The 3 trillion weve spent plus a trillion dollars more. Thats about 20 of gdp. Thats absolutely historic, and were prepared to put more money on the table softbank returns to profit with a 12 rides se investor shares soared towards the top. Sales grew by 67 in the Second Quarter. Stock markets here in europe have been trading for about an hour so far, and the direction of trade has been very firm. Weve seen a very decent rally play out after initial gains thats now translated to a pop of 1. 7 on the benchmark index, a fair amount of green at a stock level sector level and by industries you can see how the core markets are faring today we did see some early gains in the german stock market, and that is now actually outpaced by italian stocks taking the charge french and german stocks slight underperformance again by the uks stock market, just 1 3 4 of a percent yesterday. It was curious we saw the german stock market, one of the laggards which is typically not the case, but certainly re
We are living through the greatest economic crisis since the depression, and the greatest Health Crisis since the spanish flu in 1918. So it should not be hard to convince republicans in the senate and the white house to provide urgent and necessary relief to the American People. The 3. 4 million in the heroes act was based on the countries and needs which is so large and so diverse. Its not a political position. Its what our country needs. Its schools, businesses, renters come , homeowners, essel workers, post office, elections, state and local governments, our healthcare system. Leader mcconnell doesnt seem to understand this. He sees everything through a political lens, but we democrats only at the real needs of people and they are large. They are in many different places and that is why we called for a large bill. Because it was needed. Because the American People demanded it. But at this point the American People are on our side. Twothirds by survey data support the 3. 4 billion d
Procedural vote will take place this morning on the nominee. The confirmation vote later this afternoon. And the negotiations are continuing on a coronavirus aid package. Live coverage now here on cspan2. 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, we rejoice in the gift of your salvation. Look with favor upon our senators today, delivering them from fear and guiding them around the obstacles that hinder their progress. Lord, unite them for the common good of this great land. Lord, manifest your purposes to them, making clear your plans and guiding them with your love. Give them the wisdom to have confidence in your power, as you inspire them to use their talents as instruments of liberation and healing. Almighty god, have compassion upon our nation and world. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge a
With. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Schumer now, madam president , over the past week and a half, Speaker Pelosi and i have been engaged in serious discussions and negotiation in negotiation with the white house over another round of emergency relief for the American People. Our motivation is simple. Americans are crying out for americans are crying out for our motivation is simple americans are crying out for relief. Bases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to climb. Acthe snowball of Economic Impact continues to roll downhill. This morning we learned another 1. 2 million americans filed for unemployment. Far more than at any time during the Great Recession that began in 2008. Our two parties to agree on many things. Thats no secret. The Trump Administration has bungled this crisis from the beginning and even now is careening from one selfinflicted crisis to the next. Democrats believe congress has a moral obligation to step into the breach to help americans put food
Good morning, everyone. Good morning. Millions of lives and livelihoods have been impacted because of the coronavirus. My own district, we are experiencing a recent surge in cases. These are our families, our neighbors, and our friends that have been hurt because of this problem. When i think of the pain, i think of the damage chinas responsible for inflicting on countries around this world, and right here at home. Chinas deception has directly led to americans deaths. China covered up the truth about the virus. China hoarded personal protective equipment and tried to extort other countries for political leverage. Now chinas trying to hack our vaccines, which will harm our ability to serve the world and solve this problem. China is no friend to the United States. That fact is clear to everyone except the democrats. China tries to undermine the United States with every chance they get. Lets just look at the recent headlines. The chinese consulate in San Francisco is harboring a Chinese