We have seen these tv clips about various members of senators around the country with having town Hall Meetings there for example this past weekend indiana was one of him. Had tremendous town Hall Meetings. A lot of Good Exchange of information. So, with this looming house of Representatives Health care bill which i refer to as trump care since the president has endorsed particula it, i wanted to see a particular group in our society that is extremely vulnerable, and that is that the Older Americans, but not old enough to be 65 to be eligible for medicare. E now, by the way be careful because there are people lurking these halls in the administration that would like to raise medicare eligibility from 65 67. That is not what is confronting the house of representatives. It is what is going to happen to those people for their healthcare below the age of 65. Once they get 65 under current law they are eligible for medicare. Go to i reached out to a group of floridians, group i did not know
Western side of haiti there. Storm surge will be significant. The winds will be destructive and the amount of rain on hilly terrain will lead to mudslides and life threatening conditions the next couple of days. The track has shifted. We are moving it further to the northwest. That was the case yesterday but now its more of a turn to florida. Now as i close up on here, we have the cone that involves hurricane watches will be posted for the east coast of florida. We could have Tropical Storm watches for us as the storm makes its closest path on us thursday and into friday and then to the north and east. What are we expecting . Winds of 40 to 50 Miles Per Hour across the interior is a possibility thursday and friday. That would be Tropical Storm force. We still with the current track are on the drier side of the storm, we shouldnt get involved in the tampa bay area where the heaviest rain. Hurricane force winds are possible across the eastern side of the state. We will talk about that an
Next senators hold a moment of silence and speak about the mass shooting in orlando, florida. You. You appear from Senate Majority leader mitchell, minority leader harry reid and floridas senior senator bill melson. This is 30 minutes. Ask the Senate Majority leader. I ask unanimous consent the Senate Observer moment of silence for the victims of the a orlando victims. The senate will now observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Orlando Attack. Madam president. The Senate Majority leader. E above this capital the American Flag flies at half halfstaff. A symbol of national relies taken far too soon, a symbol of National Solidarity for families left the hind, plunged into despair. Isil claims terrorist that committed this horrific act is one of the quote soldiers of the caliphate. Our Intelligence Community oreri work to establish whether this terrorist act was directed or inspired by isil. Either way i will call him what he really is, a coward. A murderer, who claimed allegian
All americans living here and following are not, not that their lives will be protected. [cheers and applause] thank you. We are going to be topped and we are going to be smart and were going to do it right. America will be a tolerant and open society. America will also be a safe society. We will protect our borders at home. We will defeat isis overs these. We have no choice. We will ensure every parent can rates their children in peace and safety. We will make america rich again. We will make america safe again. We will make America Great again. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much, everybody. Appreciate it. [cheers and applause] sharemarket imac donald trump speakman response to the massacre in orlando speaking specifically of immigration. The live shot of the capital with the flag at half staff. Reporter with the National Public radio, npr. Ill political reporter calls for an expansion of immigration to countries with proven history of
This was their first chance to stay in america legally. It was an amazing day, one of the more rewarding days of my public career. To see these young people so anxious to be part of americas future to sign up you under this program to sign up under this program. That was four years ago that president obama created that program. If these young people are part of americas future, what about their parents . What if in that same household there is a father or mother undocumented. If they have no serious criminal issues, if theyll pay their fee, pay their taxes, sign up with the government, shouldnt they be allowed to stay in america at leasten a temporary renewable at least on a temporary, renewable basis in that led to the did dapa progr. Well, that executive order has been challenged in court across the street at the Supreme Courters and we expect in a few weeks it will be resolved and i believe the president s position will be sustained. He has said, it is his executive responsibility t