The latest results of vaccine trials continue to suggest our victory over the coronavirus is on the horizon. But here in washington the additional relief that would help families, workers, schoos and Small Businesses crossed the finish line has been held for months while democrat leaders pursued an all or nothing approach. When the speaker of the house put forward the socalled heroes act back in may, multiple, multiple House Democrats called the political start that it clearly was. When democrat said it was not focused, rushed to a vote to fast, and it doesnt help us accomplish the core mission of helping struggling people. Well, after a several months wih no progress the same democrat just said a few days ago that said republicans proposal, quote, is a bill we can pass. We should negotiate that to the finish. Even speaker pelosis own members think our Senate Republican bill is better than hers. Well, lets hope our democratic colleagues will fight let us make a law and all the enormous
They return at 2 15 p. M. Eastern. Watch live coverageon cspan2. Earlier Senate Leaders Mitch Mcconnell and Chuck Schumer talked about the Senate Schedule and their parties priorities. The latest results of vaccine trials continue to suggest that our victory over the coronavirusis on the horizon. But here in washington the additional relief that would help families, workers, schools and Small Businesses across the finish line has been held up for months by democrat leaders pursuing an all or nothing approach. The speaker of the house put forward the socalled heroes act back in may , multiple House Democrats called it out for the political stunt that it clearly was. One democrat said it was not focused, rushed to a vote too fast and it doesnt help us accomplish the core mission of helping struggling people. Well, after several months with no progress the same democrats who said a few days en ago that Senate Republicans had quote, a bill we can pass. We should negotiatefat. Even speaker
Procedural vote for the nominee for the Credit Administration board. Now live coverage here on cspan2. The president pro tempore t senate will co to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will the chaplain let us pray. Eternal master, continue to be our shelter from lifes storms and winds. You have provided us with your presence and a reminder in hebrews 13 5 that you will never leave or forsake us. May this knowledge of your watchcare sustain our senators through this challenging season. Grant that their work will become more meaningful and effective as they cultivate a greater awareness of your divine companionship. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united stat of america, and to the republic fowhich it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer t senator from iowa. Mr. Graley one minute for morni
Justice, and righteousness. May they cultivate such ethical consist tency, that their words will be undergirded by right actions. Lord, keep them aware of your continued presence, as they find in you fullness of joy. Show them the path to life, as you guide them to your desired destination. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore amen. Please join me in the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of americ, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak as if in morning business for one minute. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the United States of america has the mightiest military in the world to protect our freedoms and to guarantee peace around the world. Thats why its so important to keep check on the pentagons financial ledgers. Taxpayers expect their m
Our cemeteries will be open for our normal hours, which is sunrise to sunset. You may see some of our maintenance standards go of it because we wont be able to maintain the high standards we would like to have, but thats all retrieval once we have a budget. But focus here is on taking their families on the most painful day for them and making sure they feel that their veteran is respected and has been accorded dignified burial. Thank you, mr. Secretary. I appreciate that assurance, and your current work to make sure thats available for our veterans eric and, obviously, their as well. Youve seen the images of other federal places and locations that have been barricaded to our veterans. But i want to make certain we keep the cemeteries open, and appreciate your work doing that. I yield back my time. I think it does go without saying that we all care about the veterans of this country. And what we do have is a failure to communicate, negotiate, and there has been a breakdown in the instit