Welcome, everybody, to our hearing. Both those in the room and those that arent in the room. Before we start, i think its important, again, to note whats going on all around us, and that is the acknowledgement of Racial Injustice that has gone on for far too long in our country. I certainly support those who are speaking out and making their voices heard in a peaceful manner to bring about change. While change does not always come easily, i want to remind those watching this hearing today that change is possible. In december 2018, the first step that i first introduced became law. And i worked in partnership with several republican and democrat senators. Senator durbin was the lead person for the democrats. This law is the most significant criminal Justice Reform in a generation. A lot of people didnt think it was possible but we did it by working together, in a bipartisan way. But also working together in other ways to address racial disparities. Such as in health care, the c. A. R. E
Business and you are looking at the incredible scene at the d casino in las vegas shortly after it reopened at midnight. The casino is absolutely packed and very few people are Wearing Masks and no social distancing lets bring in the journalist who shot this video. Mick akers was it as crowded as it looks in the video yeah, it was. That was taken nine minutes after they opened the doors an let people in so people were ready to fill in pretty quickly there. I wasnt expecting it to be that packed and that video is true to form what struck me when i saw this on twitter, i thought maybe this video got mixed up with prepandemic video of the d casino, but in fact, this is a scene that you have been witnessing all over the place. Youve been going up and down the strip all day long and to the airport, as well yeah. I was at mccaron airport and ive been going there every so often since the shutdown and its weird seeing that back and some other reporters are all around the city, and the bellagio
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
Congress is negotiate its next round of Coronavirus Relief for the economy and weve seen a stunning move in oil crude was higher by 2 now down 9 as we await the final details out of the opec meeting. Energy sector now word on the s p. Yeah, been a real reversal there. Coming up on todays show, dan niles tweeting a warning about the rally. Hes going to join us with the risk he sees at these levels, plus, well speak with max levchin. Well ask what his micro loan customers are buying amid the shutdown and his read on the state of start ups right now lets focus on the big stories were watching today though. Steve liesman has detailes on te feds big moves and kayla is following the battle for more stimulus on capitol hill but steve, were going to go to you first to talk about the fed. Yeah, morgan, just quick moves the fed has announce nd the last hour. The its reduce uing the purchases of treasuries and mortgages. Treasuries down from 30 to 50 billion a day. Down to 15 from 25 apparently,