36 members of the u. S. House has said they are not seeking reelection, nine democrats, 26 republicans and one libertarian. Representative susan brooks of indianas congressional announced plans to retire, a debate between the candidates buying to fill the seats, democrat christina and republican victoria sparks the Fifth District congressional town hall is made possible through the support of Central Indiana community foundation, and aarp indiana good evening and welcome, this is a congressional town hall meeting featuring candidates for the United States house of representatives in the Fifth District of indiana, they are democrat Christina Hale and republican victoria sparks, this town hall is presented with t te help of w fyi by indiana town hall, nonpartisan, Nonprofit Organization, please check out our website at indiana town halls. Org. We begin with an Opening Statement from Christina Hale. Jim, victoria its good to be here with you tonight, indiana town hall, thank you for havin
Republican victoria sparks, this town hall is presented with t te help of w fyi by indiana town hall, nonpartisan, Nonprofit Organization, please check out our website at indiana town halls. Org. We begin with an Opening Statement from Christina Hale. Jim, victoria its good to be here with you tonight, indiana town hall, thank you for having this and thank you for everyone watching and listening, im Christina Hale, im running for congress because i believe we need problem solvers in washington and we need people who will reach across the aisle and get things done, that is what i did as a youngle single mom, i learned the hard way putting myself through Purdue University and work in the job that i needed to to pay our bills and put my son to school as well. Thats what i learned that the Top Executive as a global ecdedicated Public Health into childrens issues, headquartered right here in our district, and the international, thats what i learned at the state legislator where every single
Now were ready to work with democrats on Police Reform. I hope the democrats finally are willing to come to the table. A successful vote to proceed to the justice act speaks volumes. A vote against proceeding shows the American People that politics are more important than people. Talking points more important than change and grade lock more important gridlock more important than solutions. Surely democrats want Police Reform. I hope democrats will vote in favor of opening debate on the justice act. George floyd and countless others so murdered deserve the senates action and consideration of this bill. I yield the floor. Mr. Mcconnell madam president . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell two weeks ago i argued that civil discourse in america faces a crossroads. Major newspaper had buckled under pressure from a social media mob. They apologized profusely for publishing a policy argument from a u. S. Senator and made personnel changes to prove their penance. He said w
Democrats on Police Reform. I hope the democrats finally are willing to come to the table. A successful vote to proceed to the justice act speaks volumes. A vote against proceeding shows the American People that politics are more important than people. Talking points more important than change. And gridlock more important than solutions. Surely democrats want Police Reform. I hope democrats will vote in favor of opening debate on the justice act. George floyd and countless others so murdered deserve the senates action and consideration of this bill. I yield the floor. Majority leader. Two weeks ago i argued that civil discourse in america faces a crossroads. Major newspaper had buckled under pressure from a social media mob. They apologized profusely for publishing a policy article from a u. S. Senator and made personnel changes to prove their penantennance. We could have a seasoned debate or let an angry mob run our culture. Well, recent days have reminded us, its not just our present
Confirmation vote expected on that nomination. Also this week, debate and votes on Police Reform legislation introduced by South Carolina republican senator tim scott. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god our shield, look with favor upon our senators today. Guide them around the obstacles that hinder their progress, uniting them for the common good of this great land. Free them from anxiety and fear, as they put their trust in you. Lord, enable them to go from strength to strength, fulfilling your purpose for their lives in this generation. Guide them to use their abilities and talents to accomplish your holy will. Striving to please you, help them to stand for right and leave the consequences to you. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america