Our website, cspan. Org, type attacks on federal employees in the search box which youll find at the top of our home page. The u. S. Senate is about to gavel in on this wednesday morning, Senate Lawmakers plan to resume debates on appealing wavers on states to offer low cost Insurance Plans with the Affordable Care act 12 15 eastern toed and lawmakers plan to turn to 2020 federal spending on several departments including agricultural commerce, and housing. Now to live coverage of the senate here on cspan2. The u. We offer you today a sacrifice of thanksgiving for we borrow our heartbeats from you. Inspire our lawmakers to love discipline and cherish your word, seeking always to glorify you. May they trust your power and wisdom to supply what is needed to keep our nation strong. Have your way, sovereign god. You are the potter. We are the clay. Mold and make us after your will while we are waiting, yielded, and still. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. Babbel. A language app that teaches reallife conversations in a new language, like spanish, french, german, italian, and more. Babbels 1015 minute lessons are available as an app, or line. More information on babbel. Com. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff this is the day that the United States honors dr. Martin luther king, junior, assassinated 50 years ago this spring. But this year, the memorials came amid the ongoing furor over words President Trump has allegedly spoken, and the views he holds on race. All across the nation, americans marked king day, with a march in atlanta, mu
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. Babbel. A language app that teaches reallife conversations in a new language, like spanish, french, german, italian, and more. Babbels 1015 minute lessons are available as an app, or line. More information on babbel. Com. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff this is the day that the United States honors dr. Martin luther king, junior, assassinated 50 years ago this spring. But this year, the memorials came amid the ongoing furor over words President Trump has allegedly spoken, and the views he holds on race. All across the nation, americans marked king day, with a march in atlanta, mu
Mrs. Ernst mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mrs. Ernst mr. President , i rise today to urge Senate Democratic leadership to end their reckless Government Shutdown. Its no secret that over the years ive made clear that i dont like funding our government from one shortsided bandaid bill to another. We must establish a path forward to responsibly fund our government for the long term. Its responsible and right thing to do for our military, for future generations, for our veterans, and for the American People. But rather than finding a longterm funding solution to ensure stability in our military, the Senate Democratic leadership has decided to shut down the government. So what does that mean for our military . Well, for starters, critical defense projects have come to a halt. We can also see delays in maintenance of our critical aircraft, ships, our weapon systems at a time when our adversaries are becoming more aggressive and more advanced. And our Service Memb
Streets. Coming out on the front line. The First Openly Transgender Army officer talks about serving her country. Ive been in since 17. This is my chosen profession. And the shades of gray, red white and blue. From getsiesberg to today. How much has changed a and how much has stayed the same. We begin with that fiscal line in the sand between the eurozone and greece. It has been redrawn again tonight. Warning that if athens fails to come up with a new budget there will be no more talk of any bailouts. And in greece banks remain closed and people are only able to withdraw 65 a day from atm. The stores are running out of food and pharmacies are short on medicine. We begin our coverage from athens. At the foot of the mount christos examples his vineyards. His grapes are ripening fast and they wont wait for greece to solve their financial problems. If theyre not picked in september, they will be ruined, and so will he, and right now he cant get money from the banks to pay his suppliers. Ti