Lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, the author of unity, remind our lawmakers that people accomplish laudable goals more through unity than division. May our senators remember that all of us are more effective than any one of us. As our legislators pursue effectiveness in their work, give them the wisdom to forge alliances that make the difficult become easy and the impossible become probable. In their search for common purposes, inspire them with the conviction that nothing is impossible for those who believe. We pray in your omnipotent name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa is recognized. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The pres
Comprehensive response addressing not just the medical priorities but the Economic Impact this virus has had on so Many American families. We provided funding for coronavirus testing, medical care, personal protective equipment for frontline medical personnel, vaccine and treatment development, for veterans, nutrition programs, first responders, Unemployment Benefits, elementary schools, high schools and colleges, farmers and ranchers. The coronavirus aid relief and Economic Security act or thes act, the third relief act we pass provided 350 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program to help Small Businesses keep employees on the payroll during this crisis. When the program ran out of money we provided another 310 billion to ensure as many Small Businesses as possible were able to take advantage of this help. Thes act appropriated 293 billion for direct payment to american citizens to help them get through this difficult time. At this point Government Agencies are focused on getting a
Challenges facing the world. I think we have the perfect guest this morning. She leads an institution on the front lines of trying to save the global economy. On a personal note, i am proud to say it is institution i was proud to call home for three years. Twitter, facebook, linked in, whatever platform use youracfrontpage to submit questions. Our commitment at the Atlantic Council has been to keep you informed, not only about the current crisis, but the changing nature of the global economy. Not only in 2020, but 2021, 2022, and the decade ahead. I know the managing director will be able to help us today. Without further ado let me introduce my current boss resident and ceo of the Atlantic Council, and by former boss. Thank you, josh in a very short time you have made a significant difference at the Atlantic Council as our director of programs and strategy. You are doing it at i cant imagine a more critical moment. In that spirit, we are delighted to host you for this addition of the
Over the past decade. Retail sales plunged to a new low in march as businesses continue to shutter due to this shutdown and stay at home order. The housing sector took another severe hit as Housing Starts and home builder confidence saw dramatic slumps. But while the white house is discussing guidelines to reopen the country as the data shows the pandemic is peaking, how long will it take to recover our economic luster . Joining us to talk about that and investing today in the broader markets during the shutdown is managing partner of the bonnson group, david bonnson. Great to have you this weekend, thanks so much for joining us. Good to be with you, maria. Maria so let me get your reaction to what we heard this week. The president came out with guidelines to reopen the economy in three stages. That certainly sparked a rally in stocks when he first started talking about it. Is this realistic . Do you think that the economy gets back to where it was, and whats your reaction to now this
Erasing much of the job gains over the past decade. Retail sales plunged to a new low in march as businesses continue to shutter due to this shutdown and stay at home order. The housing sector took another severe hit as Housing Starts and home builder confidence saw dramatic slumps. But while the white house is discussing guidelines to reopen the country as the data shows the pandemic is peaking, how long will it take to recover our economic luster . Joining us to talk about that and investing today in the broader markets during the shutdown is managing partner of the bonnson group, david bonnson. Great to have you this weekend, thanks so much for joining us. Good to be with you, maria. Maria so let me get your reaction to what we heard this week. The president came out with guidelines to reopen the economy in three stages. That certainly sparked a rally in stocks when he first started talking about it. Is this realistic . Do you think that the economy gets back to where it was, and wh