On the floor, Senate Democratic Leader Schumer said the option to sit down with us (DEMS) remains on the table. I hope the republican leader thinks about where we're headed. Just like majority leader has power to use nuclear option, he has the option to avoid it.
Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Ben Cardin (D-MD) and fellow committee member Marco Rubio (R-FL) had tough words of criticism for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the Russian government following a chemical attack against the Syrian people leaving dozens dead including several children. Both called Assad a war criminal who needs to be held accountable immediately. In addition, the senators called on the Trump administration to have and take strong policy actions moving forward. Their comments came during a news conference with reporters on the Hill.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb testified before the Senate Health & Education Committee about his nomination to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Gottlieb said, if confirmed, his top priority would be combating the nation's opioid epidemic. Ranking member Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and democratic members voiced their concerns about the nominee's financial ties to medical companies. In response, Dr. Gottlieb pledged to be impartial as FDA commissioner and uphold the standards of the agency. Other topics addressed included prescription drug prices, e-cigarette regulations, food safety and implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act.
On the floor, Senate Democratic Leader Schumer said the option to sit down with us (DEMS) remains on the table. I hope the republican leader thinks about where we're headed. Just like majority leader has power to use nuclear option, he has the option to avoid it.
