Several Democratic Senators came to the floor to push for more coronavirus Economic Relief to local and state governments designed Health Emergency workers. Here are the speeches leading up with senator ron wyden of oregon. Senator from oregon. The covid19 pandemic has thrown our country into a nightmare level crisis of joblessness. The congress has not done enough to stop it and has not done enough to save the jobs of our people. I have come to the floor this evening, the distinguished democratic leader, to call for the senate to pass legislation that is all about saving key jobs that form the backbone of our local communities, our firefighters, our First Responders, our teachers, our families, and so many others. They need our help. They need it now. Senate democrats have been warning since march, covid19 cases exploded and our economy went into lockdown, that our states, cities and towns are now facing budgetary disasters unlike anything gone through in recent memory. The shortfall
And statewide protests for the increase, Hospital Capacity is at 8 , i see you capacity at 30 , while concerned, the state remains confident in preparation. We crushed the curve and we never experienced the big spike where we were not prepared for an increase. The governor threatens to withhold relief funding from counties who refuse to comply with reopening criteria, including a new facemask order. We are going to attach some considerations at consequent as to that, two and half billion dollars in this budget simply will not flow to those counties. The message is not sitting well with james gallant gallagher, and a statement he said once again, the governor is instituting a onesizefits all mandate, this time with major financial consequences if in his soul discretion we have not complied. Federal funding is being held hostage. He called out selfish californians and repeatedly employed people to wear masks, act as physical distancing, and wash their hands. Everybody cares about somebod
We take you live to the u. S. Senate where to date lawmakers who will be on a defense programs and policy bill. You are watching live coverage of the senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will ohm the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God of grace and mercy, in these divisive and polarized times, remind us that words have consequences. Help us to remember that we are accountable to you for every idle and careless word we speak. Lord, teach our senators to be obedient to your commands, doing your will as your presence fills them with joy. Today, surround our lawmakers with the shield of your favor, as they labor to deep our nation to keep our nation strong. May they be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Manifest your power through their labors so that this nation will be exalted by righteousness. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of alle
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