With Hurricane Harvey response money and debt level increase and the senate is likely to consider later this afternoon and senators will be meeting behind closed doors to be greeted by top defense. And take a break while they meet for the party lunches theyll be discussing policy. Live coverage of the senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, our refuge and strength, a very present help in turbulent times, thank you that though evil seems to prosper, you continue to guard and guide us with your loving providence. Lord, the challenges that our lawmakers face require more than human wisdom. Please shower our senators with your wisdom, directing them through lifes complexities to your desired destination. Remind them daily that human life is as fleeting as fading flowers and withering grass. May they find peace in the knowledge that you love and accept t
A senator mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from georgia. A senator mr. President , i ask that the quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection, so ordered. Mr. Perdue mr. President , weve had a lot of action in the United States senate which is unusual here. Id like to address that, today. You know, id like to address this to the people of texas, louisiana, and all those that just experienced the devastating results and impact of Hurricane Harvey. Obviously, our hearts go out to those people and of course were going to do the right thing and help the people of texas which is just what we voted on today. But its a bigger issue i want to speak to today. And i relate to this personally, because just last year, almost exactly to the day, my family was evacuated from our home in south georgia. And as i speak to you today, we were just notified today that my wife and motherinlaw who are there today will be well be evacuating this weekend from the south co
From the microphone began to groan. I need to address one more point. Reporter mind the audiences skepticism, the moderator asked, stem toward the attitude donald trump had to women in the past, seeming to go to the video about groping women. I certainly heard the criticism from the media. And thats been perpetuated, but i know from personal experience. Reporter President Trump had also championed womens rights, his daughter said. German chancellor Angela Merkle had welcomed ivanka trump here. At least, says joseph braumle, that was the plan. I think that was a smart move by our chancellor. She made it clear, we want to have contact and maybe if it takes two women to contain a radical man, so be it. Reporter ivanka trump later downplayed the incident, saying politics is politics. But scott, the first daughters first foray onto the International Stage had its rough moments. Mark phillips at the brand brandenburg gate. President trump is strengthening the area around the korean peninsula
President trump fired the first round in what may become a trade war with americas secondbiggest trading partner. The Commerce Department proposed a 20 tax on canadian lumber. Its one of canadas biggest exports, and it goes into a lot of american homes. The Trump Administration says that government subsidies make canadian lumber artificially cheap. A trade war could be costly, because the u. S. Sells as much to canada as it buys. Just ask American Dairy farmers. Dean reynolds did. Reporter gina hinchlys wisconsin farm has 130,000 cows, producing 1,000 gallons of milk every day. Hers is one of the 9,000 dairy billion to wisconsins economy. And this spring, theres been a gusher of american milk. Weve had more milk from the same amount of cows than ever before. Reporter but thats a problem. And according to the president , our neighbors to the north are making it worse. Canada, what theyve done to our dairy farm workers is a disgrace. Its a disgrace. Reporter canadas decision to lower pri
Glacier National Park in montana. Glacier become america 10th National Park in 1910 and borders the canadian provinces of British Columbia and alberta. The National Park covers some of the most pristine habitat found anywhere on earth. On average about two Million People per year visit glacier National Park, but only a small percentage leave their cars to explore their Emerald Green lakes, alpine hillsides, and see glaciers incredible wild life up close. Today were going to show you why this is so much more than a drie through park, by showing you some hikes that anyone could do even if you only have a little time and with a little extra effort you can see a side of this wilderness most pass right on by. The closest city and airport to glacier National Park is in kalispell montana. The Rocky Mountains that shape the park rise majestically just east of kalispell. After a short 30 minute drive we hit the gate to glacier National Park near lake mcdonald. This is the start to the famous go