Stevens. My name is ben feuer. Im also the chairman of the appellate section of the Bar Association of the San Francisco which organized this event. I would like to extend a welcome to members of a few groups who are cosponsoring tonights program, the ninth judicial Historical Society and the American Constitution Society bay area chapter. Id like to welcome cspan which is brother aadcasting the discu tonight. In ten years or so that ive been putting on programs like this, this is the first time cspan has come. So weve made it. But truthfully, i think cspan has some of the most interesting programming on all of television, at least when congress is out of session. And so i recommend you check it out, if you dont already. Before we begin, i would like to ask everyone to put their phones on vibrate. The next program that were going to be putting on, on january 28th, is on settling cases in the ninth circuit. If that interests you, be sure to sign up. Were also going to save time at the e
The federal Bar Association, Northern District of california chapter and the American Constitution Society bay area chapter. I looked welcome cspan which is broadcasting the discussion. In 10 years or so but i have been putting on that i have been putting on programs like this, cspan is here so i have made it. It is some of the most awful programming on television when congress is out of session. Onthoughtful programming television when congress is out of session. The next on january 28 is on settling cases in the ninth circuit. We are going to save time at the end of the program for questions. If any of her to you, howard panelists areour discussing, write them down so you dont forget. ,o my left is Leondra Kruger associate justice of the California Supreme Court since 2014. Prior to her tenure, she served in the u. S. Department of justice and before that she was the acting deputy solicitor general for president obama. She argued 12 cases in the United States Supreme Court and twice
Obstacle after another to submit the very to summit the very pinnacle of her profession. Justice ginsburg was a fixture on our nations highest court. For more than a quarter of a century. She was not just a lawyer. No. I just a lawyer but a leader. From and jordi to passion for lifes work will not only continue to shape the furnace but also enlightened the scholars and students generations and by all accounts Justice Ginsburg loved her work because she loved a law. In a more ordinary life her courage and continued excellence in the face of multiple serious illnesses, what is self be the heroic climax rather than just one more remarkable chapter among so any. On the court, Justice Ginsburg, was universally admired colleague. Its no wonder the any americans are taken particular comfort in remembering her famous friendship. With her ideological obstacles. The main sure that the halls of justice also bar with company. They rather sound of the same side of the profile decisions but they sti
Procedural vote scheduled for 5 30 p. M. Eastern time. Live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. Ck will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god who has given us the gift of life, consecrate with your presence the way our lawmakers work today. Since they dont know what a day will bring, help them to strive to serve you in faithfulness each moment. In all things draw their minds to the goal of seeking to please you. As they draw near to you, illuminate their paths with your wisdom and grace. Show them how to unselfishly serve your great purposes for humanity, proving themselves worthy of your manifold blessings. And, lord, as millions mourn Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburgs death, send the solace of your comfort. We pray in your unifying name. Amen. The presiding officer 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, indivisib
Housepassed government funding bill. Now, live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, help us. Turn us back to the paths of integrity and faith. Be for our lawmakers a protecting rock of safety, rescuing them from the powers of evil. Help them to fix their hearts on you, trusting your guidance and wisdom. May love for you be reflected in the ordering of their priorities, as they seek to give you first place in every important decision. Lord, make them servants of your purpose, as they seek to increase the treasures of your kingdom. Satisfy the deepest longings of their hearts. And, lord, in these toxic times, bless america. We pray in your loving 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, o