Release the weekly address from President Trump this week. And Appropriations Committee share gave the democrats a draft discussing the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. We owe a debt of gratitude for those in essential Service Industry jobs for also risking exposure to ensure american have food and other essential items during this time of crises. While i comply with guidance to remain home, im still working tirelessly with my colleagues in congress to protect people from the vicious pandemic and to mitigate the impact on americans financial security. A chairwoman house Appropriations Committee i helped shepard three Coronavirus Response bills through congress. First bill provided a vital infusion of funding to secure protective equipment for healthcare workers and boasted the Public Health system. It jump started the development of vaccines that will one day stop this surge. Just days later the familys first Coronavirus Response act, made coronavirus testing free. Expande
That was almost a bad situation right then. Good morning, everyone. Take iq for your presence here. We had a very robust discussion at the caucus meeting, at the growing threat that is presented by the coronavirus. The coronavirus, its clearly a national emergency. It requires an all hands on deck approach. It requires engagement from everyone, democrats and republicans, from the house and the senate, the white house, and the administration. It requires engagement of the city, state, and federal level. House democratic caucus, great leadership from Speaker Pelosi and steny hoyer, and our members are committed to making sure that we do Everything Possible to both contain the virus and mitigate it as it emerges in jurisdiction after jurisdiction. We heard from chairwoman nita lowey and our goal is to make sure that we do not leave washington this week without an allocation of resources to deal with the coronavirus. It is our expectation that that number would be substantially greater tha
The resources here necessary for an aggressive, comprehensive, and swift response. Im pleased to report to my colleagues this afternoon that we, with the house, leadership, both sides have reached a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on an emergency supplemental appropriations package to do just that. The agreement provides a surge in funding at every level, local, state, federal, and international to meet the growing challenge that we could face. The total amount, mr. President , included in the package is 7. 76 billion, a little under 8 billion. We arrived at that figure by going back to the agencies, n. I. H. , the centers for disease chrome and so forth and said, what do you think you would need if this virus really spreads and we wanted to make sure they had the tools and the resources that we would not shortchange the American People in any way. So the 7. 76 billion, weve been told by the people who know, that should be sufficient. We hope it is. Mr. President , nearly 85 of this fu
World leaders alike. The conference of president probably count among the 53 organizations. [applause] together, we have enjoyed productive partnership, most recently under the leadership of chairman and ceo howard. Congratulations also, betsy, like most people have heard, has been elected to the executive council and we look forward to working closely with betsy as well. By the way, fabulous speech yesterday. [applause] for more than 30 years, its been led by one of the great jewish leaders of our time. The one and only. [applause] as ceo, markham shaped history through his visionary leadership. Thank you, malcolm, for all you have done and continue to do for the jewish people. [applause] we are grateful that malcolm will continue to provide us with leadership and strategic guidance in the works of our new chief executive, william. [cheering and applauding] william is well known for his past experience and drive and we look forward to his resolute leadership. Its more than these excep
Coronavirus outbreak with california representative nanette berrigan, a member of the Homeland Security committee. At 9 a. M. , reid wilson previews todays primary contests in six states. The primary contest in 6 states. Host good morning. It is tuesday, march 10. Senior Administration Officials will head to capitol hill to discuss the package of emergency economic measures aimed at blunting a slowdown over fears of the coronavirus and plunging oil prices. Major stock markets tumbled more than 7 with the dow jones shedding 2000 points in the largest oneday point drop in history. We are opening our phone lines to ask if you believe fiscal stimulus is needed to respond to the coronavirus. Phone lines split up regionally. Eastern and central time zones, it is 2027488001. In amount or pacific time zones, 2027488001. You can send us a text. That number, 2027488003. If you do, include your name and where you are from. Otherwise, catch up with us on social media. N twitter it is cspanwj on fa