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The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The gentleman from illinois reserves. The gentleman from missouri is recognized. Mr. Graves i reserve. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from missouri reserves. The gentleman from illinois is recognized. I yield one minute to the gentleman from rhode island, mr. Cicilline. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from providence, rhode recognized for one minute. Mr. Cicilline thank you, mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Infrastructure is stuck in the 1950s, and it doesnt have to be. Fact, past time for congress to bring our bridges, roads, schools into the 21st century. American people gave democrats control of the u. S. House last year because we for the people. Higher wages, lower costs, and ooting out corruption in washington. The moving forward act delivers on that promise. It creates millions of time when jobs at a they are needed most. More than 40 million unemployment claims have been this since the start of pand ....
Lord, were grateful that though wrong seems strong, you continue to rule. Fill our lawmakers with reverence and trust in your prevailing providence. May that reverential awe keep them on the path of courage, integrity, and wisdom. Lord, remind them that you have invited them to seek and discover your might. You declared in psalm 50 15 call me in the day of trouble, and i will deliver you. We praise your holy 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 for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley one minute for morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the house of representatives has passed a bill thats kind of like a onesizefitsa ....
Necessary vote. Vote on the reauthorization bill continues today with the final vote on legislation this afternoon. And now live to the senate floor. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, guide our lawmakers today to think of themselves as your faithful servants, eager to do your bidding. May they strive less for success and more for faithfulness, realizing that you expect dependability from them. Give them the wisdom to believe that though they may plant and water the seeds of our nations destiny, only you can bring the harvest. As they look to you, the lord of the harvest, soothe their doubts and calm their fears. And, lord, we thank you for the many courageous staffers who enable the senate to function. We pray in your gracious 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 ....
Steve joining us on newsmakers is republican congressman greg walden. Here in the studio is bob q sack, editor in chief of the hill newspaper. I want to begin with fridays boat and the procedure move from congressman massey. A number of colleagues are upset they had to make a trip back to washington to force the vote. What were you hearing . Rep. Walden it was unfortunate, unfair and unnecessary. We all get a voting card. We have a right to privileges on the house floor. It was just not necessary at all. We have the votes. We have a quorum in the house, as was easily identified and removed on. In the end it did not have a delay in effect but it did discomfort some members. We are 435 we are down a couple of members. There are a lot of members that illnesses and are dealing with things that make them more vulnerable to the virus. I dont know. It was a waste. It was unfortunate. Steve did the move put members at a health risk . Rep. Walden i think it did. Otherwise members would have sta ....
He is the Ranking Member of the energy committee. Here in the studio is bob cusack, editor in chief of the hill newspaper. I want to begin with fridays vote and the procedural moves forced in part by congressman massey. A number of your colleagues became very upset they had to make a trip back to washington to force the vote. What were you hearing . Rep. Walden well, it was unfortunate, unfair and unnecessary. We all get a voting card. We have a right to privileges on the house floor. He exercised his. It was just not necessary at all. We have the votes. We had the quorum in the house, as was easily identified and we moved on. In the end it did not have a delay in effect, but it did discomfort some members. You know, frankly, we are 435 actually we are down a couple of members. There are a lot of members that have certain illnesses and are dealing with things that make them even more vulnerable to the virus. I dont know. It was a ....