Both banks reported betterthanexpected results but they warned there are still risks looming for the economy. Today our swing state economy series continues from here. The state of florida, were now in Pinellas County which could actually endp deciding the election. It is really the Battle Ground of all battlegrounds. Well talk coming up why that is the case from here in Clearwater Beach. First the news, fox Business Team coverage of todays top stories. Blake burman is the a the white house. Hillary vaughn reporting on the Supreme Court hearings from capitol hill. Both Jackie Deangelis and susan li are in our new york newsroom. Blake, we start with you. Reporter connell, when it comes to covid relief here in washington there is seemingly a disconnect on both end of pennsylvania avenue. Lets start with the other side up on capitol hill because Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell today suddenly announced that he would be putting up for a vote next monday a 500 billiondollar relief pac
While creating new public spaces that reflect continuing stories that is our great country. In my view, when the Senate Debates this kind of legislation, the debate also has to include discussion about a particularly important topic and that is jobs. Now a major component of this bill is of course the land and Water Conservation. That puts funding into natural wonders all over the country, in cities and rural areas. And so today i want to speak for a moment, specifically about those rural areas and rural economies. The Economic Impact of the covid19 pandemic has hit so many of our Rural Communities like a wrecking ball. These are communities that have been struggling, going back a long time and Building Back up after covid19. This is going to be enormously challenging. The senate ought to be looking at every good idea the gig help get these rural economies moving again that land and waterou Conservation Fund is not just about opening up the countries treasured areas for everyone to enj
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father, may your name be praised. Lord, use our senators today to permit justice to rule in our land. Remind them that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is an equal opportunity destroyer. As our lawmakers strive to do your will, reward their faithfulness,. Illuminate their hearts with your wisdom and love. Help them to remember that the entire ethical requirement is fulfilled by loving your neighbor as you love yourself. May this love for those in need hasten the day when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. Continue to be our strength and fortress, sustaining us with your amazing grace. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for w
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Is he shooting that man . Reporter police have a shootout with a gunman outside a movie theater. The end of a rampage. 21 people shot, among them a 17monthold toddler and three police officers. At least five people are confirmed dead. Well, what a horrific day for odessa, midland county. Reporter police say it started with a traffic stop on interstate 20 between the cities of midland and odessa. When the dps troopers got the car stopped, he was then shot by the occupant of the car. Reporter police say the driver took off and started shooting people at stores and restaurants across several locations in odessa. The gunman at one point ditching his car for a stolen post office truck, causing some to fear there were two shooters on the loose. A mail truck vehicle. A mail, mail. Active shooter. Reporter police shot and killed the gunman described as a white male in his 30s. His motive unclear. Vice president mike pence said President Trump is hearts go ou victims, families who had loved one