Then a month later, europe, italy, first hardest hit a mortality rate of 10 . The u. K. Among the hardest hit and sickest. The new coronavirus spreading through parts of china has hit the United States. Then the first case in america, washington state, President Trump orders all flights from china stopped. Borders closing. New york quickly becoming the epicenter of the outbreak. Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients. Maria with Little Information known about the virus, the invisible enemy continues to inflict pain upon our nation and the entire world. A Global Pandemic seizing the world economy. Attempting to contain this virus, entire regions and economic sectors are shutting down. Maria then a Disinformation Campaign begins. Chinese websites controlled by the communist party publish made up stories about where the virus originated since january Chinese Media have been under tighter than usual government controls. Journalists have been arrested. Social media platforms have been scru
From public disclosure. Second the committee is discussing conducting this hearing in compliance with house regulations. It is being broadcast live on the committees website. Because of the threat posed by the pandemic remains ongoing, we are meeting remotely to ensure the safety of our witnesses, members, staff and public. While we wish we could return to all standard in person events, health and safety protocols dictate we find alternate means of carrying out obligations. Ok so, let me remind members of a few remote hearing procedures. First consistent with the regulations the committee will keep microphones muted to limit background noise. Members are responsible for on using themselves when they seek recognition or been recognized for their 5 minutes. Because there are sometimes delays, i would ask members and tonesses to allow some time ensure the last speaker has finished. Members and witnesses must have their cameras on at all times. If you need to step away, leave your camera o
Microphones muted. Members will need to unmute to be recognized for five minutes. Witnesses will need to unmute themselves when recognized for their five minutes or when asking a question. Members and witnesses, please keep your camera on at all times. Even if you need to step away for a moment, do not leave the meeting. At this time, i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise thatmend the remarks and any written statements be part of the record. Hearing no objections, so ordered. Today, we are examining new misinformation in the 2020 election. How the spread of false information harms voters and what can be done to combat this and ensure that americans can go to the polls armed with Accurate Information. This year, we cannot discuss election misinformation without also recognizing the persistent misinformation being spread about the ongoing covid19 pandemic. Americans need Accurate Information about how to cast their ballots about the pandemic, and i
Enthusiasm for his candidacy. At a Campaign Event in gettysburg today, only a few people bothered to show up. In fact, there were more Trump Supporters outside the event with protrump signs and flags than inside the event. It is clear that bidens handlers u the democrat the democrat establishment and wall street dont want the American People to see just how incapable their candidate is. The corporate leftwing National Media are also plague their part if trying playing their part in trying to prop up the dems candidate. Biden took part in a town hall with comcast nbc last night. Among the participants who revealed their political positions, none of them were supporters of President Trump. The next question comes from Ingrid Alexander who is undecided but leaning towardses biden. Michelle cruz is from coral gables, used to be registered republican but voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016. Lets go to ismael who voted for Hillary Clinton but has voted republican in the past. [laughter] lou no
Hearing ining this compliance with the regulations for Committee Hearings pursuant to House Resolution 965. Generally, the committee would keep microsomes muted microphones muted. Members will need to unmute to be recognized for five minutes. Witnesses will need to unmute themselves when recognized for their five minutes or when asking a question. Members and witnesses, please keep your camera on at all times. Even if you need to step away for a moment, do not leave the meeting. At this time, i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise thatmend the remarks and any written statements be part of the record. Hearing no objections, so ordered. Today, we are examining new misinformation in the 2020 election. How the spread of false information harms voters and what can be done to combat this and ensure that americans can go to the polls armed with Accurate Information. This year, we cannot discuss election misinformation without also recognizing the persist