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At 1130 there will be voting whether to limit debate on the 2018 defense spending bill. Public funding runs out at midnight. Later the senate is expected to take up a six week extension. Live now to the floor of the senate. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal spirit, our lamp and light, we praise your holy name. Lord, you are our strength and shield, enabling us to be surefooted even when standing on mountain heights. Stay with our lawmakers, support them with your mighty hand, and k...

Andre yanku to be director of the u. S. Patent and trademark office, a confirmation vote scheduled for 5 30 eastern this afternoon. Later this week, a shortterm government funding bill to keep federal operations running past thursday is expected to come to the floor. We will have live coverage here on cspan2. O order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god our rock, we look to you for safety in a chaotic world. Were grateful that you hear our prayers, responding to our requests for help. Be a shield for our senators, protecting them from da...

Got a lot to talk about. With 25 bills introduced in time to be a part of todays hearing. I very much appreciate all of the thoughtful proposals and the great work from the staff, both the republican and the democrat side, and i look for to seeing progress as a move to the next few weeks. These legislative initiatives follow the leadership of President Trumps recent efforts on broadband infrastructure. The bills to be examined in this hearing are targeted at promoting the innovation, cutting red tape, and advancing Public Safety. Its impossible in my a lot of time to highlight each bill butt i...

Son of an earlier era. That was one of the favorite judges. I will note that mr. Holder was nations 82nd attorney general serving six years under president obama. From 2009 until 2015. He continues to collaborate with president obama today and his advocacy on redistricting. We are also joined by kelly ward. , executive director of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. Thank you for joining us. And now for the ground rules. We are on e. The record. Please, no live blogging or tweeting. In shortcoming of filing of any kind while this is underway. There is no embargo when we finish. We...

Subcommittee hearing on irs reform resolving taxpayer disputes. Before it began my official statement i would like to recognize the extraordinary effort of two of our Witnesses Today that made it appear from florida. I think you drove from orlando, so thats pretty impressive. Both mr. Shinn and ms. Wilson came from the great state of florida. Thank you very much for your determination to be here. I know it wasnt easy. Let me pause for a moment to thank all our first responders, local government officials and Community Members who stepped up and respond to the Hurricane Irma in my home state of...