I have never used this microphone. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. We are here to announce and discuss issues of racism in america. Now that the house has passed the George Floyd Justice in policing act, we need to ask ourselves what is next. I am here to introduce you to members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Thank you. Good morning, everyone. Worldeeks ago, the witnessed the video execution of george floyd. Within hours, protest began in minneapolis and quickly spread to all 50 states. Within days, protest spread around the world with people in other countries calling out human rights abuses in the United States. Within weeks, all 54 nations and africa called on the United Nations to hold a hearing about racism and human rights in the United States. Last week, we proudly passed with bipartisan support the George Floyd Justice in policing act. We will not stop in the movement for justice and the movement will not stop until a bill is passed in the senate an
And the United States offered our family a second chance. What you need to know, what americans need to know is that while rankly most of us answer the call to duty in far less dramatic ways, every Foreign Service officer runs the same risk, and very often, so do our families. They serve, too, as individuals, as communities, we answer the call to duty to advance and protect the interests of the United States. I count myself lucky to be a Foreign Service officer, fortunate to serve with the best america has to offer, blessed to serve the American People for the last 33 years. Moved by thee not testimony of Marie Yovanovich today, you dont have a pulse. This is a woman who has served in seven posts for president s of both parties over more than 30 years. Hardship posts, places like somalia, tashkent. I cannot imagine a better example of diplomatic professionalism or integrity then what you have given all of us. Those who have served with you, those who aspire to be you, and for all those
202 7488001. , 202 7488003. Tell us your name and where you are texting from. We welcome your facebook posts as well. More decisions are expected today from the court. The decision coming down at 10 00 eastern, a 54 decision. Those five voting in the majority in the louisiana case. Breyer,stice roberts, kagan, ginsberg and sotomayor. Thomas,inority, alito, gorsuch and kavanaugh. The reporting this morning of richard wolf, usa today. The headline, High Court Rejects louisiana abortion restrictions. A narrowly divided Supreme Court struck down state restrictions monday for the second time in four years, signaling its conservative shift under President Trump has not eliminated a deep split over abortion rights. Ruled 54 that a louisiana law requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals would unduly burden women. John roberts cast the deciding vote, though he did not sign onto the lead opinion endorsed the courts four liberals justices. Reached th
Several Democratic Senators came to the floor to push for more coronavirus Economic Relief to local and state governments designed Health Emergency workers. Here are the speeches leading up with senator ron wyden of oregon. Senator from oregon. The covid19 pandemic has thrown our country into a nightmare level crisis of joblessness. The congress has not done enough to stop it and has not done enough to save the jobs of our people. I have come to the floor this evening, the distinguished democratic leader, to call for the senate to pass legislation that is all about saving key jobs that form the backbone of our local communities, our firefighters, our First Responders, our teachers, our families, and so many others. They need our help. They need it now. Senate democrats have been warning since march, covid19 cases exploded and our economy went into lockdown, that our states, cities and towns are now facing budgetary disasters unlike anything gone through in recent memory. The shortfall
Indicates that many of you are in a sour mood. 2027488000 if you are optimistic about the direction of the country. If you are pessimistic, 2027488001. You can also join us on social media and we will read your treat your tweets. You can send us a text message. That number is 2027488003. And as always, we are on facebook. A lot to get to, thank you for being with us as the july 4 Holiday Celebration gets underway. We want to begin with this. The headline, 2020 has put americans in a bad mood. Americans are watching with anguish as a nation grapples with systemic racism and upset with protesters defacing statues with those representing the worst racist. They worry about the economy but fear the spread of coronavirus. One study from pew research finding that 12 of americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the country. Further, according to the survey, 71 percent described themselves as angry, 66 percent as fearful, and just days before the nations 144th anniversary indepen