300 billion in direct Cash Payments will be available for every american citizen earning less than 99,000 per year. 3000 3400 for the typical family of four. Beenng like that has ever done. Up to 250 billion dollars in expanded Unemployment Benefits. The average worker will receive 100 of their salary. Or up to four full months. Normal unappointed benefits, independent contractors and the selfemployed will be eligible. Independent contractors and self employed people will be eligible for this. The 100 billion to support heroic work of our doctors, nurses and hospitals who have been incredible. 45 billion for Disaster Relief fund. We are setting up a fund of 45 billion for Disaster Relief. That is more than doubling the amount available to support my National Emergency and disaster declarations. Thebillion to build up Strategic National stockpile with critical supplies including masks, respirators, pharmaceuticals and everything you can imagine. Very depleted, our military was depleted
Quote, dont go to crowded places. Look, thats going to slow the economy. We dont know by how much. Remember, friday, larry kudlow was on the show, told us that targeted stimulus is being considered. The fed is being urged to take steps, too. Were watching for any announcement. Heres the other big problem. The price of oil is tumbling. The saudis have launched a price war, promising to flood the world with a glut because russia wouldnt agree to production cuts. American drillers will take a huge hit. They cant make a profit at 30 bucks a barrel. 31. 89 right now. Look at this. Money pouring into treasury securities, pushing the yield way down to yet more record lows. Takes your breath away. We were down to 0. 31 at one stage. Now we are 0. 41 . Extraordinary. It has to be said, the United States is in a better position to weather this storm. That jobs report was a blockbuster. Look at italy. Its locking down a quarter of its population, locking it down. That lwill ensure a deep recessio
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noise the committee will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. This hearing is entitled Holding Wells Fargo Accountable and ceo perspectives for the bank that broke americas trust. I now recognize myself for five minutes with an Opening Statement. Today, wells far go ceo, charles scharf, will testify before the committee about how he plans to end wells fargo egregious battle of abuse. Hes the third wells fargo ceo to testify before this committee and less than three and a half years. I will note that each time wells fargo ceo testified before this committee, he has resigned soon thereafter. Mr. Charles scharf, you have taken on a massive challenge and while i certainly wish you luck, it is clear to this committee that the bank you inherited is essentially a flawless organization that has caused widespread harm to millions of consumers around the nation. Wells fargo has opened 3. 5 million fraudulent accounts with their
noise the committee will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. This hearing is entitled Holding Wells Fargo Accountable and ceo perspectives for the bank that broke americas trust. I now recognize myself for five minutes with an Opening Statement. Today, wells far go ceo, charles scharf, will testify before the committee about how he plans to end wells fargo egregious battle of abuse. Hes the third wells fargo ceo to testify before this committee and less than three and a half years. I will note that each time wells fargo ceo testified before this committee, he has resigned soon thereafter. Mr. Charles scharf, you have taken on a massive challenge and while i certainly wish you luck, it is clear to this committee that the bank you inherited is essentially a flawless organization that has caused widespread harm to millions of consumers around the nation. Wells fargo has opened 3. 5 million fraudulent accounts with their