Live now to the senate which today is considering the nominee to be assistant secretary of commerce for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration live coverage on cspan2. Will lead the senate in prayer. From integrity, so that their the chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, we pause to thank you for providing us with strength for each day as you continue to be our help in times of trouble. May our hearts be lifted to you in gratitude. Lord, guide our lawmakers to show their gratitude for your mercies by obeying your precepts, as you help them navigate through these challenging times. May their reverence for you provide them with a wisdom that will glorify your name. Keep our senators from deviating from integrity, so that their thoughts, words, and actions will please you. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which
2 15 eastern on the confirmation of and caskey to the secretary of state for conflict and stabilization operations. Live coverage of the senate here on cspan2. Set that kind of record. Whats most concerning about this is many people who are concerned with catching the virus or who think they may already have it cant get access to test. I just heard earlier today on a call that the administration was providing information that they have asked for requested for information about who can provide a test and maybe a request for proposals about who might be able to provide tests. But were way down the road to be asking about who can provide tests. Congress has provided more than 80 billion for covid testing. If you look at the size of the defense budget, this is a pretty big percentage of the defense budget. Weve lost track, i think, of how much money a billion dollars or a trillion dollars or 80 billion is but the administration has had 80 billion. Over half of it, 47 billion they got in ma
This morning we have an executive session to vote on several nominations followed by a hearing. After the executive session the hearing will be to consider four individuals to fill roles of the federal Communications Commission and the department of commerce. During the executive session well be voting on nominees who will fill key positions at the federal Communications Commission, federal trade commission, department of commerce, and several coast guard promotions. Both the fcc and f. T. C. Have responsibility to expand connectivity and promote the protection of consumers online. This morning well be voting on the nomination of jessica woaz roesten worsele to be commissioner of the federal Communications Commission. If confirmed she will continue to lead the agencys important work to ensure that every american has access to reliable, affordable broadband. Having strong leadership at the helm. Fcc to implement the broadband investments could not be more important. I look forward to he
Good morning. The Commerce Committee will come to order. This morning we have an executive session to vote on several nominations followed by hearing. After the executive session at the hearing will be to consider four individuals for the role of the federal Communications Commission and the department of commerce. During the executive session will be voting on nominees who will fill key position of the federal medication commission, federal trade commission, department of commerce as well as several coast guard promotion. Both have responsibility to expand connectivity and to promote protection of consumers online. This money would be voted on the nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel to be the commissioner of the federal Communications Commission. Confirmed chairwoman rosenworcel will continue to lead agencies important work to ensure every american has access to reliable affordable broadband. Having strong leadership at the helm of the fcc to ultimate on broadband investments cannot be
Spirit. You desire our salvation from the shame of our suffering and the guilt in our hearts. When we seek shelter from the storm, you are our stronghold. When we need shade from the heat, you are our strength. When the words of the cruel are like a wintry blast, their insults like a scorching drought, you are our rescue. We wait upon you, o god, our savior, wipe away the tears from our face that is we would be glad in your presence and rejoice in the hope we have in you. In the power of your name we pray. Amen. The speaker pursuant to section 11a of House Resolution 188, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from georgia, mr. Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford 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 speaker the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for oneminute speeches on each side of