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As secretary of state, i have worked to secure the vote for all georgians. On day one, we outlawed ballot harvesting. We strengthened signature match through the g. B. I. Train and moved toward an audible paper ballot system. I am the first secretary of state to implement a drivers license requirement for online absentee ballot applications, which strengthen the security of our absentee ballot process. Whether it is the president of the United States or a failed gubernatorial candidate, disinformation regarding election administrations should be condemned and rejected. Integrity matters, truth matters. Today the secretary of States Office will be recertifying our States Election results. Then the states harbor under the United States code to name electors is tomorrow and then they will meet on december 14 to officially elect the next president. While we will continue our investigations to their conclusions, and where prosecution is necessary, we will work with the state election board
Subcommittee will reconvene. Hearingthe most clunky ive ever participated in, let alone chaired and that is saying a lot for the United States senate, so i apologize for our way to our witnesses, but to all who are paying attention, how challenging it has been with the series of votes. Senator cantwell is next to question. Cantwell thank you for inviting a witness that is both in kansas ander a Washington State residents to boot. I do want to work with you on the manufacturing workforce workforce issue that you and senator warner introduced keeping the supply chain and aviation manufacturing. I appreciate this hearing and i know we are dealing with an increase in the number of cases and challenges we face. Im very proud our state has kept our rates of infections and hospitalizations down, and appreciate the ongoing efforts but im also impressed by the manufacturing efforts in our state. Everybody working together. Outdoor research converted one of its seattle facilities into making sur
Runs just under two hours. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being with us, or being near us, at least in the technology since. I welcome all of you to todays hearing that weve entitled, examining the response to the covid19 pandemic. The subcommittee at the sound of the gavel will come to order. As the nation continues to fight the unprecedented Public Health crisis, americans worked to protect against further spread of the virus while trying to maintain a certain degree of normalcy, including maintaining a job and earning a paycheck. There is not a corner of the u. S. Economy that has not felt the impact of the pandemic todays discussion will talk about the harmful effects on the Manufacturing Sector. During this pandemic, many in the Manufacturing Community have adapted their operations to help provide products needed to prevent the spread of the virus. Distributionlesale company that pivoted to manufacturing face masks in response to a dire National Supply shortage, or a cart
Your telephone provider. Earlier today, House Republicans held a briefing with reporters following their leadership Election Results for the upcoming 117th congress. We begin with current minority leader, kevin mccarthy, who was show thed so stay on in that position next january. Mr. Mccarthy thank you all very much. Its an honor to stand here today with this team. Supported by our colleagues, to lead the republican conference in the 117th congress. I want to congratulate mike johnson and richard hudson, who is new to our team, and representing with the rest of our colleagues. Over the past two years our country has faced unbelievable challenges. Through every obstacle i couldnt be prouder of the priorities of this conference. I can say without a doubt this is the most united and energized republican conference ive been associated with. We made a commitment to america that we would work to restore our way of life, rebuild the greatest economy, and renew the american dream. Weve also wo