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
A year of fighting for hafta. Heres the coronavirus is now out of control in nicaragua and people are blaming the government last. Tensions high in hong kong as thousands defy a police ban to mount the 31st anniversary of the chinaman square crackdown. A new mourning relatives civil rights leaders and politicians have held a memorial for george floyd a black man whose death in Police Custody sparked an outpouring of anger across the u. S. And the world when i was at the ceremony in minneapolis stood for 8 minutes and 46 seconds the length of time a white Police Officer knelt on floyds neck ignoring his cries but he couldnt breathe through and staff has brought Police Violence against black civilians back into the spotlight a civil rights activist reverend al sharpton gave a unity for floyd saying it was time to stand up in his name. Joel which flowage story has been the story of black folks because. 401 years ago. The reason we could be we wanted and dream debian is you kept your me on
Clearing the way for mr trump to visit a church nearby. In other news the 1st confirmed covert 19 deaths reported at an overcrowded reinjure refugee camp in bangladesh. And how the virus on top of years of crowds is eating into profits from a vital cash crop in zimbabwe. Now santa how much now have all the sporting clothing the family of george floyd except the boxing star Floyd Mayweather jr has offered to pay for his funeral. Lets get going its been a week since a black man named George Floyds died in Police Custody in minnesota and theres no sign of an end to the protests that followed that against racism and Police Brutality across the United States the us press. Wouldnt donald trump has threatened to deploy the army of state governors do not end the violence in Washington Police forcibly clear Peaceful Protesters close to the white house so that he could walk to a nearby church we have White House Correspondent kimberly standing by for us jay gray is in minnesota life to both of t
About the coronavirus thats the World Health Organization was praising its response back in january. The 1st covert 19 related death is reported in the crowded raping a refugee camp in bangladesh which the u. N. Has warned is a high risk. A president who traffics in fear and division thats the scathing attack launched at donald trump by democratic president ial hopeful joe biden hes accused him of fanning the flames of hate as he spoke addressing the death of a black man in Police Custody its been a week now since protests began across the United States after the killing of george floyd at minneapolis last monday kid 3. Became 3. George fords last words with you didnt die resume. Are still being heard include all across this nation. They speak to a nation where too often. Just the color of your skin and put your life and risk the countrys cried out for leadership leadership the key to 9 is leadership that brings us together leadership that can recognize pain and deep grief of communiti
The house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain. Let us pray. God, our father, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Bless the members of the peoples house as they gather another week in the capital and the graces needed to attend to the issues of the day with wisdom. The results of their effort might benefit citizens of our nation and the world. We also ask your blessing leading into this weekend, upon a world both celebrating sport with the womens world cup competition, and facing heightened, even dangerous tensions in the middle east. Spirit best of the human be manifest in all the actions undertaken by those in positions of responsibility. Be for yourdone greater honor and glory. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from New Hampshire, mr. Pappas. Mr. P