Would almost say definitely, but almost immune from this disease. David now, both facebook and twitter claim that those remarks contain misinformation about the china virus and childrens health. President trump was asked about facebook and twitters cent orship on the south lawn earlier today. What evidence is have you seen about children [inaudible] all you have to do read the newspapers or read the medical reports. David so here are some facts. Cdc data shows around 7 of all 4. 8 million china virus cases in the u. S. Are from children under 18. And around 0. 1 of all 159,000 u. S. Deaths are from that that age group. Twitters decision to censor the Trump Campaign was made in part by a former press secretary for kamala harris, the senator. In march twitter claimed chinas misinformation about the virus did not violate its rules, and facebooks decision to deny the American People from hearing what the president has to say comes despite repeated assurances from facebook founder and Ceo M
That the recovery will be as strong as possible and to limit lasting damage to the economy. In recent months Economic Activity picked up as the economy began to rope. Many businesses opened their doors. Factories restarted production and many left their homes to engage in various activities. As a result Household Spending looks to have recovered about half of its earlier decline although spending for services such as air travel and hotels has shown much less of a pickup he recovery in Household Spending owes to benefits which provided substantial and timely support to household incomes. In contrast, indicators of businessfixeded investment have yet to show a recovery. Even with the improved Economic News in may and june, overall activity remains well below its level before the pandemic. The contraction in g. D. P. Will likely be the largest on record. The labor market has followed a similar pattern. After drops in march and april, employment rose strongly in may an june as many returne
Florida. I recognize the gentleman from north dakota for five minutes. Bezos, my colleagues brought up they were discussing thirdparty sellers this policy specifically noted possible loopholes that allow amazon to review nonpublic and aggregate data to inform private rams even in instances where there are only a few thirdparty sellers. Where exactly does amazon draw the line . Data would bee more than one seller . The person seeing the report would have no way of knowing how rs are inside that group or what the breakdown would be between those sellers. That is different from a list or product ranking which we do make public. Does amazon allow the use of aggregate data to inform private label amazon brands when there only a few sellers for a product . Does amazon look at i could dictate up when there are only two sellers of a product . Yes, sir. Isand my correct amazon conducting an internal investigation on the use of thirdparty data . Are basically trying to understand some of the ane
Industry. They took questions about the use of thirdparty seller data and allegations of anticonservative bias. The subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recess at any time. Welcome to todays hearing on marketing power. Amazon, apple, facebook, and google. I would like to remind members we have established a distribution list dedicated to circulating specific motions or other written materials members might want as part of our hearing today. If you would like to submit materials, submit them to the email address distributed to your offices. We will circulate materials as quickly as we can. Thatld also remind members face coverings are required for all meetings in an enclosed space such as Committee Hearings. I expect all members on both sides of the aisle to wear a mask except when you are speaking. I recognize myself for an opening bateman Opening Statement. This committee launched an investigation into Digital Markets to document compe
Rep. Dean in Lafayette Square, Peaceful Protesters gathered over days and hours to discuss civil rights and the heinous murder of george floyd call for equality and justice. When asked about the use of force displayed in the video against the protesters in Lafayette Square you stated that your attitude was get it done. Lets look at what you got done. If you take a look at the timeline we compiled, we can see that you were spotted in Lafayette Square that monday evening. The president was scheduled to speak in the rose garden at 6 15. The park police began to Disperse Protesters at roughly 6 33. President trump started his speech at 6 43 and finished at 6 50. By 7 01, when the president was ready to take a photo in front of st. Johns church, the square was cleared and ready for him to go. Am i correct . A. G. Barr yes. Rep. Dean the timing is clear. Multiple local officials also confirmed the point of clearing the square. One safety official said that it plan to movepolice the perimeter