Advancing the nomination of a judge to be 2nd circuit court. And later, a shortterm spending bill to fund the government past september 30th. Senator Chuck Schumer says hell bring a bill on samesex marriage. Will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, lord of hosts, we praise you for choosing to make yourself known to us in the unfolding of your loving providence. Our hearts expand with joy because of your presence. Empower us to keep our minds steadfastly on you. Lord, use our senators to make a better nation and world. Give them an openness of mind and heart that they may receive the fullness of your grace. Consecrate them to the laudable task of permitting your kingdom to flourish in this generation and beyond. Lord, make our lawmakers instruments of your peace. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to th
The ebola epidemic. If the outbreak is not stopped now, we could be looking at hundreds of thousands of people infected. Also ahead, boots on the ground. Americas top military commander opens the door to expanded military presence in iraq. Our top story this hour. Its 7 00 a. M. In scott land. And 24 hours from this moment the polls will open for a historic referendum. Opinion polls already show a very tight race with those who favor staying a part of the u. K. Slightly ahead. Theres a large portion of undecided voters still. Scotlands first minister is dismissing promises of more power for edinboro if scotland rejects independence. They call it a last minute desperate offer of nothing. Max fosters covering the vote, which could change the face of the United Kingdom forever. Hes in the scottish capitol. Joins us now live, as we inch closer to this becoming real, its almost as if each side has been digging in, and were still waiting to see what the undecideds think. Do you think this ye
Fewer than 2 out of 10 South Dakota voters went to the polls Tuesday in a primary election dominated by fallout from a legislative debate over landowner rights, which caused Republican turnover.