Order. The next 2 weeks are going to be really crucial for us in terms of what happens, and right now is when we really need people to follow those rules. The new guidelines aimed at reducing the risk. Pass a trillion coronavirus stimulus bill, but for many bay area workers, it wont come soon enough. Starting tomorrow, i wont have a check. Im not going to have a job. Now at 11 00, and streaming on cbsn bay area, the u. S. Now the center of the global coronavirus outbreak. Good evening, im ken bastida. And im elizabeth cook. The u. S. Has now surpassed china and i taly, reporting the most coronavirus cases in the world. Hospitals in many states are becoming overwhelmed due to the growing need for Health Care Workers and equipment. And tomorrow congress is expected to pass a 2 trillion bill aimed at helping workers and businesses. Tonight San Francisco is trying to make sure your next trip to the store keeps with social distancing requirements. Youve probably noticed that its a challenge
And morning, thanks for joining us. It is march 27th. Patients will be rotated out of regional hospitals on a case bycase basis. And temple in which that occurs, will occur over several it is friday and we want to days. Get a check on our forecast it wont be a rush of patients with mary lee, good morning. That coming in at what time. Will continue to run normally, port Officials Say the flow will not be impeded. Good morning. Theyve still got to bring in it is another cold start to the things like food, medical day, temperatures running in supplies. The 30s, 40s and even some we are told that this ship which again is expected to arrive this morning, it should spots for parts of the northbay be up and starting to operate down to the upper 20s for somel by tomorrow. New this those clear skies and right now morning, San Francisco teske in santa rosa, looking at temperatures in the mid30s, low 40s in san jose as well as taxi drivers calling for relief advisory in effect for the er s over b
Richmond that is certainly going to cause a slow down for people. So, bringing up the map right now so you can see this. Specifically westbound 80 past solano. Goes well into hercules. Speeds down in the area. Three lanes are blocke right now. Avoid the area, if you can. Looking now at the toll plaza m on at 5 24 this morning. It does look packed that toll plaza, once you make it through the meter lights. Pulling up the drive times so you can see the impact the crash in richmond is having from highway 4 to the maze. About a 45minute ride. Highway 85 to the san jose airport an eightminute ride. Developing news now, were expecting the grand princess cruise ship to dock at the port of oakland some time today. This is according to Governor Newsom. Heres where the ship is right now. Take a look at the map. The grand princess has been out there since thursday. Its expected to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and then dock at the port of oaklands outer harbor. We dont know the exact timing j
School districts closing around the country and the virus hitting the Nations Capital. Senator ted cruz now under selfquarantine and the Big Questions this morning about sporting events, the major tennis tournament canceled and the unprecedented lockdowns. More than 16 Million People in italy under quarantine. Venice tourists told to stay indoors. Our team is there live and spread out across the globe and dr. Ashton is here on call answering all your questions this morning. 2020 showdown. The twoman race for the democratic nomination. Joe biden and Bernie Sanders battling it out one day before six more states vote. Is michigan must win for sanders . And harry and meghan participating in their last royal event this morning, reuniting with family and the queen after a whirlwind week of goodbyes. We are live in london as harry and meghan officially make their royal exit. And we most certainly do say good morning, america. Hope everybody had a great weekend and great to have t. J. With us.
Order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. This hearing is entitled Monetary Policy and the state of the economy. I now recognize myself for four minutes to give an Opening Statement. Id like to welcome back chairman powell. As i discussed earlier, and at our last hearing with you, i remain very concerned about the president s efforts to interfere with the feds independent Monetary Policy. A recent news story noted that trump has tweeted over 100 times about the fed since your nomination. Many of those tweets appear to be attempting to exercise pressure on the fed. Chairman powell, you and the fed board of governors must not be swayed by these aggressive tactics in upholding the feds independence you should be mindful of public perception. Of course, trump continues to try to claim credit for Economic Growth that was put in motion by the policies of president obama Congressional Democrats and the Federal Reserve, irresponsible tr