To talk about the Affordable Care act. Let me read from the fifth Circuit Court of appeals the recent ruling, the individual mandate is unconstitutional because it can no longer be read as a text and there is no other constitutional provision that justifies the exercise of congressional power on the ability severity building question we go to the District Court for analysis of provisions as they currently exist. It may still be none of aca is separable from the individual mandate even after the inquiry concluded. It may be the all aca is separable from the mandate and some of aca is separable from the mandate and some is not. What did they roll . It helps to go back to 2017 when the republicans had the white house, will senate and they wanted to replace the Affordable Care act and they cannot agree. People still remember john mccain turning thumbs down on the last try. They regrouped and at the end of 2017 republicans passed a tax bill and one thing they did they reduce the penalty for
We will begin with the current front runner in iowa and New Hampshire, Pete Buttigieg. He is rising in the polls and leading in those states. Give us a phone call at 202 7488000, that is our line for democrats. Foran 202 7488001 republicans. If you are an independent 202 7488002. You can send us a text message at 202 7488003, include your name and where you are texting us from. You can also tweet us or communicate on facebook. We want to begin with this story inside the Washington Post. Mike pence visiting with troops in iraq ahead of the thanksgiving holiday i welcome the opportunity to reiterate the strong bonds forged by the fires of war between the people of the u. S. And the Kurdish People across the region. From Vice President mike pence who was in the region and is now in germany. News on Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg, she has been hospitalized. Supreme court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg hospitalized after experiencing chills and a admitted onas friday night into Johns Hopkins hosp
Gaveltogavel coverage of the u. S. House. Members will begin work on an bill. R trading live now to coverage of the u. S. House here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father con rye. Chaplain conroy let us pray. God of wisdom, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Prior to the great compromise, Benjamin Franklin addressed the constitutional convention. Quote, we indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom since we have been running about in search of it. This situation of this assembly, groping, as it were, in the dark, to find political truth and scarce able to distinguish it when presented to us, have we now forgotten our powerful friend . Lord, you are the powerful friend referred to by franklin and we turn again to you to ask that your wisdom might break through the political discussions of these days. Bless the members of the peoples house and all of congress with the insight and foresight to
Talk politics. Your first appearance was in 1984 or 1985 . We are glad to have you back. I want to focus on the senate. Ichael bennett said winning the house is important but winning the senate is imperative. What has to happen . Last year, there was more democratic exposure. This year, it is the other way around. Uphink democrats can pick one or two seats. Up one they could pick or two just having a good night. But to have a net gain of three , democrats have good chances in arizona and colorado and maine. Democrats have a vulnerable incumbent in alabama. They would need a way to get past that point to get over to a tom tillerson or joni ernst in iowa or john cornyn in texas. They would need a way of getting into that area. You had away in 2018. The democrat from michigan is listed as someone who might be vulnerable. Guest that is one we are watching. John james is a good candidate. Disliked. Not he is not welldefined in the state. That is what we are keeping an eye on. Host democrats
Policy and plans. The confirmation vote is expected at 11 a. M. Eastern. Lawmakers will also work on a judicial nomination. 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. Eternal god, hear us when we cry to you. You have been our help in ages past, and our hope for the years to come. You dont keep a record of our transgressions but shower us daily with mercy and forgiveness. Great is your faithfulness. As our senators wait for the unfolding of your powerful providence, give them your peace. May they cling to your promise, knowing that you will lead them to a desired destination. Give them the wisdom to trust your unconditional love and your willingness to save those who call on your name. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands