And by contributions to this pbs station fr viewers like you. Thank you. America. Reporting from newamork city, i aura trevelyan. 26 million americans have lost eir jobs in the Coronavirus Crisis as the economy grinds to a standstill. Meanwhile, t death toll climbs above 47,000. Social distancing on capitol hill. Rsu. S. Lawmakeork on an emergency aid package, taking no chances. Plus, the uks first human trial of a Coronavirus Vaccine is underway. Volunteers were injected on thursday. Laura for all of you watching pbs and around the globe, welcome to world news america. The United States now has more onthan 850,000 cirus cases. In new york alone, more than 15,000 people have die the economic picture is bleak, too. More than 26 million americans have lost their jobs since this began. An extra thr had a 70 billion to americans today 370 billion tomericans today. Da tawfik has more. These are days great political, social, and economic stress in our nation. Keep a safe distance, even as th
Unfortunate i cant in terms of you guys, i can call on you either if i have questions, so we both benefit from this new world we live in. Good. John, shall we appreciate you being here and many of them im sure appreciate you cant see them. I want to kick this off a jumper in the middle of this federalism debate. Federalism is about the division of authority amongst different lytic leaders at different levels. We have seen some governors be very aggressive in embracing shelter in place and stay at home orders to flatten the curve. Other governors have been more open, arguing the local conditions didnt warn what they did. Governors with were adopted vey rigorous shutdown policies have often been confronted by their citizens and city and local leaders with their authority. And overlaying it all is the federal government who have done some things to complement and sometimes to compete with what the local officials are doing. My good buddy steve and i talk with us a lot and his take on this
Federalism. John is a fellow at the Hoover Institution and served in all three branches of government, including the u. S. Primitive justice, Senate Judiciary department of justice, Senate Judiciary committee, and Supreme Court. Prof. Yoo thanks for tuning in. I can see you on the others of the zoom. Sometimes that can lead to very disturbing images. Guys, i terms of you cant call on you either if you have questions, so we benefit from the new world we live in. Appreciate that you cant see them. [laughter] i want to kick this off by jumping in the middle of the federalism debate. Federalism is about division of authority amongst different political leaders at different levels. We have seen some governors be aggressive in embracing shelterinplace and stayathome orders to flatten the curve. Other governors have been more open, arguing the local conditions didnt warrant it. Governors who adopted rigorous shutdown policies have been confronted by their citizens and city and local leaders.
Hours after the tragic high of 115 yesterday. Hospitalizations were flat, and the icu numbers were up just 1 . The Governor Also Announced a new meal program, working with fema, and local cities and counties. They will partner with restaurants to prepare and deliver three meals a day. We told you how many food banks and local organizations have strained to fill the need. Under this new program, restaurants will be reimbursed for providing three meals a day, seven days a week. Fema is picking up 75 of the cost, with the state paying most of the rest. The governor said that there are guidelines for which seniors will be eligible. They must either high risk covid19, must be in a position where their economics are below 600 of federal poverty. Must have already been impacted or exposed directly to covid19 or more broadly, have compromised immune systems. Gov. Newsom said the counties will help identify seniors who may be eligible for seniors can also call 211 or go online to covid19. Ca. G
And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. America. Reporting from new york city, i am laura trevelyan. 26 million americans have lost their jobs in the coronaviru crisis as the economy grinds to a standstill. Meanwhile, theim death toll above 47,000. Social distancing on capitol hill. U. S. Lawmakers work on an emergency aid package, taking no chances. Plus, the uks first human tiral of a coron vaccine is underway. Volunteers were injected on thursday. Laura for all of you watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to world news america. The United States now has more than 850,000 coronirus cases. In new york alone, more than 15,000 people have died. The economic picture is bleak, too. More than 26 million americans have lost their jobs since this began. An extra three had a 70 billion to americans today 370 billion to americans today. Nada tawfik has more. These are days oatf g political, social, and economic stress in our nation. Nada lawmakers in