Only 18 . Republican senators have released an outline of their federal relief package but it could be months before people suffering financially during this pandemic actually get help. Jobina fortson is at the live desk with the negotiations under way right now. Good morning, kumasi. After outlining the relief plan the Republicanled Senate must negotiate with the democraticled house on all of this and it could take weeks before they come up with a compromise on everything. The gops plan cuts the unemployment benefi down to 200. Democrats want to take the 600 payments and keep that going until next year. This is the starting place and well get, youll have plenty of storage to cover along the way as we have these discussions back and forth across party lines and with the administration. Senate republicans have presented us with a half hearted, half baked legislative proposal. The senates plan includes another round of 1,200 stimulus checks with more support for th entireelief package wo
Reflections on the life and legacy of john lewis here on the floor, in the story of america, john was one of those special heroes whose moral clarity shone out like a beacon for others to follow, a north star who inspired his fellow americans to join him in the glorious work of perfecting our union. Today as we honor his extraordinary life in the capitol, many of us, his friends, his colleagues, are filled with a deep sense of loss. But i want to share a short message of hope. It seems easy to forget that john lewis was just a teenager when he started the work of redeemi redeeming. Its easy to forget that john lewis was just a teenager when he started the work of redeeming the soul of america, as he put it. He was 18 years old when he first met dr. King. 21 when he was arrested as a freedom fighter, 25 when he was beaten bloody on a sunday in selma. The civil rights the fight for civil rights has always been driven by the righteous indignation of our young people and our time is no dif
Resume on Unemployment Benefits that expired last friday and talks on the on a larger package. Live coverage here on cspan2. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal spirit, to whom we must give an account for all our powers and privileges, guide the members of this body so that they will be faithful stewards of your will. Lord, open their minds and hearts to know and do your bidding, teaching them to rely on your strength and to serve you with honor. Help them to discover in their daily work the joy of a partnership with you. Use them to bring good news to the marginalized, to comfort the brokenhearted, and to announce that captives will be released and the shackled will be freed. May our senators depend upon the power of your prevailing providence for you are the author and finisher of our faith. We pray in your great 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 whic
With time equally allocated between parties and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes. But in no event shall debate 9 50 a. M. Beyond the chair now recognizes the entleman from illinois, mr. Shimkus, for five minutes. Mr. Shimkus thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise again this thank my boys, now young men, for the love, support, and understanding during my time as congress. F as i stated yesterday when i was sworn in for my first term in 1997, david was 3 years old. Joshua was 1 years old. In 1999, daniel was born. After completing this term, i 24 years. 21, ns will be 28, 25, and respectively. So their entire lives have been of ng their dad as a member congress. I always joke that in the early packageable. Were in the district we just packed them up and hauled them around. Changess meant diapers, of clothes, lunchables. Well, you get the idea. They had a chance to visit county and state fairs. They also had to sit thr
Procedural vote will take place this morning on the nominee. The confirmation vote later this afternoon. And the negotiations are continuing on a coronavirus aid package. Live coverage now here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god our shield, we rejoice in the gift of your salvation. Look with favor upon our senators today, delivering them from fear and guiding them around the obstacles that hinder their progress. Lord, unite them for the common good of this great land. Lord, manifest your purposes to them, making clear your plans and guiding them with your love. Give them the wisdom to have confidence in your power, as you inspire them to use their talents as instruments of liberation and healing. Almighty god, have compassion upon our nation and world. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge a