Portfolios. And nba players boycotting basketball games following the Police Shooting of an unarmed black man in wisconsin. Were going to get the thoughts of one of the black speakers at the Republican National convention. Mark meadows and nancy pelosi scheduled to speak at 2 30 does any of this job news wake up congress . Ill ask senator Marsha Blackburn. Weve got a big show for you on making money. Charles its been a day of significant news that keeps really a positive tone to the overall market. First off, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell announced significant changes to policy approach in part to really the goal he says is to truly create maximum employment that would help all americans. Meanwhile, abbott labs receiving approval for a 5 covid19 test which further underscores we are getting closer to containing the virus. Its no coincidence the dramatic incline in cases coincides with the dramatic rally. The conundrum for investors is whether to chase the winners or buy the la
U. S. Senate here on cspan2. The senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, the king of glory, your never failing providence sustains us. Today, inspire our lawmakers with the music of your wisdom that they may bring hope, joy, and unity to our nation and world. Remind our senators that even in the darkness, you are a sure guide. Lord, energize them to strive, to transform dark yesterdays into bright tomorrows. And lord, in this new year, go before us to show us the way, behind us to press us forward, beside us to give us courage, above us to provide protection. And within us to give us your wisdom and discernment. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. 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. The presidin
Counselor mueller but also the career employees at the department of justice and the f. B. I. These partisan attacks are baseless and reckless. They are undermining trust and confidence in the rule of law and this must not be tolerated. Its time for responsible senators on both sides of the aisle to speak up in defense of these institutions that are at the heart of our democracy. Its time to come together on a bipartisan basis to demand that mr. Mueller be allowed to follow the facts wherever they may lead. The f. B. I. Is also under attack. President trump has said that the agencys reputation is in tatters and i want standing is the worst in history. The truth is that the f. B. I. Continues to be the Gold Standard for Law Enforcement agencies worldwide. The prosecutors and the department of justice are superb professionals who adhere to a strict ethic of honesty and impartial kwreult as do the nearly 30,000 employees of the f. B. I. They put their lives on the line every day to protec
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