Created 4. 8 million jobs, and that is much stronger than expected almost every single sector improved, bringing the Unemployment Rate down to 11. 1 . Isnt that the kind of news that makes people want to buy pretty much anything . Then the rally did taper off near the end of the day. The dow only dwayne e gained 92. Those are big numbers, but we got spoiled, didnt we what do these numbers mean what reflects the state of the labor market in the middle of june how does it impact your money . First, you need to understand that were still nowhere near where we are before the pandemic struck we still have a lot of ground to make up. The economy was smoking hot. I, however, think its a legitimate comeback. Its a legitimate comeback and a comeback gives you more latitude to buy stocks that depend on a healthy economy, not just an unhealthy one. But these are before the latest outbreak thats forcing many stocks to go back into lockdown mode, so its a glimpse into a post covid future that we ha
Industries association. Sen. Wicker all right, we will begin, and we appreciate people working with us on this partially remote, and partially in person hearing on a very important topic. The covid 19 pandemic has affected the normal operation of every Public Institution in our country. Including, as you can see, the legislative branch. I thank my colleagues and witnesses per for participating in todays hearing, which is the first of many covid19related oversight hearings that this committee will conduct. We will accomplish the business in accordance with the guidelines established by the rules committee, and in consultation with the office of the attending physician. And i want to thank my colleague and Ranking Member, senator cantwell, for her cooperation in this regard, and for all of our staff. The committee today convenes to discuss the state of the Aviation Industry. Witnesses, which are limited in number by the guidance we received from the senate, include nic calio, president a
And i want to thank my colleague and Ranking Member, senator cantwell, for her cooperation in this regard, and for all of our staff. Convenes toe today discuss the state of the Aviation Industry. Witnesses, which are limited in number by the guidance we received from the senate, include nic calio, president and chief executive officer of airlines for america, todd president and chief executive officer of the American Association of airport effectives, eric fanning, president of the chief executive officer of the Aerospace Industries association, and remotely, dr. Hilary godwin, dean of school of Public Health university of washington. No part of the American Economy has escaped the impact of the covid 19 pandemic. The air and transportation sector has suffered a particularly painful blow, one intensified by Global Travel resections and stay at home orders, Domestic Travel has declined over 95 compared to last year. Flying with 12 passengers on average. Half of the u. S. Passenger aircr
Attempt to quell protests, she said the controversial extradition bill that sparked the demonstrations is, quote, dead lam said there is no plan to restart the legislation and earlier work to amend the bill has been a failure lam suspended the bill but protests continued with calls for it to be withdrawn completely lam did not say that she is officially withdrawing the bill. She said the bill is in the coffin, the bill is dead and no one needs to worry that there will be any tactics to resume the bill in the lenggislative council term Richard Bransons Space Tourism company now planning to go public. That is according to a wall street journal report it will list shares as part of the deal with social capital company, spac. Weve talked about it in the past it was created by a friend of squawk box, spac will invest 800 million in Virgin Galactic, it will get a 49 stake. The stock market listing is expected to take place later this year. Virgin galactic so far sold 600 tickets to space at
[applause] members of the legislature, executive officers, tribal leaders, members of the judiciary and people of oklahoma. It is my distinct honor to recognize my friend the chief executive, our governor kevin stitt. Thank you, thank you. Thanks so much. [applause] thank you, thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you so much. Lieutenant governor matt, mr. Speaker, mr. President pro tempore and members of the 59 legislature, members to have judiciary, statewide elected officials, thank you so much for your service to our great state, tribal leaders, to my cabinet, thank you guys so much for serving the state with sus distinction. Such an honor to serve with you. To my wife sarah, the greatest first lady in the country. [applause]. To my children who are here with me today and my soninlaw. [laughter] and most importantly, to my fellow oklahomans. First off i went to give thanks to my heavenly father for allowing me to serve in this position for all the blessings he has for our great state