Grant lotus indeed it is and im Vicki Liviakis thanks for joining us tonight governor newsome says that hes confident. The residents will abide by the order and that social pressure well encourage people to do the right thing, lets hope so the statewide shelter at home order is a directive. Many counties have of course already been following weve been doing in most of the bay area since monday night. Grocery stores statewide will remain open essential supplies will still be available per for people who need them food can be picked up take out style and restaurants. Kids can play outside, although youll see more and more playgrounds closing weve already seen that here in the bay. We have learned tonight that the National Guard will be delivering medical and other necessary supplies to make up for lost volunteers and anxiety issues that people are having folks some of them, especially if youre older or have existing issues just do not want to go outside do not want to go to the Grocery S
Unusual sight, San Franciscos high and the shopping district today union square, the streets are mostly empty the stores are boarded up as people stay at home. These clothes to stores and offices represent a loss of jobs and now due to the pandemic huge numbers of people are filing for unemployment benefits. This all comes as lawmakers in Congress Debate how best to help the American People right now there is a trillion relief package on the table but lawmakers have not yet been able to finalize the details when it is passed it is expected to issue direct checks to American Families bailout for the Airline Industry and the billion loan program for struggling Small Businesses as that debate continues on capitol hill, millions of americans are out of jobs. We talked was loree levy with Californias Employment Development Department in sacramento today. She told us her department has been slammed with demand for unemployment claims over the past 2 weeks as of last thursday, the department
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Up next Senate Lawmakers look into regulations and safety issues for large trucks. The Senate Commerce subcommittee heard from those who work in the Trucking Industry and a truck safety group. Authorization. Several trucking policies found many changes in the past decade including changes in both the industry and regulatory changes at the federal motor carrier safety administration. In nebraska, the hours of service at the top of the list. Concerns from truckers are consistent. These regulations are in flexible and do not reflect realworld situations. Because the Trucking Industry, 1sizefitsall approach fails, each of the different types of operations. Congress requires them to enforce Service Requirements. To be sure drivers dont drive when fatigued and delegated significant authority to f m csa for these requirements. A notice of proposed rulemaking for Service Requirements. To update regulations, interested stakeholders made their comments known to the agency. One has faced the chal
Any minute now Vice President mike pence is holding a Coronavirus Task force meeting at the white house. As number of confirmed cases continues to rise across the globe. With at least 73cases right here 738 cases here in the u. S. Well bring you any headlines from the meeting this hour. Fox Business Team coverage. Blake burman live at the white house. Deirdre bolton is on the floor of the new york stock exchange. Phil flynn is watching the action in oil at the cme. Edward lawrence is on capitol hill. Deirdre, well kick it off with you. 1100 points on the dow is worth something. What a crazy volatile day. We closed at highs of the session which always makes people feel good especially in light of what happened yesterday. This idea President Trump is considering or launched the idea in a meeting this afternoon of zero payroll tax cut for the rest of this year. Certainly giving us a added boost to the markets if you like. As far as the groups that really supported the markets the most, yo