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• Chair and Ranking Member, in my ten years in the Senate, I hope I've established a reputation for being
• Senator, this may be one of the scenarios that most uniquely qualifies me to take command at the FBI,
• They broke the chain of command."
• The White House and the chain of command there. So the FBI works for the White House?
• Sorry, Senator, approximately ten. Ten. To give 30 days notice in 10 days?

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• None of the other commanders before him were called woke. They were all called commanders.
• None of the other commanders before him were called woke. They were all called commanders.
• a commander of the Pacific Air Forces? a commander of the Pacific Air Forces?
• So why They were all called commanders.
• <08:09:52.718> the<08:09:53.120> 68, Army Corps, commanded the 68, Army Corps, commanded

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Ten minutes will be on Zoom. We will start the clock as soon as the first person speaks.
• Ten minutes will be online. Those minutes will be in person. Ten minutes will be online.
• Ten minutes will be online.
• Not all rules are command and control.
• Not all rules are command and control.

Bills: SB12, SB36, SB92, SB120, SB133, SB151, SB18, SB96

Keywords: tax credit, physician, healthcare, income tax, rural health, quantum technology, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, journalism, local news

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• Ten seconds on that and I'm out of time. We have to do it because nobody else is doing it.
• If you're a dealer and you get caught with this, you get ten years minimum.
• You get caught with this much fentanyl, five years or ten years.
• Soon thereafter, our Commander-in-Chief said that Mexico was a great partner.
• We now lose a hundred and ten thousand Americans every year.

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• undocumented student earns more income than an uneducated college student and the state... generate tens
• I would just share with you and I'm probably maybe one of the only members that was a sector commander
• , the Laredo sector commander, along with Border Patrol in 2006.
• Which commands us, commands us to love the stranger for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.
• Allah commands justice, excellence, and forbids oppression.

Bills: HB232

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• Ten ayes, no noes, zero not voting.
• We've been at this now with the AEDs for, gosh, ten years, so it's now pretty widespread.
• Ten years, so it's now pretty widespread education-wise on how to use these things.
• Ten ayes, zero noes, zero not voting.
• Ten ayes, zero no, zero not voting.

Bills: SB1041, SB1050, SB1131, SB1138, SB1249, SB1267, SB1272, SB1317, SB1461, SB1488, SB1504, SB1517, SB1523, SB1580, SB1582, SB1584, SB1585, SB1602, SB1630, SB1654, SB1672, SB1673, SB1718, SB1761, SB1819, SB1826, SB1827

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, veterans, lifetime pass, state parks, Arizona, access, disabled veterans, cardiac arrest, defibrillators, school safety, emergency response, CPR training, Arizona education funding, automated license plate readers

Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 1630, which would direct AHCCCS to seek federal approval for a home- and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with quarterly implementation updates, stakeholder input, and a cap on enrollment. The sponsor and advocates from Arizona Mad Moms argued the bill would create an assisted-living-style Medicaid option for the most disabled SMI individuals, improve continuity of care, and reduce state general fund costs by shifting some expenses to federal Medicaid funding. Access testified neutral, estimating a total fiscal impact of $27.7 million, including $5.83 million general fund, and explained the need for CMS approval. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the initial cap to 250 members, changing reporting frequency, and adjusting eligibility and expansion conditions, then passed SB 1630 as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1131, which originally required school districts and charter schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans and appropriated $1 million for implementation. An amendment replaced the mandate with a reporting requirement on AED counts, CPR/AED-trained staff, and whether schools have a plan, while keeping a grant component for AEDs and prioritizing rural schools. The American Heart Association supported the amended approach as a way to gather baseline data and target resources, and members discussed AED training, school preparedness, and whether the funding should favor rural or high-population schools. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1131 as amended on a 9-1 vote, with Senator Kuby voting no and several members explaining concerns about funding and priorities. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1582, which concerned the school safety interoperability fund. An amendment shifted the appropriation from the Department of Education to the Department of Administration and allocated funds to specific county sheriff offices for continuing operation and maintenance of existing interoperability systems, while narrowing the program to public safety agencies and school districts and requiring twice-yearly testing. Sheriffs, a county school superintendent, and the Arizona Sheriffs Association described the systems as useful for drills and real emergencies, improving communication between schools and first responders; one speaker noted the program had been used in drills and at least one live deployment. Some members questioned the audit findings, the focus on rural counties, and whether the program was a good use of funds, while supporters emphasized its value for school safety. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1582 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1504, which would change retirement rules for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel by allowing earlier normal retirement and shortening the COLA waiting period, with an amendment exempting the changes from the statutory pre-funding requirement. Supporters from firefighter and police groups said the bill would improve recruitment and retention and let employees receive earned benefits sooner, while city, county, and taxpayer representatives warned it would add substantial unfunded liabilities and undermine the 2016 pension reforms. Actuarial testimony estimated significant costs, including tens of millions in annual or upfront impacts depending on how the change is funded, and members debated whether the amendment would shift costs onto future taxpayers or simply spread them over time. The transcript ends during continued testimony and discussion on SB 1504, before a final vote is reached.

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• That ability, combined with this new mobile command center, will be a tremendous asset for the region
• The mobile command center and other rescue vehicles and equipment planned for this garage do not fit
• center will be a mobile command center will be a tremendous<00:31:52.720> asset<00:31:53.519>
• The mobile command<00:32:21.760> center<00:32:22.000> will<00:32:22.240> also<00
• :32:38.320> rescue<00:32:38.720> vehicles command center and other rescue vehicles command

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• And then I agree with you that I think the combatant commanders should have a greater say. For Mr.
• Sankar, what kind of a difference would it make if we gave the combatant commands their own acquisition
• Combatant commanders having some flexibility to adjust, whether it's sort of a separate pot of money
• The second one is to push more authority to the combatant commanders to decide what they need.
• Is there a challenge that if you're moving it to combatant commands?

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• THE VOLUME OF PRODUCTION IS ALSO HITTING HISTORIC HIGHS, AND HIRING HAS BEEN GROWING OVER THE LAST TEN
• officer, Commander Chad Giglio, his crew, and their families.
• officer, Commander Chad Giglio, his crew, and their families.
• As a cop for ten years, I also know that law enforcement and public safety relies on broadband access
• Pugh, Ten. Sariah Snow, 11. Darian Snow, 6, and Braylon Snow, 5.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We have a new commander.
• Take the entire command staff over and talk with cadets.
• Take<00:19:48.040> the<00:19:48.120> entire<00:19:48.440> command<00:19:48.760><
• c> staff<00:19:49.000> over<00:19:49.160> and Take the entire command staff over and
• Take the entire command staff over and talk<00:19:49.480> with<00:19:49.640> cadets.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Most of us can't even name ten vice presidents, even if you have a master's.
• So there is an incident command up there. There are evacuations.
• Coming together, the incident command works. Thank you for the time, Madam Chair.

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• Tens of millions of people across the country, many of whom were never convicted, are saddled with court
• Ten months later, he followed me.
• I was also the station commander and watch commander, so basically all responsibility and decisions landed
• The last 22 years of which I served in the rank of sergeant, officer in charge, and station commander
• As I've mentioned during my career... ...as a sergeant, officer in charge, and station commander.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a wide range of criminal justice, victim services, and records-sealing bills. Early testimony focused on H.1811, the Clean Slate automated record-sealing bill, with supporters arguing that automatic sealing after existing waiting periods would remove barriers to jobs, housing, and education without changing eligibility rules. Advocates from legal aid, business, and housing organizations said the current petition-based system is underused, burdensome, and costly, while opponents of expanding surveillance-related laws urged the committee to preserve privacy protections. The committee also heard testimony on H.1693, which would immediately seal records in cases ending without conviction and clarify the presumption of innocence, with speakers describing how dismissed cases still create lasting collateral consequences and prevent people from moving forward. No votes were taken during the hearing. Several bills centered on victim safety and domestic violence. Senator Michael Moore testified for S.1201, which would keep child-protective orders in effect even if the parent or guardian who filed them dies, and for S.1204, which would update the wiretap statute. Multiple survivors and advocates supported S.1215 and S.1222, arguing for a narrow wiretap defense for recordings made to document threats or abuse and for making GPS tampering a separate felony offense. Testifiers described situations in which GPS devices were cut off or disabled and said current law leaves victims at risk and gives abusers too much leeway. The committee also heard emotional testimony on H.1685/S.1238, a bill prompted by the suicide of Stavri Yanka in custody, with the sponsor, his mother, and the sheriff describing the need for better information-sharing so suicide-risk information follows a person into custody. Law enforcement and prosecutors supported several due-process and dangerousness-related bills. MassCOP, the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, and the State Police Association backed H.1828/S.1039/S.1235, which would require de novo Superior Court review for POST Commission suspensions over two weeks or decertifications, arguing officers need a meaningful appeal beyond administrative review. The committee also heard support for H.1691, expanding the dangerousness statute to additional offenses; Bristol County District Attorney Quinn said the changes would let prosecutors seek detention in serious cases such as child rape and manslaughter when facts warrant it. In contrast, the Committee for Public Counsel Services opposed expanding dangerousness detention, warning that pretrial detention causes serious harms and disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic defendants. The hearing also included testimony on H.1654/S.1063 to enhance victims’ rights and H.1525, which would rename and expand community corrections into community justice programs, with supporters emphasizing reentry, reduced stigma, and broader service access.

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• The command begins with a single word: and you shall remember.
• The command has not become a literal directive but a moral warning.
• county executive who hired and fired literally hundreds of people, in my career, I have never done so in ten
• will have an impact on every Fired literally hundreds of people, in my career, I have never done so in ten

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation focused on memory, gratitude, and recognizing the unseen people who sustain public life, then approved the prior day’s journal and moved through introductions of guests, including domestic violence advocates, medical scholars, and student advocates. Senator Webb’s Resolution 1633, designating February 23, 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day, was adopted after remarks describing the scope of domestic violence in New York and the need for more survivor services. The chamber also adopted memorial Resolution 1558 honoring Margaret D. Williams, a vocalist, public servant, and community leader, and Resolution 1630 marking the 20th anniversary of Park and Public Lands Advocacy Day, with comments emphasizing the health and community benefits of parks and green space. The Senate then took up a series of bills on the calendar, passing measures including amendments to the Environmental Conservation Law, Labor Law, Education Law, Administrative Code of New York City, General Municipal Law, Tax Law, Cannabis Law, and Executive Law. Senator Ramos explained her support for the labor bill as the Anti-Waiver of Employment Rights Act, which would prevent employers from forcing workers to waive labor and human rights protections in applications or onboarding documents. Several bills were passed by wide margins, while some were laid aside for the day. The chamber also restored Senate Print 438 to the third reading calendar after reconsideration. A contested amendment to Calendar 234, Senator Comrie’s Executive Law bill, was ruled non-germane by the chair; Senator Walczyk appealed, arguing the amendment addressing the state energy code and all-electric building mandate was relevant to housing costs, but the Senate voted 20 to sustain the chair’s ruling. The underlying bill was then returned to the non-controversial calendar and passed. Finally, the Senate adopted a concurrent resolution electing two members to the Board of Regents, with supporters praising the nominees’ experience and critics objecting to the limited vetting time; the resolution passed 42-15. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m.

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• awareness about the dangers of impaired driving by extending the length of a posted sign from two years to ten
• Ten years. Like I said, I don't see this often.
• She didn't need to raise her voice to command respect. She had it already.
• The Chair calls up Senate Bill 1464, which is the command...

Bills: HCR114, HB137, HB283, HB1398, HB1960, HB2153, HB2431, HB2638, HB2699, HB2999, HB3208, HB3389, HB3413, HB3510, HB3642, HB3859, HB3974, HB3986, HB4142, HB4173, HB4174, HB4542, HB4605, HB4663, HB4731, HB5064, HB5216, HB5218, HB5332, HB5453, HB5577, HB137, HB283

Keywords: memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority, highway routes, healthcare, insurance, mental health, treatment access, state funding, transportation, axle weight, aggregates, regulations, Texas law

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• synagogues everywhere this morning, we are reading the section of Exodus, chapters 18-20, that contains the Ten
• Commandments.
• You've probably heard of them, but just before the Ten Commandments in Exodus 18, there's an interesting

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• One in ten workers in our state is undocumented, and they contribute more than $8.5 billion annually
• One in ten workers in our state is undocumented, and they contribute more than $8.5 billion annually
• Nearly one in ten workers in our state are undocumented.
• Nearly one in ten workers in our state are undocumented.
• These dynamics of rank and command can leave survivors feeling trapped, powerless, and silenced.

Summary: The Assembly met on July 17, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through a long ceremonial and floor session. The chamber recognized the 2025 Science and Technology Policy Fellows, the 2024-25 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellows, and the 2025 Assembly Fellows, and also heard guest introductions honoring Brad Webb of Legislative Counsel, youth advocates supporting AB 1231, the Live Oak Lady Lions softball team, the new UC President J.B. Milliken, the Rohnert Park 11-and-under Cal Ripken All-Star team, and arts leaders from Auburn. The Assembly also took up several procedural motions, including removing some bills from the consent calendar and noting absences. On the floor, members adopted ACR 12 designating November 1 as Fernando Valenzuela Day, with broad support and 66 co-authors, and later adopted H.R. 56 recognizing August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month, with 65 co-authors. The Assembly also adopted ACR 101 naming a portion of State Highway Route 46 the James Dean Memorial Highway, and H.R. 50 proclaiming November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, with members emphasizing survivor support and prevention. In each case, authors and supporters highlighted the cultural, historical, or public-safety significance of the measures. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments on several bills, including AB 359 on the Political Reform Act, AB 594 on student health insurance protections, AB 1085 banning license plate obstruction devices and penalizing sellers, AB 1286 on public employment transparency, and AB 1505, the Agriculture Committee omnibus bill. AJR 14, urging federal attention to the impact of tariffs on California ports, passed 44-1 after debate over trade policy and port jobs. AJR 17, calling for modernization of immigration law and a pathway to lawful status for long-term undocumented residents, passed 47-7 after extensive debate focused on immigrant families, the economy, and federal enforcement actions. The Assembly also adopted the resolutions by voice vote where required and recorded the roll-call results for the joint resolutions.

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• world-class intelligence capabilities to provide decision-makers such as yourself and our field commanders
• Twenty years ago, Chris was my battalion commander in Iraq.
• It has also brought tens of thousands of unvetted Afghans into the United States of America.
• And while my mom passed away more than a thousand ten years ago, I'm fortunate to have a stepfather and
• has pretty adequate two-way encryption, so Signal is routinely used and approved by the chain of command

Keywords: national security, intelligence community, Aaron Lucas, Joe Kent, John Eisenberg, China threat, terrorism, collaboration, oversight, intelligence capabilities

Summary: The committee meeting centered around significant discussions regarding national security and intelligence community leadership. Notably, nominees Aaron Lucas for Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joe Kent for Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and John Eisenberg for Assistant Attorney General for National Security were introduced. Concerns were raised about the current state of U.S. intelligence capabilities, particularly in relation to threats posed by foreign adversaries such as China and ongoing risks from terrorism. The dialogue emphasized the necessity for robust oversight and the importance of collaboration within the intelligence community, as well as with international allies, to ensure effective security measures are in place.

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• 17 commander at the state level.
• She leads commander at the state level.
• commander-in-chief, President Donald J. commander-in-chief, President Donald J.
• Speaker, was the commander-in-chief Mr.
• Tens of thousands of civilians regime.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Ten years ago, I just want to throw some numbers out there, So I really take that very personally.
• Ten years ago, I just want to throw some numbers out there, when you look at the number that says 3,800
• Ten years ago, that was 50,000. Okay, that number is going away.
• Ten years ago, it was 500,000.
• Ten years ago, it was less than 200,000.

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from Major General James Hartzell of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs on the agency’s mission, outreach efforts, state veterans nursing homes, and support programs. He highlighted Florida’s large and growing veteran population, the state’s existing nursing homes and the planned 10th home in Collier County, and the department’s dental assistance program, which served 245 veterans in the first quarter of the fiscal year and completed 1,631 procedures while saving more than $525,000. He also discussed veteran service officers, the benefits guide, the department newsletter, efforts to reduce veteran homelessness, and mental health outreach through the Overwatch/Firewatch program. Senators asked about future nursing home locations, adult day health care, homelessness, and the dental program; Hartzell also announced that retired Colonel D.J. Reyes will become deputy executive director on November 7. The committee then heard from Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director of the Division of Emergency Management, on disaster response, recovery, and agency modernization. He described the State Emergency Response Team, the new Florida Central Operations and Coordination Office warehouse in Auburndale, and the new state emergency operations center in Tallahassee, which is ahead of schedule and designed to hold about 220 people and withstand 200-mph winds. Guthrie reviewed recovery efforts for recent storms, including debris removal, volunteer villages, sheltering, and FEMA reimbursement totals for Hurricanes Milton, Helene, Debbie, Idalia, Ian, and earlier storms. He also discussed the Elevate Florida home-elevation program, the Florida Recovery Obligation Calculation training initiative, the DEMES platform, and WebEOC, noting that 60 counties and 22 colleges and universities are using the system. Members asked Guthrie about flood-response resources for cities, training for local officials, and lessons from inland flooding after recent storms. He explained how local governments can request pumps and other assistance through county and state channels, described upcoming elected-official training, and emphasized mutual aid and EMAC as key future disaster-response tools. The committee took no formal votes or other legislative action and adjourned at the end of the meeting.

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• Ten months later, as investigators... ...deep and enduring.
• Obviously, incident command is critical.
• There was nobody truly setting up a command post and making There was nobody truly setting up a command
• No, okay, but incident command could have.
• A total lack of incident command.

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