The speaker pro tempore in no event shall debate continue 11 00 a. M. The chair recognizes the honorable gentleman from texas, mr. Green, for five minutes. Mr. Green thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, and still i rise. Mr. Speaker, ay, to speak the truth about the as it relates to african america and the United States of america. I rise to say, mr. Speaker, that matter as do not much as white lives. If black lives matter as much as white lives, mr. George floyd be breathing. If black lives matter as much as lives, ahmad aubrey would have finished his jog. Lives matter as much as white lives, Christian Cooper ould not have been falsely accused. Not as much atter as white lives. Why . Tolerated and because we tolerat tolerated we allow it to be perpetuated. In this country have the power to do something about the racism that exists as it relates black people. We have tolerated it since 1619 people arrival of black in the americas. But its time for us to do something about it. Had the o
Morning after morning, we continue to receive your new mercies. Lord, sustain our lawmakers with your unfailing love that is as high as the heavens. May our senators know that in everything you continue to work for the good of those who love you, who are called according to your purpose for them. Pour out upon our legislators the riches of your mercy so that they may stay steadfast in faith. Eternal god, hear us as we pray. We need stronger hearts, greater faith, and clearer perception. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore amen. 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 mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak for one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley there is a story that
Undersecretary for strategy, policy and plans. And now live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Gracious god, our rock of ages and lifes shifting sands, give our lawmakers this day the abiding assurance of your presence. May they strive to be your instruments, accompliing your will and being concluded by your glory. Enable them to experience your contentment and peace, facing lifes chaos with quiet hearts and vibrant faith. Lord, refresh their spirit, quicken their thinking, reinforce their judgment, and empower them to fulfill your purposes on earth. We pray in your mighty 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 under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding
Through the glass doors you can almost see the Supreme Court building across the street. The Supreme Court is many times the last stop when it comes to c human rights, civil rights, after all the work thats been done by the congress but by ther president many times is the Supreme Court that has the last word. In the case of plessy versus ferguson when the supreme fecou held segregation was constitutional the last word was a disappointment. In abversus United States and the Supreme Court upheld the tournament of japanese americans during world war ii it was another disappointment. But other times the court has risen to the challenge the famous case of brown versus board of education which finally struck down the concept of separate but equal where the Supreme Court recognized the right to marriage equality. Today the Supreme Court faced another humans right issue involving another group. Now its become standard and defines a group of americans. People living in america. In their case th
Street hands in its worst day of the year the selling was widespread all 11 sectors finishing the day deep in the red led lower by technology the cause china. That nation effective i. Weaponizing its currency sending the yuan lower, turning the the trade war into what many are considering right now a fullblown currency war. Weve got full Team Coverage of this dramatic turn of events lets things off with bob pisani live on the floor of the new york stock exchange. Hey, bob and melissa, we had a tough day here i want to give a sense of what happened last time china devalued its currency. This was about five years ago in august 2015. The last time china devalued its currency was in august 2015. That happened on three consecutive days of devaluations that was beginning on august 11th the market was very different back then. It was a different picture for the overall markets. Chinas currency was appreciating back then thats a big difference to now the stock market in china was just roaring