Watch booktv this weekend on cspan2. President biden has picked Denis Mcdonough to head the Veterans Affairs department. He previously served as white house chief of staff during the last four years of the obama presidency. His confirmation hearing he was asked about veterans access to healthcare, modernization efforts in the das responds to covid19. This is just over two hours. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] i i want to call this evening to order. I want to welcome everybody. I appreciate all that are here, all those that are online. The purpose of this hearing is due from the i president s nominate to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis Mcdonough. Before i talk about him i just want to say i appreciate this committee all the reasons we sat on this committee thats been bipartisan and its been nonpolitical, and we tried to do the best by our veterans whether you are the republican side for the democratic side of the aisle. I particularly appreciate the re
The latest results of vaccine trials continue to suggest our victory over the coronavirus is on the horizon. But here in washington the additional relief that would help families, workers, schoos and Small Businesses crossed the finish line has been held for months while democrat leaders pursued an all or nothing approach. When the speaker of the house put forward the socalled heroes act back in may, multiple, multiple House Democrats called the political start that it clearly was. When democrat said it was not focused, rushed to a vote to fast, and it doesnt help us accomplish the core mission of helping struggling people. Well, after a several months wih no progress the same democrat just said a few days ago that said republicans proposal, quote, is a bill we can pass. We should negotiate that to the finish. Even speaker pelosis own members think our Senate Republican bill is better than hers. Well, lets hope our democratic colleagues will fight let us make a law and all the enormous
They return at 2 15 p. M. Eastern. Watch live coverageon cspan2. Earlier Senate Leaders Mitch Mcconnell and Chuck Schumer talked about the Senate Schedule and their parties priorities. The latest results of vaccine trials continue to suggest that our victory over the coronavirusis on the horizon. But here in washington the additional relief that would help families, workers, schools and Small Businesses across the finish line has been held up for months by democrat leaders pursuing an all or nothing approach. The speaker of the house put forward the socalled heroes act back in may , multiple House Democrats called it out for the political stunt that it clearly was. One democrat said it was not focused, rushed to a vote too fast and it doesnt help us accomplish the core mission of helping struggling people. Well, after several months with no progress the same democrats who said a few days en ago that Senate Republicans had quote, a bill we can pass. We should negotiatefat. Even speaker
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
And the vote is set for 11 eastern advancing nomnation for the u. S. Court of International Trade. Live Senate Coverage is here on cspan2. Thpresiding officer the senate will come to orde the chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray holy god, continue to be our strength and shield. Extend your powerful hands to aid and deliver us. Lord, inspireur senators to bieve that you continue to work for the good of those who love you. Let your favor shine upon our lawmakers, and sustain them with your unfailing love. Lord, release to them the pleasings you have stored for those who honor you. You are our god, and our future is in yourands. Remind us al to seek first to understand before we stri to be understood. We pray in your sacred name. Amen. The presiding officer 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 one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and