American people have always banded together and risen to the occasion and this pandemic is no different. This has been especially true in iowa, where i have seen and heard so many heartwarming stories of iowans stepping up to help other iowans. Take an in megan for example. Two teachers in the Knoxville School district. These two iowans noticed that some of the residence at the west Ridge Specialty Care Center might need some additional entertainment due to social distancing. So, they started an Amazon Wish List and with the help of their community, were able to provide games and other fun items for the residents to use during the day. And then there are the hardworking folks at the Iowa Motor Truck Association who are providing meals to the eye Truck Drivers all up and down interstate 80. And of course there are these great men and women of the Iowa National guard who are working around the clock to deliver medical supplies and materials across the state. But it is not just individual
Lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, the author of unity, remind our lawmakers that people accomplish laudable goals more through unity than division. May our senators remember that all of us are more effective than any one of us. As our legislators pursue effectiveness in their work, give them the wisdom to forge alliances that make the difficult become easy and the impossible become probable. In their search for common purposes, inspire them with the conviction that nothing is impossible for those who believe. We pray in your omnipotent 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 for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa is recognized. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The pres
Thank thank you, and i yield the floor. Over the last few weeks and months, iowans from every corner and county of our state have faced unforeseen challenges and hardship as a result of the covid19 pandemic. But in trying times like these, the American People have always banded together and have risen to the occasion, in this pandemic is no different. This has been especially true in iowa where ive seen and heard so many heartwarming stories of iowans stepping up to help other iowans. Take an and in macon, for exam, two teachers in the knoxville Kennedy School district. These two iowans noticed that some of the residence of the west Specialty Care center might need some additional entertainment due to social distancing. So they started an amazon wish list, and what help of their community were able to provide games and other fun items for the residence to use during the day. And then there are the hardworking folks at the Iowa Motor Truck Association who are helping provide meals to ou
So much excitement after the 49ers dominating win in santa clara. Well get to that in a second. Start with meteorologist lisa argen with a look at the forecast this morning. Good morning, lisa. Good morning, julian. Were starting with a quiet view of live doppler 7. Its certainly cold. Temperatures near freezing in parts of the north bay, low 30s to mid30s in napa, 0 miles visibility, 38 oakland, 39 san jose, 46 in San Francisco. So much, much colder. 11 to 16 colder. As we look outside, its going to be clear to start out. Random shower is possible today and also tonight. Highs in the mid50s for most. Talk about the next chance of rain arriving tomorrow coming up. Julian. Thank you, lisa. Absolute dom answer in santa clara, 49er faithful. One win away from a trip to miami to play in the super bowl. The entire bay area was watching as this was the first playoff game for the niners or raiders in seven years. More than 71,000 people were at levis stadium to watch the game 49ers controlled
The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. November 13, 2019. I hereby appoint the honorable Henry Cuellar to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 3, 2019, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties. All time shall be equally allocated between the parties and in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. Each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip shall be limited to five minutes. The chair now recognizes the gentleman from texas, mr. Green, for five minutes. Mr. Green thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it and still i rise. And still i rise because i love my co