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Presidential Travel
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May 4, 2017
President Trump has accepted the invitation of King Salman bin Abd Al-Aziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia later this month. The visit will reaffirm the strong partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia and allow the leaders to discuss issues of strategic concern, including efforts to defeat terrorist groups and discredit radical ideologies.
President Trump has also accepted the invitation of President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Israel, where he will further strengthen the United States-Israel partnership. The leaders will discuss a range of regional issues, including the need to counter the threats posed by Iran and its proxies, and by ISIS and other terrorist groups. They will also discuss ways to advance a genuine and lasting peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.
President Trump has also accepted the invitation of President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority to meet with him to discuss ways to advance peace between the Israelis and Palestinians, as well as efforts to unlock the potential of the Palestinian economy.
Traveling next to Italy, President Trump will meet with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss cooperation between the United States and religious communities in areas of joint concern. He will also meet, in Rome, with President Mattarella of Italy to discuss multilateral cooperation and bilateral relations between the United States and Italy. President Trump will later participate in the G-7 Summit in Taormina hosted by the Italian President of the Council of Ministers Gentiloni.
From Rome, the President will continue on to previously announced visits to Brussels for the NATO summit and meetings with EU and Belgian leaders, and to Sicily for the G7 meeting.
Itinerary:
- May 20-21 — Saudi Arabia
- May 22-23 — Israel
- May 24 — Rome, the Vatican, Brussels
- May 25 — Brussels
- May 26-27 — Sicily
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Praise Reports from Saudi Arabia!
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Praise Reports from Saudi Arabia!
Please join us in offering praises of thanksgiving to our Lord God, as we witness the actions taken today by President Trump on his first day in Saudi Arabia.
May our President also be led by the Spirit of God in all other actions he will take over the next week as he travels to many other foreign nations, as well. Praise the Lord!
1. Trump lands in Saudi Arabia, opening first presidential trip abroad - Times of Israel
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - US President Donald Trump opened his first trip abroad since taking office, touching down Saturday in Saudi Arabia for a visit aimed at building stronger partnerships to combat terrorism in the region and moving past the controversies engulfing his young administration.
A red carpet was rolled out and staircase rolled up to Air Force One minutes after it landed shortly before 9:50 am (0650 GMT) local time.
Trump and his wife Melania, who dressed conservatively in black but did not cover her hair, walked side-by-side to the tarmac where they both shook hands with Saudi King Salman, and Trump said it was "a great honor" to be there. (Read more)
2. Trump calls Saudi visit 'tremendous,' in critical first overseas trip - Fox News
President Trump on Saturday began his first overseas trip as president with a stop in Saudi Arabia, calling the visit a "tremendous day" and pledging to work with leader King Salman to bring peace to the Gulf region and forge stronger economic ties, in large part through a roughly $10 billion arms deal.
"That was a tremendous day," Trump said shortly after signing the arm deal. "Tremendous investments in the United States. Hundreds of billions of dollars of investments into the United States and jobs, jobs, jobs." (Read more)
3. GE announces $15 billion of business deals with Saudi Arabia - Fox Business
U.S. technology and engineering conglomerate GE said on Saturday it had signed $15 billion of business deals with Saudi Arabia as part of the kingdom's drive to diversify its economy beyond oil. It came as dozens of senior U.S. business executives met Saudi counterparts at a conference coinciding with the visit of President Donald Trump to Riyadh.
The agreements, which involve almost $7 billion of goods and services from GE itself, range from the power and healthcare sectors to the oil and gas industry and mining, GE said. Some of the deals are memorandums of understanding which would require further agreements to materialize.
(Read more)
4. Trump shakes hands with Saudi leader, doesn't bow as Obama appeared to do - Fox News
President Trump upon arriving in Saudi Arabia on Saturday did not bow to the Gulf leader as former President Barack Obama appeared to do -- a move interpreted as American weakness.
In 2009, Obama appeared to bow to then-Saudi leader King Abdullah at a G-20 summit in London.
Videos show Obama bending at the waist toward the king. The White House at the time purportedly denied that the president had bowed, with a source saying Obama was taller than the king, so he had to lean.
(Read more)
5. Melania Trump skips headscarf as she arrives in Saudi Arabia - Times of Israel
Accompanying her husband on his first international trip, US first lady Melania Trump on Saturday stepped off of Air Force One conservatively dressed in long sleeves and pants to conform to the strict dress code that Saudi Arabia enforces for its female citizens. But one thing was missing from her black and gold-belted ensemble: a head scarf.
Instead, Mrs. Trump's below-the-shoulder brown hair blew freely in the breeze at King Khalid International Airport in the capital city of Riyadh.
Under the kingdom's strict dress code for women, Saudi women and most female visitors are required to wear a loose, black robe, known as an abaya, in public. Most women in Saudi Arabia also cover their hair and face with a veil known as the niqab. (Read more)
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Congress Last Week
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McConnell: Border tax would likely not pass U.S. Senate - Bloomberg TV
Democrats in U.S. Senate try to slow Republican deregulation
Congress wants White House to brief intelligence panels on Trump-Russia
Senate panel wants details on Trump's Russia meeting
House panel to examine border tax next week
U.S. governors work Senate as new power brokers in Obamacare repeal
Ryan tries to tamp down Comey memo furor, says has confidence in Trump
House, Senate demand Comey break his silence
Senate tees up 'accountability act' as regulation fight intensifies
Senate panel requests any memos, tapes from Comey-Trump meetings
House votes to impose new Syria sanctions
Second Senate committee invites Comey to publicly testify
U.S. House speaker confident tax reform can be done in 2017
Ryan: Special counsel will not interfere with Congress Russia probes
U.S. Senate panel still negotiating with Flynn over documents: congressional aides
House intelligence committee seeks documents about James Comey's firing
Ivanka Trump invited to meet on women's health with six House Democrats
U.S. lawmaker unveils sweeping Pentagon acquisition reform bill
Chaffetz to announce he's leaving Congress early: report
House votes to expand death penalty for police killings
U.S. House to send health care bill to Senate in a few weeks: speaker
Healthcare bill awaits CBO ruling before heading to Senate
Congressional office to release House health care bill analysis May 24
[The now House-passed] Probation Officer Protection Act is a bad idea
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Activity Summaries
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (May 15-19, 2017)
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Senate Floor
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Monday Senate resumes consideration on the nomination of Terry Branstad, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to the People's Republic of China.
Senate is considering the nomination of John J. Sullivan, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of State.
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Senate Committees
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Tuesday,
May. 23, 2017
Hearings to examine
worldwide threats.
Business meeting to
consider pending calendar business.
To receive a closed
briefing on certain intelligence matters.
To receive a closed
briefing on Navy readiness challenges, emerging threats, and the requirements
underpinning the 355 ship force structure objective.
Hearings to examine the
cyber posture of the Services; with the possibility of a closed session in
SVC-217, following the open session.
Hearings to examine
reopening the American frontier, focusing on exploring how the Outer Space
Treaty will impact American commerce and settlement in space.
Hearings to examine
making implementation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for
ground-level ozone attainable, including S.263, to facilitate efficient State
implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and S.452, to amend the Clean
Air Act to delay the enforcement and implementation of the 2015 national
ambient air quality standards for ozone.
Hearings to examine
building America's trust through border security, focusing on progress on the
southern border.
Wednesday,
May. 24, 2017
Business meeting to
consider pending calendar business.
Hearings to examine
industry perspectives on options and considerations for achieving a 355 ship
Navy.
Hearings to examine the
President's fiscal year 2018 budget proposal.
Hearings to examine border
insecurity, focusing on the rise of MS-13 and other transnational criminal
organizations.
Hearings to examine the
nominations of Vishal J. Amin, of Michigan, to be Intellectual Property
Enforcement Coordinator, Executive Office of the President, Stephen Elliott
Boyd, of Alabama, to be an Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice,
and Lee Francis Cissna, of Maryland, to be Director of United States
Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.
Hearings to examine the
President's proposed budget request and justification for fiscal year 2018 for
the Navy and Marine Corps.
Hearings to examine
Department of Energy atomic energy defense activities and programs.
Hearings to examine pool
safety, focusing on the tenth anniversary of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and
Spa Safety Act.
Hearings to examine law
enforcement access to data stored across borders, focusing on facilitating
cooperation and protecting rights.
Closed hearings to examine
certain intelligence matters.
Thursday,
May. 25, 2017
Hearings to examine the
posture of the Department of the Army in review of the Defense Authorization
Request for fiscal year 2018 and the Future Years Defense Program.
Hearings to examine
stopping the shipment of synthetic opioids, focusing on oversight of United
States strategy to combat illicit drugs.
Hearings to examine the
Farm Economy, focusing on perspectives on rural America.
Hearings to examine the
President's proposed budget request and justification for fiscal year 2018 for
the Department of Justice.
Hearings to examine the
President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2018 for the Department of
the Treasury, and tax reform.
Hearings to examine the
United Nations Human Rights Council.
Closed hearings to
examine certain intelligence matters.
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MONDAY, MAY 22ND
On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 1862 – Global Child Protection Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Martha Roby / Judiciary Committee)
2) H.R. 1842 – Strengthening Childrens Safety Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. John Ratcliffe / Judiciary Committee)
3) H.R. 1188 – Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner / Judiciary Committee)
4) H.R. 883 – Targeting Child Predators Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Ron DeSantis / Judiciary Committee)
5) H.R. 695 – Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Adam Schiff / Judiciary Committee)
6) H.R. 1625 – TARGET Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ed Royce / Foreign Affairs Committee)
TUESDAY, MAY 23RD
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 1809 – Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Jason Lewis / Education and the Workforce Committee)
2) H.R. 1808 – Improving Support for Missing and Exploited Children Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Brett Guthrie / Education and the Workforce Committee)
3) H.R. 2052 – PRIVATE Act (Sponsored by Rep. Martha McSally / Armed Services Committee)
4) H.R. 467 – VA Scheduling Accountability Act (Sponsored by Rep. Jackie Walorski / Veterans Affairs Committee)
5) H.R. 1005 – To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans (Sponsored by Rep. Lee Zeldin / Veterans Affairs Committee)
6) H.R. 1162 – No Hero Left Untreated Act (Sponsored by Rep. Steve Knight / Veterans Affairs Committee)
7) H.R. 1329 – Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Bost / Veterans Affairs Committee)
8) H.R. 2288 – Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Bost / Veterans Affairs Committee)
9) H.R. 1545 – VA Prescription Data Accountability Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster / Veterans Affairs Committee)
10) H.R. 1725 – Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Tim Walz / Veterans Affairs Committee)
11) H.R. 1370 – Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Michael McCaul / Homeland Security Committee)
12) H.R. 2473 – Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ann Wagner / Judiciary Committee)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 624 – Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. David Valadao / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
2) H.R. 1293 – To amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees (Sponsored by Rep. Dennis Ross / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
H.R. 953 – Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Gibbs / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
THURSDAY, MAY 25TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
H.R. 1973 – Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Susan Brooks / Judiciary Committee)
H.R. 1761 – Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Johnson / Judiciary Committee)
FRIDAY, MAY 26TH
On Friday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. in pro forma session. No votes are expected in the House.
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Legislative Program for next week
Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. McCarthy) for the purpose of the majority leader telling us in-depth the schedule for the weeks to come. (Mr. McCARTHY asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding.
Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the House will meet at 10 a.m. for morning hour and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 10 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. On Thursday, the House will meet at 9 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes of the week are expected no later than 3 p.m. On Friday, no votes are expected in the House.
Mr. Speaker, the House will consider a number of suspensions next week, a complete list of which will be announced by close of business today. This list will include a series of bills to honor our Nation's veterans.
With Memorial Day around the corner, it is important for this House to show our appreciation to those who have defended our freedoms, especially the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation.
Mr. Speaker, next week in the House is Combating Human Trafficking and Child Protection Week.
In addition to a series of suspensions, the House will consider H.R. 1973, the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act, sponsored by Representative Susan Brooks. This bill would require prompt reporting of suspected cases of abuse, as well as implementation of procedures for addressing such allegations.
We will also consider H.R. 1761, the Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act, sponsored by Representative Mike Johnson. This bill would protect victims of sexual abuse by ensuring that predators who send explicit content are subject to appropriate punishment.
Mr. Speaker, human trafficking is an incredibly serious issue in our Nation. With the passage of these bipartisan bills, we will show our continued commitment to ending this modern-day form of slavery, while supporting and assisting all survivors.
Now, lastly, Mr. Speaker, the House will consider H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, sponsored by Representative Bob Gibbs. My district is home to many hardworking farmers, so I know this issue quite well. This bill will reduce red tape that makes it more costly for farmers to protect their crops and our Nation's food supply.
In addition, the CDC reports that there are still 119 cases of individuals with Zika in the United States and 495 cases in U.S. territories. With the summer season approaching, this bill will ensure we can use pesticides to control mosquitos.
Full floor colloquy on next week's House schedule
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Monday, May 22, 2017
H.R. 953 — Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017 (Rules Committee Print 115-21, showing the text of H.R. 953 as ordered reported by the Committee on Agriculture)
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
The Need for More Responsible Regulatory and Enforcement Policies at the EEOC
Hearing on Increasing U.S Competitiveness and Preventing American Jobs from Moving Overseas
H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act;
H.R. 2407, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and for other purposes ; and,
H.R. 2406, To amend section 442 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.
U.S. Public Health Response to the Zika Virus: Continuing Challenges
Expanding the Role of States in EPA Rulemaking
Russia Investigation Task Force Hearing (Open & Closed)
Disrupter Series: Delivering to Consumers
Accomplishments and Challenges at the SBAs Office of International Trade
The Status and Future of the Cobell Land Consolidation Program
Chairman Johnson and Chairman Hurd Announce Joint Oversight Hearing on Protecting Americans Identities: Examining Efforts to Limit the Use of Social Security Numbers
Visa Overstays: A Gap in the Nation's Border Security.
Protecting Americans Identities: Examining Efforts to Limit the Use of Social Security Numbers
H.R. 1761 — Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017 (Rules Committee Print 115-19, showing the text of H.R. 1761, as ordered reported by the Committee on the Judiciary);
H.R. 1973 — Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017 (Rules Committee Print 115-20, showing the text of H.R. 1973 as ordered reported by the Committee on Judiciary)
IRS Oversight Hearing (Rescheduled)
Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Request for U.S. Cyber Command: Cyber Mission Force Support to Department of Defense Operations
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
The President's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget
Oversight of the FBIs Independence
General Services Administration
Department of Transportation Budget Hearing (Postponed)
National Guard and Reserve Hearing
Examining the Overhead Cost of Research
Budget Hearing USDA Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2018
National Science Foundation Budget Hearing (Rescheduled)
Empowering Students and Families to Make Informed Decisions on Higher Education
Corps of Engineers (Civil Works) and the Bureau of Reclamation FY 2018 Budget Requests
Oversight of the Architect of the Capitols Office of Inspector General
Department of Education Budget Hearing
Budget Hearing Indian Health Service
H. Res. 259 and H.R. 1918
Department of Justice Budget Hearing
Department of the Navy FY 2018 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces
Examining Sue and Settle Agreements: Part I
Chairman Johnson and Chairman Hurd Announce Joint Oversight Hearing on Protecting Americans Identities: Examining Efforts to Limit the Use of Social Security Numbers
Legislative hearing Discussion Draft of H.R. ____(Rep. Darin LaHood), Community Reclamation Partnerships Act
Nuclear Deal Fallout: The Global Threat of Iran
Oversight Hearing High Risk American Indian and Alaska Native Programs (Education, Healthcare, Energy)
VA Financial Management
Hearing on the Presidents Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposals with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin
The DHS FY 18 Budget Request
Ground Force Modernization Budget Request
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Department of the Air Force FY 2018 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces
Fiscal Year 2018 Priorities for Nuclear Forces and Atomic Energy Defense Activities
H.R. 2484 and S. 371
Budget Hearing U.S. Forest Service
Improper Payments in the Federal Government: Student Aid
Budget Hearing Food and Drug Administration
Department of Commerce Budget Hearing
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Breaking: Trump to Delay Moving U.S. Embassy
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Breaking: Trump to Delay Moving U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
We now understand that President Trump will NOT announce that he will move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem at this time.
For details, please see this report from Breaking Christian News.
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SPECIAL ALERT: 24/7 Prayer Line!
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SPECIAL ALERT: God's people share Communion during President Trump's Trip, all week long!
24/7 Prayer AND the Bible Readathon Offer Hourly Communion Services during President Trump's 8-Day Trip Overseas!
The 24/7 prayer line continues to offer nonstop intercession for President Trump and our nation. This week, in honor of the President's 8-day journey overseas, the 27/7 prayer teams will be offering a service of COMMUNION, every hour on the hour, until President Trump is safely back on American soil.
You can reach the 24/7 strategic prayer network by dialing 712-770-4340; Access Code 543553#, any time, day or night!
Also, in alignment with this move of the Spirit, our own Bible Readathon Prayer teams will also offer COMMUNION through the night (every two hours). Please join us in proclaiming GOD'S WORD over our nation by dialing 712-770-4340; Access Code: 350430#. The Readathon continues every night, for six hours, from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EDT. Thank you!
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This week, the Trump administration announced the implementation of the new Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance policy-a significant reiteration and expansion of President Ronald Reagan's Mexico City policy.
The old Mexico City policy only applied to family planning funds-over half a billion dollars.
The new policy establishes pro-child safeguards-benign, humane conditions-on about $8.8 billion in annual global health assistance funding appropriated to the U.S. Agency for International Development and the departments of State and Defense.
For years, pro-abortion organizations have used U.S. taxpayer funds to weaken, undermine, or reverse pro-life laws in other nations and systematically destroy the precious lives of unborn children. Scores of countries throughout the world have been besieged by aggressive and well-funded campaigns to overturn their pro-life laws and policies.
The Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance policy will significantly mitigate U.S. taxpayer complicity in global abortion.
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The Bible Readathon
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Our Bible Readathon Continues
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)
We are now reading the Word of God every night from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EST. We are reading through the whole Word, from Genesis to Revelation, and beginning again in Genesis when finished.
Our numbers of readers continues to grow over time. All are welcome to join!
The access code is: 350430#. Please call at any time from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EST. WELCOME!
[Note: we are reading from these versions of the Scripture: King James, New King James, New American Standard, and NIV.]
