Least. For many people in businesses, this feels like deja vu. The experience back in march will prepare them to handle the latest round of shelter in place. A lot of stress, a lot of worry. Im really stressed out, worried for my staff. Reporter the Restaurant Owner says it is tough to lay off many workers. Most he considers family members. Theyre saying this will be a 30day shutdown. I dont believe that. Thats what they said last time. Reporter he runs two downtown san jose restaurants. Takeout orders make you have roughly 5 of his business. It was during the holidays. Reporter many Business Owners and customers believe some of the restrictions are too extreme. Can we be transparent . Can you tell me and show me the numbers . Show me Contact Tracing data. You have to prove these restaurants are a cause. Christmas is 90 of our business. Yet were limited to the number of hours, the number of people. Hopefully there is some sort of Financial Aid this time around. Hair stylist saw a surge
The latest results of vaccine trials continue to suggest our victory over the coronavirus is on the horizon. But here in washington the additional relief that would help families, workers, schoos and Small Businesses crossed the finish line has been held for months while democrat leaders pursued an all or nothing approach. When the speaker of the house put forward the socalled heroes act back in may, multiple, multiple House Democrats called the political start that it clearly was. When democrat said it was not focused, rushed to a vote to fast, and it doesnt help us accomplish the core mission of helping struggling people. Well, after a several months wih no progress the same democrat just said a few days ago that said republicans proposal, quote, is a bill we can pass. We should negotiate that to the finish. Even speaker pelosis own members think our Senate Republican bill is better than hers. Well, lets hope our democratic colleagues will fight let us make a law and all the enormous
They return at 2 15 p. M. Eastern. Watch live coverageon cspan2. Earlier Senate Leaders Mitch Mcconnell and Chuck Schumer talked about the Senate Schedule and their parties priorities. The latest results of vaccine trials continue to suggest that our victory over the coronavirusis on the horizon. But here in washington the additional relief that would help families, workers, schools and Small Businesses across the finish line has been held up for months by democrat leaders pursuing an all or nothing approach. The speaker of the house put forward the socalled heroes act back in may , multiple House Democrats called it out for the political stunt that it clearly was. One democrat said it was not focused, rushed to a vote too fast and it doesnt help us accomplish the core mission of helping struggling people. Well, after several months with no progress the same democrats who said a few days en ago that Senate Republicans had quote, a bill we can pass. We should negotiatefat. Even speaker
Were turned on and it is a little busier, more traffic heading over there. Some slowing on the span shows up on our maps because there may be a disabled vehicle. A semi truck perhaps getting close to the Treasure Island so we may see more backup as they slow the metering lights down. Well closely track that and the drive. The rest of the bay shows no major problems. The slowdown in concord is not what it may appear to be. Ill explain that coming up. The rest of the bay lighter than you would normally see. Back to you. Thank you, mike. 6 01 right now. From the bay area to los angeles to san diego millions of californians are waking up after the weekend to a new shelter at home order. Weve got live looks outside. Here is a look at how california is divided into regions in terms of tracking surge cases and hospital rates. All regions are now in some form of that stayathome order. Today in the bays Cierra Johnson is live for us. I know different counties are rolling out those restrictions
Procedural vote for the nominee for the Credit Administration board. Now live coverage here on cspan2. The president pro tempore t senate will co to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will the chaplain let us pray. Eternal master, continue to be our shelter from lifes storms and winds. You have provided us with your presence and a reminder in hebrews 13 5 that you will never leave or forsake us. May this knowledge of your watchcare sustain our senators through this challenging season. Grant that their work will become more meaningful and effective as they cultivate a greater awareness of your divine companionship. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united stat of america, and to the republic fowhich it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer t senator from iowa. Mr. Graley one minute for morni