Granddaughter asking that she not be replaced until after the election. Im sure well get into that. But she was thinking about that even at the very end. Yeah, thats something that people are definitely going to be talking about. As we look pack at her, because she was a big influence on the court, on america, what are some of the top issues that caused her to be a standout star on the court . Sure. Well, even as a litigator, she is the path breaker in terms of bringing equality to women. The Supreme Court, she has a long series of pathbreaking lawsuits that she argued as a lawyer, and shen she continued that on the Supreme Court. A zealous defender of civil rights, but especially womens rights. A very, very clear writer, very good about creating coalitions on the court, a very wellliked person. You might recall she and Justice Scalia were close personal friends, their families spending a lot of social time together. So she was somebody who could work across the board in the Supreme Co
You may be seated. You may be seated. Blessed is god the true judge. [speaking a foreign language] god has given, god has taken. Praise be the name. Saum 23. Psalm 23. [chanting] peaking a foreign language] the psalm of david, the lord is my shepherd, i shall not want. God makes mi lai down in green pastures, got leads me beside the still waters. God restores my soul. God guides me in the Straight Path for gods namesake. Though i walkthrough the valley of the shadow of death i will fear no evil for you are with me. Your rod and staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed my head with oil, my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and i shall dwell in the ouse of adonai, forever. Today we stand in mourning of an american hero, Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. In a moment i will speak to what she meant to all of us, but first i would like to turn to her beloved family. The justice was a mothe
Time directive minneapolis kevin two hours from north dakota and if youre so inclined to try, northern to say canada. Its about four and half hours south of winnipeg. Minnesota is the 18th state that the president has visited since just the first of august. And joe biden, will hes lagging a bit. There he is about a three one margin. Biden is ventured out of o his basement from minneapolis himself today. And President Trumps visit to minnesota comes as the toll numbers are hitting a record high for the year. President trump Approval Rating reaches 53 percent and four points higher if youre wondering and barack obama at the very same point in his president ial reelection campaign. If you are wondering about that as well, being somewhat short of President Trumps Approval Rating, obama went on to win reelection. Perhaps that is some sort of indicator perhaps. The president stopped today coinciding with the start of early in person, in person voting in minnesota. And three other states. Now
Feedback ofeedbackon legislatiod by the congress in the future and what i can do to better help the folks back home. A typical state for period involves dozens ofto facetofae events from every corner of my state covering all ages, professions and walks of life. Last august, i spent time talking with my constituents about everything from the day the smith act and the g. I. Benefits for student veterans to the safe neighborhood grants and the usmexicocanada trade agreement. But as we all know, 2020 has been anything but typical, and this august was no exception. These big inperson events have been replaced with virtual ones of facetoface meetings which now involves wearing masks, social distancing and a heavy dose of hand sanitizer. Instead of the plot range of policies we might normally discuss, almost every one of them center on the impact of covid19. No big surprise there. Ive heard from many years, teachers, to thank employees, healthcare workers, Restaurant Owners and countless othe
Procedural vote scheduled for 5 30 p. M. Eastern time. Live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. Ck will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god who has given us the gift of life, consecrate with your presence the way our lawmakers work today. Since they dont know what a day will bring, help them to strive to serve you in faithfulness each moment. In all things draw their minds to the goal of seeking to please you. As they draw near to you, illuminate their paths with your wisdom and grace. Show them how to unselfishly serve your great purposes for humanity, proving themselves worthy of your manifold blessings. And, lord, as millions mourn Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburgs death, send the solace of your comfort. We pray in your unifying name. Amen. The presiding officer 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, indivisib