Precautions to show off all essential work because of delivery drivers and grocery clerks and because the utility workers and pharmacists demanding their counters and keep getting medicines so this doesnt compound itself. Then of course the selfless work of so many of other Healthcare Professionals that does not do full justice youve met these past weeks and meeting people like a 30 year nursing veteran who now oversees care and Senior Living facility a few weeks ago she contracted the coronavirus herself even as she stayed home to recover she never stoppedl working, she did all she could to coordinate patients care over video calls and as soon as she felt better and the doctors gave her the all clear she checked back in and on the front lines. So as we continue our central responsibilities like so many other heroes all across the country but with the effects of every angle. And then a safe way to get back to work and then that expert testimony from the top leaders like doctor fauci an
People hunkered down at home have power. Because of pharmacists manically counters come americans been able to keep Getting Better medicines they need so this Health Crisis does not compound itself. And then of course theres been the selfless work of so many doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Likely, even the work the word essential does not do full justice to the american heroes. In my home state of kentucky we have met people like leilani crouse, she is a 30 year veteran who now oversees a care at a Senior Living facility in louisville. A few weeks ago she contracted the coronavirus herself. Even as she stayed home to recover she never stopped working. She still did all she could to coordinate her patients care over video calls, and as soon as she felt better and doctors gave her thehe all clear, she checked right back in to work right on the front lines. Some want to thank all of my Senate Colleagues as we continue to perform our essential responsibilities to serve
Bless their plans, as they seek to do your will on earth, and empower them to succeed. Use them to bring comfort and healing to a troubled nation and world. Keep them aware of the constancy of your presence, inspiring them to give primacy to prayer and praise as they work for your glory. We pray in your majestic name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. 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. Grassley mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley permission to speak for one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the pandemic has disrupted just about everything americans take for granted in life, including our food supply. Empty Grocery Store shelves have greeted u. S. Consumers, perhaps for the first time in their lifetime. The pandemic shin
Lord, give our law lawmakers aing this upper for your words and a desire to apply your knowledge in their daily work. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the 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 mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell the eyes of the nation are on the senate. For days now weve been engaged in intense, bipartisan talks to build emergency relief legislation on an historic scale to push resources to our Health Care Heroes and American Workers and families. Democrats and republicans sat down together. We crafted this version of the proposal together. This compromise package would push tens of billions of dollars to hospitals and Health Care Providers. It would send direct checks to