And how many were enslaved including those born free in the north. Enjoy American History tv every weekend on cspan3. Now, a hearing on the Health Concerns of veterans exposed to dangerous chemicals in uzbekistan known as k2. A veteran told members of the House Oversight committee that more Scientific Data is needed before providing health care and disability benefits to veterans who served at the base between 2001 and 2005. Hearin this is about 90 minutes. Ecur ity all right. Good morning, everyone. O welcome to todays hybrid will hearing of the national Oversight Committee on the committee of oversight and me government reform. Pursuant to house rules, some persons will appear remotely anl some in person via webex. Ce mas. Let me remind everyone from thea latest guidance from the house. Physician all individuals attending this hearing in persos will have to wear a face mask. You will only see members and witnesses appearing remotely on the monitor in front of you when they are speaki
Im rebecca richs welcome to the Program German chancellor Angela Merkel has confirmed that a partial lockdown to tackle the corona virus will remain in place until at least early january michael said infection rates are still too high to consider reopening bars restaurants james and other Leisure Facilities terminals being hit much harder by the 2nd wave of the virus this week saw a record for the highest number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic restrictions on get togethers will be loosened over christmas a move Public Health experts warn will have fatal consequences. In germany to situation looks bleak with regards to the pandemic after a month of the socalled lights lock down. From the c. U. We still have to go to go back to a 7 day incidence rate of under 50 cases per 100000 inhabitants and on average were very far from it. And do wish not before i was a Buddhist Monk the question is whether we leave the country in this state of half sleep or if we decide at some point
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Head coach as the new order bands professional sports for the next three weeks. Good evening. Frank is off tonight. This new directive goes into effect at 12 01 am and includes mandatory quarantine for certain travelers and new capacity limits for some businesses. Our reporter joins us with reaction. Over the weekend, Santa Clara County officials reported more than 716 new coronavirus cases. That is double the number during the counties summer search. Health Officials Say drastic measures need to be taken during these drastic times. Is celebrate a victory for the 49ers sunday is the team beat the rams in la. The future however remains uncertain. Sodas everyone who knows us. Very disappointing thing we got here yesterday. Expressing frustration with the new health order banning contact sports. Where the team will practice or play remains up in the air. We understand how big of a deal this virus is. That is why we are so committed. We feel like we have done it as good as we can. Really p