chairman sablan: thank you. this morning, we are here to discuss the federal government's responsibility to ensure that every child -- from the marianas to maine -- has a nurturing learning environment. today, many children are prevented from reaching their full potential because they are suffering from the significant, long-term effects of trauma. in fact, 34 million children, or 45% of children, have endured an adverse childhood experience that can hinder their ability to learn and grow. extensive research shows that children who have experienced trauma and toxic stress are more likely to be forced into fight-or-flight mode. in school, this can often manifest in trouble paying attention, an impulse to fight, and depression or anger. these challenges can be further compounded by harsh school discipline, instead of helpful support, if a school is unaware of the science of trauma and toxic stress. my third grade teacher should have known this. but seriously, the trauma and stress of natural disasters has also aff

sablan: i am going to interrupt and ask you to please respond to her in writing. thank you. >> if you would like to watch this, visit our website at c-span.org. trauma inhildren and the search box on the home page. is budget m a reporter with politico. largely focused on fiscal year 2020 spending. let's start with the house and a tweet of yours saying house leaders are readying a continuing resolution through the 21st that would prevent president trump from holding up presidentreeze trump's trade relief and -- flexibility on border fencing. why do they need a continuing resolution on what is so special about this date other than being the weekend before thanksgiving? >> if you are from other with congress at all, you're probably familiar with the fact they like to put spending bill deadlines up against the holidays to force some action and urgency. if we are putting up against thanksgiving, hypothetically, everyone wants to go home to and everyone wants to get this done. that is the scenario lawmakers are hoping for. you never know what will happen here knock on l

sablan of guam to be united states marshal for the district of guam and concurrently united states marshal for the district of the mariana islands. mr. mcconnell: i ask consent the senate vote on the nominations en bloc with no intervening action or debate, that if confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table en bloc, that the president be immediately notified of the senate's action, that no further motions be in order, and that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the record. the presiding officer: without objection. the question is on the nominations en bloc. all in favor say aye. all opposed no. the ayes appear to have it. the ayes do have it. the nominations are confirmed en bloc. mr. mcconnell: i ask unanimous consent the senate proceed to consideration of the following nomination -- executive calendar 423. the presiding officer: without objection. the clerk: department of defense, brian mccarthy of illinois to be secretary of the army. mr. mcconnell: i ask consent the senate vote on the nomination with no intervening action or deb

thank you chair davis and ranking member sablan. there's a federal role in education and many the federal laws in education came out in this era but as we approached the reauthorization i think we need to really honor that are promoting equity and safeguarding opportunities for everyone to get a higher education and of course minority serving institutions and community colleges are important part of beating that equity role we need to make sure you all have the resources to help your students succeed. i want to start by congratulating dr. mchatton for your university's national chess championship which i understand is twice in a row. i have long been supportive especially in the system the tremendous academic benefits and i want to say congratulations on a big accomplishment. i want to start with dr. dubois. thank you for your testimony today talking about the virginia community college system but i'm also community college graduate. i went on after my great two-year legal assistant program to get a bachelor's degree and a law degre

sablan: i am going to interrupt and ask you to please respond to her in writing. thank you. >> if you would like to watch this, visit our website at c-span.org. trauma inhildren and the search box on the home page. is budget m a reporter with politico. largely focused on fiscal year 2020 spending. let's start with the house and a tweet of yours saying house leaders are readying a continuing resolution through the 21st that would prevent president trump from holding up presidentreeze trump's trade relief and -- flexibility on border fencing. why do they need a continuing resolution on what is so special about this date other than being the weekend before thanksgiving? >> if