Do you solemnly swear the testimony youre about to get this committee is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help you god . I do. Committee, tothe your family. The floor is yours, judge. Ranking member feinstein and members of the committee, i am honored and humbled to appear before you today as the nominee for associate justice of the Supreme Court. I think the president for entrusting me with his profound responsibility this profound responsibility and the graciousness he and his family have shown me throughout the process. I think senator young for introducing me, as he did at my hearing, to serve on the seventh circuit and i also think senator braun for his support. Well she could not be with us via satellite i am also grateful to former dean patty ohara of the notre dame law school. She hired me as a professor nearly 20 years ago and she has been a mentor, colleague, and friend ever sense. I thank the members of this committee other colleagues in the senate wh
Been rather successful in fighting the virus but its not taking any chances new rules are kicking in this week in regions of concern the countrys most populous province and terrio is ordering the closure of gyms and movie theaters a ban on Indoor Dining in restaurants and bars and restrictions of 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors at public gatherings parts of europe are following similar protocols the u. K. Is limiting the size of gatherings and is restricting social gatherings of any kind in high alert areas such as london and liverpool france has declared a Public Health state of emergency and germany and italy have introduced a number of new measures to reduce infection rates even sweden which has been praised by some for not having a lockdown is preparing to implement strict new rules as coronavirus cases rise in that country taking things to a level that most are trying to avoid wales is imposing a complete lockdown for 2 weeks. This fall you brick is the shortest we can ma
Washington bureau chief for knightridder newspapers. Sandra van ocher, Political Correspondent for abc news, is our moderator tonight. Sandy. Sandy the thank you, dorothy. A few words about the order of the format. The order of questioning was determined by a toss of the coin. Congresswoman ferraro won the toss. She elected to speak last. Vice president bush will get the first question. The debate will be built upon a series of questions from the reporters on the panel. Four a reporter will ask a candidate a question, a followup question, then the same to the other candidate, then each candidate will get to rebut the other. The debate will be divided into two parts, there will be the first section on domestic affairs, the second on Foreign Affairs. Manner of address was decided by the candidates. Vicefore, it will be president bush and Congress Woman for her. We begin with john. John adams, one of the nations first president s, said, today i am nothing, tomorrow i may be everything. I
Substantive debate even as we conduct our business from afar. I will continue to work with Ranking Member mr. Smith. In his staff to ensure the right of all members are respected in this new virtual format. And so before i turn todays important topic i want to remind members of a few procedurals to help you navigate this platform. First, consistent with regulations, the committee will keep microphones muted to limit background noise. Members are responsible for amusing themselves when they seek recognition. But when recognize for over five minutes segment. And second, members and witnesses must have their cameras on at all times. If you need to step away from the proceedings, please leave your camera on rather than logging out. And finally we have several members are waiting on to the subcommittee for todays hearing. Given the large number, i will recognize members in order the represents a balanced ratio beginning with members on the subcommittee. Understand the mr. Smith does not wis
Hearing. Futures this morning look like this, markets fractionally moving this morning, they are in the red on fears of a new coronavirus wave. Dow industrials down 17, nasdaq down 23 and s p 500 not too far from where it closed yesterday, down just about 2 points. Despite positive talks on a new round of stimulus. It is he departure from yesterday, markets were boosted by energy, technology and financials. This morning, we are seeing reversal after four weeks straight of losses, the dow industrials yesterday were up 410 points, nasdaq up 203 and s p higher by 53. California wildfires turned deadly as more than 50,000 people are forced to evacuate their homes and wine country has been ravaged by the flames. We will take you there live. And hitting the brakes, the epa questions californias new plan to ban gas powered cars by 2035. Why it may not be legal at all. Plus, a skeleton of fun, this gigantic halloween decoration making the buzz this morning. Wait until you hear the price tag. M