Tireless, legendary champion of equality who has shaped our society for the better passed away on friday, the first eve of rosh hashanah. Adherents to the jewish faith believes that a person who passes away during the high holidays is a person of great righteousness. Truer words could not be spoken of Justice Ginsburg. Standing just over five feet tall, shes a giant among the moral beacon whose life and legacy has inspired millions of americans to do their part and bring about a more perfect and just union. Were all forever indebted to her. The brooklynborn daughter of working class jewish parents, the young girl would become just the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court and knew from early on shed have to fight for her place in the world, and what a fighter she was. When she entered Harvard Law School in 1956, just one of nine women in her class of over 500, the United States was truly a mans world. Women were expected to stay home and out of the workplace, even when they had jo
Mr. President , i, many here with an incredibly heavy heart. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a tireless, legendary champion of equality who has shaped our society for the better passed away on friday, first eve of rosh hashanah. Adherents of the jewish faith believe that a person who passes away during the high holidays is a person of a great righteousness. Well, truer words could not be spoken of Justice Ginsburg. Standing at just over five feet tall, she was a giant among thij immoral beacon, whos life and legacy have inspired millions of americans to do their part, to bring about a more perfect and just union. Were all forever indebted to her. Brooklyn born daughter of working class jewish parents, young girl would become just the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Knew from early on, shed have to fight for her place in the world. And what a fighter she was. When she entered Harvard Law School in 1956, just one of nine women in a class of over 500, the United States was truly
Cspan your unfiltered view of politics. Up next to house panel looks at the trumpet ministrations actions towards genderbased protections in education, the workplace and healthcare. This labor subcommittee hearing is chaired by donna michi oregon. We are meeting to your testimony on the basis of sex , examining the administrations attacks on genderbased projections. This is a completely virtual hearing and i ask that all microphones for members participating remotely be kept muted as a general rule to avoid unnecessarily background noise. Witnesses will be responsible for muting themselves when theyare recognized to speak or when they wish recognition. Pursuant to House Resolution 1965 and its accompanying resolution members are required to leave their cameras on for the entire time they are in an official proceeding. Even if they step away from the camera. This is an entirely remote hearing and as such the committees hearing room is officiallyclosed. Members who choose to sit with the
Procedural vote scheduled for 5 30 p. M. Eastern time. Live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. Ck will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god who has given us the gift of life, consecrate with your presence the way our lawmakers work today. Since they dont know what a day will bring, help them to strive to serve you in faithfulness each moment. In all things draw their minds to the goal of seeking to please you. As they draw near to you, illuminate their paths with your wisdom and grace. Show them how to unselfishly serve your great purposes for humanity, proving themselves worthy of your manifold blessings. And, lord, as millions mourn Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburgs death, send the solace of your comfort. We pray in your unifying name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting 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, indivisib
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