Charter communications supports cspan as a Public Service along with these other Television Providers giving ua frontrow giving you a frontrow seat to democracy. Next, executive Branch Officials testify about the continuing rise of Overdose Deaths linked to fentanyl. Questions on combating the illicit drug trade, raising youth awareness about opioids and the disproportionate impact on underserved populations. This synod House Committee hearing is two hours. Senate House Committee hearing two hours. Good morning, so that health education, labor, and health will please come to order. Today we are having a hearing on the fentanyl crisis that is decimating our communities. I will have an Opening Statement followed by senator cassidy, and then we will introduce our witnesses. After they gave their testimony, senators will each have five minutes for a round of questions. Again, while we are unable to have this hearing fully open to the public, live video is available on the Senate Health com
Order to get confirmed. You at this point, we will leave this program. Watch the rest on cspan dot org. Drug policy experts are getting ready to give an update on the rise of fentanyl Overdose Deaths, especially among minorities. They are testifying before members of the Senate Health committee. You are watching live coverage, here on cspan three. Good morning, so that health education, labor, and health will please come to order. Today we are having a hearing on the fentanyl crisis that is decimating our communities. I will have an Opening Statement followed by senator cassidy, and then we will introduce our witnesses. After they gave their testimony, senators will each have five minutes for a round of questions. Again, while we are unable to have this hearing fully open to the public, live video is available on the Senate Health committee. If you need of accommodations please reach out to the committee at the office of congressional accessibility services. Last week in Washington Sta
The presiding officer the senator from massachusetts. Mr. Markey madam president , i have nine unanimous consent requests for committees to meet during todays session of the senate. They have the approval of the majority and minority leaders. I ask unanimous consent that these requests be agreed to and that these requests be printed in the record. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Markey madam president , i request to speak as if in morning business for up to ten minutes. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Markey thank you. Madam president , i come to the floor today to discuss the first policy focus legislation i am introducing as a senator. I believe it will be a windfall on massachusetts and a windfall on the nation, but before i do so, id like to comment briefly about another win last night for massachusetts and for red sox nation everywhere. Behind the mighty bat of big papi, the tireless and tough arms of jon lester and john lackey and the incredible power of
Nomination of a u. S. District judge for illinois. We take you live to the floor of the senate here on cspan2. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has expired. The question is on the nomination. Is there a sufficient second . There appears to be. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote vote ask l vote vote vote the presiding officer on this vote, the yeas are 53, the nays are 45, and the nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table, and the president will be immediately notified of the senates actions. Ms. Stabenow madam president. The presiding officer the senator from michigan. Ms. Stabenow thank you very much, madam president. I rise today to speak on behalf of american women. Our fundamental rights and our freedom to make our own health care decisions. Its shocking that in this day and age that we have to actually stand up and fight for something as basic as making our own Reproductive Health decis