The baran and burns nominations. If there is no further business to come before the senate, i ask that it adjourn under the previous order. The presiding officer the the presiding officer the earlier today the senate voted down a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would grant congress the ability to place limits on Campaign Contributions in federal elections. That vote 5442, 60 votes were needed. The chamber uprooting of other president s executive nominations and work continues today and will on monday and the paycheck fairness act with votes over 5 30 p. M. That would measure equal pay for similar work for men and women. Watch live Senate Coverage on cspan2. We take you live to iowa for a debate in the states third Congressional District between democrats, courtesy of our publipublic tv. That gets underway at 8 p. M. Eastern here on cspan2. Both candidates have been releasing a number of tv ads over the past several weeks. Heres a look. When Republican Tea Party bro
And to move way from the fossil fuel development we are doing. But we have to transition to that and need to make sure we make efforts to do that. Mr. Howie. 60 seconds. On south dakota oil. The Environmental Protection agency is an agency that has gone far beyond the pale when it comes to regulating businesses. The government has regulated Energy Production and development out of business practically. I dont know if we could find out at this moment when the last oil refinery was constructed in this country. We need policy that would enable business men and women to invest in the development of our natural resources. I support oil and Natural Gas Development in south dakota and frankly the balkan isnt just in north dakota. The city of faith hit oil drilling a water well. I know of a rancher who was drilling water 30 miles or so from rapid city and pumped oil for five days. It is here ladies and gentlemen , but we see government restricting the governor. Larry pressler, 60 seconds on so
Sense talented individuals into underperforming schools. The new Justice Americorps will pair lawyers and paralegals with unaccompanied immigrant children to get them legal help. [applause] stem americorps is mobilizing scientists and engineers to inspire young people to discover and tinker and innovate and make things. [applause] businesses brought and nonprofits on board. We have seen again and again how National Service helps people gain valuable skills and training and employers have noticed. We want to do more to help talented National Service members find good jobs after they wrap up their service. That is the idea behind an initiative we are announcing today called employers of National Service. If you are an employer who wants to hire talented, dedicated, patriotic skilled and tireless, energetic workers, look to americorps. Look to the peace corps. [applause] and organizations like the Disney Company at American Red Cross and the city of nashville, united way, and others are s
Thanks for joining us. The u. S. Military launched targeted rocket attacks against isis. Families fleeing isis are trapped. The president says it is time to act. Today, america is coming to help. Weve begun operations to help iraqi civilians stranded on the mountain. Descend the mountain and be slaughtered or stay and slowly die of thirst and hunger. Forces below have called for the systematic destruction of the entire people. And i believe the United States of america cannot turn a blind eye. Air drops of food and water to stop the advance. Ive directed our military to take targeted strikes against convoys against if these terrorist forces threaten our personnel or authorities anywhere in iraq, including our embassy in baghdad. Already in baghdad, proof nothing is at off limits. Militants ransacked and burned the tomb of osama bin laden. The top American General in iraq says, quote, was must neutralize this enemy. Good to see you, kelly. You know, theres a lot of risk involved in the
Presbyterian hospital. Its a Health Care Worker who provided health care for Thomas Eric Duncan who has died of ebola. A laboratory shows the worker is positive for ebola. Thats a preliminary test. More testing will be conducted by the centers for Disease Control and prevention. For now, sarah dallop is standing by. What can you tell us . Reporter good morning. This test came back late last night. The Health Care Worker started experiencing a fever on friday. The result came back late last or last night, rather. We dont know the identity of this person or their specific job function. We know this is a Health Care Worker who helped treat Thomas Eric Duncan and had this fever develop on friday. Now, Health Officials say they are now working to identify any contacts this person may have had, anyone who may have been exposed to the ebola while they do the finalizing of the confirmation testing at the cdc in atlanta. Now, according to state Health Officials, they knew this was a possibility