On the coronavirus response, this took place in delaware it is about 20 minutes. Good afternoon my fellow americans, today across the nation people are feeling anxious about the spread of the cove at 19, known as the coronavirus. And the threat that it poses to our health, loved ones, livelihoods, i know people worry my thoughts are with those who are directly fighting this virus. Those infected, staleys have suffered a loss, First Responders and theyre putting themselves on the line as i speak for others. Id like to thank those who are already making sacrifices to protect us. Whether that self quarantine, or canceling events or closing campuses. Because whether or not you are affected are know someone who is affected, or have been in contact with an infected person, this is going to require a national response. Not just from our elected leaders or Public Health officials, but from all of us. We must always follow the guidelines of Health Officials and take appropriate protections to p
Government accountability, the report of the nations Fiscal Health. Today the Budget Committee will hear from congress nonpartisan watchdog on the nations Fiscal Health and the importance of confronting our critical fiscal challenges. I welcome back mr. Dodaro who is the most usual and best witness providing information throughout the year that it is extremely helpful heading off some of the future crises that will happen if we dont Pay Attention. This hearing will kick off a series of hearings and discussions about that will form Bipartisan Solutions for the problems we face this year and help build a foundation for next years budget cycle. The next few years should be significant for the Budget Committee. The committee has been the working hard to enact reforms that improve transparency and accountability in the budget process and help put us on a more sustainable fiscal path. Last year senator whitehouse and i introduced the bipartisan congressional budget reform act and i want to e