Senate. Twelve of them currently held by democrats. Senator is seeking a third term in New Hampshire running against republican. The political report has been listed as solid democrat. Then debate, tonight, the candidates for u. S. Senate. Good evening and thank you for joining us for the second of our state debate. Tonight we are hearing from the candidates who want to represent you in the u. S. Senate. Equity things this year, the senate of this debate is a little different than usual. Our been lesser here in the studio, to follow covid19 guidelines republic and challenger, courtney is in a separate studio. Because of several thoughts they today in the u. S. Senate and restrictions around travel, related to thehe covid19 can democratic income it is live from a studio in washington dc. Before we start with the questions. Its a look at the candidates rated. From approving covid19 relief to Supreme Court nominees of the u. S. Senate plays a Critical Role in shaping american lives. But N
Student Senate Republicans are proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices. As some are calling for democrats too expand the court if judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed and Democrats Gain control of the senate in the upcoming election. Senator marco rubio sent joint Senate Judiciary chair Lindsey Graham and others at a News Conference to talk about the proposed amendment. Scenic. [background noises] student can you hear me with the song . Snack absolutely. Thank you guys are being here today. Iron a half ago, before all this debate was going on about the Supreme Court and the nominatio nomination, we predicted that it was the agenda for the democratic ready to support. Youre in a half ago. But i chuckle when i hear them said they move over the barrett we are going to pack the court. They were going to do that anyway. They were going to do that anyway thats why this amendment was filed the year end a half ago. Our instant attention too solidify wit
When emilys list first started there were only two women in the u. S. Senate. Now there are 26 of us. You allowed so many more women to hold elected office and that made our nation better. They have the power to make a difference. I want to say thank you to Ellen Malcolm for getting this Party Started and im so appreciative ofyour vision. Thank you for starting an organization that brings women together and making this a better place. To stephanie, i am so grateful for your amazing leadership. You have the ability to see what is possible. Thank you for your courage. We will make sure more women are at the table then ever before. Especially more women of color arerunning for office than when it. Id like to see women like me become elected officials in the us in every corner of this country you helped elect new democratic prochoice women to the congress of the United States. So much has been accomplished in these 35years and so much more needs to be done. In 35 years i want to see women
The representatives will act quickly to extend this important lifeline for the small employers as new loans cannot be issued until the bill that passed the senate last night is enacted and signed into law even approximately 130 billion. Senator marco rubio, ben cardin and jean shaheen for their continued work on this vital program. Back in march we looked at ways they could help small employers and employees survive this pandemic. We put forth a bold plan is Paycheck Protection Program to help small employers and their employees. It was straightforward and provides forgivable loans to small employers to help them maintain that vital connection with employees so both code rebounding five once the pandemic passes. In some cases thats meant that a Small Business could retain an employee that otherwise would have been laid off. In others it meant they could recallla workers that had alreay been laid off and get it allow employers to continue to safety checks to employees that had been furl
It runs an hour. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the United States department of state. My name is kelly curry. I am the ambassador at large for women global issues here at the department. We are honored and delighted to have leaders from across the u. S. Government here in attendance for the inaugural meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee of the White Houses Womens Global Development and prosperity initiative. Thank you so much for coming. Its now my great pleasure to introduce our wonderful secretary of state, michael pompeo, to open our discussion. Thank you. Thank you, ambassador curry. Welcome, everyone. Ambassador curry will be heading this new wgdp unit here at the state department. Congratulations to you. Thank you. Its a privilege and, frankly, joyous for me to be here today to kick off this inaugural Interagency Steering Committee meeting. Thank you all for being here. Our country was founded on the self evident idea and truth that every man and woman is endowed wi