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mr. thompson. it's mr. sawyer. telephone, mr. thompson. it's mr. sawyer. thank you, hazel. hello, mr. sawyer. thanks for returning my call. uh, i'd like to talk to you about that proposition you made to me. would you folks like a cup of coffee? well, not exactly, mr. sawyer. i'd like the job very much, but, uh-- tea? not so fast, mr. sawyer. there are a few qualifications. it's been years since i've had a long vacation, and my wife and i were planning on a trip to the south seas, kind of a second honeymoon. well, we were planning on three months. be firm, dear. well, just a moment, mr. sawyer. he can keep the job open for six weeks. what do you say, deirdre? - we could fly home. - whatever you say, dear. take it! we only had six days on our first honeymoon. you've got a deal, mr. sawyer. see you in the office tomorrow morning. just practicing. you've got the wrong ear, deirdre. left side means you're available. i am. the right one, you're taken. he's gonna take the job, but first they're going on their second honeymoon. boy, i never saw such a change in a woman in my whole life. come
mr. thompson. it's mr. sawyer. telephone, mr. thompson. it's mr. sawyer. thank you, hazel. hello, mr. sawyer. thanks for returning my call. uh, i'd like to talk to you about that proposition you made to me. would you folks like a cup of coffee? well, not exactly, mr. sawyer. i'd like the job very much, but, uh-- tea? not so fast, mr. sawyer. there are a few qualifications. it's been years since i've had a long vacation, and my wife and i were planning on a trip to the south seas, kind of a...
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mrs. thompson. oh, yes, indeed. but the part, as i have rewritten it, calls for somebody with more understanding of the role of a maid. go on. you see, susie has many personalities. she is thoughtful and she is gentle. until pushed too far. and when she is confronted by an arrogant and demanding guest who barges right into her kitchen, un-announced and unwanted-- why, she even picks up a pie and throws it at him. a maid throws a pie at a guest? [chuckles] right in the last act. well, if she were my maid, i'd fire her. that's ridiculous and unbelievable. mrs. thompson, we are doing a slapstick comedy, not shakespeare. well, you can change the last act to something more dignified. oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no! i couldn't! max, dear... may i remind you again that i intend to buy $500 worth of tickets? think i'll change the last act. you're a very wise man. shall we rehearse? yes, by all means. uh--mrs. thompson. now, as the curtain rises, you are discovered. susie is right here on stage, and she is d
mrs. thompson. oh, yes, indeed. but the part, as i have rewritten it, calls for somebody with more understanding of the role of a maid. go on. you see, susie has many personalities. she is thoughtful and she is gentle. until pushed too far. and when she is confronted by an arrogant and demanding guest who barges right into her kitchen, un-announced and unwanted-- why, she even picks up a pie and throws it at him. a maid throws a pie at a guest? [chuckles] right in the last act. well, if she...
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mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. last week, i visited penn state university, located in pennsylvania's fifth coon gregsal district for a discussion on the effect invasive species are having across our commonwealth. i was joined by several experts from in the field of entomology from across the country. among the insects discussed were the gypsy moth and the emerald ash bore. these experts discussed at length the challenges these species present and the efforts to stop the devastating impact and spread. i know that my state is not alone in thesques of these pests are being felt across the nation. i applaud the research being done at penn state university, foresters and entomologists around the nation. research and applying that science will go a long way to stop the spread of these species. i hope we can all work together to make sure our forests remain healthy, ecologically and economically. i yield back my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the chair lays before the house the following enrolle
mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. last week, i visited penn state university, located in pennsylvania's fifth coon gregsal district for a discussion on the effect invasive species are having across our commonwealth. i was joined by several experts from in the field of entomology from across the country. among the insects discussed were the gypsy moth and the emerald ash bore. these experts discussed at length the challenges these species present and the efforts to stop the devastating...
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mr. thompson: mr. speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. i deeply admire the service of police men and women serving across pennsylvania's fifth congressional district. but today i rise to note the service of lieutenant stu knaff who has been a member of the police department for the past five decades. the lieutenant was born and raised not too far from state college and joined the pentagon state police department as a dispatcher -- penn state democratic as a dispatcher. he's filled many rolls -- roles. as a sign of his longevity with the department, consider that the current assistant chief went to high school with the lieutenant's daughter. at a time when so many people switch jobs at the drop of a hat, stu's dedication to the penn state police department and the university itself is highly commendable. the lieuten
mr. thompson: mr. speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. i deeply admire the service of police men and women serving across pennsylvania's fifth congressional district. but today i rise to note the service of lieutenant stu knaff who has been a member of the police department for the past five decades. the...
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mr. thompson is on dialysis, this is st thing he need. do you havenything to say to to your customers? when will you give tm their refund. >> arce did e-mail me a statement saying omega and sentiallyyself as a principal are nothe in e business of cheating customers. the business hit a u pch andny new srt up may, i did n steel peoples deposits. i invested more of my own personal money in omega then i have ever taken out of the company. every smer s will be resolved d tfied. now, consumer advise h to oid a situation like this all together x abc.com d follow up to see wh happens with arce d his customers. he is taki new omega bs buyer ba. >> i think the last words tt someone hoist being led away from hdcuffsant to he is i'm nydia h from cnnel six "actionews". good report, thanks, nydia. >> thank y. >>> lighter side here dance rty on the red carpet tonight at the police touch museum, inenter city wi red ppons hand the little onesad a great me celebrating national wear red day. it is all in sport of the national heart association. >>> another event marking go reday s hd at the at street sta
mr. thompson is on dialysis, this is st thing he need. do you havenything to say to to your customers? when will you give tm their refund. >> arce did e-mail me a statement saying omega and sentiallyyself as a principal are nothe in e business of cheating customers. the business hit a u pch andny new srt up may, i did n steel peoples deposits. i invested more of my own personal money in omega then i have ever taken out of the company. every smer s will be resolved d tfied. now, consumer...
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mr. thompson is on dialysis, this is last thing he need. do you have anything to say to to your customers? when will you give them their refund. >> arce did e-mail me a statement saying omega and essentially myself as a principal are not the in the business of cheating customers. the business hit a rough patch and any new start up may, i did not steel peoples deposits. i invested more of my own personal money in omega then i have ever taken out of the company. every customer issue will be resolved and satisfied. now, consumer advise how to avoid a situation like this all together on six abc.com and follow up to see what happens with arce and his customers. he is taking new omega jobs so buyer beware. >> i think the last words that someone hoist being led away from handcuffs, want to hear is i'm nydia han, from channel six "action news". good report, thanks, nydia. >> thank you. >>> lighter side here dance party on the red carpet tonight at the police touch museum, in center city with red pompons in hand these little ones had a great time ce
mr. thompson is on dialysis, this is last thing he need. do you have anything to say to to your customers? when will you give them their refund. >> arce did e-mail me a statement saying omega and essentially myself as a principal are not the in the business of cheating customers. the business hit a rough patch and any new start up may, i did not steel peoples deposits. i invested more of my own personal money in omega then i have ever taken out of the company. every customer issue will be...
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mr. thompson: mr. speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, as a senior member of the house agriculture committee, i rise today in recognition of future farmers of america, or f.f.a. week. earlier this week the country marked the birthday of our first president, george washington. since 1948, the week of washington's birthday has been f.f.a. week as an agriculturist and a farmer. agriculture is a key to not only the history and heritage of our nation but also to pennsylvania and to our commonwealth's fifth congressional district. it's important we help the future leaders of this industry continue to grow. ensuring that future of agriculture is just as bright as it was in its present and its past. i believe in the future of agriculture or the first words of the f.f.a. creed. and i met with f.f.a. members from acr
mr. thompson: mr. speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, as a senior member of the house agriculture committee, i rise today in recognition of future farmers of america, or f.f.a. week. earlier this week the country marked the birthday of our first president, george washington. since 1948, the week of...
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mr. speaker, again i thank bishop perry m. thompson for his excellent work and for his being here today. thank you, mr. speaker. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the chair will entertain up to 15 further requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one inute. mr. johnson: mr. speaker, yesterday president obama announced his plan to close guantanamo. as a 29-year air force veteran and p.o.w., i speak from experience when i say that the president's decision is wrong and it will endanger our homeland. as a congressman who helped pass the law to protect american citizens by ensuring obama doesn't release terrorists from gtmo, i would like to remind the president that his decision goes against the will of the american people. furthermo
mr. speaker, again i thank bishop perry m. thompson for his excellent work and for his being here today. thank you, mr. speaker. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the chair will entertain up to 15 further requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my...
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mr. thompson is on die analysis this is the last thing they need. when are they going to get a refund. >> reporter: he said we are not in the business of cheating customers. the business hit a rough patch. i did not steal people's deposit. i've invested more of my own personal money than i have taken out of the company. every customer issue will be resolved and satisfied. avoid a situation like this altogether at 6abc.com. we're following up on arce and his customers. by the way he is taking new omega jobs, we'll be right back. ♪ you like being picture perfect. you should want your banking to be too. stop into td bank and we'll help set you up with picture perfect banking. new customers, open a checking and savings account and you can get a polaroid cube+ video camera on the spot. ♪usic: "thunder clatter" by wild cub ♪ ♪ most weekends only last a couple of days. some last a lifetime. hampton. we go together. always get the lowest price, only when you book direct at hampton.com on "action news," a philadelphia police officer is doing okay despite bei
mr. thompson is on die analysis this is the last thing they need. when are they going to get a refund. >> reporter: he said we are not in the business of cheating customers. the business hit a rough patch. i did not steal people's deposit. i've invested more of my own personal money than i have taken out of the company. every customer issue will be resolved and satisfied. avoid a situation like this altogether at 6abc.com. we're following up on arce and his customers. by the way he is...
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mr. thompson. >> thank you very much, mr. chairman. i thank you for holding today's hearing.i would also like to thank the department of homeland security and department of state for being witnesses here today. given the evolving threat environment, it's proper that this committee examined both the visa security and refugee vetting process. last month in separate incidents to iraqi refugees accused of having ties to the islamic state were arrested in sacramento and houston. in december of last year, the united states was stunned when a man shooting and attempted bombing were perpetrated by two attackers in san bernardino, california. the perpetrators were husband and wife, and the white entered the united states at a k. or finance visa. also in november it was reported that a fake syrian passport was found on one of the terrorist who carried out the deadly terrorist attacks directed by isil. consequently i understand the concern that is presented here today. however, as i've stated in previous hearings, it's important that we as federal policymakers embrace facts, not fear. a
mr. thompson. >> thank you very much, mr. chairman. i thank you for holding today's hearing.i would also like to thank the department of homeland security and department of state for being witnesses here today. given the evolving threat environment, it's proper that this committee examined both the visa security and refugee vetting process. last month in separate incidents to iraqi refugees accused of having ties to the islamic state were arrested in sacramento and houston. in december of...
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mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i rise today to congratulate mike herr on his retirement from the united states postal service for generations of students, mike is lovingly known as the mike the mail marn. his first day was april 1, 1968. 48 years to the day of his expected retirement this day and in his nearly five decades at state college, he has formed bounds with countless students and become a fixture the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. mike has become known for delivering mack trucks for letters and packages for dancers participating. when asked about becoming a penn state institution, he said, my secret is simple. kindness matters, staying enthusiastic about the big and little things and showing compassion to every single person i meet, end quote. these are words we could all live by. and i wish the best to mike the mailman in his retirement. and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house the following personal requests. the clerk: leave of absence requested
mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i rise today to congratulate mike herr on his retirement from the united states postal service for generations of students, mike is lovingly known as the mike the mail marn. his first day was april 1, 1968. 48 years to the day of his expected retirement this day and in his nearly five decades at state college, he has formed bounds with countless students and become a fixture the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. mike has become known for delivering mack...
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mr. thompson: request talk to address the house for one minute. revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. thompson: i rise today as co-chair of the bipartisan career and technical education caucus to recognize february as national career and technical education month. career and technical education programs play a key role in closing our nation's skill gap by preparing students of all ages for 21st century work force. that is why i was encouraged by the inclusion of career and technical education center provisions in the recently passed every student succeeds act. not only does the essa provide much needed flexibility to states and local agencies, it encourages businesses to get involved with their local schools. more schools will be able to use federal funds to provide academic credit for apprenticeships and strengthen their career counseling programs. this is a result of bipartisan legislation i introduced with my colleague and friend, jim langevin, aimed at informing school counselors of local l
mr. thompson: request talk to address the house for one minute. revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. thompson: i rise today as co-chair of the bipartisan career and technical education caucus to recognize february as national career and technical education month. career and technical education programs play a key role in closing our nation's skill gap by preparing students of all ages for 21st century work force. that is...
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mr. thompson: i rise in recognition of the annual penn state dance marathon or thon which was held other the weekend on the pennsylvania state university's main campus in pennsylvania's fifth congressional district. hon is the largest student fundraiser in the world. since 1977, they've raised more than $127 million for the four diamonds fun at penn state-hershey's children's hospital. each year people from across pennsylvania and the nation gather at the jordan center for thon, including penn state students, alums, and the parents and children impacted by childhood cancer. to the organizers of this wonderful event, i want you to know how proud i am of your efforts. it was just announced this year's dance marathon raised nearly $9.8 million. i continue to be amazed by the good works of this student-run organization and wish them the best of luck in planning for next year. thank you, mr. speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from connecticut seek recognition? without objection. >> thank you, mr. speaker. i rise to commend the bipartisan policy
mr. thompson: i rise in recognition of the annual penn state dance marathon or thon which was held other the weekend on the pennsylvania state university's main campus in pennsylvania's fifth congressional district. hon is the largest student fundraiser in the world. since 1977, they've raised more than $127 million for the four diamonds fun at penn state-hershey's children's hospital. each year people from across pennsylvania and the nation gather at the jordan center for thon, including penn...
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mr. thompson: retired, we term-limited our chairmanmen to three terms of six years. in 2001, we had to pick a new chairman. billy tose and had switched parties and was a republican. the top two were mike oxley of ohio, long time republican, and billy tozan. d it was a hotly contested race and divided the house. i was on the steering committee at the time. it was a close vote. and billie tozan was picked. but because of the esteem and respect that mike oxley was held in, he had served on what was called the banking committee but had never been a subcommittee chairman but was elevated to be chairman of the banking committee and given the securities jurisdiction that had long been energy and commerce, renamed the financial services committee and became the chairman of the committee and just an outstanding chair. sarbanes-oxley was the most notable achievement. he was a great person, a good friend. i never saw him down or unhappy. he was great on the floor. he was great in committee. he was a super guy on the baseball field. after he retired, he continued to frequently c
mr. thompson: retired, we term-limited our chairmanmen to three terms of six years. in 2001, we had to pick a new chairman. billy tose and had switched parties and was a republican. the top two were mike oxley of ohio, long time republican, and billy tozan. d it was a hotly contested race and divided the house. i was on the steering committee at the time. it was a close vote. and billie tozan was picked. but because of the esteem and respect that mike oxley was held in, he had served on what...
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mr. thompson: mr. speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, earlier this week i joined my colleagues representative mike kelley from pennsylvania's third congressional district, along with pennsylvania senators pat toomey and bob casey jr. in sending a letter to the assistant secretary of the army and that letter we requested prescott state park remain a high priority park for the army corps of engineer's project along 2016. the park's beaches require proper care and nourishment every single year to fight their constant erosion. more than four million people visit the park each year making it pennsylvania's most visited state park. the park is woven into the social fabric of the region, is highly important part of northwestern pennsylvania's economy. it is my hope that u.s. army corps of engineers will continue to support flenishment of this vital -- repleni
mr. thompson: mr. speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, earlier this week i joined my colleagues representative mike kelley from pennsylvania's third congressional district, along with pennsylvania senators pat toomey and bob casey jr. in sending a letter to the assistant secretary of the army and that letter we requested prescott state park...
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mr. thompson. >> thank you very much. mr. chairman. thank you for holding today's hearing. i would also like to thank the department of homeland security and department of state for being witnesses here today. given the evolving threat environment, it's proper that this committee examine both the visa security and refugee vetting process. last month in separate incidents, two iraqi refugees accused of having ties to the islamic state were arrested in sacramento and houston. in december of last year, the united states was stunned when a mass shooting and attempted bombing were perpetrated by two attackers in san bernardino, california. the perpetrators were husband and wife and the wife entered the united states on a k or fiancee visa. in november, it was reported that a fake syrian passport was found with one of the terrorists who carried out the deadly paris attacks directed by isil. consequently, i understand the concern that is presented here today. however, as i have stated in previous hearings, it's important that we as federal policy makers embrace facts, not fear. ou
mr. thompson. >> thank you very much. mr. chairman. thank you for holding today's hearing. i would also like to thank the department of homeland security and department of state for being witnesses here today. given the evolving threat environment, it's proper that this committee examine both the visa security and refugee vetting process. last month in separate incidents, two iraqi refugees accused of having ties to the islamic state were arrested in sacramento and houston. in december of...
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mr. thompson. >> thank you very much, mr. chairman. thank you for holding today's hearing.ld also like to thank the department of homeland security and department of state for being witnesses here today. given the evolving threat environment it's proper that this committee examine both the visa security and refugee vetting process. last month in separate incidents two iraqi refugees accused of having ties to the islamic state were arrested in sacramento and houston. in december of last year the united states was stunned when a mass shooting and attempted bombing were perpetrated by two attackers in san bernardino, california. the perpetrators were husband and wife, and the wife entered the united states on a fiancee visa. also in november it was reported that a fake syrian passport was found with one of the terrorists who carried out the deadly paris attacks directed by isil. consequently i understand the concern that is presented here today. however, as i've stated in previous hearings, it's important that we as federal policymakers embrace facts, not fear. our refugee scr
mr. thompson. >> thank you very much, mr. chairman. thank you for holding today's hearing.ld also like to thank the department of homeland security and department of state for being witnesses here today. given the evolving threat environment it's proper that this committee examine both the visa security and refugee vetting process. last month in separate incidents two iraqi refugees accused of having ties to the islamic state were arrested in sacramento and houston. in december of last...
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mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today with good news. early this morning in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, located in the commonwealth's pennsylvania fifth congressional district, punxsutawney phil predicted an early spring. in the 130 years, phil has predicted the weather on february 2. this is the only 18th time that he's called for an early spring. now, i know that i join many of my colleagues from across the nation in a bipartisan fashion in hoping that this prediction comes true. groundhog day means so much to punxsutawney and the communities which surround it. this tradition has its roots which goes back century, but the celebration of punxsutawney got its start in 1886. one year before the first trek to the celebration's official home of gobbler's nob. phil has been joined on february 2 by movie stars, such as bill murray, several governors of pennsylvania and, yes, i've attended my share of festivities a few times. phil even visited president ronald reagan at the white house. it's wonderful to see so much dedication to the people of
mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today with good news. early this morning in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, located in the commonwealth's pennsylvania fifth congressional district, punxsutawney phil predicted an early spring. in the 130 years, phil has predicted the weather on february 2. this is the only 18th time that he's called for an early spring. now, i know that i join many of my colleagues from across the nation in a bipartisan fashion in hoping that this...
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mr. thompson for five minutes. >> i understand regulatory water humility. administrator thank you for being here. appreciate you coming and taking tough questions and your responses. i have a follow-up on mr. rogers question in the response to the last question on this side. regarding the use of social media. i found it interesting since the epa disagrees with what the regulations that they are confronted with basically they disagree with the regulators that are responsible for that were wrong in your interpretation so you are not changing practices; and if might farmers do the same thing? do they disagree with the epa where there is a question of authority as a basis of legislative language in the basis of a now growing trend in serious numbers of supreme court rulings? do they get the same past? it seems like your agency is choosing when your feet are held to the fire in regulations. >> we are not doing anything that would skirt the decision the gao made. their interpretation of the law. our office of general counsel police that they are incorrect in their
mr. thompson for five minutes. >> i understand regulatory water humility. administrator thank you for being here. appreciate you coming and taking tough questions and your responses. i have a follow-up on mr. rogers question in the response to the last question on this side. regarding the use of social media. i found it interesting since the epa disagrees with what the regulations that they are confronted with basically they disagree with the regulators that are responsible for that were...
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mr. thompson five minutes. >> thank you, chairman. i haven't seen a lot of regulatory stability. unfortunately, just my opinion regulatory areas. thank you for being here. i appreciate you coming, taking tough questions and responses. i want to follow-up on mr. rogers question, in response to the last question on the side regarding the use of social media. i found it interesting, so since epa disagrees with the regulations that have been confronted with and basically they disagree with the regulators who were responsible for that, were wrong in your interpretation, so you're not changing practices. my question is, do my farmers do the same thing? and they? they disagree with the epa where there's a question of authority as a base of the legislative language, a basis of a now growing trend in a serious numbers of supreme court rulings? do they get the same class as assigned like your agency is choosing to do on when your feed is held to the fire under regulations? >> we are not doing anything that would skirt the decision that gao made. their interpretation of the law. our office
mr. thompson five minutes. >> thank you, chairman. i haven't seen a lot of regulatory stability. unfortunately, just my opinion regulatory areas. thank you for being here. i appreciate you coming, taking tough questions and responses. i want to follow-up on mr. rogers question, in response to the last question on the side regarding the use of social media. i found it interesting, so since epa disagrees with the regulations that have been confronted with and basically they disagree with...
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mr. thompson, for five minutes. thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, this past monday, february 8, is recognized by many as national boy scouts day. marking the incorporation of the boy scouts of america 106 years ago. now, i spent more than three decades in scouting. closer to four decades at this int as a scoutmaster, as a council president and as a scouting dad. my wife and i are scouting parents with three sons. we're very proud of who are eagle scouts today. in my own scouting experience, i was honored to become one of just 2,000 people since 1969 to receive the national distinguished eagle scout award. it was my experience with scouting that first sparked my interest in public service. in the vain of the boy scout promise that urges us in part to do our duty to god, to do our duty to country, and do our duty in the service of other people. it started around the turn of the last century last to british army officer general robert stevenson smythe powell. now, as scouting history has it, in 1909, a chicago business man, a publisher, who ac
mr. thompson, for five minutes. thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, this past monday, february 8, is recognized by many as national boy scouts day. marking the incorporation of the boy scouts of america 106 years ago. now, i spent more than three decades in scouting. closer to four decades at this int as a scoutmaster, as a council president and as a scouting dad. my wife and i are scouting parents with three sons. we're very proud of who are eagle scouts today. in my own scouting experience,...
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mr. thompson, and all the committee members on their efforts going forward. this alert act will keep us safer. not just tomorrow but in the decades ahead. and with that i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from massachusetts yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from georgia is recognized to close debate from the majority. mr. loudermilk: thank you, mr. speaker. let me give a heartfelt thanks to my colleagues across the aisle, especially my colleague from massachusetts, mr. keating, who had mentioned that we spent quite a good amount of time together traveling in the middle east and europe looking at terrorism. there was a time in our nation's history when our focus on terrorism was isolated to areas overseas. but no longer. terrorism is in our neighborhoods, it's in our communities. as you heard here today, from massachusetts to georgia to washington state, there are no geographical boundaries, even within the united states on terrorism. -- united states, on terrorism. and while this bill will not end terro
mr. thompson, and all the committee members on their efforts going forward. this alert act will keep us safer. not just tomorrow but in the decades ahead. and with that i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from massachusetts yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from georgia is recognized to close debate from the majority. mr. loudermilk: thank you, mr. speaker. let me give a heartfelt thanks to my colleagues across the aisle, especially my...
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mr. thompson: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. thompson: i rise to wish melissa traylor a happy 110th birthday. 1906.s born february 6, she moved to detroit where she attended beautician school, eventually opening her own hair salon, working for around three decades before retiring in the 1960's. melissa later moved to florida before eventually moving back to erie county in 2006 to be closer to her nieces and nephews. mrs. traylor remained active even after her 100th birthday, flying in an ultra light airplane with her nephew when she turned 101. i'm looking forward to traveling to the erie area and joining family and friends and other local and state officials in wishing melissa a very happy birthday. only one out of 10,000 people live to be 100 years old. only one in seven million turn 110. i wish ms. traylor the best as she continues her wonderful life. thank you, mr. speaker, and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gen
mr. thompson: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. thompson: i rise to wish melissa traylor a happy 110th birthday. 1906.s born february 6, she moved to detroit where she attended beautician school, eventually opening her own hair salon, working for around three decades before retiring in the 1960's. melissa later moved to florida before eventually moving back to erie county in 2006 to be...
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incredible day job driving a special needs bus i am the and listens and acts all the kids call him mr jo jo thompson leads the legendary gospel quartet to the fairfield for the courts had just won the grammy for best roots album mr joe says that music is really just a hobby and driving kids around is his real career. here are some of the songs come to you man you know some rich white wardrobe with you. group c is so cool in those day job pays seventeen dollars an hour the kids he drives just gave him that car that you see and he says that the love he feels is just as nice as a group of people are reminder for you we're giving away a five hundred dollars visa gift card every single day this week and watched a break during the six o'clock hour for that keyword then go over to thirteen years now com click on the features tab for a chance to win as also you can find all the contest rules will give away one of those gift cards every day this week the high off of another caucus with donald trump coming here elise brown is live at regent university with what we can expect from today's visit. and here's a l
incredible day job driving a special needs bus i am the and listens and acts all the kids call him mr jo jo thompson leads the legendary gospel quartet to the fairfield for the courts had just won the grammy for best roots album mr joe says that music is really just a hobby and driving kids around is his real career. here are some of the songs come to you man you know some rich white wardrobe with you. group c is so cool in those day job pays seventeen dollars an hour the kids he drives just...
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mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, earlier this week i was honored to host chrisa marine in washington. krisa has competed in the special olympics as an athlete for 15 years. recently more than 300 athletes participated in the winter games in pennsylvania with 135 coaches and more than 1,000 volunteers. pennsylvania's special olympics includes many athletes from pennsylvania's fifth congressional district, including athlete denise. denise is highly accomplished, having earned 110 medals, including many gold honors. she gives back to her community as a peer advocate and potter county human services advisory board member. her story is like so many who participate in the special olympics who rise above challenges and excel in sports from skiing to figure skating to snowshoing. on march 5 and 6 the skills of our special olympians will be on display at the state four hockey games in my home district. i look forward to seeing them compete in person. thank you, mr. speaker. i yield back the balance of my time. the sp
mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, earlier this week i was honored to host chrisa marine in washington. krisa has competed in the special olympics as an athlete for 15 years. recently more than 300 athletes participated in the winter games in pennsylvania with 135 coaches and more than 1,000 volunteers. pennsylvania's special olympics includes many athletes from pennsylvania's fifth congressional district, including athlete denise. denise is highly accomplished, having earned...
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mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, today i rise to recognize the 100th anniversary of the penn state potter county extension, which connects those in the agriculture industry with the tools and the knowledge to build and grow their farms. this landmark university will be celebrated at the extension's annual black and white guolla this saturday, february 27. agriculture continues to be a major industry in potter county and also played a big role in county's heritage, especially when it comes to poe tate toes. potter county is the home of poe tate toe city, which was built in 1949 through the efforts of the pennsylvania potato growers, packers, and related industries. it was there that dr. e.l. nixon, uncle of president richard nixon, worked on the development of new types of potatoes for crossbreeding. to this at this potato city is a tourist destination for people across the commonwealth. they also continue to be sold across the united states and in many foreign contrifments i congratulate the extension on 100
mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, today i rise to recognize the 100th anniversary of the penn state potter county extension, which connects those in the agriculture industry with the tools and the knowledge to build and grow their farms. this landmark university will be celebrated at the extension's annual black and white guolla this saturday, february 27. agriculture continues to be a major industry in potter county and also played a big role in county's heritage, especially...
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mr. president you're so funny. >> and he added that clay thompson had the prettier shot.the warriors released behind the scenes footage of the team touring the white house. and when the president's term is up, the team may be interested in picking up the free agent. >> that's awesome. >> as if there wasn't enough going on in the bay area, today is the day many beer lovers have been waiting for. the weirdest name in beer. palestiney the younger -- pliney the younger. >> some people started lining up to be among the first to be tasting the batch. it has a lot of hops and a high alcohol content. a limited supply will be shipped to bars in the bay area over the next two weeks. >> people wait in line -- seriously for hours, days sometimes. >> they could get some to super bowl city just to expose all of our visitors to pliny the younger. >> time is 4:21. the super bowl is bringing big music stars to the bay area. up next, which big name performers -- you can see them in the photos -- will be taking the stage this weekend. ♪[ music ] >>> such a distinct sound. >> i think they'll
mr. president you're so funny. >> and he added that clay thompson had the prettier shot.the warriors released behind the scenes footage of the team touring the white house. and when the president's term is up, the team may be interested in picking up the free agent. >> that's awesome. >> as if there wasn't enough going on in the bay area, today is the day many beer lovers have been waiting for. the weirdest name in beer. palestiney the younger -- pliney the younger. >>...
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he went back to his day job driving a special needs bus the and all the kids call him mr joe his name is joe thompson any leads the legendary gospel quartet the fairfield for the court at jess won the grammy for joe says that that's really just a hobby driving kids here as some fans of the songs come to you man you know some rich white wardrobe with you. group c mr joe's day job pays him seventy dollars an hour the kids he drives just gave him that car that you see any says that the love he feels is just as great as a reminder for you we're giving away a five hundred dollars visa gift card every day this week he's watching daybreak for that keyword. we will show it sometime during the next thirty five minutes here on daybreak than what you get that key word we have to watch the show because i can get in emails. people ask me the key word began to laugh till our ego thirteen is not com click on the featured stamper chance to win there that's that's also where contest rules for the contest as well giving away one of those cards everyday this week. ok so that random selfie picture that you saw that we h
he went back to his day job driving a special needs bus the and all the kids call him mr joe his name is joe thompson any leads the legendary gospel quartet the fairfield for the court at jess won the grammy for joe says that that's really just a hobby driving kids here as some fans of the songs come to you man you know some rich white wardrobe with you. group c mr joe's day job pays him seventy dollars an hour the kids he drives just gave him that car that you see any says that the love he...
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mr. chairman, ranking member thompson and distinguished members of the committee the department of state has no higher priority than safety of fellow citizens at home and overseas and the security of the travelling public. every decision is a national security decision. we appreciate the support of congress as we work to strengthen our defenses. i encourage each of you to visit our consular section when you are abroad. i'd look forward to your questions, thank you. >> i recognize myself for questioning. i think the most important mission, and identifying threats, and keeping them from coming into the country. we are here today primarily as a result of the san bernardino shooting. and the fact that a pakistani foreign national was granted a visa in the united states and it was divulged that social media at had not been reviewed prior to coming in to the united states or as part of the visa application process, something as fundamental that any employer before they hire someone that i am aware of checked, on social media, yet we see that antiquated system we want to bring to the 21st centu
mr. chairman, ranking member thompson and distinguished members of the committee the department of state has no higher priority than safety of fellow citizens at home and overseas and the security of the travelling public. every decision is a national security decision. we appreciate the support of congress as we work to strengthen our defenses. i encourage each of you to visit our consular section when you are abroad. i'd look forward to your questions, thank you. >> i recognize myself...
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mr. chairman, ranking member thompson and distinguished members of the committee, the department of state has no hire priority than the safety of our fellow citizens at home and overseas and the security of the traveling public. every visa decision we make is a national security decision. we appreciate the support of congress as we work to strengthen our defenses. i encourage each of you to visit our consular sections when you are abroad to see how we do this on a daily basis. i look forward to your questions. thank you. >> thank you, secretary bond. i now recognize myself for questioning. i think the most important mission as i look at the department's mission it involves travel and it involves identifying threats and keeping bad people and bad things outside the united states. keeping them from coming into this country. we are here today primarily as a result of the san bernardino shooting and the fact that malik, a pakistani foreign national, was granted a visa, came into the united states, and then it was divulged that her that's why the importance of the interagency check, which was
mr. chairman, ranking member thompson and distinguished members of the committee, the department of state has no hire priority than the safety of our fellow citizens at home and overseas and the security of the traveling public. every visa decision we make is a national security decision. we appreciate the support of congress as we work to strengthen our defenses. i encourage each of you to visit our consular sections when you are abroad to see how we do this on a daily basis. i look forward to...
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mr. joe. here's steve osunsami. gets to school every morning in wilson county, tennessee, joe thompson is just the bus >> reporter: but tonight, families here are learning that the man behind the wheel for the last 14 years is now a grammy winner, too. >> "still rocking my soul," fairfield four. >> reporter: on the grammy stage, he thanked the folks back home at the bus barn. >> would like to send out a shoutout to the transportation department in wilton county, tennessee. >> reporter: thompson sings bass for the fairfield four, a legendary a capela gospel group. his day job pays him $17 an hour, driving little boys and girls with special needs. the children he serves are now sharing their love, which he says feels just a nice as his grammy. atlanta. >> mr. joe sounds great. we'll see him on the bus. and we hope to see you right back here tomorrow night. i'm david muir. evening. erin: "chronicle tonight, on "chronicle. are you up for an alpine adventure? >> 60 miles an hour. >> there are definitely some long ones out there. erin: it is a gourmet getaway. learning from the masters at the taste
mr. joe. here's steve osunsami. gets to school every morning in wilson county, tennessee, joe thompson is just the bus >> reporter: but tonight, families here are learning that the man behind the wheel for the last 14 years is now a grammy winner, too. >> "still rocking my soul," fairfield four. >> reporter: on the grammy stage, he thanked the folks back home at the bus barn. >> would like to send out a shoutout to the transportation department in wilton...
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mr. bosh in a three-point contest. two best shooters. the warriors back court went at it in the final eliminating everyone else before that. it was thompson who hit all the racks. curry won it last year. that's the first time teammates win the contest in back to back season. he put on a show as well. shame we don't have the video. he was the winner again r a secoo year in a row. we move on. the miami hurcanes. m the canes find themselves carolina. that will do it for sports. back to you. >>> finally a a store that s sows the best valentine's president a couple can have is each other. 85 couples renewed their vows. several of these couples have been together for 5 years. one couple marking their 69th wedding anniveary. some offered advice on how to make the romance last. >> most days happy. some days for a couple howevers not so happy. you get back. never go to bed angry. >> some solid advice there. each couple received a ser certificate from the archbishop. >> 69 years. that's fantastic. >> neverero to bed angry. hopefully my wife is listening. love you. >> love you dear. closer to the efrigerator and the tv is bigger. >> i wouldn't say t
mr. bosh in a three-point contest. two best shooters. the warriors back court went at it in the final eliminating everyone else before that. it was thompson who hit all the racks. curry won it last year. that's the first time teammates win the contest in back to back season. he put on a show as well. shame we don't have the video. he was the winner again r a secoo year in a row. we move on. the miami hurcanes. m the canes find themselves carolina. that will do it for sports. back to you....