American history tv on cspan3 every saturday at 8 00 p. M. Eastern. Lectures in history is also available as a podcast. Find it where you listen to podcasts. The u. S. Capitol has been home to the house and senate since 1800. But it is their home districts and states that send members to washington, d. C. Over the next 90 minutes, a look at pivotal u. S. Politicians as we travel the nation in search of their stories. Coming up first, u. S. Congressman and senator, former wisconsin governor, and 1924 Progressive Party president ial candidate, robert fighting bob lafollette. There is work for everyone. It is large. It is a glorious service. This service for the country, the call comes to every citizen. It is an unending struggle to make and keep government representative. Bob is probably the most important political figure in wisconsin history, and one of the most important in the history of the 20th century in the United States. He was a reforming governor he defined what progressivism
Home to the house and senate since 1800. But it is their home districts and states that send members to washington, d. C. Over the next 90 minutes, a look at pivotal u. S. Politicians as we travel the nation in search of their stories. Coming up first, u. S. Congressman and senator, former wisconsin governor, and 1924 Progressive Party president ial candidate, robert fighting bob la follette. There is work for everyone. It is large. It is a glorious service. This service for the country, the call comes to every citizen. It is an unending struggle to make and keep government representative. Bob la follette is probably the most important political figure in wisconsin history, and one of the most important in the history of the 20th century in the United States. He was a reforming governor he defined what progressivism is. He was one of the first to use the term progressive to selfidentify. He was a United States senator who was recognized by his peers in the 1950s as one of the Great Ame
Businesses to open who are no more safe than potentially less safe than a tattoo shop. Its another setback for businesses already struggling to survive, and he sees the delay as just another precaution. I am not trying to bring anything back to my family. A lot of anxiety for Business Owners here. We mentioned contra costa county, Health Leaders may change the timeline. The final decision will be made next monday. Lets take a look at the relationship between the reopenings and surges. This is contra costa county. This line is the daily new cases per 1,000 people. Cases as you can see stayed relatively flat through april and most of may, and then the county moved into phase two. You can see when Outdoor Dining and Retail Businesses opened and you can see the number of cases rising. When they moved into phase 2a, like salons opening. Cases were relatively flat during phase one this entire time. Now look at phase two. Still pretty flat and thats why San Francisco said we are going to reop
Health officers say its worrisome. Weve seen a concerted health increase in counties throughout california and in other parts of the country over the last few weeks. Weve also seen an increase in cases in our county at a smaller uptick in hospitalizations. Both bay area counties are working on revised orders and well issue them next week. Local leaders making the decision is how its supposed to work. Imperial county and others, hes warned he will step in if need be. If theyre not able to come to a consensus, i am committed to intervening as is my role and responsibility as governor in the state of california. In san jose, rob lets look at the relationship between the surges, this shows the county the governor is concerned about. This represents the daily news cases for 100,000 people. The bay area began to shelter a march, april, may. Look at phase 2. Outdoor dining and Retail Businesses opened. You can see the number of cases slowly going up. When 2a happened like hair salons reopenin
Authorizing highway, bridge, aviation, and waterway projects. Members are working on 170 amendments. They plan to complete work on those amendments around midday today. That will be followed by a vote on final passage of the package. Live coverage now here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, thank you for giving day. Other we ask your continued protection empowerment of those who tend to the sick and those who medical solutions to this dangerous pandemic. The work of the house these last few days to votes. Wo upport for the department of agriculture. During these times Food Production and delivery and the many e been among challenges facing our nation. Whatever the particulars of this may it proceed through the legislative process ultimately help the benefit of all americans. We ask, also, your continued protection and empowerment of hose who live heroic lives d