Pro forma session, we do expect Mitch Mcconnell to ask unanimous consent to pass the latest Coronavirus Relief measure. Reports are that ideal has been reached on nearly 500 billion for Small Businesses, hospitals and further covid19 testing. The House Majority leader says members are ready to return to the capital quickly to pass the measure. Likely by the end of the week. Take you cliff and after the senate floor on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington, d. C, april 21, 2020. To the senate under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable daniel sullivan, a senator from the state of alaska, to perform the duties of the chair. Signed chuck grassley, president pro tempore. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President. The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell i ask consent to be recognized notwithstanding the order for a pro forma s
Class of 2010 and 2011. The cgiu team is so incredibly excited and grateful as we face these globally challenging times were still able to find a way to come together with experts and all of you for meaningful important conversations. We are disappointed we didnt have an opportunity to meet many of you in person. We have been so heartened to watch this mobilize in support of each other and our cgiu staff. We have been able to put this event together and bring a new and exciting added dimension to the cgiu experience. Back in march, students were channeled to sib mitt a short video tell us about themselves, their commitment to action and their reflections on how the Novel Coronavirus has affected them and their communities. Students were asked to submit questions on any topic for president clinton and Chelsea Clinton. You mean have an opportunity to meet several members of the cgiu and listen to their questions and to president clinton and chelsea for their responses. Were appreciative
Mr. Mcconnell so, mr. President , earlier today, leaders in both chambers and the administration reached a bipartisan agreement to supplement the historic cares act. At the core of our agreement is 320 billion more for the paycheck protection program, which is already saving millions of Small Business jobs and helping americans get paychecks instead of pink slips. Mr. President , this is even more money than we had first requested a while back. In the intervening time and at our request, this new money puts a special focus on Community Banks and credit unions. Separately, thanks to the hard work of senator collins and senator rubio, the bill supplies 60 billion for additional Economic Injury disaster loans, and because of senator roberts, senator daines, and our other colleagues from rural states, it will be clear that farmers and ranchers will be eligible as well. Senate republicans wanted more funding for americans paychecks nearly two weeks ago. Before the program even shut down. Bu
Mr. Mcconnell so, mr. President , earlier today, leaders in both chambers and the administration reached a bipartisan agreement to supplement the historic cares act. At the core of our agreement is 320 billion more for the paycheck protection program, which is already saving millions of Small Business jobs and helping americans get paychecks instead of pink slips. Mr. President , this is even more money than we had first requested a while back. In the intervening time and at our request, this new money puts a special focus on Community Banks and credit unions. Separately, thanks to the hard work of senator collins and senator rubio, the bill supplies 60 billion for additional Economic Injury disaster loans, and because of senator roberts, senator daines, and our other colleagues from rural states, it will be clear that farmers and ranchers will be eligible as well. Senate republicans wanted more funding for americans paychecks nearly two weeks ago. Before the program even shut down. Bu
Protects access to new medicines and cures and lowers out of pocket spending and strengthens transparency and accountability and champions competition. H. R. 19 acts in the interest of hardworking americans. I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan, commonsense amendment. I yield back. The chair the gentlewoman from california is recognized. Ms. Porter claims that h. R. 3 ill stop cures is fear mongering. H. R. 3 makes substantial more ment to help create cures and most importantly will make sure those cures can actually help people in their lives. Fair that the government, elected by the taxpayers, and the appointed by , elected officials, should get to negotiate drug prices, and it not come at the expense of innovation. I reserve the balance of my time. He chair the gentlewoman reserves. The gentleman from oregon. Mr. Walden i reserve. The chair the gentleman reserves. California man from is recognized. Speaker, how r. Much time remains . The chair the gentlewoman has 30 secon