And securing the blefg of liberty blessings of liberty for all americans has taken a long and bumpy road and we still have a lot further to go. It starts with that one step. But at this moment the country and the world are demanding we pick up the stride. Lets follow iowas lead. Lets come together and take meaningful action. And to be clear, the passage of a single bill is not going to suddenly reverse centuries of injustice. Passing laws are a simple part. If we really want to change behavior, we need to commit ourselves to changing our hear hearts. The best way that we can personally commemorate the life of george floyd and the many others before him who lost their lives or suffered injustice is to open our own hearts. Chaplain black summed up the solution best when he quoted to me mark 12 31. Love your neighbor as yourself. Its both that simple and that challenging. So im asking all of us in this body to be more like iowa. Lets find a solution. Lets take that first step and begin ou
Today we do it again. I am pleased that we have one again three republicans, three democrats to take part in this historic reading. And at this point, as we get to that letter, id like to yield the floor to my friend from south carolina, senator scott, for a special introduction to this important reading. I yield the floor, madam president. Mr. Scott thank you, madam president. The presiding officer the senator from south carolina. Mr. Scott thank you, maam. Madam president , we are at a critical time in our nations history. I think we can all sense the opportunity that is before us. Through the challenges of covid and the death of george floyd and its aftermath, we can affect real lasting change. Perhaps the most famous line from dr. Kings letter from birmingham jail is injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Let me say that one more time. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere where. More than at any time i can remember, people of all ages and races are st
And ventura counties to be clear bars are not open in either of these county Santa Clara County state officials there have not yet said when bars there can reopen in bars and. Contra costa county are set to start reopening this wednesday kron fours dan thorn getting reaction in martinez tonight. He joins us with more whats becoming a rather confusing situation. Dan. Well thats right ken local bar owners tell us that they are simply looking for better directions from state and local Health Leaders, these businesses were just days away from reopening, but now it looks like that may not happen. People looking to get back in the bay area bars may have to wait a little longer governor Gavin Newsome announcing on sunday hes recommending watering holes in contra costa and santa clara counties close up its ban. A bit harsh to isolate want industry over and over again the owners of firehouse bar and grill in martinez reopen to customers on june 9th. Following county Public Health rules customer
Bill with a final vote scheduled for this morning. Theyll also work on the nomination of Justin Walker to serve on the u. S. Court of appeals. Live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. 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. Lord, god of heaven and earth, today teach our lawmakers to do things your way, embracing your precepts and walking in your path. Lord, make them powerful instruments for goodness in our nation and world. Remind them at the narrow and difficult road leads to life and few find it. You honor those who honor you. As our senators receive guidance from you and following your leading, replace anxiety with calm and confusion with clarity. Give them attentive hearts and open minds as they seek to find in the diversity of ideas what is best for our nation and world. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to o
Of a sting week thats coming up ahead. Well take a look at that in your 4 zone forecast and a bit. Robert sounds good. Thank you dave. 36 states including california are seeing the numbers of infections increase. The response new measures have been announced in california and all across the country kron fours terisa stasio has more on the latest effort to once again try and slow down the spread of covid19. Citing a rise in coronavirus cases in parts of the state california governor Gavin Newsome announcing sunday the closure of bars in these 7 counties fresno kern kings los angeles to laurie imperial and san joaquin affective immediately. The state Public Health officer adding quote closing bars in these counties is one of the number of targeted actions. Counties are implementing across our state to slow the virus spread and reduce risk. According to data and science the governor added 8 counties riverside sacramento, San Bernardino Santa Barbara stand a sauce and ventura to take simil