The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal father, answer us speedily. When we dont know which way to turn, guide us with your light. When we cannot see the way. Do not hide your face from our lawmakers, as they seek to do your will. For in the time of trouble, you continue to hide us in your pavilion. Lord, teach our senators how to live in a way that will honor you. We magnify your name for the way you have preserved our nation through the seasons of its existence. You have made us glad, for you are our light and salvation. We pray in your glorious name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in 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. Grassley mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from i
And secretary mnuchin several times and President Trump to keep them apprised as we continue to work through a number of issues. In fact, i just had a very good, very detailed phone call before secretary mnuchin or stephen chuck as we prefers to call it. We discussed many of the outstanding issues, and we are making very good progress. I have every expectation that this progress will continue throughout the day. Democratic negotiators will meet with their republican counterparts throughout the day to continuing hammering out the details. The senate is here. We are working. And we are all eager to come to a bipartisan agreement as soon as humanly possible. There is still a number of priorities that democrats continue to fight for in the package that is now being assembled. As ive made clear, democrats have two primary goals broadly defined in this next phase of coronavirus legislation. One is to address the impending Public Health crisis headon with a massive infusion of resources to ou
Umer mr. President . The presiding officer the democratic leader. Mr. Schumer i ask unanimous consent the quorum be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Schumer now, mr. President , negotiations on the third phase of the coronavirus legislation went late into the night last night and continues through the day today. Ive spoken to Speaker Pelosi and secretary mnuchin several times and President Trump to keep them apprised as we continue to work through a number of issues. In fact, i just had a very good, very detailed phone call before secretary mnuchin or stephen chuck as we prefers to call it. We discussed many of the outstanding issues, and we are making very good progress. I have every expectation that this progress will continue throughout the day. Democratic negotiators will meet with their republican counterparts throughout the day to continuing hammering out the details. The senate is here. We are working. And we are all eager to come to a bipartisan agre
The Maryland Department of Transportation will be investing in Anne Arundel County projects aimed at easing highway congestion, adding more sidewalks and bike paths, and renovating the Odenton and Laurel MARC train stations.
Maryland blames a "post-pandemic market" for cost increases lifting the light rail line's price tag to $9.82 billion. The system is to open four years late in 2026.