Bipartisan process we sat down, democrat and republican, in four Different Task forcege on put together the elements of the legislation. As a result, the bill before you tonight, the one were talking about, reflects republican priority t and democratic priorities. And the gore did takendal the te to walk through it and to talk about some ofs those the people understand whats in this legislation. I was pleased to see the democratic leader say at the end he believes we can figure this out over the next several hours. He said 24 hours. I hope its not 24 hours. We cant wait that long. We need to move and move quickly. We see with the marketed and globally. We know with the markets are going to do here. Weve seen with the futures are important we see thehe impact ad our states, among our citizens. Democratic leaders had more money needs to be put against hospitals and states and workers. There is an unprecedented amount of money for all three of those in this legislation, unprecedented. And
Can and wet should, we must, we must pass this legislation. I was very disappointed to see that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle chose to vote no on even the ability to move forward with debating this legislation tonight. And to my call it the democratic leader who said this is a highly partisan bill, thats just not the case. Lets put the partisanship aside their klutz do whats for the american people. I will tell you that over the past several days, through a bipartisan process, we sat down, democratic and republican,as in four a Different Task forces and would put together the elements of this legislation. As a result, bill before you tonight, the one were talking about, reflects republican priorities and democratic priorities. And then going to take the time to walk through it and to talk about some of those so people understand whats in this legislation. I was pleased to see the democratic leader say at the end he believes we can figure this out over the next several ho
Lord, give our law lawmakers aing this upper for your words and a desire to apply your knowledge in their daily work. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell the eyes of the nation are on the senate. For days now weve been engaged in intense, bipartisan talks to build emergency relief legislation on an historic scale to push resources to our Health Care Heroes and American Workers and families. Democrats and republicans sat down together. We crafted this version of the proposal together. This compromise package would push tens of billions of dollars to hospitals and Health Care Providers. It would send direct checks to
Voice your opinions and concerns about policies that affect the Economic Vitality of Small Businesses in San Francisco. If you need assistance with Small Business matters, start here at the office of Small Business. Thank you. Please call item 1. Item 1, call to order and roll call. [roll call vote] commission dooly is absent. Commission huie is running late. [roll call] you have a quorum. Thank you. Next item, please. Item 2, general Public Comment. Allows member of the public to comment on matters that are within the Small Business commissions jurisdiction but not on todays calendar and to suggest new agenda items for the commissions future consideration. Discussion item. I presentedd to on your binders a Public Comment that was received before the start of the meeting. That would be applicable under general Public Comment. Great. Do we have to do anything to recognize that comment . Nope okay. So are there any members of the public who wish to speak on any matter that is not on toda
Ms. Collins madam president. The presiding officer the senator from maine is recognized. Ms. Collins thank you, madam president. Madam president , the United States is facing a crisis unlike any other in our recent history. Madam president , this is no time for partisanship or for political differences to prevent us from coming together and working in the best interests of the American People. The coronavirus pandemic has arrived on our shores and is growing exponentially, sickening our people and devastating our economy. As of today, more than 26,700 americans have tested positive for the virus, and 340 people have died, while 176 have recovered. In my home state of maine, there are now 89 cases in eight different counties. Hospitals, doctors, and nurses are struggling to triage the influx of patients. Nursing homes are locking down their facilities in an attempt to safeguard their vulnerable residents. Students and teachers have had to transition abruptly to Online Learning as school