This morning is speeches from senators laying out their positions. Senator Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell started up the process starting to vote to advance the measure, but that vote hasnt been scheduled. Now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty and everlasting god, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers defend us. Away. We cry out to you and seem to only hear our echos of laments. As our lawmakers reach out to you night and day, enable them to connect to your matchless power. May they find in you a sure refuge, a shelter in the time of storms. Lord, strengthen the weakness of our faith, and give us trust for our trembling and hope for our fears. Give us patience and cheerful endurance and serenity of mind. And, lord, place your Healing Hands upon john bessler, senator rand paul, and others who need to feel your touch. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the ple
Of on. M. , a doctor the latest developments in u. S. Efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Good morning. Its tuesday, march 31, 2020. President trump is set to hold another Coronavirus Task force briefing in the white house at 5 p. M. Eastern. Daysmes as they mark 20 since the virus was officially declared a global pandemic. Talking about the u. S. Responsiveness this morning, we are asking you to tell us who has had the biggest impact. If you think it has been the federal government, the number to call this morning is 202 7488000. If you think State Government, 202 7488001. If you think it is local government, 202 7488002. And if you think the private sector has had the biggest impact on Coronavirus Response, 202 7488003. You can also catch up with us on. Ocial media this morning, you can start calling in now. We begin with an image of the federal response. This is the United States navy in newmfort arriving york on monday. That thousand bed navy ship described today in the New
This is an organization, sort of an association of the 50 state legislatures as again legislatures. We were founded in 1970s. We provide an opportunity for legislators and legislative staff to share best practices about policies they are looking at, policies they turn into law as well as best practices. 7, 33 legislators in the states as well as puerto rico, guam, the district of columbia. About 25,000 legislative staff we count as members. We provide them with information and opportunities to get together and share ideas. The federal government both the congress and the administration to go after Public Policy problems and challenges together. That is what we are doing now. This has been an opportunity to work across the various lines of federalism. The american system has local government, State Government and the federal government. All with different roles, but much of their work crosses over. Partnered in an extraordinary way with the federal government as well as local government
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House, an International Organization with a mission to provide sober living environments for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. This is one hour and 10 minutes. Good morning again, everyone. 20 11 20. 11 00 so we will go ahead and get started. Taylor and irtis am a person in longterm recovery. It means i have not used alcohol or any other drug in almost 15 years now. [cheers and applause] isase understand that strictly by gods grace and receipt. Like marty walker, i take no credit whatsoever for all the good things god is doing in my life today. Is what myular panel passion is. My life at this moment is dedicated to what we call reentry. In other words, i am dedicated to helping men and women transition from a cursorys and in a successful manner, such that they never, ever go back to prison. Is. Is where my heart and by gods grace and mercy again, that is what i get paid to do today. Imagine that. Over three quarters of the oxford house population has done some jail or