[inaudible] the committee will come to order. The committee will come to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to recess the hearing at any time. Before we turn to the substance of todays hearing, let me address a House Keeping matter. First, let me remind members should during these proceedings , with the exception of when theyre speaking, take precautions in light of covid19 including by wearing a face cover such as a mask. Were also limiting staff attendance at the hearing. I would encourage and urge unless youre speaking to please be wearing your mask. Were also conducting this hearing in the Capital Visitors Center auditorium, which affords Additional Space for those present to remain physically distant from one another. Before i get into the other housekeeping matter, let me just express my best wishes to the president and first lady for a speedy recovery from covid19. I know were all quite shocked and distressed this morning to learn of their illness. And we hope for
Life well planned. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; rsuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Philippa im ronstadt ros im ros atkins, welcome to outside soue. A big surge in the pandemic, as documents show expert wanted tougr restrictions three weeks ago when the opposition is now calling for that. A plan to slow in ecrtions, upland to slow infections, it has lost control of the virus. Ros a second wave of Coronavirus Infections tweeps through europe, and we hear from an epidemiologist who says sweden has taken the right approach to the pandemic. Also, in washington, Amy Coney Barrett, President Trumps choice for Supreme Court justice, is pushing back on quesons from the opposition. Iant express views on cases or commit to approaching a case any particular way. Ros the u. N. Says as many as 35,000 afghans have been killed in heavy fighting between the taliban and the governm
Important question, the cdc tracks flu every year all i am so pleased to moderate this important session. We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan Public Health policy research and Advocacy Organization based in washington, d. C. The covid19 pandemic is an immense challenge. Envision a nation that values the health and wellbeing of all. Since the spring of this year, we have held a series of webinars focused on the impact protecting older adults from the arm of social isolation. How the pandemic is concentrated in many gaps. We also cohosted a congressional briefing on advancing Racial Equity. It should go without saying that this is an unprecedented pandemic. The likes of which has not been seen in this country. Seenve certainly disparities in past Public Health emergencies. The pandemic has greatly exposed trust for Americas Health has been advocating. Calling for data disaggregation. We are also focusing on other issues. Calling for investment in Public Health infrastructure. This includes i
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Committee members will be asking him about a whistleblower complaint that top dhs officials interfered with Intelligence Reports to protect President Trumps image and immigration policy. The committee will come to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to recess the hearing at any time. Before we turn to the substance of todays hearing let me address a House Keeping matter. First let me remind members should during these proceedings with the exception of when theyre speaking take precautions in light of covid19 including by wearing a face cover such as a mask. Were also limiting staff attendance at the hearing. I would encourage and urge unless youre speaking to please be wearing your mask. Were also conducting this hearing in the Capital Visitors Center auditorium, which affords Additional Space for those present to remain fizz any distant from one another. Before i get into the other House Keeping matter let me just express my best wishes to the president and first lady for