Results for its vaccine, phase one trial in humans. Weve got a lot more on this coming up in just a moment. But this is a very positive development. When this was announced the stock rally that had already been in place gained a lot more ground. One more positive indicator for you. Thats the price of oil. We are back to 32 a barrel. We are driving again, we are emerging from a lockdown, demand for gas and oil up and up goes the price. Key indicator. Now, look at this weekend. All across the country, people were out and about, enjoying the weather and enjoying their freedom, too. There has been some relaxation of lockdown rules in 49 states. Connecticuts the lone holdout. They open up in just a few days. Bottom line, the economy is opening up and in most places, people feel willing to shop, eat out and socialize. Its hard to see how the authorities can reverse course and clamp down all over again. The genie is out of the bottle and the Moderna Vaccine news is the icing on the i can kcak
Tuesday at 10 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan, cspan. Org, or listen live on the free cspan radio app. Heres new Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on the process of reopening his state. He also praised fridays passage of the most recent covid19 relief bill by the u. S. House. The measure, called the heroes act, now heads to the senate, but as of now, they do not plan on taking up the bill. Joined by the woman on my right who needs no introduction. To her right, another familiar face, state epidemiologist dr. Christina tam, thank you for being here. Pat callahan, director of the office of security and preparedness, jerome mcnichols. Good afternoon. Thursday, we announced a plan by which the jersey shore could reopen in the summer season, and today im proud to announce that in addition to enjoying our beaches, our sure goers will also be able to enjoy time on the water as well, so today, i am signing an executive order that will allow Fishing Charters and other chartered vote services and watercraft
President is pressuring states to reopen to stop the economic free fall with one fed official talking about a potential depression. Well have the latest from washington coming up in just a moment. The Supreme Court taking up trumps attempt to keep his tax returns private. Trump attorney jenna ellis gives us her take on the Supreme Courts move today . Stocks are mixed as you can see right now. Questions do remain about the reopening that is happening across the country and also the issue of china. Maybe that virus is it going to come back . We never know. All of that coming up right now. Cheryl well, for the First Time Ever dr. Anthony fauci testifying before the Senate Health committee with the heads of the cdc and the if. Da on reopening america. It was virtual hearing, something weve never seen before. Edward lawrence life in washington with how it all went down. Edward . Reporter cheryl, the head of the cdc says guidelines for states to reopen now is with his organization. Theyre st
Saying it was the right choice. This is about 45 minutes. Virginia made sacrifices, but everything you have done has truly made a difference. We must figure out a path forward, but we must always be aware that this virus is still with us. Togood morning and welcome live. Gton post i am bob costa, National Political reporter of the post. This morning we continue our leadership during crises series with two governors who have been giving with the pandemic for days and weeks on end. We begin with virginias democratic Governor Ralph Northam then we will hear from arkansass republican governor, asa hutchinson. First, Governor Northam is a medical doctor and has recently announced plans to reopen virginias economy. Governor, welcome. Governor northam good morning to you and all your viewers, thank you so much for doing this. So important that all americans and in my case, virginias, have access to up did it information so i appreciate the opportunity to be with you today. Mr. Costa thank you
Heard, and to Learn Together the cases we have heard. We have developed a nice ritual together of beginning our by reciting the Inspiring Mission of the National Constitution center, which comes from the u. S. Bicentennial, which is when the National Constitution center was founded. Along with me. The National Constitutional center is the only institution in america chartered by congress to disseminate information about the u. S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis in order to andease awareness understanding of the constitution among the American People. Time ihe chills every recited. That is what we are doing together, in the spirit of learning. Thanks for engaging us in this experiment. Tom excited to welcome you talk about the remarkable arguments we just heard about whether or not the states of washington and colorado can pass to voteuiring electors for the president ial candidates whom they have been pledged to elect. Joining us to discuss this crucially important and deeply inter