Over the last few weeks not only is it a think was tasked, but he has been subject to character assassination as democrats put them in the cause hears of a hyperbolic false narrative perpetrated to gain political advantage. I hope we can stick to the facts today. One factor that needs to be highlighted is that the postmaster general is not appointed by president trump. The postal board of governors engaged in identified was the joy as an outstanding candidate with the necessary background and skill set to tackle the challenges facing the postal system. They unanimously approved his appointment. He reports to the board, not the president. , failingalse narrative to provide funding to the Postal Service will undermine the election. The Postal Service has 50. 1 billion in cash on hand following a better than expected performance during the pandemic. Tax delivery, in rather than being down, the Postal Service revenue is 1. 5 billion higher than during the same period last year. The longter
My name is stephanie aronson. Im the Vice President and director of the Economics Studies program here at brookings. Thank you for joining us for todays event, organized by our hutchens center on fiscal and Monetary Policy on how the fed will respond to the covid19 recession in an away of low rates and lowflation the topic is particularly salient since last week, following an 18month review of its Monetary Policy strategy. The federal open Market Committee will be a revised version of its longer run goals and Monetary Policy strategies. We are honored to have governor board of governor here to offer her thoughts on the topic. After we hear from her there, will be time for questions and answers from the audience and panels to convene our discuss with ben bernanke, janet 12k0 and two marketers there will be more on that later in the program. In terms of questions, if you would like to pose a question, you can do so at email at events brookings. Edu. Before we begin, let me provide a shor
Recession in an away of low rates and lowflation the topic is particularly salient since last week, following an 18month review of its Monetary Policy strategy. The federal open Market Committee will be a revised version of its longer run goals and Monetary Policy strategies. We are honored to have governor board of governor here to offer her thoughts on the topic. After we hear from her there, will be time for questions and answers from the audience and panels to convene our discuss with ben bernanke, janet 12k0 and two marketers there will be more on that later in the program. In terms of questions, if you would like to pose a question, you can do so at email at events brookings. Edu. Before we begin, let me provide a short introduction to governor brainerd who has had a long career of Public Service in ack deema. She took office as member of the feds board of governors in june, 2014. Before that, she served as undersecretary of the u. S. Departments of the treasury from 2010 to 2013
It is friday august 14th this is the appropriations and budget meeting im sandra fure. Fewer. Thank you for sf gov tv for broadcasting. Do have an announcement. In accordance with governor newsoms executive order no. N3320 declaring a state of emergency regarding the covid19 outbreak and mayor london n. Breeds proclamation declaring a local emergency issued on february 25, 2020, including the guidance for gatherings issued by the San Francisco department of Public Health officer, aggressive directives were issued to reduce the spread of covid19. On march 17, 2020, the board of supervisors authorized their board and Committee Meetings to convene remotely Via Microsoft teams and will allow remote Public Comment via teleconference. Visit the sfgovtv website at www. Sfgovtv. Org to stream the live meetings, or to watch meetings on demand. Members of the public are encouraged to participate remotely via detailed instructions on participating via you can call 14156550001 again 14156550001 me
Politics is a business, whether people want to believe it. Our we leave this segment to go live to a Senate Hearing with postaster louis dejoy on Office Operations going into november. Mr. Dejoy, your decisions have cost americans their health, their time, their livelihoods, and their peace of mind. I believe you owe them an apology or the harm you have caused, and all of us some very clear answers today. Isuntry is anxious is anxious about whether the damage you have inflicted can be reversed and what other plans you have in store which could further disrupt liability and Timely Delivery of the Postal Service. If you plan to continue pursuing these changes, i think my colleagues and many of our constituents will continue to question whether you are the right person to lead this indispensable institution. Thank you. The tradition of this committee to swear in witnesses. Raise yourmr. Dejoy, right hand. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help