Lets do the right thing and lets do it the right way. With that i will yield the floor. I come to the floor today in opposition to the nomination of judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. I am truly disappointed my republican colleagues have chosen to grandma through this aminee in the middle of pandemic when an election is underway and tens of millions of americans have already cast their ballot. The senate should be focused on a bipartisan relief package to help americans across the country who are struggling to pay the b bills and put food on the table during the pandemic. Instead, the only priority has been to push through a nominee who will alter the balance of the court and affect the lives of generations of americans days before the ballots will be counted to decide the next president of the United States and the makeup of this very body. The stakes in the nomination couldnt be higher. I want to read an excerpt from tuan email i received from a constituent this is from da
The presiding officer pursuant to rule 4, paragraph 2, the senate having been in continuous session, the senate will suspend for a prayer from the senate chaplain. The chaplain let us pray. Holy god, as our lawmakers strive on this decisive day in history to accomplish your purposes, show them how to discern your will. May they renew their minds through the in yourishment of your an hourishment of your holly word. Lord, prepare them to be sober minded and filled with your spirit, accomplishing the tasks that receive your approval. Lord, keep them from conforming to worldly impulses, as they strive to ensure that their conduct will rightly represent you. May they conduct themselves with holiness, godliness, and civility, waiting for the day when you will return to establish your kingdom on earth. Lord, prepare us all to stand before you in peace without spot or blemish. We pray in your powerful name. Amen. Mr. Lee mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from utah. Mr. Lee mr. P
Palantir pelletier set a september 9 date for an Investor Presentation. And bumble is preparing for a Public Offering that could come as early as the start of next year. Has, reports the cdc notified Public Health officials in all 50 states and five large cities to distribute a Coronavirus Vaccine to Health Care Workers and other highrisk groups as late as as early as late october or early november. Into question the timing because the president ial election is november 3. Lets see how the stories are playing out with Abigail Doolittle in new york. Stocks at record highs, but mixed messages beneath the surface. What are you reading . Abigail it was a very exciting day. At the beginning, we thought we would find a decent decline. The nasdaq went down by 1 . But at the end of the day, big gains including for the nasdaq 100. The s p 500 gaining 1. 5 . Perhaps because of vaccine hopes. For the mixed messages, there are nuances, including the fact that the mega caps you were mentioning like
Edge of an area called the great black swamp. Im here to meet a family whos lived here for more than a 100 years. So when they unearthed their strange inheritance, they give it the code name the black swamp find. Im karl kissner. In 2011, my cousins and i inherited the family home from our aunt. She had left us a note we would find things in this home that we never knew existed. Karl, a 54yearold restaurant owner, has invited me to the family home in the small town of defiance, ohio. Karl . Hi. Im jamie. How are you . Very good. Pleasure to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. Thanks for having me. Is this the family home . This is grandmas home. Come on in. Ill show you around. The house first came into karls family in 1909. Neat old place, but needs a little tlc. Are you saying be careful . Yes. Okay. In 2012, karl and his cousins start the daunting task of cleaning out a home thats been lived in for more than a century. After several weeks of sorting through the house, only the attic re
Hold on. This is a tease. Stealing the thunder already this thats right, we are going to talk about this in just a moment anybody still on radio has to wait a second. Take a look at the futures this hour dow futures down about 170, s p off by 2 and nasdaq down by 81. Yesterday, nasdaq down about 1 . Crude oil prices, lets check that quickly we had been watching that contract build up. The july contract build up to just over 34 yesterday. Lets call it even at 32. Then there is the treasury market weve been watching youll see the 10year note has been yielding 0. 64 . A little pressure there too. Take away. With that tease, it feems like months now, weve had really big guests and corporations a big interview at 8 00 a. M. Eastern. Well talk all things economy with former Vice President joe biden about the pandemic, the race for the white house and so much more. Well do that at 8 00 a. M. Live with him a big interview to look forward to on this friday. Tgif i know all the days roll togethe