Work on a measure that was approved by the house yesterday providing 8. 3 billion in emergency funds to combat the coronavirus. Senate lawmakers are expect today vote on that measure later this afternoon and work on a bill to reset u. S. Energy and environmental policy. And now to live coverage. U. S. Senate here on cspan 2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God of us all, thank you for this moment that unites us in the fellowship of prayer. Make us conscious of your presence and unite us in our efforts to do your will on earth. Inspire the hearts and minds of our lawmakers to strengthen the bonds between us, as they seek to live lives of integrity. May no partisanship mar the unity of spirit they must have to make america stronger, wiser, and better. Deliver them from every unworthy motive, as they labor to honor you. Lift their burdens, lessen their fears, and give them you
Will introduce you to tightly. Just made it into the. Im so gal welcome to the program. Italy has expanded its response to the corona Virus Outbreak by locking down the entire country restrictions originally applied only to northern regions now they are nationwide italians have been told they should move around for work health needs or in emergencies they also need to carry documents declaring their reasons to travel its in the house. More than 10000 cases a move the 630 deaths. A rare sight in rome the coliseum with few visitors it was so silent you could almost hear the ancient romans cheering on their favorite gladiators modern day romans seemed willing to accept the governments antivirus lock down regretfully. Ive seen the government directives they are quite precise they must be followed and everything must be done to ensure that they are respected. If. I live here and its always full of people but this morning theres no one its not noise this reality. The governments measures to
Im Charles Payne in for stuart varney. Varney company starts right now. While cnbc is on break, we are open for business. Charles hundreds of americans back in the u. S. This morning after being evacuated from the coronavirus affected diamond princess cruise ship. Lauren, we know some have tested positive for the virus right now. Lauren yes. So the u. S. Chartered the two flights that arrived early this morning, one in california and one in texas. As they were going from that cruise ship docked in japan to the charter plane, 14 tested positive for the coronavirus. That essentially doubles the number of infections right here in the u. S. We had 15, now you have 14 coming in. They will be in quarantine. They were already in quarantine for about two weeks but they will be in quarantine at those two air force bases for another 14 days. Charles thank you very much. Mean meanwhile, macao says the casinos can reopen. Susan its a big deal especially for casino shares that trade in the u. S. ,
For you in the city and further south on the peninsula light to moderate showers light to moderate as well for contra costa and alameda counties. And some of the heaviest of rainfall were actually seeing is right along traveling through contra costa county, although just to your north. Its also starting to die down system changes are just around the corner we really are on the tail end of this thing not a long live system, although rainfall has been widespread its not lasting for long. Temperatures in the 40s and 50s right now a mild start to the morning not too terribly cool just get the rain jacket ready to go. And youll be fine for the morning rest of the day after this morning actually looks really clear to a few lingering showers by 08 00am by noon. Theyre all out of the region a quick clearing today to expect and then a nice afternoon ahead mid to upper 50s for your daytime highs. Robert. Thank you john just getting word of a new crash on the bay bridge. We dont need this ride we
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