See through. We believe that these are the right charges. Reporter Keith Ellison up and the charge against Derek Chauvin to seconddegree unintentional murder. He had originally face their degree murder. We believe we have a duty the charges that fit the facts in this case. We have done so. It carries a maximum penalty of 40 years. The recommended sentence is 12 years and six months. The other day officers, J Alexander King all phase 2 counts of aiding and abetting. Ellison is the lead on this as the freeman had been preparing to let Derek Chauvin played the 3rd degree murder, he would not say, no witty say he would consider please now at this point, we are preparing to try this case. Wil reporter he has enough staff internally and does not expect to need outside counsel. He thinks there can be a fair trial without moving it and he asked the public for patients. In order to be thorough, this will take months. I do not know how many, but it is better to make sure we have a solid case he
Floor speeches from the u. S. Senate, members continue to work on judicial nominations, senators came to the chamber to debate the federal coronavirus response. The economic impact, Internet Usage is in future aid packages. Week after week this capital has been a study in contrast. Call it a tale of two chambers. Over here in the u. S. Senate the lights are on, the doors are open and we are working for the american people. All month we have been in session. Is National Security legislation confirming key nominees and Holding Hearings on the Coronavirus Crisis and the effectiveness of the historic rescue package the senate wrote in the senate passed. We are heeding medical guidance and taking new precautions but we are showing up and getting things done. Across the rotunda crickets. Crickets. Their lights are off, the doors are locked, the peoples houses shown a grand total of two legislative session days since march. Two days in eight weeks, a blistering pace. Last week they flew into
Director of intelligence and and votes throughout the day. Live coverage of the u. S. Senate now here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Lord of our lives, make these moments of prayer more than mere words, but may this reverent pause fill our hearts with gratitude and love for you. May our lawmakers appreciate the fact that through prayer, they have the privilege of talking to you, the superintendent of the universe. Lord, inspire them to use this intercessory opportunity to seek your wisdom and guidance, knowing that you are eager to help them. Give us all the wisdom to remember that you continue to be our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. And lord, as we approach memoriamemorial day, thank you e men and women who gave their lives for this nation while serving in the United States military. Were grateful also for the great sacrifices made by
Grim statistics. The United States now leads the world in the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus with more than 1. 5 million. Another 2. 4 million workers filed jobless claims this week, joining more than 38 elliott americans who have applied for unemployment since the crisis began. Very soon our country will reach another grim milestone. We are fast approaching the day when elves 1 million american lives have been lost to covid19 comes the size of a small city erased from the map for pelosi and i sent a letter to President Trump this morning requesting that the American Flag be flown at half mast on all public buildings on the day the toll but as families all across its great country mourned the loss of friends colleagues and loved ones flying the flag at half mast would be a national expression of grief. And of course this weekend is also memorial day where we commemorate so Many Americans who through the centuries have lost their lives for our country and we never forget t
Bill providing an additional 3 trillion in coronavirus economic stimulus. We expect to see that bill on the floor tomorrow. Also to discuss promoting voting and Committee Work. And now back to the start of todays hearing, this is cspan3. [inaudible conversations] the rules committee will come to order. Before i give my Opening Statement i just want to read a guidance from the attending physician, doctor monahan. We asked him specifically about the use of face coverings during proceedings like these and while he has not mandated their use he did share that and i quote, my preferences that members retain their face coverings when speaking as an activity which can release virus particles. Especially if the speaking is of a highspirited nature. S ive never had a meeting in the rules committee that hasnt been of a highspirited nature so we will leave it up to individual members to decide but i think to be cautious here i will keep mine on and i hope that everybody else will be mindful of th