Good afternoon. All here today to a hearing entitled acting americans from covid19 scams protecting americans from covid19 scams. The nation continues to fight the Health Crisis brought on by the covid19 pandemic. In addition to the threat this pandemic poses to americans, the Economic Impact resulting from responsible Public Health protocols have been felt in every corner of the country. It has become clear that preventing practices and dedicated resources including expanding testing capability and the availability of personal protective equipment are absolute necessities to a responsible path forward in extinguishing this Health Crisis. However, during this time of National Emergency and coordinated recovery, there are scam artists that seek to take advantage of consumers, especially the nations most vulnerable communities, like that of our nations seniors. Networks Consumer Reports consumers across the u. S. Reported over 136,000 Different Cases of covid related scams totaling appro
My radarhich means is up. Francine lets get to first word news with ritika gupta. Ritika Mitch Mcconnell insists that businesses, schools, and other organizations be protected against coronavirus lawsuits, and that has bogged down talks over a new stemless package. Demanding that changes to Liability Law include wholesale in the legislation. Nancy pelosi says that shows he is not serious about reaching a deal. Federal reserve policy makers will turn their attention on how to jumpstart a stronger rebound from their sessions. They are all but set to keep their benchmark overnight rate unchanged when they wrap up their meeting today. The fed releases a statement at 2 00 p. M. New york time, Jerome Powell holding a News Conference 30 minutes later. Telln Ceo Jeff Bezos will will say that his customers his company he will strike a patriotic tone for his appearance before the house antitrust subcommittee. U. K. May loosen its coronavirus quarantine rules after a backlash from tourists and sp
Slavery had been abolished, two years after the emancipation proclamation. Meantime, President Trump ready for a planned rally saturday in oklahoma, where 100,000 protesters are scheduled to gather in oklahoma. Protesterstipolice ahead of the president is first rally in months. Meantime, big tech in the spotlight amid scrutiny at home and abroad and charges with the eu. Joining us now is the leader of u. S. Antitrust efforts against microsoft back in the day. Gary, thanks for joining us. Lets start without strong you believe the eu case against amazon is. Gary pretty strong, based on everything we read. The eu is going to charge with amazon with misusing data it gets from merchants on its site. Think, is going to claim amazon uses that data to help amazon make copycat products that compete against the very merchants they are supposed to be supporting. The press has done great analytical reporting, and it appears that exactly the cake that is exactly the case, based on interviews with f
A blank about ukraine someone agreed saying the president cared only about big stuff the diplomat noted that there was big stuff in ukraine like a war with russia and so on then replied that the president cared only about big stuff that benefits him personally like the biden investigation that mr giuliani was pushing in that short conversation we learned everything we need to know about the 45th president of the United States he doesnt care about ukraine or the impact on our National Security caused by withholding military aid to that country fighting for its democratic life. All that matters to this president is what affects him personally an investigation into his political rival and a chance to cheat in the next election as professor gephardt testified before the Judiciary Committee 2 weeks ago if what were talking about is not impeachable then nothing is impeachable even as this body uncovered the facts of this ukraine scheme even as we opened an impeachment inquiry even as we gath
Where do you think the balance lies between regulation from the congressional side to the impact on business. I think we can do both. I think we can make sure we are allowing for innovation and Small Businesses rights. We need to make sure Consumer Rights are protected. Why people want to collect it and they would like the ability to have control over the data and make decisions about whether and make decisions about whether used. At the beginning of 2019 many of me and my tech reporters thought it would be a priority and probably happen. It hasnt happened yet. We had a hearing in the Senate Commerce committee today. Worker why is it taking so long and what are the main Sticking Points . They can be complicated a lot of folks dont feel comfortable because they dont quiet understand how the Technology Works and what types of policy makes sense. I introduced it during last congress to make sure we had words on paper to talk about what the legislation might look like. There have been more