Necessary for the sake of public health, to help flatten the curve so our medical facilities dont become overwhelmed. But they have also been disruptive, frustrating, and in some cases, scary. Despite the emotional and economic toll this crisis has taken, weve seen countless acts of compassion, generosity, and selflessness all across the country. Americans have stepped up to help each other to fight this new threat. I want to make sure the American People know that since the very beginning of this crisis, nebraskaens have been on the front lines. When 13 americans were evacuated from a cruise ship in japan in late february, they were taken to the National Quarantine unit at the university of Nebraska Medical Center in omaha. As nations only federal quarantine units, they were also trusted to care for the americans recovering from ebola in 2014. Beyond treating those exposed to or infected with coronavirus, unmc is also working to test new treatments for this virus. In late february, th
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At noon eastern lawmakers are expected to vote on his confirmation. And now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. 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 god, the fountain of wisdom, we cherish your presence and honor your name. Give our lawmakers the wisdom to live with honor, as they remember their accountability to history and you. Lord, remind them that you are glorified when they walk on the path of integrity, striving to please you in all they say and do. May their lives bring light to darkness, unity to division, and order to chaos. Grant that they will be living letters read by those who desire to believe that you continue to rule in our world. We pray in your sovereign name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic fo
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Live on the free cspan radio app. Earlier today, Jane Fonda Lily Tomlin and environmental activists spoke at the u. S. Capitol on Climate Change. As part of weekly demonstrations, occurring through thed in of january called fire drill fridays. After remarks, the speakers marched to the Capitol Steps in which several people, including lily tomlin, were arrested during the protests. [applause] oh, im so happy to see everybody. Thank you for being here, two days after christmas oh my gosh. Did you all have a good holiday . Appreciate your coming here today. So i want to how many of you today live in d. C. . Raise your hands. Okay. I want to acknowledge for those who level in d. C. The unfairness of your lack of voting representation in congress. And to thank the Environmental Community that supports ending your Voter Suppression by supporting d. C. Becoming the 51st state. We know why they dont want you to become a state. We dont even need to say it right . Thank you, clean water Action L