And her family as they begin this chapter of service to our nation. Thank you. We came to the floor and spoke about the forest fires in colorado, luckily weve had a great deal of snow on some of the most problematic concentrations and its slowed the fires down tremendously and given us a chance to fight back and make some containment progress so the news on the fire front generally a good news story today with more challenges to come down the road. Come to the floor to talk about the nomination judge Amy Coney Barrett will be placed on the United States Supreme Court. That will behi the Third Supreme Court justice that ive had the honor and p privilege of votingn in this congress and previous dicongress including neil gorsu, colorados own you gorsuch. Weve heard discussions about the federalist papers and Founding Fathers and intent and senate, the language of the constitution that points out the President Shall nominate and with the advice and consent of theen senate place justices th
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
Protesters have called for a 1000000. In the time ive covered wars revolutions elections military poors. From the favelas of caracas to the battlefields around also i would drop just to get to the truth and empower people through knowledge. Is india launching a crackdown of government critics police prosecute opposition activists and muslims in connection with rights triggered by the controversial citizenship law while the detained received justice this is inside story. Hello and welcome to the program im imran khan it was some of the worst violence for years in india riots in new delhi triggered by the newly introduced citizenship law in february killed at least 53 people the legislation far strikes nationalities for someone or as is but excludes Muslims Police have charged 15 people saying prosecutors have more than 17000. 00 pages of evidence against them but Rights Groups say politicians from the ruling be j. P. Who incited attacks on muslim protestors havent been arrested the gove
The committee on first i would like to welcome everyone and go through some administrative things. Weve taken the advice of the attending physician that center for Disease Control health and Human Services so we are seated 6 feet apart. There is no room for the public. And the press is operating by poll although this can be watched by streaming or later in an era of fashion. The witnesses were here in person and we welcome them. Some senators are in person in the summer participating by videoconference. I would like to say this about masks. Weve consulted with the attending physician. Since we are 6 feet apart we dont need to wear a mask when we are here although you are free to if you want to. I wear my mask when i am outside of this room according to the recommendation of all four of the witnesses who are here today. Im grateful to the rules committee, sergeant at arms press gallery, the Capitol Police and for all the hard work to keep us online and safe. Senator murray and i will ea
Of the White House Coronavirus task force gave an update on the response to the pandemic, including the development of vaccines. From the Senate Health committee , this is three hours. I would like to welcome everyone and go through some administrative things. Weve taken the advice of the attending physician that center for Disease Control health and Human Services so we are please come to order, first i would like to welcome everyone and go through some administrative things. Weve taken the advice of the attending physician that center for Disease Control health and Human Services so we are seated six feet apart. There is no room for the public. The press is operating by poll , although this can be watched by streaming or later in an era of fashion. The witnesses were here in person and we welcome them. Some senators are in person in the summer participating by video conference. When we are here although you are free to if you want to. I wear my mask when i am outside of this room acc