Secretary with the procedural vote later this afternoon. Off the floor negotiations are continuing on a coronavirus aid package. Now to live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father, as we think of those so desperately in need of legislative action, give our lawmakers the wisdom and courage needed for these challenging times. Use them to empower all americans, particularly those on lifes margins. Lord, help our senators today to discern your voice, as they seek your will in all they do. Give them the ability to differentiate your guidance from all others, permitting you to lead them to your desired destination. Speak to them through your word, guide them with your spirit, and sustain them with your might. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States
Come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. Today, a select subcommittee is pleased to welcome our distinguished panel, dr. Ben bernanke and dr. Janet yellen. Dr. Bernanke was appointed chair of the Federal Reserve by president george w. Bush in 2006 and oversaw the Federal Reserves response to the Global Financial crisis. Before his tenure as fed chair, dr. Bernanke served as the chair of president bushs council of economic advisers. Dr. Yellen served as vice chair of the Federal Reserve until 2010 to 2014, before being appointed chair in 2014 by president barack obama. Dr. Yellen also previously served in the white house as chair of the council of economic advisers. This is the first time that either dr. Bernanke or dr. Yellen has testified before Congress Since stepping down from the Federal Reserve these extraordinary times require congress to seek out advice from expert
Front line and getting only applause. Good morning live from internationals World News Center here in moscow my names kevin only here for the next 30 minutes with the latest update for you can count on your company for most the all the bullets in the so were starting with this is mention the United States is slashing its military presence in germany its withdrawing all redeploying nearly 12000. 00 personnel is part of a long running dispute donald trump has with berlin claiming its not paying enough into the nato military alliance although a slip of the tongue by the u. S. Defense secretary raised a few eyebrows to. Ive said that very privately to my counterparts as well about the importance of nato any alliance sharing the burden so we can all deter russia and avoid peace in the board but hes played all of us that morning pay us a clip is probably going to come back to haunt him will still a bit of a worry though for germany isnt it but weve all had them kevin havent we where we have
On the front line and getting any praise. But i welcome you watching r. T. International this thursday afternoon 1 oclock here in the russian capital the United States is slashing its military presence in germany withdrawing all redeploying nearly 12000 personnel is part of a long running dispute donald trump has been lain claiming its not paying enough into the nato military alliance although a slip of the tongue by the u. S. Defense secretary did raise a few eyebrows. Ive said very privately to my counterparts as well about the importance of nato any alliance sharing the burden so we can all deter russia and avoid peace in the course of hes paid all of us that morning pay us a clip is probably going to come but still a bit of a worry though for germany isnt it but weve all had them kevin havent we where weve said something just slightly wrong and let the words get away from us but me and you have never been the defense secretary of a Nuclear State 12000 american troops will be leavin
Front line and getting only praise in return. Hello good afternoon youre watching r. T. International just gone 2 oclock here in moscow now the United States is slashing its military presence in germany it is deploying nearly 12000 personnel and it is part of a long running dispute dong trump has with lynn claiming its not paying enough into the nato military alliance although a slip of the tongue by the u. S. Defense secretary did raise a few eyebrows. Ive said very privately to my counterparts as well about the importance of nato any alliance sharing the burden so we can all deter russia and avoid peace in the course of hes paid all of us that morning pay us a clip is probably going to come back to haunt him well still a bit of a worry though for germany isnt it but weve all had them kevin havent we where weve said something just slightly wrong and let the words get away from us but mania of never being the defense secretary of a Nuclear State 12000 american troops will be leaving ge