Greatness and charity for all. The reverend al sharpton from the National Action network held the breakfast this morning. Tom perez and American Federation of teachers president Randi Weingarten were among the speakers. Good morning, everyone. Good morning. May i ask that you take your seats so that we may begin. Again, good morning. I am Jennifer Jones austin, i am a board member for the National Action network, and i run a policy and advocacy organization, antiproperty policy Navigation Organization based in new york city. Every year on mlk day we gather to remember dr. Kings legacy, and to reflect and refocus on the work that we all, we all are doing to keep his dream alive and make it live here in america. In 1991, the National Action network was founded in the spirit and tradition of dr. King. Years, 26ince, 26 years plus, this Civil Rights Organization superbly led by its haser reverend sharpton, been a preeminent leader in the fight for civil rights. Again, i welcome all of you
Good morning everyone. Good morning. May i ask that you take your so that we may begin. So again, good morning. Im Jennifer Jones, austin board member for the National Network and i run a policy and Advocacy Organization poverty policy organization based in new york city. Every year, on mlk day, we gather heree to remember dr. Kings legacy. And to reflect and refocus on the work we all, we all are doing to keep his dream alive andp make it live here in america. In 1991, the National Actions network was founded in the spirit and tradition of dr. King andng ever since 26 years 26 yes plus, this civiles organization superbly led by its leadser reverend sharpton has been a preeminent leader in fight for civil rights. Again, iing with all of you this morning. As we prepare now, to break the nights fast, board member will come and bless the the food. And thenth well all watch to lt every voice video. Shall we pray gracious father and creator and sustainer of all thing hads. We come hereof th
Quorum call ms. Stabenow mr. President , i would suggest an extension of the quorum call. The presiding officer is there objection . Without objection. Ms. Stabenow i would suggest suspension of the quorum call. The presiding officer without objection. Ms. Stabenow before asking unanimous consent, and we will do that as soon as its appropriate to do, i just want to stress again why we have been on the floor this afternoon, and that is that we know that we have bipartisan support, not only for the Childrens Health Insurance Program, but for the Health Centers where they get their health care, which is community Health Centers, and that we can address this without pitting children against children through the unanimous consent in the amendment that im offering along with senator brown and senator casey, and in addition to that, there are Critical Issues that normally get done before the end of the year that did not relating to rural hospitals, ambulances, other issues that relate to preg
I am congressman jeffries. It is my honor to serve along with cheri bustos and david was a leadin is on of the three cocf the committee and one of the three cochairs of the committee. Happy to work with nancy pelosi in these incredibly challenging times which have been steadfast and firm in upholding the great values of the United States of america. Also thankful for the presence of betty mccollum, who has introduced an incredibly important piece of legislation for our veterans and for the men and women who serve in our military. I am also incredibly thankful for the presence of four individuals who serve this country with distinction as individuals who work in the armed forces and now serve this country with distinction as individuals in the United States congress who we would hear from shortly. This is day three of a Government Shutdown encouraged and inspired by donald trump and his coconspirators in the republican led congress. It is unfortunate for the American People that republi
Here where a vote is still under way, has not been call bud theyve reached the 51 votes needed to pass. Not officially called, again, but the most recent number we have seen, about 75 members voting in favor, under way now, again a vote in the senate that does have full support in order to pass. That would extend government funding, shoverple funding measure, through february 8 and what were hearing from our cspan producer on capitol hill saying it looks like once this final vote here in the senate is finished, its going to go immediately over to the house and be taken up as a final vote there as well. Looking like that vote in the house will take place about 5 45 p. M. Eastern time. Host here on the senate floor, vote under way, not officially called, it does look like this will be in the senate under way, final vote on passing shortterm funding to get the government out of its current shutdown, day three of the shutdown today, once the friday midnight deadline was passed when the vot