community. >> reporter: jenifer morris and vanessa plotkin were students. family members spoke of the pain and anguish of their loss. >> when she was young, as part of our church community, she was learning about the lord and she accepted jesus into her heart so we know she is alive today. >> i feel her in my heart. she is in all of our hearts. >> reporter: victoria plotkin lost her sister and also her lifetime best friend. >> she was my twin sister and my best friend. she was my light. she my sun. >> reporter: in the entrance way, friends and well wishers signed portrait pages to commemorate the event. 31 other families and friends are going through the same grief over what never should have happened

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you're in charge of getting that legislation, that waiver passed in the house of representatives. he's only been out of uniform for three years. he needs to be out for seven years, and unless legislation is passed. do you see any problem at all in getting that legislation passed in the house of representatives setting the stage potentially for his confirmation in the senate? >> i think it will pass. i know a few leaders in national security, whether military or civilian, who are as respected and admired as jim mattis, and i think we all at the same time take civilian control of the military very seriously. so this has happened before with general marshall in 1950. you had an extraordinary circumstance with the korean war, an extraordinary leader. congress passed a one-time exception to the general rule, and i think that's analogous to where we are today. very difficult circumstances, extraordinary leader, a one-time exception makes sense. >> would you okay with petraeus as secretary of state? >> well, that does not require any sort of legislation to allow him to serve there. you kn

even then, the rates would go to the house of representatives. the gop would vote for trump. we will explain this with the panel as well. up next, can yahoo! recover from a hack of 1 billion of its accounts? >>> here is what some of our affiliates are covering tonight. in tampa, they announce the arrest of 114 suspects after a six-day under cover operation focusing on human trafficking. it was operation not so silent night. among those arrested, a high ranking official on an area school board. >>> in san francisco, the state of california tells uber to stop using self-driving cars. the state says uber must have permission. uber says that's not true because it has humans behind the wheel to intervene if needed. >>> a live look at miami from wsvn. the big story there tonight, officials from the u.s. coast guard and the royal canadian navy offloading 26.5 tons of cocaine seized in waters off the eastern pacific. the drugs are worth an estimated $715 million. they came from 27 separate drug smuggling vessel introductions and five bail recovery operat n operations. that's tonight's

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.] the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 401. the nays are eight. with two recorded as present. thirds third, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed and without objection the motion to reconsider is laid upon the able. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition? romain zago thank you, mr. speaker. i move -- mr. roe: thank you, mr. speaker. i move to suspend the rules and pass h.r. 6435. the clerk: a bill to authorize the directors of veterans integrated service networks of the department of veterans affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accreditation entities or appropriate health care evaluation entities to investigate medical centers of the department of veterans affairs. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman fro

speaker, members of the senate and of the house of representatives. 1941, a day that .ill live in infamyd states of america was suddenly and deliberately attacked public air forces. causing severe damage to the american naval and military forces. i regret to tell you that many american lives have been lost. statesple of the united will understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. as commander-in-chief of the army and navy, i have directed all measures be taken. but always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. no matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated dish premeditated invasion, the american people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. so help us god. i believe i interpret the will of the congress and the people and we will not only defend ourselves, but make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us. hostilities exist. there is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger. with confidence in our armed force

agenda for the future of the state than the one that was constantly killed in the state house of representativesen though it is not part of my job, i have had a long-standing interest in helping those guys when i could, and i played at least some role in that. it is indeed a new day. in kentucky. and we will see whether a very different kind of agenda can move our state into the future. mr. goodman: is there any way to compare the emotion of holding the senate, the u.s. senate, of present trump's victory and this statehouse victory now? i mean, on a scale, it would seem like -- senator mcconnell: given my expectations, doubly exciting because i thought we would come up short on the senate. we had a lot of exposure. we had 24 members of, the democrats only had 10. a lot of them were very difficult states for us in presidential years. so that was really something. but it never occurred to me that he might be able to win as well. and that gives us an opportunity to, you know, through his appointment, to change the court system, to move the country in a more, i think, more competitive direction. try

what experience will help you with serving in the house of representatives? rep.f weeks now but i am starting to think that the real divide is not between democrats and republicans that between people who run with a lot of money, never having served in office before. and those who hse

and the same agenda that the republicans have in the house of representatives. this is not different from republicans in congress. democrats will continue to fight for clean air and clean energy and those that protect god's creation and good paying jobs. and now we go to social security and medicare. e, is aget chairman pric clear signal that it which i did and medicare -- end medicare. and he has always had a dream of ending the medicare guarantee. and that is a nightmare. he is a nightmare for the american people. medicare and guarantee, synonymous. take away the guarantee, you destroy medicare. democrats will fight the efforts to destroy medicare, like we did when president bush tried it to privatize social security. destroying medicare and making seniors pay more is now with the american people voted for. millions of americans across the country are going to make it very clear, hands off medicare. aca, after years in a crusade against the affordable care act, the plan will -- for the american people, millions of americans. working families bear the brunt of