I call this hearing to order. This hearing will be a little bit different. It is perhaps the first congressional hearing during the extenuating circumstances of the pandemic. We have a sparse crowd reflecting the committees inherence to the rules put forth by the attending physician. Staff forthank patience and understanding as we work through the logistics involved in holding this hearing, which is a critical part of the committees ongoing oversight of the Intelligence Committee community. Afternoon, we move to a closed session. Aeir absence now is not reflection on the importance they place on this matter. We have asked members to watch as much as they can of the hearings from their offices, only coming into the hearing room to ask questions. I would also like to think the press corps for your accommodation of the restrictions we are placing as we seek to fulfill our requirements to hold this nomination hearing in an open setting, or at least as open as current circumstances allow. M
National counterintelligence and security center. The Senate Intelligence committee considered the of texas congressman John Radcliffe to be the next director of National Intelligence. Since august, the position has been occupied by officials in the absence of a senateconfirmed director. Representative radcliffe was asked about whistleblowers, his view on russian interference and the origins of the coronavirus as well as his ability to be nonpartisan as the nations top intel chief. This hearing will be a little different. It is perhaps the first congressional hearing held during the extenuating circumstances of a pandemic. We have a sparse crowd and an expanded dais reflective of the committees adherence to guidelines put forward by the rules committee and attending physician. We thank our members and staff are there patience and understanding as we work through the logistics involved in holding this hearing, which is a critical part of the committees ongoing oversight of the Intellige
Congressional hearing held during the extenuating circumstances of a pandemic. We have a sparse crowd and an expanded dais reflective of the committees adherence to guidelines put forward by the rules committee and attending physician. We thank our members and staff are there patience and understanding as we work through the logistics involved in holding this hearing, which is a critical part of the committees ongoing oversight of the Intelligence Community. Members will be joining us on a rotating basis throughout the morning. Again, this afternoon, as we move to close session. Their absence now is not a reflection of the importance they place on this matter. We have asked members to watch as much of the hearings as they can from their offices, only coming into the hearing room to ask questions. I would also like to thank the press corps for your accommodation of the restrictions we are placing as we seek to fulfill our requirements to hold this nomination hearing in an open setting,
Or spicy popcorn chicken combo for just 5. 99. Determined to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Many in san jose are not letting shelters in place orders stop them. Dental hygienists are scared to go back to work. Keeping staff and patients safe. Movie theaters may not be open. But drive ins are. Ill tell you where. Who will feel the heat, coming up. Cinco de mayo in the south bay during a pandemic. Crowds packed in a parking lot ignoring rules to socially distance and wear masks. Police were forced sto step in. Cinco de mayo in east san jose. In a Global Pandemic a packed parking lot near story and king roads. Police enforcing social distancing. As long as theyre not bothering anybody. I dont see why theyre breaking it up. A flag vendor for 20 years at this location says the new normal changed nothing. Its been the same. Regardless of whats happening. The same amount of business and people. Its been the same. Make no mistake. Stay at home orders are in effect. This is the county the hardest hit
Regardless of whats happening. The same amount of business and people. Its been the same. Make no mistake. Stay at home orders are in effect. This is the county the hardest hit in the bay area. The video from the mexican Heritage Plaza shows last years celebration. 1,000 guests across the six acre facility. This holiday the plaza is closed and events cancelled because of covid19. Its the right thing to do. Were containing the spread. What it means it not right now the facility isnt being activated. A very different scene. This is the same location where a large crowd gathered saturday. On tuesday cars returned an hour after police cleared the lot. A short time later officers were back too. They wont stay away. Theyll break it up and take off. Come back. Theyll find another spot. It will be like a cat and mouse all day. Police made it clear officers will not going into crowds to Issue Citations violating the social distancing health order. Three california counties are defying governor