The presiding officer the senator from connecticut. Mr. Murphy are we in a quorum call, mr. President . The presiding officer we are not. Mr. Murphy thank you, mr. President. Mr. President , i thank my colleagues for their indulgence this evening, and for those of us those of you who help us keep this floor open. I will make some longer remarks later this evening, but while we have a short break in the floor waiting for senator brown to arrive, i wanted to say a word of appreciation to all of my colleagues who have decided to join us this evening on the floor. This is my first appearance here, to talk about the imperative of changing the nations gun laws, recognizing that this number, 100 americans killed by guns every single day, is not inevitable. Almost every single one of these murders and suicides and accidental shootings is preventable. If we make different choices here on the floor of the United States senate, and our purpose tonight is to try to bring some consistency of effort
The gray wolf in the 48 states from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife, published under the endangered species active 1973, and providing for proceedings during the period from november 19, 2018, through november 26, 2018. The speaker pro tempore referred to the house calendar and ordered precipitationed. Printed. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, proceedings will resume on motions to suspend the rules previously postponed. Votes will be taken in the following order. H. R. 6064 by the yeas and nays. And h. R. 2615 by the yeas and nays. The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15minute vote. Remaining electronic votes will be conducted as fiveminute votes. The Unfinished Business is the vote on the motion of the gentleman from colorado, mr. Lamborn, to suspend the rules and pass h. R. 6064, on which the yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk house calendar number 188. H. R. 6064, a bill to rename the Oyster Bay National Wildl
As scott reiss reports, he had a brilliant career that pointed him in the hall of fame. Reporter Willie Mccovey was the complete package. He was so menacing at the plate that he was called the scariest hitter in baseball. It was almost contradictory to the raw power with which he swung the bat, the precision and grace with which he fielded his position. In fact, his defense earned him the nickname stretch. It was his persona that truly secure his place in fans hearts. He was warm, engaging and instrumental in securing his status as the first San Francisco giants hero. He didnt step into the pigs big scene he burst into it in 1959 going for4 in his debut against robin roberts. He went on to hit 354, on route to being named National League rookie of the year. Through seasons later he led the giants to the world series against the yankees. In game seven, trailing 10 with runners on second and third, he strode to the plate for what hook would become his most famous at bat. I thought everyo
We have charged it and are treating it as a hate crime. C this was a pure act of evil, s uve heard that from the president and Vice President yesterday. Leaders from around the world are showing their support for pittsburghs Jewish Community. In vatican city, pope francis led prayers for pittsburgh today. Football properly takes a backseat with steelers observing a moment of silence prior to todays game. Pittsburgh is a strong town, and we are a resilient city. Well get through this darkest day of pittsburghs history by working together. Glor good evening, im jeff glor outside the tree of life synagogue here at the corner of shady and wilkins, here in pittsburgh, normally a quiet section of pittsburgh. The Squirrel Hill neighborhood is home to a thriving Jewish Community. Tonight, it is mourning 11 people murdered here in a mass 1hooting yesterday, the deadliest attack on jews in american history. Neighbors have been stopping by hbl day long to leave flowers and candles outside the bui
Rarely votes blue. Polls show the majority of voters believe congressman hunter broke the law, but theyre willing to overlook that to keep a trump loyalist in office. Jeff, voters we talk to say if hunter is removed from office or jailed later, theyll just vote for another republican. Fascinating story. Jamie yuccas in northern california. Thank you very much. Cbs news and our entire Campaign Team will bring you comprehensive coverage of the Midterm Elections on a twohour primetime special. Thats tuesday evening at 9 00, 8 00 central. A federal grand jury in ing federal hate crimes. He could get the death penalty. Pittsburgh continued mourning today for the 11 killed. Funerals for three of the victims, joyce feinberg, melvin wax and irving younger. A federal prison in West Virginia remains on lockdown tonight as the search continues for the killer of whitey bulger. The boston gangster was dead within hours of arriving at that prison in West Virginia. Early signs point to a career kille