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Now recall, back in the cares act there was an extension of a federal supplement to Unemployment Insurance. So we put in place a 600 federal benefit on top of the state benefit. At the time there were concerns about whether that would lead to people on Unemployment Insurance getting more money than they would at work, and there was actually an amendment here on the house floor, on the senate floor regarding that. And although it did not pass, i think pretty much every republican supported it with that concern. In fact, thats whats happened. If you look at whats happened over the past couple of...

Resume on Unemployment Benefits that expired last friday and talks on the on a larger package. Live coverage here on cspan2. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal spirit, to whom we must give an account for all our powers and privileges, guide the members of this body so that they will be faithful stewards of your will. Lord, open their minds and hearts to know and do your bidding, teaching them to rely on your strength and to serve you with honor. Help them to discover in their daily work the joy of a partnership with you. Use them to bring good news to the marginalized, to comfort the brokenhear...

Quorum call the presiding officer the senator for mississippi. Without objection. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has expired. The question is on the nomination. A senator 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 are there any other senators wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the yeas are 556789 the nays are 42. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table and the ...

Vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the yeas are 80, the nays are 16. The bill, as amended, is passed. A senator mr. President. The presiding officer the senator for wisconsin. Mr. Johnson mr. President , i ask unanimous consent that the senate proceed to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to ten minutes each. The presiding officer without objection. A senator mr. President. The presiding officer the senator for minnesota. Ms. Klobuchar mr. President , i come to the floor today to urge...

Industrials up 225 points, about 1 , s p is up 26 and nasdaq future higher by 84. Markets are erasing early losses yesterday as more states announcing reopening plans. Earning season rolling on this morning. After the bell, attention to disney as theme parks remain close. Investors watching Video Companies tonight. The virus taking a toll on business for sure. Golds gym latest to file for bankruptcy protection, list of bankruptcies coming up. Growing concerns over shortages of meat, cosco and other grocery chains limiting purchases now and pay to go social distance . Frontier air to charge ext...