I want to thank the senator for joining us, leader mcconnell and Senate Republicans are simply missing in action. America is facing one of the most challenging moments in our history. Where is the sense of urgency from Senate Republicans . Where are the Senate Republicans . We are facing the covid pandemic which is both a health and economic we need to address National Desire to fix the systemic issues in the country but we are demanding more from that leader mcconnell bring to the floor the covid bill innate Racial Justice bill for justice of policing in america before july 4, both bills. Republicans continue to sit on their hands they are silent about these crises. Where are they . Where are they . And then adding insult to injury President Trump this morning tweeted horrible comments about the man who was pushed over in buffalo. Republicans have been ducking and dodging about this. Leader mcconnell was asked about it, he did not say anything. When a 75yearold man is pushed to the fl
Today, inspire our senators to embrace your promises. May they remember your promises to supply their needs, to never forsake them, and to prevent anything from separating them from your love. Lord, bestow your blessings upon our lawmakers, making them wiser, stronger, and better, glorifying you in their labors. Use them to advance your kingdom in our nation and world, as they attune their will to your purposes. We pray in your blessed 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 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 officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak for one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley id like to bring my colleagues uptodate on atoa bipartisan bill to lower drug prices and also at the same time give you
A vote to limit debate scheduled for 5 30 p. M. Eastern time. Hes been acting administrator since last march. Later this week senate is expected to take up articles of impeachment against President Trump wants the house some the articles and names of the child managers to the senate. You can watch full coverage of the trial here on cspan2. The senate. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Everlasting god, keep our lawmakers in your holy hands. Empower them to heed your instructions, as they remember that your admonition provides light for their journey. Let your gentleness motivate our senators to respect one another and to guard their lips. Lord, give them the gift of your peace that provides joy even during lifes storms. Use them as instruments for righteousness in a sinful world. We pray in your great name. Amen. Please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the
Morning after morning, we continue to receive your new mercies. Lord, sustain our lawmakers with your unfailing love that is as high as the heavens. May our senators know that in everything you continue to work for the good of those who love you, who are called according to your purpose for them. Pour out upon our legislators the riches of your mercy so that they may stay steadfast in faith. Eternal god, hear us as we pray. We need stronger hearts, greater faith, and clearer perception. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore amen. 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, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak for one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley there is a story that
Cspan, your unfiltered view of government. Congressman mike doyle is chair of the energy and commerce subcommittee on communications and technology. One of the key policy makers when it comes to Telecommunications Policy. Congressman doyle, in this past subcommittees your accomplished when it comes to Telecommunications Policy . We have been very busy on the communications and technology subcommittee. Tomorrow, we will be on the floor with stella. Hasthing that the senate had a hard time marking up a bill. We were able to market up in my subcommittee in full committee. We will have that on the floor tomorrow in the suspension calendar. We look to pass it tomorrow and get it to the senate. We have already donor robo calls. The issue americans have wanted us to do something about. We passed the amended house bill. Thats over in the senate. We are waiting for the senate to take action on that. Year, weier in the passed our Net Neutrality bill that sits over in the senate. We are currently