[applause] live now to the floor of the u. S. Senate, lawmakers gaveling in for the day for an hour of general speeches and then more debate on extending longterm Unemployment Benefits this is live coverage of the senate. [ help them to draw near to you with true hearts and the full assurance. That their times are in your hands, thank you for the liberties you have given america. Help us to remember that eternal vigilance is the price for freedom. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the 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. Mr. Reid mr. President . The president pro tempore the majority leader. Mr. Reid i move to proceed to calendar number 250. The president pro tempore respect mr. Reid . The clerk a bill to provide for increase in the federal minimum wage and so fo
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