Quorum be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Schumer well, mr. President , for more than a year and a half, leader mcconnell and Senate Republicans have refused to take action on the housepassed for the people act. At a time when our democracy is under siege in so many ways, the for the people act is a bold proposal that will restore Peoples Trust in our democratic system, a trust that is fading. It is under it is for the people. In order to make a more perfect union. It would shore up our elections from threats from abroad. Thats something we have just recently read more and more about. Why arent we doing more on that . In fact, when senator van hollen a few days ago put on the floor the an act u. C. Of an act that would say russia should have sanctions imposed on it if they interfere with our elections, the other side blocked it. I hope theyre not following Donald Trumps obeisance to russia and his view that putins just okay. It would also dismantle systemat
11 30 eastern this morning. That vote series will include the first test for the latest republican Coronavirus Relief bill 60 votes will be needed to advance the measure. Live to the u. S. Floor of the senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will ms. Smith open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god, who sits on a lofty throne, we acknowledge your sovereignty over our nation and world. Keep us from becoming so desensitized to falsehood that we abort your plan for our lives. Lord, we are unworthy to approach your throne, for we are merely sinners, saved by your loving grace. Remove our guilt and forgive our sins. May we respond to your forgiveness by obeying your command for us to pray for our nation. Lord, use our senators today as messengers of truth, unity, and peace. Inspire them to stand for right, regardless of the consequences. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join m
Oppressed for their nationality, their tribe, their religion, their color. A warrior in his lifelong commitment to engaging in good trouble to break down the forces of separation, especially in this nation of ours. To challenge those who would claim incense in their actions, designed to maintain a Caste Society based on race, and address the systems of exclusion from full participation and the freedoms guaranteed by our constitution, especially participation in the vote. A prophet who spoke of your will that we become the beloved community here on earth. A beloved community he has now joined among the community of saints, the cloud of witnesses to your love and your truth. In all this johns work must now be our own. Bless the members of this chamber with the courage and wisdom to address the ongoing challenges that john lewis encountered his entire life. Help them, help us all to bring forth the beloved community in our midst where all men and women might live together in the land of t
Through which the the young woman is taped and violently dragged out although she is not resisting. 7 the male driver is manhandled and also shocked with a taser even though he chews doesnt appear to resist but put it down put it down to go. On sunday after the Police Body Cam video went viral 2 of the policemen were fire authorities identified them as ivory streeter and mark gardner writes this was Atlanta Georgia on saturday night for protesters calling for justice for the death in minneapolis of george floyd it could have been almost anywhere in the u. S. Atlanta mayor keesha lance bottoms said the officers actions were unacceptable but sometime during the night i saw a very disturbing video of 2 Young College students who were in downtown atlanta yesterday evening. And it was disturbing on many levels at least not which we set the air clearly was an excessive use of force. 3 other officers were placed on desk duty and being face further disciplined plan as police chief apologies ju
This is. The 1st in mexico city. Thank you. So many. Sad. Streets. Welcome to the program the German Government. The private Biotech Company which is working on a vaccine the steak costs 300000000 euros. Joe rock which is based in germany is about to begin Clinical Trials for a court of art as a vaccine later this month heres a closer look at the bar thats attracting both scientific and political interest. To evacuate one of the big hopes when it comes to developing a vaccine against the coronavirus its method is particularly promising now the German Government has taken a 20 percent stake in the Company Giving it a 300000000 euro boost. This investment is a way of providing back with security so that it can continue to work with commitment towards producing a vaccine. Cure back hit the headlines this year when the Us Government allegedly attempted to entice the company over to america mondays move is therefore also about sending a clear message about the governments industrial policy.