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
Bottom of it so we can assure that it never ever happens again. Madam president , i yield the floor. In a few minutes this senate will vote on a nomination for john hile, serving as a District Court judge for oklahoma. We have three areas, northern district, eastern districts, western districts in oklahoma and this judge covers all three of those and moves to wherever there is the greatest need and we are in great need. This is a position weve needed for a while and im proud that john has gone through this process. He was overwhelmingly confirmed in his nomination process through committee. I expect him to have wide bipartisan support when he passes this floor in a few moments and forward to him transitioning from being a great attorney in our state to being a great judge, to be able to serve the people of oklahoma and of the United States on the federal bench. So looking forward to that vote being completed. In the days ahead, we will celebrate Decoration Day. The Decoration Day was f
Coronavirus briefing with vermont governor phil scott to keep longterm commitment to coverage of the us senate. You can watch the remainder of this briefing on cspan. Org. Senate lawmakers are completing work on the third coronavirus economics to me was plan, final vote on the bill is expected today. Now live coverage of the u. S. Senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god, our father, we lift up our hearts in prayer because we trust in you. Lord, we know well the weakness and the insecurity of our hold upon this life. Comfort those who have lost loved ones during this Global Health crisis. When we wrestle with sad memories of mortal loss, give us all the glorious hope of life eternal. Lord, provide our lawmakers with the confidence that your allsufficient grace and power will enable them to become more than conquerors during this time of trouble. Remind them t
This coming out of china this morning. The Unemployment Rates surge to 6. 2 in china, and bank of japan is boosting stimulus this morning doubling stocks purchases. They are buy equities at the bank of japan because yield and tenure fall this morning. Were down 18 basis is point on the tenure at. 800 . Over this 200 coronavirus cases now here in america. West virginia, the only state with no known cases. More school ises are closing major restrictions are being put on businesses and travel. The cdc urging no gatherings of more than 50 people. Vaccine trials meanwhile are starting today. That is one certainly note of optimism. Trump declared National Emergency urging americans against hoarding as Grocery Store is shelveses are emptying out. The president taking part in a Video Conference of with g7 lead percent today to coordinate a response to the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile this, senate is expected to vote in coronavirus release bill today. They were there late until 1 a. M. Frida
Sons a monster. How could a son do that . But why, bart . This is the question everybody wants to know. Why . How could a father do the nearly impossible, forgive him . I dont understand it. I look it at it as a miracl the desire for revenge had gone. He wants to save his son no matter what. He had to go to that length to feel alive. We can all live twice. Im david muir. And im elizabeth var fwgas this is 20 20. Death row. It is ominous. It is cold. It is a place you look at it from the outside and you know what happens inside. Reporter in a race against time, 38yearold thomas Bart Whitakers final days are ticking down on death row. Now, he awaits a destiny that seems all but assured. Execution, by lethal injection. His father, kent, spends these final days in a desperate hunt for mercy. On this savoring what may be his last visit with his son in prison. As we were leaving, we put our hands up to the glass and he puts his hand up on the other side and we smile and say we love you. And