Fighting yet. So martha, on behalf of not just the senate but the nation, thank you so much for your service to our country, in uniform and here in the senate. We wish you all the best in the bright days to come. Now, madam president yesterday i mention the several bigticket items left on the congressional agenda before the end of the year. Over the next few weeks the city was passed an appropriations bill to keep the government funded that we must ask the annual defense bill, a piece of legislation that congress has passed every year for nearly 600 years in a row. At the top priority as well is a major covid relief bill. We are in a moment of Genuine National catastrophe. The rate of new cases of hospitalizations and deaths are the highest or do the highest at any point during this awful pandemic. The economic fallout of the pandemics spreads and spreads, november saw the largest single to we could jump in unemployment benefit application since early april, enhanced job benefits are o
Procedural vote for the nominee for the Credit Administration board. Now live coverage here on cspan2. The president pro tempore t senate will co to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will the chaplain let us pray. Eternal master, continue to be our shelter from lifes storms and winds. You have provided us with your presence and a reminder in hebrews 13 5 that you will never leave or forsake us. May this knowledge of your watchcare sustain our senators through this challenging season. Grant that their work will become more meaningful and effective as they cultivate a greater awareness of your divine companionship. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united stat of america, and to the republic fowhich it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer t senator from iowa. Mr. Graley one minute for morni
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Mighty god, you are the strength of our lives, our safe fortress and shelter from lifes storms. During this season of a raging tempest, speak your peace to our senators. Remind them that you continue to rule your universe through the unfolding of your prevailing providence and that your truth continues to march on in our nation and world. Lord, prosper the works of the hands of our legislators, as they strive to glorify you with their thoughts, words, and actions. May faith replace fear, truth defeat falsehood, justice triumph over greed, and love prevail over hate. We pray in your great 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
Trillion coronavirus aid package saying it has a slush fund for big business republicans warning their rivals are playing with fire as the economy tanks. At risk, new warnings from Health Officials on the viruss toll on younger americans. We have to really examine why were seeing it here but we didnt see it in china. What the cdc is saying straight ahead. Plus olympics in jeopardy. The First Nations announce they wont send athletes to tokyo and the debate intensifies this morning over whether the games should really happen today monday, march 23rd, 2020 announcer from nbc news, this is a special edition of today the coronavirus pandemic with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb. And good morning, everybody. Welcome to today on monday morning. Its good to have you along with us once again we are separated but together in our hearts, hoda im working from home this week and youre back in the studio. Indeed, savannah. Its great, great to see your face on this monday morning. We do have a lot to
We begin with attorney general William Barrs rare public criticism of his boss President Trump. In surprise comments yesterday barr blasted mr. Trump for tweets attacking the j Justice Departments sentencing recommendation for his friend roger stone. Barr said the tweets are making it impossible for him to do his job, adding hes not going to be bullied or influenced by anyone. Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Lindsey Graham stood by barr saying he has my complete confidence. The comments come after the Justice Department intervened and lowered stones sentencing recommendation. All four prosecutors on the case then stepped down. Naomi ruchim is in new york. Whats the reaction from the white house . Reporter white house officials i pear to be caught offguard by barrs remarks. But the press secretary said the president wasnt bothered by the comments at all and that the president like any american has the right to publicly offer his opinions. Attorney general william barr has a message