Of the northern napa valley, not only to here in angwin, but to the towns of st. Helena, and calistoga, 1500 feet below. The fact is, this is a big fight, and this is a fight to the finish. Unfortunately nobody knows where the finish line is. The fight against the glass fires eastern flank took place uncomfortably close to angwin, population 3,400, already under mandatory evacuation. This is largely an intense and relentless aerial battle, putting aircraft including Air National Guard helicopters against the fire that could still make it way to angwin should continues make it possible. Thats because this part of the glass fair is too big and too close to ignore. Angwin is higher and a little further up the road from deer park, which was destroyed fire coming up slope towards angwin from below. We mote john be a both, an evacuationee in st. Helena, who loves the angwin, but has been staying in the valley for the last threes. I monday afternoon about noon, i went to a mandatory evacuatio
Government. Greater by americas cabletelevision companies as a Public Service and brought you today by your television provider. A number of senators came to the floor to talk about the Supreme Court vacancy created after the death of Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. Later this week President Trump is expected to unveil his pick to replace justice ginsburg. Majority leader. I explained yesterday have moving had with a vote on the forthcoming Supreme Court nomination will bens consistent with both history and precedent. When an Election Year nomination to fill an Election Year vacancy occurs in divided government with the senate and a president of different parties, the historical norm is that such nominations are not confirmed. But the times this is happened after the American People have elected a Senate Majority to work alongside a sane Party President , every such a nominee has been confirmed, save one bizarre exception, of a nominee who had corrupt financial dealings. So let me say tha
To fill a Election Year vacancy occurs in divided government with the senate and a president of different parties, the historical norm is that nominations are not confirmed. The time this happened after the machen people have elected the Senate Majority to work alongside a same Party President every such nominee has been confirmed, save one bizarre exception of a nominee who had corrupt financial dealings. So, let me say that again. Except for justice ava fordyce and his ethical scandals every single nomination and American History made during our president circumstances has ended in a confirmation, seven out of eight. That is the thing about facts and history, madam president. Angry rhetoric is not change them. Partisan fingerpointing does not alter them. Facts simply exist. They are there for everyone to see. History and precedent on this Senate Majority side in 2016 and they are overwhelmingly on our side now. If we go on to confirm this nomination after careful process both in 2016
Commitment to bring you live gavel to gavel coverage of congress. Working on executive nominations with votes this morning at 11 30 eastern. Live to the floor of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. Dr. Bll open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, we continue to trust the powe of your prevailing providence. In times of trouble, you keep us safe from harm. You strengthen us when all seems lost, enabling us to reach your desired destination without stumbling or slipping. Lord, your plans are fulfilled, in spite of our enemies. Surround our senators with the shield of your divine favor. Inspire them to rejoice in your might because of your victorious guidance. Keep them from the paths of disgrace. Look with favor, o lord, upon us all. And may our service ever be acceptable to you. 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
Life well planned. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Anchor im katty kay in washington. This is bbc world news america. Europe hits a second wave of coronavirus cases but thousands are rejecting new lockdown measures. President trump rejects reports that he only paid 750 in federal taxes but the New York Times stands by its reporting. And we speak to Sir David Attenborough who describes his fears for the planet and tells us what you can do to help. Katty welcome to world news america. Europe has been hit by the second wave of the coronavirus. Infections are soaring in france and the u. K. Deaths from covid19 are now at their highest daily rate since may. That has forced authorities to introduce more stringent measures in the spanish capital. Reporter another monday in madrid and another setf restrictions comes into place. Today, lim