The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, give our lawmakers the wisdom to remember and be grateful for all the things you have already done. Lord, you have sustained our nation during seasons of war and peace. You have helped us to find creative ways to strive for a more perfect union. You have provided us with solutions to difficult problems, just when we needed you most. Let this day be a time when senators find time to thank you for your bountiful blessings and faithfulness. As our lawmakers strive to live one day at a time, may they keep their focus on your power and love. We pray in your merciful 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, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding
Secure u. S. Bases act which senator ernst and i worked on to reform and improve our military student Training Programs f following the attack at pensacola last year. Reports show a lack of a vetting and multiple levels of that have led to this tragic attack. This should never have been allowed in this country but let alone american motor base with easy access to megan military men and women and to secure u. S. Bases act eliminates the unnecessary risk by requiring a thoroughly backing process before the student enters the u. S. Requiring foreign students and to follow rules established by u. S. Space commanders andll investing proving that the girl he servicemembers the families and the surrounding communities. I serve in the u. S. Navy and i can ever imagine not feeling safe on base. We must do everything in our power to prevent tragedy like pensacola from ever happening again and the secure u. S. Base act is an important step and im also working on number of amendments to the Nation
Director of the Lawyers Committee for civil rights under law. She will talk about efforts to end Racial Injustice and advance criminal justice reform. Washington journal this good morning on monday, june 16. We begin with the latest on this coronavirus pandemic according to johns hopkins, over 2 million confirmed cases in the United States and over 115,000 deaths. We start with your thoughts on whether or not he would support if you seen shutdown a spike continue. If you support the idea, to a 27488000. Also text or put your comments cspanwj. At good morning. The New York Times had this story posted online. Coronavirus cases spark across sun belt as the economy lurches into motion. Arizona, texas, florida, reporting their highest numbers yet. As of saturday, coronavirus numbers were climbing in 22 states amid reopening. Governor,mo, new york one a press conference and guidelinesollowing on social distancing, masks, and other guidelines. [video clip] Governor Cuomo we are getting report
Every saturday night American History tv takes you to College Classrooms around the country for lectures in history. Why do you all know who lizzie boardon is and raise your hand if you had heard of this trial before this class. The deepers cause where well find the true meaning of the revolution was in the transformation that took place in the minds of the american people. Well talk about both of these sides of the story here, the tools, the techniques of slave owner power and also talk about the tools and techniques of power that were practiced by enslaved people. Watch history professors lead discussions with their students on topics ranging from the American Revolution to september 11th. Lectures in history on cspan3 every saturday at 8 00 p. M. Eastern. And also available as a podcast. Find it where you listen to podcasts. And now a conversation on slavery and native american displacement. University of richmond professor edward airs discusses how the expansion of slavery affected
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