With Hurricane Harvey response money and debt level increase and the senate is likely to consider later this afternoon and senators will be meeting behind closed doors to be greeted by top defense. And take a break while they meet for the party lunches theyll be discussing policy. Live coverage of the senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, our refuge and strength, a very present help in turbulent times, thank you that though evil seems to prosper, you continue to guard and guide us with your loving providence. Lord, the challenges that our lawmakers face require more than human wisdom. Please shower our senators with your wisdom, directing them through lifes complexities to your desired destination. Remind them daily that human life is as fleeting as fading flowers and withering grass. May they find peace in the knowledge that you love and accept t
Downstream to rivers and bayous and areas south of houston and people are still, their lives are still being disrupted and unfortunately more and more bodies are being found as the water has receded in places that have been flooded. Eight days ago harveys wrath was still being felt but we are still counting the cost. He as one lady in houston told my off staff, she said normal is a long way off. Its more than just days we are counting. Families return to their home and peace their lives back together, the numbers keep rolling in. T the numbers are how we keep track and i want to mention a number of numbers that i think will help all of us understand the magnitude of what has occurred. The numbers will help usst wrapper had around what this disaster has meant for not only texas but for the country. The largest numbers of the toughest. Not the toughest to swallow, i will get to those in the moment, but simply to comprehend. They are the ones that make your jaw drop like 27 trillion gallo
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