We take you live to the u. S. Senate where to date lawmakers who will be on a defense programs and policy bill. You are watching live coverage of the senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will ohm the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God of grace and mercy, in these divisive and polarized times, remind us that words have consequences. Help us to remember that we are accountable to you for every idle and careless word we speak. Lord, teach our senators to be obedient to your commands, doing your will as your presence fills them with joy. Today, surround our lawmakers with the shield of your favor, as they labor to deep our nation to keep our nation strong. May they be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Manifest your power through their labors so that this nation will be exalted by righteousness. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of alle
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I understand the struggles that many people face, and im proud to stand with my colleagues to help our families to find success. House democrats will act boldly to pass the heroes act, a bill that meets the challenge our country is now facing and at the level it demands. Families in new mexico are sharing with me their concerns, fears and struggles, and like many americans, they are afraid of losing their homes and businesses, struggling to buy food and to afford lifesaving medication. I know what its like to care for a child on a limited income and to worry for an elderly parent who is in a Senior Living community. The trump administrations failed response to this coronavirus emergency has caused heartbreak and economic stress for families across our country and have laid bare the disparities that already exist in so many communities. In particular, Indian Country has been hit very hard by this pandemic. Imagine getting sick and having to drive three hours just to see a doctor or to g
Lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, the author of unity, remind our lawmakers that people accomplish laudable goals more through unity than division. May our senators remember that all of us are more effective than any one of us. As our legislators pursue effectiveness in their work, give them the wisdom to forge alliances that make the difficult become easy and the impossible become probable. In their search for common purposes, inspire them with the conviction that nothing is impossible for those who believe. We pray in your omnipotent name. Amen. The president pro tempore 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, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa is recognized. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The pres
In the bay area and sadly, at least 30 tphaoaepb people died. But, if there is a little bit of good news this is it. It continues to fall. The chronicle reporting that 334 people are in bay area hospitals right now with the coronavirus. That is the lowest number in over a month. We have the changes that will take effect here tomorrow in many parts of the bay area. Greg . Reporter these are not drastic changes but they are changes nonetheless. The shelter in place orders in at least 6 bay area counties will remain in effect the month. State and local authorities are making some changes that begin to kick start the economy and give people more recreational opportunities. Reporter first, what you will not see, restaurants, bars or cafes filled with people. It is still take out only. Some outdoor businesses such as nurseries, car washes and construction are coming back on line as long as they social distance. Construction it means hundreds of projects and tens of thousands of jobs coming b