Effectively winding down their businesses for a period of time through no fault of their own. Major industries that are nation relies on testing business virtually dry up overnight. Again, not due to any business decision been made but because of appropriate directives from Public Health experts. And, madam president , most important of all, our Healthcare System ander our doctors, nur, and other frontline professionals are gearing up for what seems very likely to be the most significant nationwide challenge they have faced in generations. At every level, this new challenge is testing our nation and our institutions. Yesterday my home state of kentucky reported its first coronavirus related death. Our thoughts are with the family, runs a neighbor in Bourbon County who are mourning. I spoke with the Governor Beshear yesterday and were continuing to stay in close touch. The bluegrass has now confirmed 25 total cases to date. And we are heeding the silver warning of dr. Fauci if this is w
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Breathe your strength and peace into our senators and use them for your glory. May they continue to totally depend on you knowing that with your mighty power you will surround them with the shield of your blessing. Holy god, your goodness will prevail until the end of time, we pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i request one minute to address the senate in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley as the coronavirus spreads, u. S. Federal health and intelligence agencies are working hard to protect the public. Its critical that their hard work not go to waste. Federal Health Agencies must have access to all Intelligence Community information
Der. Mr. Mcconnell as the global outbreak of the new coronavirus continues to grow, its impact on American Families and Small Businesses is continuing to scale up. School closures are challenging both parents and teachers. Child care closures are complicating family life even further. Main street Small Businesses and their employees are grappling with an unprecedented situation where their local leaders are effectively winding down their businesses for a period of time through no fault of their own. Major industries that our nation relies on have seen business virtually dry up overnight. Again, not due to any business decision they made but because of appropriate directives from Public Health experts. And, madam president , most important of all, our Health Care System and our doctors, nurses, and other frontline professionals are gearing up for what seems very likely to be the most significant nationwide challenge they have faced in generations. At every level, this new challenge is t
The committee will come to order. Todays hearing will focus on the reauthorization of the vast act, the nations current surface transportation bill, that is embers decembers on september 30th. We will hear the perspective of key stakeholders. A long term reauthorization bill is critical to providing the certainty and stability that transit agencies, cities and states across the countries need to make responsible Transportation Planning decisions. Public transportation plays a key role in our nations economy, there are over 430,000 workers employed in Public Transportation in the united states, transit provides approximately 33 million trips every day, taking Many Americans to and from work, school, and medical appointments. And not just in big urban cities, but also in small, rural areas. However we find ourselves at yet another service says petition authorization is the most significant issue that needs to be addressed. In order to address a comprehensive, long term reauthorization bi