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Make it easier for the department of Veterans Affairs to fire, demote or suspend employees. Final passage scheduled for 6 1. Later in the week the senator heitkamp legislation to expand sanctions on iran, targeting people who work on irans illicit missile program. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. Under the previous order, the question occurs on the elwood nomination. Mr. Alexander i ask for the yeas and nays. The presiding officer is there a sufficient second . There appears to be. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote vote the presiding officer any senator in the chamber wishing to change their vote . If not, the yeas are 67. And the nays are 33. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table, and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. Under the previous order, the senate will resume consideration legisla ....
Assume we know what is right without seeking your wisdom. Inspire our lawmakers to think your thoughts, to listen for your directions, and to follow your guidance. Lord, lead them to seek what is best for our nation and world, depending always on your sovereignty and might. May they constantly remember that you possess all power and can accomplish the seemingly impossible if they would only believe. Continue to sustain them with your might, showering them with your bountiful blessings. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The presiding officer 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 for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington, d. C. , july 11, 2017. To the senate under the provisions of r ....
The crash. Our hearts break for all those impacted and the many lives cut short in this tragedy. Were reminded of the bravery that our voluntary Service Members exhibit, putting their lives on the line both at home and abroad, in order to defend our communities and our freedom. Were indebted to them for their courageous, courageous sacrifice. Now on a totally different matter, obamacare is a direct attack on the middle class. Seven years ago democrats imposed it on our country. In the years since americans have found themselves at the mercy of its failures repeatedly. Choice was supposed to go up, but it plummeted. Costs were supposed to go down. They skyrocketed. Obamacares defenders spent years trying to deny these clear realities. When the weight of the evidence became too clear to ignore, some appeared to bemoan obamacares harmful impact on our country. The democratic governor of minnesota declared it was no longer affordable ....
The crash. Our hearts break for all those impacted and the many lives cut short in this tragedy. Were reminded of the bravery that our voluntary Service Members exhibit, putting their lives on the line both at home and abroad, in order to defend our communities and our freedom. Were indebted to them for their courageous, courageous sacrifice. Now on a totally different matter, obamacare is a direct attack on the middle class. Seven years ago democrats imposed it on our country. In the years since americans have found themselves at the mercy of its failures repeatedly. Choice was supposed to go up, but it plummeted. Costs were supposed to go down. They skyrocketed. Obamacares defenders spent years trying to deny these clear realities. When the weight of the evidence became too clear to ignore, some appeared to bemoan obamacares harmful impact on our country. The democratic governor of minnesota declared it was no longer affordable ....