When the sun is out and the kids are at home, when the whole Natural World seems at its loveliest and the outdoors is so inviting, i can only imagine how tough it has been to follow the rules on social distancing. I thank you, because so many millions and millions of people across this country have been doing the right thing. Millions, going through the hardship of selfisolation, faithfully, patiently, and with thought and care for others as well as for themselves. I want you to know that this easter sunday, i do believe that your efforts are worth it and are daily proving their worth, because although we mourn every day those who are taken from us in such numbers, and though the struggle is by no means over, we are now making progress in this Incredible National battle against coronavirus. A fight we never picked against an enemy we still dont entirely understand. While making progress in this national battle, because the British Public formed a human shield around this countrys great
And to know your objective, you have to know what your core values are. So, what is the republican position on covid relief . Is there some consensus within the party on what that Relief Package should look like . And who exactly is doing the negotiating for the republicans . It is becoming increasingly clear that republicans do not always speak the same language and sometimes there is no one directing the choir. Take the issue of stimulus checks. Some conservatives argue, yes, there are people in need and yes they deserve help. But that is not the role of the federal government. It is a minority position, for sure, but it is in fact a position of some conservatives. I think the better position is federal and state governments essentially took income and jobs and opportunities in an effort to control the pandemic. And by took, i mean under the takings clause of the constitution. Jobs, income, opportunity were taken in an effort to control the virus. And we understand why government too
During the Daily Briefing the governor mentioned discussions were being had regarding how the state would reopen and whenever that may occur, again emphasizing where and when it may occur and he did not throw out a specific date. As soon as the News Conference gets underway will take you there live as for the latest statistics in the bay area, Johns Hopkins university reporting there are now more than 23,000 cases in california and at least 680 to people have died and 49 people have died and 4900 reported cases in the bay area with 140 deaths and Santa Clara County the most cases in the bay area with more than 1600 cases and 54 people have died in santa clara and there are 957 cases in San Francisco with 15 deaths, Alameda County has 845 cases with 23 deaths. The San Francisco Health Department cleared out the citys largest homeless shelter after learning was the site of a big coronavirus outbreak. Last week 68 residents and two employees at st. Vincent depauls Multiservice Center sout
350 billion in direct Cash Payments will be available for every american citizen earning less than 99,000 per year. That would be 3400 very quickly for the typical family of four. Nothing like thats ever been done in our country. Up to 250 billion in expanded unemployment benefits. The average worker who has lost his or her job will receive 100 of their salary up to four full months. Unlike normal unemployment benefits, independent contractors and the selfemployed will be eligible. So you have independent contractors and selfemployed people will be eligible for this. Over 100 billion to support the heroic work of our doctors, nurses and hospitals. They have been incredible. 45 billion for a Disaster Relief fund. Were setting up a fund of 45 billion for Disaster Relief. That is more than doubling the amount available to support my National Emergency and disaster declarations. It is a doubling up. 27 billion to build up the Strategic National stockpile with critical supplies including ma
350 billion in direct Cash Payments will be available for every american citizen earning less than 99,000 per year. That would be 3400 very quickly for the typical family of four. Nothing like thats ever been done in our country. Up to 250 billion in expanded unemployment benefits. The average worker who has lost his or her job will receive 100 of their salary up to four full months. Unlike normal unemployment benefits, independent contractors and the selfemployed will be eligible. So you have independent contractors and selfemployed people will be eligible for this. Over 100 billion to support the heroic work of our doctors, nurses and hospitals. They have been incredible. 45 billion for a Disaster Relief fund. Were setting up a fund of 45 billion for Disaster Relief. That is more than doubling the amount available to support my National Emergency and disaster declarations. It is a doubling up. 27 billion to build up the Strategic National stockpile with critical supplies including ma