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1. 9 trillion. Thats what the democrats want in the covid Stimulus Measure. Its more than double being planned on the party of republicans that want to leave out some things like the hike in the minimum wage and help to cities and states that now have a lot of people wondering, all right, how is this going to eventually get done . We know as well that talks have been going on behind the scenes to get a couple of republicans on board. The president of the United States says he has that does explain why theyre sticking to that 1. 9 trillion number. Were going to explore that. Separately republicans are meeting to discuss what will happen to liz cheney as far as her future leadership in congress and Marjorie Taylor green and the Conspiracy Theorys that couldnt land her out of some Committee Assignments that shes had. So lets get to this right now with the Stimulus Measure and where things stand at this point. The 1. 9 trillion figure you heard about. David spunt with more. Good afternoon.
Lets see what we can adjust. Se we would be cto the twins. Change in plans. Ok. Om, are you painting again . You could sell these. Let me guess. Change in plans . At fidelity, a change in ans is always part of the plan. Announcer additional funding is provided by the estate of arnold adams. And koo and Patricia Yuen through the yuen foundation. It coed to bridging cultural differences in our communities. The corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Once again, from washington, moderator robert costa. Bert good evening. We begin tonight with the rapidly unfolding story here in shington. Leaders at both ends of pennsylvania avenue are now confronting a test to the american system. Ai uncey has gripped institutions and sentors. Health care, the economy, national security, and politics. President trump declared a National Emergency on friday. Two days after addressing the coronavirus. The novel President Trump the action
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We will show you that meeting now beginning with Opening Statements. I i am glad to have senator sass as a new member of the committee. The senate received, the house of representatives received the bill to implement the agreement. Under fasttrack rules, the committee cannot amend the bill. We can only hold on whether to report the bill. We can only hope senators that wish to make statements can do so. In the interest of time, i ask that the statements be limited to three minutes. My staff has had a discussion with everybody about that. Satisfactory with the members. I will introduce staff and Administration Officials to provide an overview of the bill and answer any questions. Stwe will then vote on the bill. President trump promised to deliver a trade agreement with canada and mexico that would reflect the realities of the 21st amendment. He made this an issue in the campaign. A campaign that has been around for more than three years. Promised that it would promise support. The house