Obviously is being held remotely. All members and witnesses will participate Via Videoconferencing as part of our hearing microphones will be set on mute to eliminate background noise. Members and witnesses, youre going to have to unmute your microphone each time you wish to speak. So i just say that as a reminder and as a little housekeeping issue, but please remember to do that. Documents for the record can be sent to megan mullen at the email address we provided to your staff. All documents will be entered into the record at the conclusion of the hearing. The chair now recognizes herself for five minutes for an Opening Statement. Lets see, where is the clock on the screen . There it is, okay. In any given year, one in five adults experience a Mental Illness such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. But 2020 has been a year like no other. In a recent poll, half of adults report that their Mental Health has been negatively impacted due to the coronavirus. One can only imagine
Center well get plenty of sunshine as the clouds along the coast. Lingering cold, 18 in philadelphia and wilmington and mailville, as well. 14 in allentown. 16 in trenton. 21 currently in cape may. Theres a breeze kicking up probably getting stronger after sunrise. Feels like 7 in philadelphia. 3 in allentown. 5 in trenton, 4 inngton, 8 in millville. Well climb out of the teens and up to 31 by 1 00 p. M. And high of 34 at 3 00 p. M. Lots of sun, but a little bit brisk and cold, certainly, the windchills making it feel like the low 20s for most of the afternoon with the winds running 8 to 16 miles per hour. A reminder we have sub freezing temperatures overnight theres standing water out there from yesterdays snow and rain, cautious while walking on the sidewalks and driving. Milder numbers for the weekend ahead in the seven day. Reporter all right, dave as you were talking i was watching the construction workers begin to pick up the cones on the schuylkill expressway eastbound at the vi
Despite sunshine, chilly out there, certainly. The one issue we have Walking Around this morning and to an extent driving we have sub freezing temperatures overnight. Any standing water leftover from the rain and snow, be careful walking and driving. Karen rogers milder air is coming after today, especially for the weekend. Ill have the details coming up. Reporter ive been talking to people on social media who are worried about icy spots. We dont have widespread problems, but 309 northbound at highland avenue you will see a slick spot or two. Blue route, schuylkill expressway, i95 speeds in the 50s, we have another new accident in Chester County on a springdale drive at east lincoln highway. I will take it slowly and drive cautiously and be prepared to hit a slick spot or two, if you do. I95 live at cottman, southbound traffic heading center city, a touch more volume we saw a halfhour ago, no delay, but moving nicely here. Water main break in rawnhurst castor avenue, watch for restrict
The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from the gentleman from oregon, mr. Blumenauer for five minutes. Mr. Blumenauer thank you, mr. Speaker. One of the most difficult and challenging situation any family faces is dealing with circumstances surrounding the end of life. Earlier this week, n. P. R. Ran a fascinating story on a little known fact that physicians die differently than the rest of us. They are more comfortable, theyre more likely to spend their final days surrounded by loved ones. They seldom die in an i. C. U. Or in a hospital setting. Thats because doctors understand what works and what doesnt. Doctors are very clear about their wishes, and they choose quality of life and concern for their families as well as their own well
Africanamerican elected president. In her speech to the Democratic Convention last night, Michelle Obama didnt forget. I wake up every morning in a house that was built by slaves, and i watch my daughters, two beautiful intelligent young black women playing with their dogs on the white house lawn. So dont let anyone ever tell you this country isnt great, that somehow we need to make it great again, because this right now is the greatest country on irt. Earth. This country will make history again tonight when Hillary Clinton is nominated by the Democratic Party in the roll call this evening, and you can bet her husband will not neglect to point that out. Hes the keynote speaker tonight. Democrats will try to keep up the momentum tonight that Michelle Obama kicked off last night. John, thank for you that. John harwood is in philadelphia. Joining us this morning keith boykin and Michael Barnes who served as a political policy adviser in the bush administration. Good morning to you both. G