Good morning. The committee on Health Education will come to order. I have one goal today and that is Accurate Information. Accurate information that can help americans understand what they can do and decide what else around the worl world is at f the multiple coronavirus is alarming. 90,000 cases and 65 countries, 3,000 deaths according to the World Health Organization and most people in the United States are at a low risk. Heres what the New York Times said on its front page todays ago on sunday in describing the situation in our country. Quote, much about the coronavirus remains unclear. Its far from certain that the outbreak will reach a severe see proportions in the United States or affect many regions that ones. With its topnotch scientists, modern hospitals and Public Health infrastructure, most experts agree the United States is among the countrys best prepared to prevent or manage such an epidemic. Thats from the front page of the New York Times two days ago describing where w
Members of the legislature, executive officers, members of the judiciary, and people of oklahoma, it is my distinct honor to recognize my friend, the chief executive, our governor, kevin stitt. [applause] thank you. Thank you, guys, so much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, mr. President pro tem, Lieutenant Governor matt panel, members of my cabinet, madam chief justice, members of the 57th legislature, tribal leaders, to my best friend the first lady, sara stitt, my children who should be in school right now, to my parents, my brothers, and most importantly my fellow oklahoma ns. Its a great honor to stand before you today. And i want to thank my heavenly father for being in this position in oklahoma today. [applause] let me get right to the point h the state of our state is growing in strength, stability, and new opportunity for generations to come. We are moving in the right direction, the direction we all want to go, top ten in the nation. [applause] and we are getting
Was it your decision to not have her . No. Etary azar sda ann was there. Mr. Doggett not the disease expert who was the truth expert, not the out on tuesday, especially drawing the president s attention, in saying will see communities spread in the United States. Its not a question of if this will happen. Is a question of when and how many people in this country will illnesses. Do you agree with her statement . Secretary azar first, i know doctor extremely well, over decades. I have the highest respect for we believe no. Mr. Doggett do you agree with the fact . Secretary azar communities spread mr. Doggett do you agree with her or not . Context azar theres need. Community spread could be in a town, a locality, or could be nationwide like china. Have but day could before in Northern California let me ask you ecretary azar could be a community case. We dont know. Mr. Doggett in saying disruptions to everyday life may severe, but people might want to start thinking about this now. L with
Kevin stit delivered the state of the state address. His address from the state capital in Oklahoma City is about 45 minutes. [ applause ] [ applause ] members of the legislature, executive officers, members of the judiciary, and people of oklahoma, it is my distinct honor to recognize my friend, the chief executive, our governor, kevin stitt. [ applause ] thank you. Thank you, guys, so much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, mr. President pro tem, Lieutenant Governor matt panel, members of my cabinet, madam chief justice, members of the 57th legislature, tribal leaders, to my best friend the first lady, sara stitt, my children who should be in school right now, to my parents, my brothers, and most importantly my fellow oklahomans. Its a great honor to stand before you today. And i want to thank my heavenly father for being in this position in oklahoma today. [ applause ] let me get right to the point h the state of our state is growing in strength, stability, and new oppor
[indiscriminate chatter] rep. Neal will members and their guests please take their seats . The ways and Means Committee will come to order. That morning and welcome. We are here to discuss a difficult issue that confronts nearly every family in our nation and that is how to care for our loved ones as they age. It is certainly appropriate that we work to address this matter in november which is alzheimers Awareness Month and u. S. National family caregivers month. It is a deeply personal issue for many of us in the room, for those of us who have not personally struggle to ensure an older relative receive the care they need, you most certainly know someone in your life who has. Fragmented and insufficient longterm care system not only be confusing and emotionally taxing but also enormously expensive, indeed, even unaffordable. Inhome careock costs about 180,000 a year, it costs over 80,000 a year to live in a nursing home and assisted living causes 43,000 a year. These high prices certai