This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. We are going to begin with breaking news tonight. America is now in covid hell. In just 24 hours, the u. S. Has broken every record set since the pandemic began 10 months ago with more new infections, hospitalizations, and deaths in a single day than ever. So Many Americans are now being killed by the virus, four people have died just since this broadcast began. Thats a rate of one life lost every 30 seconds. As we come on the air tonight, more than 100,000 people are now in the hospital with coronavirus, pushing the countrys Healthcare System to the brink. Californias governor says i. C. U. Beds are filling up so fast there, he may soon have to shut down much of his state, ordering people to stay at home to try to stop the virus from spreading any faster. Now, tonight, president elect joe biden says hes going to ask all americans to wear a mask for
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
Mayo clinic is an american institution. It is at the heart of our country in many respects. It is the worlds first and largest private Multispecialty Group practice. That is a big, formal term. It means it is specialists working together in a highly organized way, devoting a whole range of unique, diverse talents for the sole purpose of serving each individual patient. It is a model that the mayo family developed with the franciscan sisters that has expanded and grown to other Medical Centers and has welcomed patients from all over the world for more than 150 years. This is Heritage Hall, the museum of mayo clinic that was established with a generous gift from john and lillian matthews. Mr. And mrs. Matthews are loyal patients of mayo clinic and they had a unique vision. They said we want to add more voices to the choir and tell the Great Stories of mayo through contemporary museum exhibits, designs, films and products like that. Today, we are going to explore the history of and more i