Unveileds backers their proposal at this hour long briefing. [chatter] all sanders let me thank of you for being here this afternoon. Our special guests, the media likes to talk about the politics of this event, who is supporting it and why and its blah. And blah, blah, but the American People want to know what we will do to fix this dysfunctional Healthcare System that cost us twice as much per person compared to any other country, but leaves 28 Million People uninsured and even more underinsured. That is what the market people want to know in terms of what we are doing. And that is what we will be talking about today. [applause] [cheers] sen. Sanders and i want to tell you, i want to tell you that i am just very excited about the kind of support that are medicare for all legislation is receiving all across this country and right here in the United States senate. As of today, we now have 16 cosponsors on this legislation. [applause] and in order of seniority, because that is the proto
Sen. Sanders let me thank all of you for being here this afternoon. Let me thank our special guests, the media likes to talk about the politics of this event, who is supporting it and why and its impact and blah, blah, blah. But the American People want to know what we will do to fix this dysfunctional Healthcare System that cost us twice as much per person compared to any other country, but leaves 28 Million People uninsured and even more underinsured. That is what the market people the American People want to know in terms of what we are doing. And that is what we will be talking about today. [cheers and applause] sen. Sanders and i want to tell you, i want to tell you that i am just very excited about the kind of support that are medicare for all legislation is receiving all across this country and right here in the United States senate. As of today, we now have 16 cosponsors on this legislation. [applause] [applause] and in order of seniority, because that is the protocol here in t
[chatter] long briefing. [chatter] all sanders let me thank of you for being here this afternoon. Our special guests, the media likes to talk about the politics of this event, who is supporting it and why and its blah. And blah, blah, but the American People want to know what we will do to fix this dysfunctional Healthcare System that cost us twice as much per person compared to any other country, but leaves 28 Million People uninsured and even more underinsured. That is what the market people want to know in terms of what we are doing. And that is what we will be talking about today. [applause] [cheers] sen. Sanders and i want to tell you, i want to tell you that i am just very excited about the kind of support that are medicare for all legislation is receiving all across this country and right here in the United States senate. As of today, we now have 16 cosponsors on this legislation. [applause] and in order of seniority, because that is the protocol here in the senate, let me menti
Responding to the speech and the president s critics in just a moment. Plus Hurricane Maria now a monster storm, barrels up on an already battered caribbean. Puerto rico declaring a state of emergency. It may get a cat 5 hit. Governor warning her impact will devastate most of the island. He will join us live. And Senate Republicans said to be making progress on a new bill to repeal and replace obamacare, but will they get the votes this time . They have less than two weeks to figure it all out. A live update from capitol hill. Melissa all right, six in a row. The dows record streak continues. Nicole petallides watching the action on the floor of the new york stock exchange, and stocks going nowhere but up despite the president s strong words against north korea, huh, nicole . Reporter absolutely right, melissa. Tough talk from our president at the United Nations, and stock market continues tos upside. Record not only for the Dow Jones Industrial average but also for the s p 500 and the
Health care plan authored by senator Lindsey Graham and bill cassidy. Tomorrow Senate Lawmakers plan to do with the nomination of the National Labor Relations Board and then they will adjourn for the rest of the week for a state work. The coverage of use senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, by whose providence our steps are ordered. You are our source of hope, joy, and peace. Guide our lawmakers on the path of integrity so that they will honor you. Inspire them to recommit themselves to the noble principles upon which our nation was founded. Give them wisdom to trust you with all their hearts and to passionately and humbly pursue your will, knowing that you have promised to direct their paths. Today, may our senators experience the constancy of your presence. Lead them to your higher wisdom, and bring them to the end of this day with their hearts a