Rear Adm. Barry Black:this afternoon, 1:00 eastern and that will be on c-span. here on c-span2, senate is gaveling in momentarily. they will take up the resolution honoring former president ford and most of the rest of

Rear Adm. Barry Black:the week overhaul of ethics legislation. now live senate coverage on c-span2. the presiding officer: the senate will come to order. the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the

Rear Adm. Barry Black:chaplain: let us pray. eternal god, who restores the soul and gives life in the midst of decay, empower our senators to do your will. be to them a faithful guide on the challenging road they travel.

Rear Adm. Barry Black:teach them to find contentment in striving to please you and provide them with your powerful companship. as tomorrow's difficulties loom large, remind them that you can move mountains and create opportunities.

Rear Adm. Barry Black:blaze the trail ahead for our lawmakers with your might and wisdom, for you are our shelter and hope. keep them from flinching before the unknown ways that spread before them and give them your peace.

Rear Adm. Barry Black:we pray in your holy name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic,

Harry Reid:for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington, d.c., january 8, 2007. to the senate: