Fiction addition, sunday live from noon to 3 00 eastern on cspan2. This year hosts the bison tell neil of Illinois Statehood the bicentennial of Illinois Statehood. Next, the journalists tell story about political leaders they have covered over the years and they discuss the National Role the state key figures have played in their lifetimes. This is about one hour and 10 minutes. 11 greetings to everyone. And greetings to everyone. We are glad to have such a wonderful turnout for this special program we have sponsored by the Illinois State society. We begin in kick off the state societys bicentennial celebration of 200 years of Illinois Statehood. We want to give a special welcome to all those who are viewing this event. Program topecial highlight the political contributions and the contributions of illinois political leaders here in washington and their legacies. We have a distinguished panel of folks we have gotten to know over the years who we watch on television and listen to on th
The cattle upon a thousand hills. We confess that we often forget that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to people. We thank you for your mercies that come to us new each day. May we live lives of gratitude because of your generous kindness. Today use our senators as instruments of your glory. Fill them with your peace, as they keep their minds fixed on you. Lord, bless our nation. Make it a beacon of freedom and righteousness in these challenging times. We pray in your holy 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 which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell when the new majority resolved to get the senate back to work, we knew wed have to get committees functioning again first. We believe th
You can start dialing in now, or you can contact us via social media. You can make a comment on our Facebook Page. You can also send us an email. From the hill newspaper yesterday a new poll by abc news and the Washington Post. 57 say they support a president ial bid from every clinton in 2016. From Hillary Clinton in 2016. 68 approved of her work as secretary of state. 66 hold a favorable view of clinton after her department has faced criticism over the handling of benghazi and libya. Clinton also has heavy support in new york were 54 of registered voters say they would support a president ial bid by her in 2016. That is an the hill newspaper. We have lots of Facebook Comments already on this question. We want to share a couple of those with thieu. Jackie says she has my vote. Williams says i think she has been a great job for secretary of state but will not vote for her for president. Andy says hillary 2016. Military spouses against the wars says she will fit in perfectly with all of
Paramedics from imerg to treat victims. Florida Speaker Of The House is now weighing in. What we have here is a poorly run agency. He has got every Single Person under investigation but he doesnt want to hold himself accountable for all these people that he has to investigate for their wrongdoing but he has done none. The height of arrogance. And the attorney for Scott Peterson, the deputy who failed to run in to stop the shooter says in his statement quote the allegations that mr. Pertson is a coward and his performance under the circumstances failed to meet the standards of Police Officers are patently untrue. Finally guys, several agencies are also taking heat for missing warning signs about the shooters mental health. Nikolas cruz is due back in court for a hearing on obtaining evidence. Steve thank you very much. Of the Florida Senate did act yesterday. They passed legislation that would raise the legal age in that state for buying a handgun and any gun to 21. Also, they authorize