Bring the house back early right now live coverage of todays house pro forma session here on cspan. Captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Lord, father of us all, we thank you forgiving us another day. As the numbers of new Coronavirus Infections remain high throughout the nation, we ask your blessing and protection on those caring for the sick. We ask your healing power to come upon those who are stricken. May their recoveries be swift. Though all of congress is in august recess, bless those who labor behind the scenes to find an agreement to address the pressing needs of our time with wisdom and understanding and compassion for your people who suffer in our nation. Lord, have mercy. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The spe
But, you know what . Most of america is ordinary americans who count on the quality of our Public Schools. And i can tell you, a lot of parents are worried about how are they going to be able to have an education for their children given the challenge in the schools. The school cant afford to convert the way it operates. Either in the school in a very altered manner or providing work stations and computers and broadband so every child has the ability to work online. Now, we know that even that is going be far insufficient because so many children are in households where there isnt going to be the type of fullon, allday assistance to help them utilize that online. We know that. But shouldnt we be providing the resources to give the to minimize the gap between the best off and ordinary families . Shouldnt we be trying to do everything for our children . You know, my dad was a mechanic. A mechanic that works in a sawmill is called a millwright. He said it is the best job in the world. You
Heavens that bring blessings to our earthly pilgrimage. Today, guide our lawmakers with your glorious wisdom. In the greatness of your majesty, fulfill your purposes for their lives as you order their steps. Show them such unfailing love that they will walk before you in wholehearted devotion. Lord, place your Healing Hands upon our nation and world, delivering us from this Global Health crisis. We pray in your powerful name. Amen. The president pro tempore 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, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley permission to speak in morning business for 90 seconds. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley my iowa offices are located in cedar rapids, council bluffs, davenport, doims, sioux city and waterloo. My state
I stand here at this task that i accused but before it was my desk. The desk of doctor tom coburn. After we d. In march he took his first breath and have been where he was finally cancer free, teen free, living in the presence of jesus where there is no government waste or inefficiencies. He serves in this chamber for ten years from 2005 to 2015 but also served in the house of representatives for six years from 1995 to 2001. The one title he carried in the chambers was doctor, and that was just his preferred term. He was born in casper wyoming march 14, 1948. He graduated from Central High School in 1966. In 1968 he married carolyn at the ms. Oklahoma. They have three daughters and nine grandchildren. Oklahoma state university, he was an honors student, president of the Student Business Council graduated in 1970 with a bachelors degree in accounting. After the Family Business was sold, he attended medical school at the university of oklahoma, received his medical degree with honors in
The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. April 14, 2020. I hereby appoint the honorable Jennifer Wexton to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. God of mercy, thank you for giving us another day. After a weekend of great spiritual significance for millions of americans, we stand before you o lord, in need of your healing presence in our rld. N, in our wo inspire the members of this peoples house as they work from home to bring comfort and assistance in their districts as they are able to do. As the habits and customs of the nation change, may those who mourn the loss of loved ones, those who mourn the loss of lifelong businesses look for the open window of futures we never needed to imagin