And central time zones, 202 7488001 for mountain and pacific time zones. Appearses as a new poll on the pages of usa today this morning. A story about americans pulled and asked if they wear a face mask. Have worn a mask in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus according to a survey from the democracy fund. Were conducted in this poll. There is a small disparity among age groups. People are slightly less mask, 70 have worn a percent of those 18 from 29. Americans 65 and older say they have worn a mask. To the cdc, here is what they say about face coverings. Individuals with cannavirus symptoms transmit the virus before showing symptoms. This means the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity. Evidence,f this new the cdc recommends wearing cloth faith cover cloth face coverings. Especially in areas of significant communitybased transmission. Those of the cdc recommendations. A couple days ago, it was dr. Deborah birx. She was asked about the importance of we
Joining us for that conversation is kathryn newcomer. Thank you for joining us this morning. Thank you. Im delighted to be here. Host lets start off with the role of the Inspector General. One of the best parts of what is going on now is most people have no idea what the Inspector General is. They are a unique role that was established during the 1970s in andonse to Financial Issues perceptions of financial mismanagement in executive agencies by congress. A series of laws were passed that dealt with ways to reduce waste. Established the first 12 Inspector Generals. Of clearing fraud, waste, and abuse was one aspect. They were to look at the economy and efficiency of federal agencies. There are now 75 inspectors general. They look at three different functions they fulfill in agencies. One that has been getting all the press is investigation. That is not looking at wrongdoing. Refer cases to the department of justice. The second is financial auditing. A big part of the actual motivations
Host lets start off with the role of the Inspector General. One of the best parts of what is going on now is most people have no idea what the Inspector General is. They are a unique role that was established during the 1970s in andonse to Financial Issues perceptions of financial mismanagement in executive agencies by congress. A series of laws were passed that dealt with ways to reduce waste. Established the first 12 Inspector Generals. Of clearing fraud, waste, and abuse was one aspect. They were to look at the economy and efficiency of federal agencies. There are now 75 inspectors general. They look at three different functions they fulfill in agencies. One that has been getting all the press is investigation. That is not looking at wrongdoing. Refer cases to the department of justice. The second is financial auditing. A big part of the actual motivations for the act in the beginning. Finding better use of funds and ways to improve internal controls and improve Financial Management
Wouldnt that be interesting. Here in our area cubans are monitoring new developments in their homeland. Many think the pope visit visit is a good first step. Brian continues coverage from union city. If the pope came to union city which hes not clear its he would be more than welcome. Among the cuban americans who gave this city the latin flavor, the popes visit to cuba is seen by many as a sign of hope, the cuban flag flies proudly here at jose park named after a national hero. The papers all about the popes visit and yet. I welcome that he goes to cuba but dont think hes going to represent anything for community. Reporter union city is a melting pot for latin american influence and an intense hatred for the castros overcome with difficulty. I do hope this is a good chance for the the people of cuba to improve their lives and thats why i support the idea of, you know, ending the embargo. Reporter this second visit of a pope to cuba in the last two decades is scene by one more step mor
Daily new cases may be starting to flatten even as the dust owners 11,000, the number of infected news 370,000. Americas epicenter a glimmer of hope. New yorks democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo says the new data shows the entire state could be flattening its curve. Heartedly is showing similar early signs of improvement. I am Shannon Bream in washington. There are reasons for longterm optimization as the Coronavirus Task force issues grim warnings about what is immediately ahead of us and urges the American People to stick to the guidelines saying this is how we will get through this. This is what the governor is telling us about the situation. Reporter promising news and signs of hope and recovery so badly needed in a city with hospitals and morgues nearly fool of coronavirus victims. The governor of new york saying it appears the curve of new cases has flattened, the total number of hospitalization down from intensive care admissions down and incubation is down. The governor says hes