In tennessee, was going to have to forego and cancel their annual memorial day gold star ceremony. This is a tradition at the post. It is something that is so special to those gold star families, and were disappointed with that but understand. And ive really been pleased that today senator ernst had organized a time for us to come to the floor and to really come together to honor not only our fallen but also their loved ones who have had to spend this years remembrance separated from their gold star families. And we know that is a time that they cherish, having that togetherness. Although the formal ceremonies are canceled, please know that each of these families are in our prayers. Theyre in our thoughts and that we grieve alongside them. This memorial day reflections are framed by a world that has really been made much smaller by our shared experiences with covid19. Even so, the state of our world makes the battlefields we send our soldiers and sailors and airmen and marketplaces to
A. M. , dr. Joshua gordon, director of the National Incident of Mental Health, on the impact covid19 is having on Mental Health and the nations Mental Health care system. Host democrats plan to vote this week on the 3 trillion financial package. Providing funding for the postal Health Services. Senate republicans are questioning the need for a funding bill. Some culling it aspirational. We will take your calls on it. If you want to comment on the phone lines, its 202 7488000 , mountain and pacific, 202 7488001. You can text the set 202 7488003 text us at 202 or comment onk us facebook. The bill starts out with 500 billion going directly to state governments. 170 5 billion would go to Public Health emergency funds and offer 75 billion for housing assistance, 25 billion for the Postal Service, tribal relief, 10 billion of this new package would go to Small Businesses. 3. 6 billion dollars for the fall election, offering direct each household. The election aspect, the Washington Times hig
Pandemic, essential workers in the United States have continued in their daily jobs to care for and protect americans, to produce and deliver food and essential goods, and to uphold our nations Critical Infrastructure. These men and women, our moms and dads, brothers and sisters, are putting the livelihoods of their fellow americans ahead of their own. Each and every morning despite the pandemic, they wake up and they go to work. In this fight against the invisible enemy, the critical logistics operators, the supply workers, medical professionals, and many others who are on the front lines responding to coronavirus could not be more important to our victory. They truly are our heroes. Folks, our nation cannot weather this pandemic without our essential workforce. They first and foremost deserve our gratitude. So today we want to say thank you. Thank you to our doctors, our nurses, and our Health Care Workers who see firsthand the seriousness of this disease yet put their own health and
Bottom of it so we can assure that it never ever happens again. Madam president , i yield the floor. In a few minutes this senate will vote on a nomination for john hile, serving as a District Court judge for oklahoma. We have three areas, northern district, eastern districts, western districts in oklahoma and this judge covers all three of those and moves to wherever there is the greatest need and we are in great need. This is a position weve needed for a while and im proud that john has gone through this process. He was overwhelmingly confirmed in his nomination process through committee. I expect him to have wide bipartisan support when he passes this floor in a few moments and forward to him transitioning from being a great attorney in our state to being a great judge, to be able to serve the people of oklahoma and of the United States on the federal bench. So looking forward to that vote being completed. In the days ahead, we will celebrate Decoration Day. The Decoration Day was f
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