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The presiding officer the senator from new york. Mr. Schumer i ask unanimous consent the quorum be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Schumer mr. President , i ask unanimous consent that as if in legislative session the senate proceed to the consideration of s. 1774, a bill it to reauthorize the undetectable firearms act of 1988 for one year introduced earlier today, that the bill be read three times and passed, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action. The presiding officer is there objection . Mr. Sessions mr. President , reserv...

According to the attorney generals letter, these americans were killed even though they quote were not specifically targeted by the United States as part of the Counterterrorism Operations. But today im not debating professor barrons legal arguments related to the drone strikes. The fact of the matter is that senators arent in a position to make an informed judgment about the nominee because the way this administration has handled the issue of the legal justification for drone strikes killing tpherpb american citizens. So i want to address our constitutional duty with respect to the nomination...

She always strove to better understand the law and fairly apply it. After leaving federal service, judge wald helped institute tandards for justice and the rule of law at the International Criminal tribunal. Hailed as a model judge, she laid a foundation for countless women within the Legal Profession and helped unveil the humanity within the law. [applause] opera g winfrey. Oprah winfrey is a global media icon. Hen she launched the Oprah Winfrey show in 1986, there were few women and even fewer women of color with a National Platform to discuss the issues and events shaping our time. Over the...

The stewards of our government gathered here today, those who are willing to serve under grueling public scrutiny. I pray that you would grant them wisdom and grace an fortitude to execute their responsibilities. Lord, you know as a nation, we are facing some of the Biggest Challenges in our young history. And we ask for your guiding hand, we seek your guiding hand to do what we cannot do. We acknowledge your ability to move us past our failures, our sins, and our humanity. I pray that this session would be a time of humility and healing and laying down differences to unite us even as your son...

School was happy place. Reporter its a Program Designed to give kids a head start in life but a half century after it began some people are questioning whether it should continue. Good morning and welcome to Al Jazeera America. Im stephanie sy Chris Christie is doing serious damage control and 24 hours after a bridge scandal threatened to derail his promising political career the normally contentious governor held a press Conference Thursday apologizing saying the buck stops with him but christie said he did not have any knowledge of the scheme to close lanes on the busy George Washington brid...