Over the weekend. He said given that the senate is in recess, we dont expect the president to rush this through this week but instead well do so in due time once the senate furnishes recess. At that point we expect to consider the nominee. Senate comes back in session next week on the 22nd. But Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell who controls the clock on all of this doesnt sound like he wants to do this before the president ial election. He put out a competing statement that said quote the American People should have the next Supreme Court justice therefore this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president. Charles. Thank you very much, peter. Well, of course republicans want to keep conservative majority and they hope to drag this out past election, here with more on the rules that actually surround the confirmation process. Thanks a lot for joining us, david, because weve heard everything from historical precedence to every other strategy out there. How would this likely p
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Help them to whisper a prayer for your wisdom. Remind them that you desire that they set their affection on the things above that will live beyond time into eternity. May they not forget that you expect them to be accountable to you, seeking to be responsible stewards of their talents and abilities. Lord, fill them with your spirit so that they will mount up with wings like eagles, running without weariness and walking without fainting. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell madam president . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell last week the senate took Decisive Action to address the Opioid Epidemic by passing the comprehensive addiction and recovery act. Its an important accomplishment for the