Democracy, the great country that we live in that people are willing to do that and the patience that it takes to wait for that vote to be counted. Many of us lived through the year 2000 where it took some time. Ultimately it was a a decision was made through the Supreme Court about whether to count those ballots. We have a process where this will take days or weeks as it sorts through so every vote gets counted. And that process is in place to ensure that every vote gets counted. And as all the Security Officials have been saying, just be patient. Everything has been figured out and just let it take its course. Dont rush for a conclusion because that only will cause more rumors and more chaos. Thats exactly how we started the evening at 7 00. Listen, we know that theres a very good chance we wont have a decision tonight. And that is exactly what happened. I think major summed it up really well when he said its another definition of frontline workers. You are so right. Sometimes people
Skin two. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Mighty god, teach us to trust you more fully, to wait quietly for the unfolding of your providence, to pray fervently, and to worship more humbly. Reassure us with your wisdom, power, and love, that your providence will prevail. Lord, you are our shelter for every storm. Remind our lawmakers to remember how your purposes have prevailed in our nations history so they need not fear for the future. Provide them with a firm faith that will enable them to meet the daunting challenges of these times. Lord, lengthen their moments of prayer until their lives become a continual aspiration after you. We pray in your matchless 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, indivis
It is a sad day yesterday when we didnt get enough votes because the Democratic Leaders dont want democrats to vote. We did get votes from that side of the aisle that the Police Reform bill did not come up. Senate republicans take a step to advance real change on this issue in our country may have heard calls for Police Reform and are responding not only because of george wades murder in minneapolis two weeks ag ago, also because of Peaceful Demonstrations around the country on this issue calling for Police Reform. Senator scott is the leader of the justice act. Im a cosponsor it encouraging states to address Police Reform is state and local Police Departments dont comply with the provisions of the justiceac act such as deescalation and use of force with body cameras they will not receive federal funding for police action. Iowa has made significant changes already and a number of other states has followed i was example the Iowa Legislature unanimously passed Police Reform issues very m
Involved inboth of these incidents kron fours dan kerman is live in san leandro tonight with the latest dan. Thats right authorities from both Police Agencies looking into the possibility that the people responsible for the burglary here. Also committed this violent Home Invasion robbery that took place in San Francisco just an hour later. No one was around when burglars in hoodies broke into this marjory avenue home in san leandro 5 suspects broke through the back door. Residents ransacked burglary the suspect seen in the security video got away with the playstation and some jewelry before escaping in a silver uconn and a blue infiniti but now it turns out this january 8th burglary may have just been the first of 2 crimes committed that day the 2 vehicles that we had a suspect vehicles. Appear to match a similar crime in San Francisco. San Francisco Police confirm shortly before one 30 pm that same day armed masked suspects wielding firearms. Enter to hanover street home in the citys
I am palo delveccio. Each year sampson releases the most recent findings from the National Service on drug use and health. Today sampson is releasing results from the 2016 survey. Here today to present today the key Substance Use and Mental Health indicators from the report. Today also marks sampsons 28th annual recovery month observa e observance, recovery month is special to me for many reasons, i among many in the room, and thousands of people across this great nation and you proof and evidence that treatment works and people do recover. Thank you recovery month provides an opportunity for us to celebrate those americans recovering from drug abuse and m Mental Illness and it also celebrates the daily work of advocates and grass roots organizations and family members and friends who have joined their loved ones on their journeys of recovery. To begin todays program, i am honored to introduce our assistant secretary mccants. She is a graduate of the university of Connecticut School of