Work on a measure that was approved by the house yesterday providing 8. 3 billion in emergency funds to combat the coronavirus. Senate lawmakers are expect today vote on that measure later this afternoon and work on a bill to reset u. S. Energy and environmental policy. And now to live coverage. U. S. Senate here on cspan 2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God of us all, thank you for this moment that unites us in the fellowship of prayer. Make us conscious of your presence and unite us in our efforts to do your will on earth. Inspire the hearts and minds of our lawmakers to strengthen the bonds between us, as they seek to live lives of integrity. May no partisanship mar the unity of spirit they must have to make america stronger, wiser, and better. Deliver them from every unworthy motive, as they labor to honor you. Lift their burdens, lessen their fears, and give them you
Coverage. A vote expected at 2 15 eastern. And cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal father, the center of our joy, bless our lawmakers with the peace and wisdom needed to lead in our challenging world. Give them eyes to discern and understand the intricate complexity of this turbulent season. Lord, guide our senators to the right paths. Lead them beside still waters. Restore their souls. Let them lack nothing for you make them whole. Overflow their cups with gentleness, care, and understanding for the people they represent. Let them fear no evil and take courage in adversity, for you continue to lead them with your allknowing right hand. We pray in your everlasting name. Amen. The presiding officer 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,
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Maria good thursday morning, everybody. Thanks very much for joining us this morning. Im maria bartiromo. Is thursday, march 14, top stories right now, 6 00 a. M. On the east coast. Today, tiktok on the chopping block after the house overwhelminglies passes a bill forcing tiktok to divest from Chinese Parent Company bytedance or face a ban in the United States. American companies are now vying for the app as the bill bill mos onto the senate. Markets are trading this way, all to the plus side, just a few days ahead of fed meeting. This morning we look ahead to the february Producer Price index and retail sales out this morning, the fed meeting coming up this week on theth and 20 20th. More earnings out before the bell, Dicks Sporting Goods and Dollar General reporting. Bitcoin above 73,000 but it is below alltime highs this morning, the euphoria around bitcoin continues. Were talking about it. European markets trading this way, the eurozone, we are looking at a mixed story in europe, f
In federal farm offering this is about three hours. Good morning. The subcommittee on commodities, Risk Management and trade will come to order. Welcome to all of our witnesses. Senator hyde smith thank you to you and your staff working together with us to organize this hearing today. Chair stabenow and i believe Ranking Member boozman will be with us shortly but it would to thank them for joining us many thanks to the full Committee Staff for all of your help and support with this hearing. Thank you to everyone for attending. This morning is going to be a twopart hearing. Today was on the farm bill, the products title. On thursday will take on title v. The credit title in title 11 the Crop Insurance title. February the full committee the full Senate Committee heard from usda officials their family views of Risk Management and credit. Today we have the opportunity to hear directly from farmers, producers, stakeholder groups that work with farm Safety Net Programs every day. Hearing fro