So weve had even this past Holiday Season between november 20th and the end of the year. Weve seen a significant decline in crime. And so we know this has nothing to do with that decision. Its really a larger business decision that macys has made. Macys says the closures are part of a shift in Business Strategy from large stores and malls to more boutique shops. Macys is the latest in the list of iconic union square in Downtown Retail stores to close, including nordstrom and the westfield mall. The mayor says the closure is disappointing, but shes hopeful for change. There are definitely possibilities here. This is not like nordstroms, where they say were leaving, were exiting, the president and ceo of Union Square Alliance shared this quote. I believe that we should work toward a solution that allows macys to keep this iconic store open. However, if that does not come to pass, our expectation is that a new owner for this iconic site will come forward to continue a fresh and vibrant vi
Ifill and we assess the administrations postelection agenda with senators dick durbin and Kay Bailey Hutchison. Woodruff then, ray suarez gets the latest on the escalating violence in gaza after israeli air strikes killed the military leader of hamas. Ifill plus, there were new calls today for laws to police pharmacies like the one linked to the meningitis outbreak. Betty ann bowsers update includes the story of one familys loss from the disease. I cant really think of one them them without the other. He was such a vibrant person that who lit up the room and theres such a great big hole missing. Woodruff thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the president faced the White House Press corps today in a wid
Woodruff we zero in on two topics, starting with the spiraling scandal that forced the c. I. A. Director to step down. Ifill and we assess the administrations postelection agenda with senators dick durbin and Kay Bailey Hutchison. Woodruff then, ray suarez gets the latest on the escalating violence in gaza after israeli air strikes killed the military leader of hamas. Ifill plus, there were new calls today for laws to police pharmacies like the one linked to the meningitis outbreak. Betty ann bowsers update includes the story of one familys loss from the disease. I cant really think of one them them without the other. He was such a vibrant person that who lit up the room and theres such a great big hole missing. Woodruff thats all ahead on tonights nehour major funng for the pbs newshour has been provided by and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by theorporationor public roadsti. And by contributions to your pbs station
Ms. Warren mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from massachusetts. Ms. Warren i ask unanimous consent the senate proceed to a period of morning business with senators the presiding officer the senate is in a quorum call. Ms. Warren i ask that the quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection. Ms. Warren thank you. I ask unanimous consent the senate proceed to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to ten minutes each. The presiding officer without objection. Ms. Warren mr. President , i ask unanimous consent the senate proceed to the immediate consideration of calendar number 227, s. 1557. The presiding officer the clerk will report. The clerk calendar number 227, s. 1557, a bill to amend the Public Health service act to reauthorize support for graduate medical Education Programs in childrens hospitals. The presiding officer is there objection to proceeding to the measure . Without objection the senate will proceed. Ms. War
But also during mundane and common task of life. Through the power of your spirit, may our senators mount up with wings like eagles, running without weariness and walking without fainting. Lord, give them the wisdom to be patient with others, ever lenient to their faults and ever prompt to appreciate their virtues. Rule in their hearts, keeping them from sin and sustaining their loved ones in all of their tomorrows. Surround them with the shield of your favor as you provide them with a future and a hope. We pray in your sovereign name. Amen. The president pro tempore 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. Reid mr. President . The president pro tempore the majority leader. Mr. Reid i move to proceed to calendar number 91, s. 1197. The president pro tempore the clerk will report. The cle