You will call 202 7488000. If you are in the mountain and pacific time zones you will call 202 7488001. You can always text us your. Pinion at 202 7488003 we are always reading on social media on twitter and facebook. Again, theres a lot to talk about with the development of a covid19 vaccine. The president himself, President Trump talked about possible relief during a press conference earlier this week. Heres what he said. [video clip] will end the pandemic under operation warp speed, we have pioneered Ground Breaking therapies, reducing fatality rates from 85 this april. The press does not like to talk about that. Sincetality rate, 85 april. The United States has experienced among the lowest mortality rates cates cases in it than any country. We are a leader in every way. Under my leadership we will produce a vaccine in record time. Biden and his very liberal running mate, the most liberal person in congress, is not a confident person in my opinion, would destroy this country and eco
Michael owens. How did this change america . This was the first time that a convoy, an official convoy had driven all the way across country and it attracted attention all across the route. Thousands of people came out to look at the vehicles, to talk to the men who were in the convoy and spurred interest for motor si ized vehicles. Did it get a lot of attention in the press . It did get a lot of attention. They had a major sendoff at the white house. President wilson was in europe at the time, but secretary of war newton baker waved them off. There were speeches, the press was all there. There was really quite a scene at the white house before they took off to drive through the district, through maryland to frederick, maryland, where they spent the first night. You explained how it changed america, but walk us through the genesis of this idea and why 80 vehicles as part of this convoy. You have to look at it in the context of the time. World war i had just concluded a few months earli
Showing. But first, joining us is michael owens. The author of after ike on the trail of the centuryold journey that changed america. Hugh did it change america . Along the route, thousands came out to cheer the convoy on, to look at the vehicles, talk to the men who remember in the convoy and it spurred a lot of interest in travel by motorized vehicles. Were going to watch the film. Did it get a lot of attention in the press . It did. They happened a major sendoff at the white house. President wilson was in europe but secretary of war newton baker waved them off. There were speeches, the press was all there and there was quite a scene at the white house. Theres a district through maryland through frederic, maryland, where they spent the first night. Walk us through the genesis of this idea and why 80 vehicles as part of this convoy . You have to look at it in the context of the time. World war i had just concluded a few months earlier and the American Military leadership realized that
Old journey that changed, america how did it change america . Well this is the first time that an official convoy has driven across the country and it attracted a lot of attention, along the route thousands of people came out to cheer the convoy on and look at the vehicles and talk to them and who were in the convoy and a really spurred a lot of interest and travel by motorized vehicles over just coming in at this time, we are going to watch the film but didnt get a lot of attention in the press . It did get a lot of attention, they had a major standoff at the white house, the president was in europe at the time but the secretary waved them off and they were speeches to press results there and there was really quite a scene at the white house before they took off to drive up through the district to federica marilyn where they spent the first night, you explained how it changed the genesis and why the vehicles is part of this convoy. You have to look at it in the context of the, time wo
Vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to change their vote or wishing to vote . If not, the yeas are 57, the nays are 37. The nomination is agreed to. Is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider can considered made and laid upon the table and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. The senator from missouri. Mr. Blunt i ask unanimous consent that the remaining votes in this series i ask unanimous consent that the remaining votes in this series be ten minutes in length. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Blunt madam president. The presiding officer the senator from missouri. Mr. Blunt i have two requests for committees to meet during todays session of the senate. They have the approval of the majority and minority leaders. The presiding officer duly noted. The clerk will report the motion to invoke cloture. The clerk cloture motion. We, the undersigned senators, in accordance with the provisions