Barrett bats away tough Democratic confirmation probing
Committee chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and ranking member Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., talk as Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. Allowing Trump to fill the seat with Barrett โposes a threat to safe and legal abortion in our country," Harris said. And that table is the Supreme Court." Democrats warn that she would be a vote to undo the law and strip health coverage from millions of Americans. "I'm not hostile to the ACA,โ Barrett told the senators.
Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical
Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut was among several Democrats demanding that Barrett pledge not to take part in any election case. One after another, Democrats sought Monday to tie her nomination to the upcoming Obama-era health care case. โHealth care coverage for millions of Americans is at stake with this nomination,โ said Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, the committeeโs senior Democrat. In one message, he tweeted that heโd have a โFAR BETTERโ health care plan, with lower costs and protections for preexisting conditions. But he has not, as yet, discussed an actual health care plan.
Jesse is still looking for a family: 30 Days of Hope
ROANOKE โ Jesse is kind, very energetic and enjoys fishing, horseback riding, bicycling and many other outdoor adventures. If he sounds familiar, that is because we featured him during last yearโs 30 Days of Hope and one year later he is still looking for a permanent family. If you have questions about Jesse or foster care/adoption, contact Shannon Shepherd at DePaul Community Resources at sshepherd@depaulcr.org, (276) 623-0881 ext. 10 News is profiling one child who needs a home every day at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. in 30 Days of Hope. The children are all ages and races and were put into foster care due to no fault of their own.