And National Security activities and bringing some of those. I think the Member States are able to engage in the discussion through the council. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Great god and father, your anger lasts only for a moment, but your favor lasts a lifetime. Lord, open our eyes to see the wonders of your grace and the majesty of your love for people everywhere. Keep our lawmakers from being blind to the work you are doing in our world. Bring healing to the sick and liberation to the oppressed. Lord, you have watched over this land we love from generation to generation, in prosperity and adversity, in peace and war. Today, keep our senators so dedicated that they will do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly. We pray in your holy 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 un
Feel as little as possible. Lets see how this works out. At the time when we have unemployment figures breaking all records, when we have 10 times theunemployment claims in illinois that we did a year ago , 10 times the unemployment claims in the commonwealth of kentucky that they did a year ago, we leinstead are hearing from the republican side of the aisle the problem with our economy is not unemployment. Its the fact that people who are unemployed are being given too much money. Right now we have a federal benefit package worth 600 a week. That was enacted in the cares act on march 26 that expires in three days. 600 a week federal supplement over the state payment. What republicans have suggested is to cut that 600 federal supplement to 200 and then they turn and say well, but we want to do is to compensate the worker with 70 percent of what they were hurting when they were laid off. Theres a real serious problem here that they are not disclosing to the american people. Back in marc
Lord, were grateful that though wrong seems strong, you continue to rule. Fill our lawmakers with reverence and trust in your prevailing providence. May that reverential awe keep them on the path of courage, integrity, and wisdom. Lord, remind them that you have invited them to seek and discover your might. You declared in psalm 50 15 call me in the day of trouble, and i will deliver you. We praise your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. 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. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley one minute for morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the house of representatives has passed a bill thats kind of like a onesizefitsall for elections. That everything ought to be run out o
Republicans spoke to reporters. You can find that online at cspan. Org. So did the president. He was at the republican lunch and spoke to reporters after that. Again those remarks at cspan. Org. Also to let you know, Coverage Later today the White House Coronavirus Task Force Led by Vice President mike pence will brief reporters at 5 30 eastern. That will be over on cspan3. The u. S. House is back at 3 30 eastern. Theyll vote on recommendations for modernizing congress. Well have that live for you here on cspan when they return. In the meantime, well take you back to todays washington journal. State. So peterson is a democrat of a different era. Hes got a good shot at winning reelection. Win reelection, whatever republican when their primary would certainly win that seat. Peterson is one of the rare members of congress who has built himself a reputation that transcends party. There arent a lot of those across the country. Host is there another one off the top of your head . Pete king f
Force them to raise prices and cut jobs. If you earn minimum wage, whether you are in the 21 states that are raising the minimum wage or not, we want to hear from you at 202 7488000. If you are a business owner, we want to know what you think about the minimum wage going up. Your number, 202 7488001. If you do not fit into either one of those categories but still have something to say, we still want to hear from you at 202 7488002. Keep in mind, you can always text us your opinion at 202 7488003, and we are always reading on social media. On twitter at cspanwj, and facebook at facebook. Com cspan. Lets start this conversation bit oftting a basic information about what is going on. A Record Numbers of states, cities, and counties are boosting their minimum wage in 2020. On or around january 1, the minimum weight will increase in 21 states, while another 26 cities and counties are also boosting their baseline pay at your start. Year, an additional four states and 23 cities and counties w