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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, to the Republic for which it stands,
• House Bill 3839, relative to recognition of the Honor and Remember flag in the Commonwealth.
• An act relative to the recognition of the Honor and Remember flag in the Commonwealth, House No. 3839

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several reports from the Committee on Rules. It adopted a series of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including recognitions for All Out Adventures, Alex Gillen, Marianne Labarge, the New England chapter of the National Kidney Foundation, and Sergeant Christopher McDermott. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of two petitions, including one on Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System creditable service and another to designate a portion of Route 20 in Oxford as the Brodor Curve. The Committee on Steering and Policy recommended a number of bills for House consideration, including measures on insurance benefits for certain Blackstone officials, highway namings in Lenox and for Bill Russell and Bob Cousy, container safety, coal rolling, right-of-way violations known as Cecilia’s Law, recognition of the Honor and Remember flag, several Boston Police age-waiver bills, a Pittsfield charter amendment, and a littering bill. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The House then took up engrossed and third-reading bills, passing several to be engrossed, including measures for Beckett and Swampscott, a Boston Police age-waiver bill for Angela C. DePena, a civil service examination bill for Anthony Morales, a Westrow charter bill, and a Revere ordinance enforcement bill. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn to meet the following Monday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned to that time in informal session.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• allegiance I pledge allegiance I pledge allegiance to<00:02:17.040> the<00:02:17.120> flag
• the<00:02:18.280> United<00:02:18.800> States<00:02:19.200> of to the flag
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Keywords: MS House Floor - 27 February, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Hudson Hollandsworth, a senior at Pisgah High School sponsored by Representative Shanks. After the roll call, the clerk confirmed a quorum was present, and the House dispensed with reading the journal. There were no reports from select committees, no resolutions or memorials, and no items taken up from the calendar. During introductions of guests, Representative Butler Washington introduced Dr. Fred Ken C. Jr. as the House doctor of the day. She noted that he is a Jackson native, a Provine High School graduate, an Alcorn State University graduate, a Navy veteran, an emergency medicine physician in Jackson, and a small business owner. The House welcomed him. No announcements were made by the clerk or members, and no legislation was debated or voted on beyond routine procedural motions. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn and stood adjourned until 4:00 p.m. on Monday.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• <00:10:24.560> allegiance<00:10:25.200> to<00:10:25.440> the<00:10:25.600> flag
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• allegiance to the flag of the United<00:10:27.200> States<00:10:27.440> of<00:10:27.680

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 2 February, 2026; 1:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer by Representative Hulum of Harrison, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. After the roll call, the chamber found a quorum present and approved dispensing with the reading of the journal. There were no select committee reports, no resolutions or memorials, and no guest introductions noted at that point. The Speaker also thanked members for their calls and prayers following the recent death of his father. The main business of the day was procedural and organizational rather than substantive legislation. The House agreed to dispense with the reading of bill introductions, and the clerk announced a series of committee meetings scheduled for later that day and the following day. The Speaker said no floor work was expected that day, that the House would likely recess and reconvene the next afternoon, and that regular floor work would begin Wednesday morning after the committee deadline. During member announcements, Representative Ford introduced Dr. Sarah Robertson as the doctor of the day. Other members mentioned upcoming meetings and events, including AET, the capital prayer group, Public Utilities, and primary care day. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 10:00 a.m. the next day.

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• We ask that everyone remains standing for the flag salute. dream in progress.
• We ask that everyone remains standing for the flag salute, We ask that everyone remain standing for the
• flag salute.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 74 by Senator Ochoa-Bogh and others relative to Flag Day.

Summary: The Assembly convened on June 4, 2025, first addressing a quorum call before proceeding with the day’s business. Members handled several procedural motions, including a failed attempt to withdraw AJR 4 for immediate consideration, approval of requests to notice bills pending re-referral, and a successful motion to withdraw SB 119 from Budget and Fiscal Review and place it on third reading. The chamber also rescinded prior action on SB 47, re-referred SB 355 and SB 685 to Appropriations, and authorized notice for a Housing and Community Development hearing on SB 522. On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 369, a measure on emergency services that increases access to life-saving medication for people with seizure disorders, by a unanimous vote. Members then took up AB 1138, the major film and television tax credit measure, with extensive support from the author and other members who described the bill as a response to California’s declining production and job losses; the bill’s urgency clause and Senate amendments were concurred in, and it was sent immediately to the Governor. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 313 on student financial aid. The body adopted SJR 2, which urges Congress to protect the rights of classified school employees, after debate emphasizing the importance of paraeducators, bus drivers, custodians, clerical workers, and food service staff. The Assembly then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including SCR 25 on nuclear fusion and several other Senate concurrent resolutions, and added coauthors to SCR 74 on Flag Day. The session concluded with announcements, birthday acknowledgments, and adjournment until Monday, July 7 at 1 p.m.

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• Daniel Alders of Smith County to lead us in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags
• Members, guests in the gallery, please join me in our, uh, pledge allegiance to the flags.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee. One state under God, one an indivisible.
• HB 4247 by Metcalf relating to increasing the criminal penalty for destruction of a flag refer to the

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• :08:13.759> the Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag
• 15.280> States<00:08:15.639> of<00:08:15.800> America<00:08:16.759> to flag
• of the United States of America to flag of the United States of America to the<00:08:17.400> Republic

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And when they tell you no, then that's a red flag.
• And when they tell you no, then that's a red flag.
• And when they tell you no, then that's a red flag.
• And when they tell you no, then that's a red flag.
• And so I'm just wondering how it's gone. red flag of not only our ability to red flag of not only our

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• In procurement and contracting, these tools can flag high-risk vendors and contracts before the money
• I might flag something quickly from the OMB guidance that just came out last week.
• Analytics only identifies a flag that something might be associated with fraud.
• So we're trying to optimize our analytics to identify the flags we discussed.
• That's a red flag.

Keywords: artificial intelligence, waste reduction, fraud prevention, government efficiency, improper payments, data reliability, oversight

Summary: The meeting was chaired by Chairman Schweikert and involved a comprehensive discussion on how to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for reducing waste, fraud, and improper payments within federal programs. Key witnesses, including Mr. Andrew Canarsa from the Council of the Inspectors General, provided insights on the potential of AI in enhancing government efficiency. The committee emphasized the importance of reliable data and thorough examination of AI application to avoid unintended consequences while addressing the estimated $162 billion in improper payments reported by the federal government. Concerns were raised regarding the recent firing of inspectors general and the impacts that could have on oversight and accountability processes.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• I pledge allegiance I pledge allegiance to<00:01:58.840> the<00:01:58.920> flag to the
• flag to the flag of<00:02:00.080> the<00:02:00.160> United<00:02:00.640> States<

Keywords: MS House Floor - 3 April, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• <00:06:01.199> allegiance<00:06:01.840> to<00:06:02.000> the<00:06:02.160> flag
• ><00:06:02.960> of<00:06:03.120> the<00:06:03.199> United I allegiance to the flag
• of the United I allegiance to the flag of the United States<00:06:03.840> of<00:06:04.000>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, July 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The shooter waved lots of red flags that were ignored.
• And that's not flagged at all for the federal dealers currently.
• And then reselling those, and there's no flags being raised for those folks.
• Also, if somebody bought a hundred guns, the ATF, would they not flag that themselves?
• Those red flags include things like bulk purchases, so someone walking in and buying 10 firearms.

Bills: SB48, HB250, SB17

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• <00:04:55.360> allegiance<00:04:56.000> to<00:04:56.240> the<00:04:56.479> flag
• <00:04:57.199> of<00:04:57.360> the I pledge allegiance to the flag of the I pledge
• allegiance to the flag of the United<00:04:57.840> States<00:04:58.160> of<00:04:58.479

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing and to join us in the flag salute.
• Members, please join me in the pledge for our flag.
• Members, please join me to pledge our flag.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and roll call confirmed a quorum was present. The session opened with a reflection on the value of smiling, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and standard announcements about gallery conduct. The journal was dispensed with, and there were no presentations, petitions, or messages from the Governor or Senate. Several procedural motions were approved without objection, including suspension of Assembly Rule 118 to allow guests in the rear of the chamber and re-referral of AB 621 from Judiciary to Privacy and Consumer Protection and back to Judiciary. Members then introduced guests, including San Bernardino County law enforcement leaders and representatives from the Santa Monica Rent Control Board. On the daily file, AB 246 was read and passed over, and the chamber took up the second-day consent calendar. Members added co-authors to ACR 43, recognizing Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, and HR 20, relating to unclaimed property. Both resolutions were adopted on unanimous 70-0 votes. The Assembly then announced its next session date and adjourned until Monday, March 10 at 1 p.m.

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• of evaluation What this language is intended to do is ensure that at-risk flags would only trigger the
• A false flag does not accelerate help and, in fact, can often result in negative social, emotional, or
• To be exposed to this curriculum before having that identification flagged for them.
• And so I appreciate that you flagged that there will be a need for additional attorneys.
• And so I appreciate that you flagged that there will be a need for additional attorneys.

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals on dual enrollment, reading difficulty screeners, special education, school facilities, and Commission on Teacher Credentialing programs. On dual enrollment, the Department of Finance described a $100 million one-time Proposition 98 investment to expand the Dual Enrollment Opportunities Grant Program, along with changes to make regional occupational centers eligible, add funding for justice-involved youth, prioritize higher-need LEAs, support teacher professional development, and reduce daily instructional minute requirements for some dual enrollment students. The LAO recommended rejecting the new funding as not clearly addressing implementation barriers, while CDE supported the proposal and suggested reserving $10 million for technical assistance. Committee members and public commenters generally supported the expansion, with some asking for technical assistance and broader access, including adult dual enrollment. The committee also reviewed a $40 million one-time Proposition 98 proposal for reading difficulty screener implementation and related trailer bill language that would require screening after 91 school days for kindergarten and 46 school days for grades 1-2. Finance said the timing was intended to reduce over-identification and align with evidence from preliminary data; the LAO recommended rejecting the funding and redirecting it to a discretionary block grant. CDE supported the funding and the general approach but acknowledged the need for local support and training. Several committee members and public witnesses raised concerns that the proposed timing restrictions were too rigid and could delay early intervention, while others supported the delay as a way to improve accuracy and avoid misidentification. For special education, Finance proposed ongoing Proposition 98 increases to adjust for COLA and enrollment changes and to raise the statewide special education base rate to $99 per ADA, equalizing rates across SELPAs. The LAO said the proposal should be adopted but estimated it could be funded for less than the Governor’s figure. CDE and multiple local education representatives strongly supported the increase, citing rising special education enrollment, cost pressures, and large local funding gaps. The committee also heard a brief overview of the school facilities proposal, which continues $1.5 billion in Proposition 2 bond funding for the School Facility Program; OPSC reported significant remaining bond authority but also substantial pending demand, and explained that natural disaster school rebuilding draws from the broader new construction and modernization pools. Finally, the committee reviewed Commission on Teacher Credentialing proposals, including the already-funded $300 million Student Teacher Stipend Program, new state operations resources for misconduct investigations and grant administration, and a $250 million one-time continuation of the Teacher Residency Grant Program. CTC said its grants management system is ready and that it expects better data tracking; public testimony broadly supported the educator workforce investments and urged continued funding for the Golden State Teacher Grant Program and additional support for rural and leadership pipeline programs. No votes were taken, and the hearing adjourned after public testimony.

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• What it does is it applies the same standard to retire a state flag that is no longer in shape to be
• flown and retired in the same manner as the U.S. flag.
• And no such honor of retirement was awarded to the New Mexico flag with the Zia symbol.
• She spent hours over the past year researching the history of New Mexico and the flag.
• Is this the same manner in which they would dispose of the flag as well?

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
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• allegiance to the flag of the United<00:02:30.319> States<00:02:30.720> of<00:02:30.959
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Darby of Tom Green County to lead us in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and and Texas flags
• Or actually, Stan Lambert will now lead us in the allegedly. just the United States and Texas flags.
• In the pledges of allegiance, I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
• With liberty and justice for all now the Texas flag I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States

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• Flagged and United States-crewed commercial vessels.
• -flagged ships.
• They are burning American flags, foreign nationals waving flags from other countries.
• THEY ARE BURNING AMERICAN FLAGS, FOREIGN NATIONALS WAVING FLAGS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES.
• Foreign flags are being waved. It looks like a foreign invasion.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Will you please recognize Senator Pugugh to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag
• and the salute to the Oklahoma flag?
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States. Salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma.

Bills: SB1423, SB1426, SB1502, SB1377, SB1983, SB1466, SB1645, SB1647, SB1847, SB1565, SB1562, SB1329, SB1383, SB1833, SB1555, SB1344, SB1839, SB1280, SB1832, SB2001, SB1405, SB2143, SB1989, SB1393, SB1392, SB1395, SB1400, SB1220, SB1516, SB1239, SB1531, SB1349, SB1221, SB1538, SB1309, SB1434, SB2108, SB2121, SB2171, SB2061, SB2112, SB2138

Keywords: Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council, hospital licensure, public health, State Department of Health, State Board of Health, hospital regulations, healthcare regulation, hospital standards, hospital construction, hospital operations, stroke care, stroke system, emergency medical services, EMS transport, psychiatric treatment, chemical dependency treatment, substance use disorder, drug storage, pharmacy, quality indicators

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic... ...to the flag
• SB 1522, Arizona Tribal Flags Display. Appropriation, Transportation Technology, and Education.
• SB 1522, Arizona Tribal Flags Display. SB 1523, Appropriation Waterline Project, Ganado.

Keywords: 1182, all