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• Well, I'm going to give you a specialty coder ring because the word convenient is code for unhealthy.
• Interesting fun fact: If you go back to Asia centuries ago, you paid your doctor when you were healthy
• Interesting fun fact: If you go back to Asia centuries ago, you paid your doctor when you were healthy
• Asia centuries ago, you paid your doctor when you were healthy and you stopped paying him when you got
• I think the price tag is $51 million to make some increases in the basic coding for dental services,

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met for its third meeting, approved the minutes, and heard testimony from Dr. Jack on behalf of the American Beverage Association and Kentucky Beverage Association. Dr. Jack argued that the “totality of the science” supports low- and no-calorie sweeteners as safe and useful tools for reducing sugar and calories, citing FDA and other domestic and international reviews, clinical trials, and the FDA’s recent healthy-label rule. He also described the industry’s transparency efforts, including a “Good to Know” database compiling ingredient and safety information, and said the beverage industry has voluntarily worked to offer more choices with less sugar. Members questioned him about whether beverage ingredients are restricted in other countries, possible health effects beyond weight and cancer, concerns about metabolic issues and gut microbiome effects, whether sweeteners are addictive, and why companies do not simply remove sweeteners. Dr. Jack responded that most ingredients are permitted in many jurisdictions, that broad food-safety reviews have looked at multiple endpoints and found the ingredients safe, that the gut microbiome is still being studied, and that recent clinical evidence does not show increased sweetness preference. He also said business decisions about formulations are up to companies and noted that cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are metabolically similar. The committee also discussed consumer apps and ingredient-scoring tools; Dr. Jack said the industry’s website presents facts without interpretation and is based on food-safety agency assessments. At the end of his testimony, the chair accepted additional fact sheets for the committee. The meeting then moved on to introduce Dr. Gary Huber, who began testimony by emphasizing integrative medicine, metabolic syndrome, and the role of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress in health, but his full presentation was not included in the excerpt.

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• And so it is worth repeating that we now have centuries of good quality data, much from the last decade
• , as you also know, cannabis businesses are subject to the punishing provisions of the federal tax code
• , as you also know, cannabis businesses are subject to the punishing provisions of the federal tax code

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Cannabis held a hearing on a package of cannabis bills focused on equity funding, delivery expansion, advertising restrictions, medical use, first responders, and ownership limits. Testimony strongly supported S. 87/H. 184 to direct a larger share of cannabis revenue into the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund and related equity programs, with speakers arguing the current funding is insufficient and that automatic transfers would better support businesses and communities harmed by the war on drugs. Several witnesses also backed H. 145/S. 89 to allow licensed cannabis delivery into municipalities that ban retail sales and to hotels, saying current rules unfairly limit social equity delivery operators and consumer access. There was also support for H. 176 on medical cannabis eligibility and S. 76 on cannabis use by first responders, while H. 177/H. 178 on new taxes drew opposition from several business owners who said the industry is already heavily burdened and overtaxed. A major point of debate was S. 94/H. 157, which would prohibit billboard advertising for non-prescription marijuana. Public health advocates, parents, and neuroscientists argued that cannabis billboards normalize use, are seen by youth, and are difficult to regulate effectively under the current 85% adult-audience standard. They urged a public health approach similar to tobacco restrictions. In contrast, several industry witnesses opposed further advertising limits, saying cannabis businesses already face strict marketing rules, billboards are privately owned, and additional restrictions would hurt small operators and raise First Amendment concerns. Some witnesses also criticized the proposed increase in ownership caps and consolidation provisions in the broader cannabis bill, warning they would favor large multistate companies over small and social equity businesses. Committee members asked questions about billboard ownership, enforcement of the current advertising rules, and the legal basis for restricting sign content. Witnesses and members also discussed the Cannabis Control Commission’s role, the difficulty of enforcing audience-composition standards, and whether delivery should be treated more like alcohol. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair noted that written testimony would continue to be accepted.

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• The Children's Code does specifically name some professionals, such as teachers and medical professionals
• I believe in code: if you go to a house and you knock on a door and no one answers, that would be considered
• Before we got to the turn of the century, I think is when most of them went into effect.

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• A lot of folks are using code words and selecting out, whether it's in a grant, they're doing targeting
• Senator, I guess I'm not sure what you mean by targeting code words, but I'll say that I believe very
• something we talked about is that we heard a lot of talk about inflation in America, but in This century

Keywords: NIH funding, healthcare research, chronic diseases, scientific integrity, public trust, pandemic response

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on various healthcare and scientific issues, with significant discussions surrounding the impact of recent administrative actions on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its research agenda. Senators expressed concerns over funding cuts and personnel reductions, particularly the reported termination of over 1,200 NIH staff members, which could jeopardize ongoing and future research projects. The session included testimonies on the importance of supporting early-stage researchers and restoring public trust in scientific institutions following pandemic-related controversies. Additionally, the potential for future healthcare management based on diverse scientific ideas was emphasized as crucial to tackle chronic diseases effectively.

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• Just before the arrival of the Spanish in 1598, the Española Valley encompasses the centuries-old pueblos
• public-private partnerships, so it can be used for that purpose also. having to change the procurement code
• Yes, Madam Speaker, yes, gentlemen, that's the piece that ties back to the procurement code. in maybe

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• So this I call the Century Village King's Point Amendment.
• creation of a five-year statute of limitations for prosecution of a felony violation of the election code
• I just had a question in regards to if a senior who is living independently in someplace like Century
• like, okay, for example, if my mother was living independently and she moved from a house into a Century
• There's a lot of them in the Century Village that take the bus.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, public servants, and a resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with some measures temporarily postponed and others advanced after brief debate and, in several cases, substitution of House companions for Senate bills. The first major bill passed was CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, which requires hospitals with emergency departments to have pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment, and a designated pediatric coordinator; it passed 36-0. The Senate also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, expanding confidentiality protections for victims and temporarily protecting the name of a law enforcement officer who becomes a victim in the line of duty; it passed 33-4. CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity was amended to place the program under the Florida Digital Service and to adjust grant timing, then passed 37-0. CS/CS/HB 925 on clerks of court passed 38-0 after amendments affecting revenue retention, legal notices, traffic citation distributions, and municipal fee sharing. CS/CS/HB 679 on trademark registration modernization and CS/CS/HB 589 on septic permit timing also passed unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/HB 991 / SB 1334, an elections bill that would use Real ID data to verify citizenship, change voter ID rules, alter candidate qualifying requirements, and revise election administration procedures. Senators offered and debated numerous amendments on documentation fees, senior exemptions, human review versus automated systems, student and retirement-center IDs, and effective dates; most were defeated, though one amendment adding stock-trading disclosure language for candidates was adopted. The bill’s sponsor cited election-crimes reports and specific prosecutions involving non-citizens as justification for the measure, while opponents argued it could disenfranchise eligible voters, especially students and seniors. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on that elections bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• amendment 20th century amendments. amendment 20th century amendments.
• Several things to get there would be to get rid of election machines that still have source code from
• <01:54:38.639> guide In America, these religious codes guide In America, these religious codes
• is basically it's a guide it's a code is basically it's a guide it's a code for<02:14:18.400>
• This Sharia encompasses ethical standards in a code of behavior.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first continued its hearing on HB 1287, which concerns the definition of “veteran.” Representative Manion explained that the amendment would adopt the federal-style definition by including a general discharge under honorable conditions, while restoring documentation requirements such as a DD214 and removing a problematic reference to World War II allied veterans. The chair said the committee would close the hearing and take the bill up later in executive session. The committee then moved to HCR 13, a resolution calling for an Article V convention limited to proposing a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress. Representative Joe Alexander, the prime sponsor, said the measure is narrowly focused on congressional term limits, that 12 states have already passed similar resolutions, and that broad public support in New Hampshire justifies action. Members asked whether the effort would prompt Congress to act on its own, whether the resolution should also cover Supreme Court justices, and how many states are needed; Alexander said the goal is to pressure Congress, that the Constitution already treats Supreme Court justices differently, and that 34 states are required. Testimony in support came from former Representative Linda Masamela, who gave a history-based argument for Article V conventions as a constitutional check, and from Deborah Childs and Aaron Ducet of U.S. Term Limits. Childs said New Hampshire voters strongly support term limits and argued they would open seats to younger, more diverse candidates. Ducet said the application is single-topic and would allow only one amendment, described Article V applications as historically common, and argued that state pressure can force Congress to act. No vote was taken in the portion provided; the chair continued hearing testimony on HCR 13.

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• Is it your zip code?
• of the Florida House of Representatives, we recognize Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for a century
• Bar code 870913. Remove line 115 and insert an amendment. Representative Nixon, you're recognized.
• Bar code 870913. Remove line 115 and insert an amendment. Representative Nixon, you're right.
• live in, access, or even pray in places they've owned, inhabited, and held documented ties to for centuries

Summary: The House convened with prayer, moments of silence for former member Terry Fields and the Parkland victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests and visitors. The chamber then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the day’s calendar and debate times. The main measure taken up was HB 1119, relating to materials harmful to minors in public schools and charter schools, which the sponsor described as a clarification of existing law to keep pornographic or sexually explicit material away from minors and to give districts clearer standards for review and objection processes. The bill drew extensive debate over constitutional concerns, local control, litigation risk, and the scope of the definition of “harmful to minors.” Members supporting the bill argued it was needed to close loopholes and protect children, while opponents warned it could lead to overbroad book removals, conflict with federal court rulings, and costly lawsuits. A series of amendments sought to narrow or redirect the bill: proposals by Gant, Aristide, Bartleman, Eskamani, Nixon, Rainer, Woodson, and Harris would have preserved literary value review, protected educational and abuse-prevention materials, exempted LGBTQ-inclusive books, limited objections, preserved funding for districts, or delayed enforcement during ongoing litigation. Supporters of the amendments framed them as protecting parental choice, academic value, student safety, and district finances; opponents said they would weaken the bill’s child-protection purpose. All of the amendments failed. After the amendment process, the House waived rules, read HB 1119 a third time by title, and entered structured debate on final passage. Debate continued along the same lines, with opponents emphasizing book removals, First Amendment concerns, and the impact on students and schools, and supporters reiterating that the bill was intended to prevent minors from accessing obscene material. The transcript provided ends during structured debate and does not include the final vote on HB 1119.

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• the confluences of what would become known as the Rio Chama and the Rio Grande Rivers, inspiring a centuries-long
• Because they have to comply with zoning, building codes. They just want to know the rules.
• Um, we don't need the procurement code or any law to give us the ability to contract for a public entity
• It's called the procurement code.
• We have an old school 19th century 60 day session and a 30 day session.

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• The second panel is New Hampshire Code for medicine standards of conduct.
• Association Code of Medical Ethics. Association Code of Medical Ethics.
• The second panel is New Hampshire Code The second panel is New Hampshire Code for<00:16:03.720><
• medical ethics adhere to the code of medical ethics current<00:16:14.600> opinions.
• And this is writes the code of ethics.

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• <00:16:51.360> to servant who gave a quarter century to servant who gave a quarter century
• . under title 10A of the of the code.
• organized under title 27 of the code. organized under title 27 of the code.
• <01:39:35.199> would anything in the Alabama code would anything in the Alabama code would
• So, all subject to the code of Alabama.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• <00:19:09.320> scouting America for more than a century scouting America for more than a century
• Ethel Rosenberg she had no KGB code name Ethel Rosenberg she had no KGB code name and<00:28:04.880>
• Code as income under HUD-VASH.
• Code as income under HUD-VASH.
• He also gave me the four-digit code to his safe.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• A child's zip code should not determine whether they have a savings account.
• <01:12:45.520> not<01:12:45.760> determine A child's zip code should not determine
• A child's zip code should not determine whether<01:12:46.440> they<01:12:46.600> have<01
• The value of higher education in the 21st century is defined differently depending on who you ask, and
• <01:58:50.600> is<01:58:50.840> defined<01:58:51.200> differently 21st century

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• Our job at Century is to produce aluminum and create good jobs.
• And I'm not sure if any state has cracked the code on the best form of early childhood and child care
• c><01:25:20.480> has<01:25:20.800> cracked<01:25:21.040> the<01:25:21.280> code
• <01:25:21.840> on<01:25:22.159> the any state has cracked the code on the any state
• has cracked the code on the best<01:25:22.719> form<01:25:23.360> of<01:25:23.679>

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Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its July 30, 2025 meeting. Members then heard a presentation from Roger McCann of the Department for Community Based Services on Kentucky’s 2026-2027 Community Services Block Grant state plan. He explained that the federally funded grant, now about $12 million annually, is distributed through 23 local community action agencies that use flexible funds for locally identified needs such as housing, nutrition, transportation, Head Start, and domestic violence services. McCann said the plan is submitted every two years and that the agencies served about 264,000 Kentuckians and 130,000 families in 2024. Senator Meredith asked whether there was a central place to review local projects, and McCann said regular reports exist and could be shared with members. The committee then approved the CSBG state plan by roll call vote. After that, members received an update on Kentucky’s state-designated domestic violence shelter programs from Angela Yanelli of ZeroV, Mary Foley of Maryman House Domestic Crisis Center, and Elizabeth Martin of the Center for Women and Families. The presenters described ZeroV’s role as the statewide domestic violence coalition, its 15 member programs across all area development districts, and its contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide emergency shelter, supportive services, housing assistance, and batterers intervention programming. They emphasized that services are available 24/7 and are trauma-informed, with a strong focus on children and family support. The domestic violence providers reported high demand and rising costs. ZeroV said its network served more than 14,000 adults and children in fiscal year 2025, including nearly 900 children in shelter and more than 500 in outreach, while Maryman House reported operating at 90-92% capacity, with 53 households waiting for emergency shelter and 63 more waiting for intake. Maryman House also described an 8-unit transitional housing complex and plans for a 48-unit apartment complex if tax credit funding is approved. The Center for Women and Families highlighted school-readiness support for children, tutoring, counseling, and family services, including back-to-school supplies and rights information for homeless students. No additional votes or formal actions were taken during the domestic violence presentations.

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• on precision of what is that aspect of fermented foods that so many societies have lived on for centuries
• on precision of what is that aspect of fermented foods that so many societies have lived on for centuries
• on precision of what is that aspect of fermented foods that so many societies have lived on for centuries
• <01:49:29.480> so<01:49:29.599> we on um don't meet many of the codes so we on um don't
• meet many of the codes so we do<01:49:30.480> we<01:49:30.679> bring<01:49:30.880>

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• We're striking 'a person owns' to bring it within modern code. Any objection?
• Those are the most violent and serious offenses that are in our penal code.
• Those are the most violent and serious offenses that are in our penal code.
• different section in the appellate code.
• section in the appellate code.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, approved the previous day’s journal, and received a House message announcing passage of HB 4 on public school accountability and assessment. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, adopted SR 520 honoring Rosser Coke-Newton Sr. for his biography of former Governor Richard Coke, and adopted SR 518 recognizing Texas Moral Injury Awareness Day, with remarks focused on the impact of moral injury on veterans and first responders. The Senate later adopted SR 395 honoring the ninth class of Governor William P. Clements, Jr. Scholars, and several other resolutions were adopted by voice vote, including college savings awareness recognition and other member-sponsored recognitions. The body then took up several bills and resolutions on the floor. HB 3307, allowing online continuing education for arbitrators in property tax appeals, passed unanimously after suspension of the rules and the three-day rule. HB 913, renaming and reorganizing certain state hospitals, and HB 2970, governing the Gulf Coast Protection District and coastal barrier design, also passed unanimously. HJR 1 and HB 9 advanced a proposed constitutional amendment and statutory change to raise the business personal property tax exemption from $2,500 to $125,000; both measures passed, with HJR 1 receiving one no vote and HB 9 passing unanimously after a clarifying amendment. The Senate also passed HB 1151, which limits child removals and termination of parental rights based solely on parental medical treatment decisions, and HB 116, which revises grounds for involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship by removing the “O grounds” and requiring support from financially able parents whose rights were terminated. HB 1899 lowered the age for pyrotechnic operator licenses and fireworks display permits from 21 to 18. SB 1285, as amended, passed to protect bats by prohibiting entombment while preserving removal options from unoccupied spaces, and SB 2847 passed to promote innovations in core curriculum for faster bachelor’s degrees. On criminal justice, SJR 87, a proposed constitutional amendment requiring denial of bail for certain repeat violent felony offenders, passed after two floor amendments clarifying due process and representation language; Senator Eckhardt spoke against it on final passage, arguing it lacked judicial discretion and a clear-and-convincing standard. SB 3073, requiring magistrates to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings, also passed. Later, SB 128, requiring hospitals to report suspected child abuse-related information to HHSC, advanced on a divided vote, and SB 2619 and SB 2972 passed on public school accountability and expressive activities at public colleges, respectively, with Senator Eckhardt opposing SB 2972 as too restrictive on campus protest rights. The chamber also heard extended debate on HB 21, targeting “traveling” housing finance corporations and their use of tax exemptions for apartment projects, with supporters arguing it curbs abuse of the tax code and critics warning about unintended effects on affordable housing; the discussion continued with questions but no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• I always like to tell them, "Welcome to the 20th century."
• You know, well, this bill hasn't been updated since we've been in the 21st century.
• You know, well, this bill century."
• > best<00:06:37.199> I<00:06:37.360> can<00:06:37.440> tell, the 21st century
• As best I can tell, the 21st century.

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• In 2019, the US code was number.
• government has turned the criminal code government has turned the criminal code into<03:24:50.880
• United States Code, to revise the United States Code, to revise the federal<04:00:32.319> charter<
• The changes made would enable century.
• the Internal Revenue Code. the Internal Revenue Code. which<05:27:02.878> says<05:27:03.280

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code
• For over a century, the W.A. Sherman Company has been a cornerstone of Orange County.
• For over a century, the WA of Commerce.
• For over a century, the WA Sherman<02:27:04.080> Company<02:27:04.319> has<02:27:04.560
• <02:37:46.080> This knowledge of the tax code. This knowledge of the tax code.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• communicate with our medically coded communicate with our medically coded customers<00:55:24.319
• medical information, medically coded medical information, medically coded customer<01:01:05.520>
• <01:04:04.720> can<01:04:05.119> certainly coded customer, um, they can certainly coded
• <05:12:25.040> 15518 described under code 15518 described under code 15518 210<05:12:27.680
• facility um relies on the NAKES code. facility um relies on the NAKES code.

Keywords: 1189, house, all