Dedicated to the idea that all people deserve the chance to live a healthy, productive life. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff president obama will lay out his strategy tomorrow for stopping deadly attacks involving guns. That word came today, amid reports that hes considering 19 administrative policy changes, as well as congressional action. Its been just over a month since 20 children and six adults died in the School Shooting in newtown connecticut. And now the president is ready to announce proposals on gun violence. That could include executive action, ordering steps such as stricter penalties for lying on a gun background check or tougher penalties for gun trafficking. But spokesman jay carney said today that its up to congress to take more sweeping steps. There are specific legislativ
People deserve the chance to live a healthy, productive life. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff president obama will lay out his strategy tomorrow for stopping deadly attacks involving guns. That word came today, amid reports that hes considering 19 administrative policy changes, as well as congressional action. Its been just over a month since 20 children and six adults died in the School Shooting in newtown connecticut. And now the president is ready to announce proposals on gun violence. That could include executive action, ordering steps such as stricter penalties for lying on a gun background check or tougher penalties for gun trafficking. But spokesman jay carney said today that its up to congress to take more sweeping steps. There are specific legislative actions that he will continue
Captioning sponsored by Macneil Lehrer productions woodruff in a move to cut down on gun violence in the United States, president obama will announce an initiative tomorrow to include restrictions on guns and ammunition. Good evening. Im judy woodruff. Brown and im jeffrey brown. On the newshour tonight, we get the latest on the Administration Proposals and on measures being discussed in several state legislatures. Woodruff plus we have two separate interviews about the gun debate, with delaware governor jack markell and National Rifle Association President david keene. Brown then, Spencer Michels asks california governor jerry brown if his fiscal turnaround from a 27 billion deficit to a balanced budget offers a lesson for the nation. You have to make tough choices. You have to live within your means. That means you have to not do everything you want to but you also have to raise more money. Woodruff and ray suarez examines a surge in suicides by u. S. Troops last year, far exceeding
Vans hit the road to administer free COVID tests in Phoenixâs underserved communities Although vaccinations are underway, experts say it s still important to test for COVID-19 to identify hot spots and variants. Phoenix sends two vans into communities to provide free COVID-19 testing to those who might not otherwise have easy access. (Source: Cronkite News) By Jackie O Neill | April 19, 2021 at 12:03 PM MST - Updated April 19 at 12:03 PM
PHOENIX â The city is partnering with health care companies to send vans into underserved communities to provide free, on-the-spot COVID-19 tests for people who might not otherwise have access.
Even though about 1.5 million Maricopa County residents have been vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, health advocates warn that now is not the time to ease up on preventative measures, including testing.
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Although vaccinations are underway, experts say it’s still important to test for COVID-19 to identify hot spots and variants. Phoenix sends two vans into communities to provide free COVID-19 testing to those who might not otherwise have easy access. (Photo by Travis Robertson/Cronkite News)
Declina Clay of Premiere Lab Solutions gives COVID-19 test results to Sunrise Stockman, 44, at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church in Phoenix on March 27. “It’s a great gift to the community,” Stockman says. (Photo by Travis Robertson/Cronkite News)
Sarai Sweet, a phlebotomist with Premiere Lab Solutions, gives Norma Cruz, 45, her COVID-19 test results at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church in Phoenix. (Photo by Travis Robertson/Cronkite News)