Statement from me and from mr. Cole then well go tow our distinguished witnesses. Today the rules committee will hold a hearing to discuss how the constitution separated powers between the legislative and executive branches and how the balance of power between these branches has shifted over time. We are doing this in the hopes of finding concrete Bipartisan Solutions to better ensure congress is playing the role our nations founders envisioned. Thats a lot, i know. And while a constitutional debate may be fun for law students and legal scholars and mr. Raskin [ laughter ] the it wasnt fun when i was yeah. For the rest of us, it could feel a little in the weeds. So, so for the rest of us, let me simplify. You know, we throw around the phrase, the peoples house, a lot around here, but this really is but this really is about whether we remain the institution that our nations founders created to be the voice of the people. The constitution entrusts congress with deciding how to spend fede
Affect business and Consumer Sentiment and Investor Sentiment. A chorus of asian bankers saying theyll take action and the bank of china also places easing china sectors and auto sales plummet. U. S. Futures turn higher after joe biden takes texas. California is still too close to call as the former Vice President gets into the super tuesday spirit it is a good night and seems to be getting even better. They dont call it super tuesday for nothing. We have a very busy show talking about everything from super tuesday from that surprise rate cut for the month of february, we have the final Services Numbers that came in at 52. 6 versus the flash estimate of 52. 8 the final Services Number lower than the estimate. As for the composite number for february, 51. 6 this data is now beginning to look outdated given the extent of the slow down given manufacturing and supply chain and coronavirus. The impact will show up in march. Worth baring in mind that we did fleetingly start to see European D
I will have to be strict with the gavel. The witnesses have a tight timeframe, i know you will all cooperate with that. Let us begin. Welcome, mr. Secretary. We are glad that you are here. We have a lot to take up and every bit of it is obviously serious. The chair now recognizes herself for an Opening Statement let me begin with this, mr. Secretary. I think that confusion is the enemy of preparedness. Confusion is the enemy of preparedness. I believe that the administrations lack of fairness the Coronavirus Response is on full display. Markets are reacting, in some part, to the lack of trusted information amongst many other factors. Our government has to speak with credibility and authority. Instead, it is like a greek chorus chanting through the state. That adds to the confusion. There are key questions that need to be addressed for the American People. What is the full plan should this virusinfected american in high numbers what is the plan for increasing diagnostic capacity . Limit
The board of governors of the Federal Reserve system and doctor christopher, the member of the board of governors in the Federal Reserve system. Welcome and congratulations to each of you for your nominations. I see friends and family in the room today and i welcome them as well. Were fortunate to have these two highly qualified nominees appearing today. These positions are critical to ensuring a safe, sound and vibrant Financial System in the healthy growing economy. The Federal Reserve was created by congress as the nations central bank to promote a stable economy and a safer more flexible Financial System. Among the Federal Reserve responsibility is conducting the nation Monetary Policy with the mandated promoting maximum employment, and moderate longterm Interest Rate. In addition to its Monetary Policy that oversees a significant portion of the sector including large, regional and Community Banks as well as certain nonbanks. It aims to foster a safe and efficient payment and settl
Wash authors april ryan and cal thomas sunday on book tv on cspan2. Health alec cesar health and Human Services secretary azar was in washington. He talked about the federal government response to the outbreak and testifying on the president s 2021 budget request. The second panel on the Coronavirus Response, those questions will be limited to five minutes, which is the usual case. Only 10 members will be able to ask questions during that round. I will have to be strict with the gavel. Since the witnesses have a tight timeframe and i know that you will all cooperate with that. Let us begin. Welcome, mr. Secretary. We are glad that you are here. We have a lot to take up and every bit of it is obviously series. The chair recognizes yourself for five and its for an opening statement. Let me begin with this. , mr. Secretary i think that confusion is the enemy of preparedness. Confusion is the enemy of preparedness. I believe that the administrations lack of coordination for the Coronavirus