Good morning. So this meeting will now come to order. Today the subcommittee is holding a hearing entitled oversight of doe, during covid19 pandemic. Members will be participating in todays hearing finally in person or remotely via video conferences. And just as a reminder weve had some technical difficulties in making sure that our remote video was operating up to standard. As part of this hearing, the microphones of members participating remotely will be set on mute for the purpose of eliminating inadvertent background noise. Members participating remotely will need to unmute their microphones each time you wish to speak. For members and witnesses participating in person, i encourage you to wear your mask whenever you are not speaking. Dr. Monahan, our physician, stressed in attending physician covid19 guidelines that use of face coverings is meant to protect other people in case someone was unknowingly infected and does not have symptoms. But wearing our mask when we are not speakin
South bay are having a very hard time adjusting to the abrupt closure. Maureen naylor is live with their reaction. For the south bay Business Owners we spoke with, this latest about face is taking a toll on them both emotionally and financially. At rage salon in campbell, its not anger but sadness the owner and his wife felt tuesday morning. When i saw the bathroom light come on, went in there to see how she was doing, and she was already in tears. Reporter what did she say to you . Just we cannot believe this is happening, you know. We cant believe this is happening. Reporter 24 hours earlier, mike salvador was giddy when his hair salon reopened for the first time be in four months, only to find out hours later the business would have to close wednesday because of new state guidance and santa claras rise in hospitalizations. Essentially a twoday opening follow league fourmonth closure. Its just been tough. All of the payments, the rent, everything still continues, and absolutely to in
California is a vital piece of our response, not only to focus on taking care of patients who present with symptoms if our care delivery system, but also to understand the patterns of transmission across the state in vulnerable communities, in different parts of our state, so that we can respond effectively. More than 5. 5 Million People have been tested for the coronavirus here in california. In the south bay, businesses are wonder how long they will recover after investing in a plan to reopen, only to be told they have to close down just days later. Maureen naylor joins us with their reaction. Reporter well, julie, Business Owners who waited months to reopen say its taking a toll on them both financial economy is emotionally to have to close now two days later. At rage salon in campbell, its not anger, but sadness the owner and his wife felt tuesday morning. . When i saw the bathroom light come on, went in there to see how she was doing, and she was already in tears. Reporter what di
Record subject to limitation and the rules. Please have your staff email the previously mentioned address or contact for committee staff. Please keep your video function on at all times. Even when you are not recognized by the chair. Members are responsible for muting. Mute yourself after you are finished speaking. I now recognize myself for opening remarks. We meet to discuss reporting that russia put bounties on america and allied troops. Forian cash pouring exchange for american lives. While we will steer clear from discussing classified information, its safe to say these allegations and claims were never denied by the white house. Russias actions, if true, or unacceptable. The American People are american answer demanding answers and accountability. Nowicas longest war, approaching two decades of continued conflict, still rages on in afghanistan, bringing the 9 11 terrorist to justice with an imperative. The few would argue that National Security interests are being served by this
They will have five days to submit statements, extremist material, and questions for the record subject to limitation and the rules. Please have your staff email the previously mentioned address or contact for committee staff. Please keep your video function on at all times. Even when you are not recognized by the chair. Members are responsible for muting. Mute yourself after you are finished speaking. I now recognize myself for opening remarks. We meet to discuss reporting that russia put bounties on america and allied troops. Forian cash pouring exchange for american lives. While we will steer clear from discussing classified information, its safe to say these allegations and claims were never denied by the white house. Russias actions, if true, or unacceptable. The American People are american answer demanding answers and accountability. Nowicas longest war, approaching two decades of continued conflict, still rages on in afghanistan, bringing the 9 11 terrorist to justice with an i