Of on. M. , a doctor the latest developments in u. S. Efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Good morning. Its tuesday, march 31, 2020. President trump is set to hold another Coronavirus Task force briefing in the white house at 5 p. M. Eastern. Daysmes as they mark 20 since the virus was officially declared a global pandemic. Talking about the u. S. Responsiveness this morning, we are asking you to tell us who has had the biggest impact. If you think it has been the federal government, the number to call this morning is 202 7488000. If you think State Government, 202 7488001. If you think it is local government, 202 7488002. And if you think the private sector has had the biggest impact on Coronavirus Response, 202 7488003. You can also catch up with us on. Ocial media this morning, you can start calling in now. We begin with an image of the federal response. This is the United States navy in newmfort arriving york on monday. That thousand bed navy ship described today in the New
This is an organization, sort of an association of the 50 state legislatures as again legislatures. We were founded in 1970s. We provide an opportunity for legislators and legislative staff to share best practices about policies they are looking at, policies they turn into law as well as best practices. 7, 33 legislators in the states as well as puerto rico, guam, the district of columbia. About 25,000 legislative staff we count as members. We provide them with information and opportunities to get together and share ideas. The federal government both the congress and the administration to go after Public Policy problems and challenges together. That is what we are doing now. This has been an opportunity to work across the various lines of federalism. The american system has local government, State Government and the federal government. All with different roles, but much of their work crosses over. Partnered in an extraordinary way with the federal government as well as local government
Good evening. My name is deirdre cross, director of the Public Programs at the national africanamerican s aim of history and culture and it is my pleasure to welcome all of you to this Wonderful Program and introduce these speakers in our discussion entitled historically speaking, Thurgood Marshall, a life and American History, evening with spencer crew and paul think of it. Paul finkelman. For those streaming the tag ision, our twitter historically speaking. We are also thrilled that this program will be broadcast through cspan book tv to be aired at a later date. Begin this compelling new biography, we are introduced to the constant battles for inequality faced by africanamericans through a study of Thurgood Marshalls extraordinary courage and his belief in the power of the law to change society. Thurgood marshall, a life in American History follows his career from his youth in baltimore, maryland, to his days. T Supreme Court justice his inspiring story illustrates how pervasive rac
Efforts to combat the Opioid Epidemic. Public Health Officials from five states testified on prescription take backs, needle exchanges, and access to opioid overdose drugs. Subcommittee of oversight investigations is holding a hearing entitled a Public Health emergency, state efforts to curb the Opioid Crisis. The purpose of todays hearing is to examine state efforts and successes addressing the Opioid Epidemic as well as opportunities for future support. Just to let everyone know, the reason were getting a little late, the plane was delayed but now dr. Scott is on her way. So, we will swear in the witnesses when we get to that point. If we have to do that one later, we will. The chairman will now recognize herself for an Opening Statement. As i said, today, the committee continues this bipartisan efforts to combat the Opioid Crisis. As we know, the countrys in the midst of an epidemic unlike any in recent history. According to the centers for Disease Control and prevention, from 1999
[background sounds] subcommittee on Oversight Committee will now here comes the order. It is hauling hearing in china and the public help emergencies, to curb the Opioid Crisis. The premise of todays hearing is to examine states efforts and successes and adjusting the Opioid Epidemics as well as opportunities for future federal support. And just to let everybody know, doctor alexander, the reason why we are Getting Started a little late. The plane was delayed. But now the dr. Is on our way. We will swear in the witnesses when we get to that. If we have to do that later we will. The. [cheering]. Will now recognize the suffering Opening Statement. As i said, today the committee contends his bipartisan efforts to combat the Opioid Crisis. As we know, the countries in the midst of an epidemic unlike any of recent history. According to the centers for Disease Control and prevention, from 1999, 2017, nearly 400,000 people died from opioid overdoses. In 2017, more than two thirds of Drug Over