Mr. Mcconnell mr. President. The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell this evening President Trump will deliver his first state of the Union Address as tens of millions of americans tune in, he will continue a timehonored tradition by taking stock of the past year and laying out his vision for the future. And for anyone who has been reading the headline over the last year and paying attention to the issues that impact middleclass families, the state of the union will not come as a surprise. Unemployment is low, Consumer Confidence is high, the news is packed with all the pay raises, special bonuses, expanded benefits and new investments that are flowing into american households and communities because of theland marc landmark tax reform law that the president passed and congress signed. The tax code is allowing companies to ramp up the amount they can invest in their own american workers. This includes some of our countrys largest employers. Walmart is increasing its st
In the Senate Chamber at about 8 30 p. M. And walk over to the house for President Trumps first state of the Union Address. Tomorrow, republican senators join their house colleagues for a threeday policy retreat. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, the earth belongs to you and everything in it. And even when wrong seems overwhelming, you continue to rule. Create in our lawmakers a hunger and thirst for integrity and honesty. Give them pure hearts and truthful lips, accompanied by a passion to glorify you. Provide them the wisdom to live for the honor of your name, as they remember they are your ambassadors. May they look to you for help, knowing that you surround them with the shield of your favor. 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 Unite
During Monday s Graves County Fiscal Court meeting, community members expressed their concerns about the Banjo Creek Solar Power Facility coming to Farmington, Kentucky. Members discussed the potential environmental, economic, and