Certified joe biden as the winner. President elect joe biden met with mayors discussing the pandemic on january 20th. The effort got a big boost. The gsa administrator emily murphy sent a letter recognizing biden as the winner and president elect. Murphy explained because of recent developments involving legal challenges and certification of Election Results i have determined to access the post election resources and services describe tphrd Section Three of the act upon request. Well, i think today she may of stent to the michigan decision. It pretty much makes it impossible for the president to find any route towards winning the election. Reporter henly, the dean of the Golden School of Public Policy says murphy was following precedent trying to wait for one side to concede. That is what happen inside 2000. A decision was not made until after gores concession speech. December 14th. The Trump Campaign and allies lost 27 court cases challenging Election Results and a growing number of r
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal father, answer us speedily. When we dont know which way to turn, guide us with your light. When we cannot see the way. Do not hide your face from our lawmakers, as they seek to do your will. For in the time of trouble, you continue to hide us in your pavilion. Lord, teach our senators how to live in a way that will honor you. We magnify your name for the way you have preserved our nation through the seasons of its existence. You have made us glad, for you are our light and salvation. We pray in your glorious name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from i
And unite to fight a common enemy, covid19, also known as the coronavirus, and what were witnessing, mr. President , is americans from all backgrounds and all walks of life doing that around the country, coming together and uniting not physically close but spiritually close to one another as we work our way through this crisis. In my state of maryland, people are doing exactly that. Our Health Care Workers on the front lines, whether they be nurses, whether they be people working in clinics in the hospitals, whether they be doctors, theyre all pulling together to get the job done. Elected officials from the federal, state, and local governments are working together, as are nonprofits and businesses. Three nights ago, i held a telephone town hall meeting on covid19, and more than 5,000 marylanders joined that call. They called in to share their hopes, their concerns, and their determination. Mr. President , yesterday in maryland, we lost a second life to covid19, and our medical service
The flights but have not suspended all their flights. The earlier press report has been amended by the papers. And i wanted to make my statement on the floor clear. Quorum that the quorum call be lifted. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Van hollen thank you, mr. President. Thank you for presiding today and to all who are here at this moment of extreme challenge for our country and for the world, and we must rise to the occasion and unite to fight a common enemy, covid19, also known as the coronavirus, and what were witnessing, mr. President , is americans from all backgrounds and all walks of life doing that around the country, coming together and uniting not physically close but spiritually close to one another as we work our way through this crisis. In my state of maryland, people are doing exactly that. Our Health Care Workers on the front lines, whether they be nurses, whether they be people working in clinics in the hospitals, whether they be doctors, theyre all pullin
In the house today work on two veterans bills and recommendations for modernizing congress. You are watching live coverage on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our guest chaplain, reverend erin keys, capitol hill presbyterian, washington dis. The chaplain let us pray, god, we ask you blessing upon all those gathered here today and upon our nation as we along with countries all over the world face the anxiety and fear currently surrounding the coronavirus. Though much about how the situation will continue to unfold is unknown to us. We trust that it is known to you. From the beginning of time, your spirit has hovered over the chaos of our world bringing order and life so we pray that your spirit continues to do so now. We pray for the safety of all people and we pray for the wisdom of our leaders as they guide us through this time. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and anno