To declarer can rise a recess of the subcommittee at any time. Without objection members of the full committee not on the subcommittee are authorized participate in todays hearing. Members are reminded to keep their video function on at all times, even when they are not recognized by the chair. Thatrs are also reminded they are responsible for muting and unmuting themselves and to mute themselves after they are finished speaking. Consistent with the regulations accompanying House Resolution 965, we will only mute members and witnesses as appropriate. When not recognized for to avoid inadvertent background noise. Members are reminded that our house rules relating to the order and the decorum of the desk decorum applied to this remote hearing. This hearing is entitled insuring against a pandemic challenges and solutions for , policyholders and insurers. I now recognize myself for three minutes to begin with an opening statement. According to the Congressional Research service, 110 Millio
A test. Those, those claims, particularly in light of whats going on with respect to china and freedom of the sea passage and all that. But the fact that this we have a russia has a custom, a tradition of claim with, in its own state, makes it even more, makes a stronger case, frankly, to, to say that its their area. But youve got to consider that youre talking about an area that spans from point to point about 106 miles. And it, and its, and within that area, the United States is claiming that its international waters. But, but, but through this custom and tradition of the now declaring that the bay is in fact, russian under russian governance. No one else has ever challenged it until now they except the United States, i fear time is going to be just like a but just a fit enough. But the timing of the instant, do you, do you see a change of administration except having any relevance as to what is happening here ramping up . Moves the last few months . Yeah, i think it might, i think t
Santa rosa in 38. Its 39 in livermore right now. 43 concord. 46 oakland. The afternoon is just like yesterday. That means sunny, warm and beautiful. Mid to upper 60s. How is the drive looking . Its getting busy this morning as you work into the pass. Its the usual stuff for the super commuters going westbound into 580. Thats where we are seeing most of the delays. Expect a few brake lights. The good news, no accidents or incident for that portion of the freeway. Travel time 30 minutes 205 toward 680. Right now looking good across the east shore. No delays along highway 4 and that ride out of the south bay so far so good. A few brake lights starting to form for that morgan hill commute. Bay bridge toll plaza quiet, no metering lights and its a very easy ride as you work out of the east bay into the city. Live news desk. We will watch this morning on the investigation into that huge fire that started in a berkeley seven story apartment building. It caused the evacuation of a nearby three
Them said that they would go home and watch the game to the fans who are on that hill, they stayed until the end. I someone who walked by just a short time ago, he said that they were all there into the end or most of them at least and by the way it was a thrilling finish, it came right down to the wire, stanford winning 2423. We have full highlights coming up in sports at 6 00. Were live uc berkeley, kenny choi, kpix5. More help is on the way to struggling businesses in berkeley. The mayor has reactivated an emergency relief fund. The city of berkeley approved it back in march to provide aid to Small Businesses, renters and arts organizations impacted by the pandemic. They are hoping the community will match the city funds. To see the black friday crowd seems to sleep and for the most part. Devin fehely spoke to shoppers who did show up early, and this time in dublin. Reporter black friday was altered by the pandemic but many of the shoppers arrived early said that hunting for those d
To call the police, but it was the police. Its outrageous. And a relative of a civilian reportedly killed in a u. S. Drone strike in yemen says he continues to live in fear as a top court in germany rules. Berlin can legally distance itself from american operations conducted from german soil. A very warm welcome to you here at r. T. International. My names donald quarter taking you through your world news stories this hour. Welcome to the program. A scientist labeled, the father of Irans Nuclear program has been killed on the outskirts of tirant and response. The u. N. Has called for restraint and to avoid any actions that could lead to an escalation. Irans envoy to the global body warned israel and the u. S. Against any provocative moves. Local reporter gave us more details about the killing, which iran has branded a state act of terror. Senior iranian scientist was killed on a highway near tehran. Theres not much detail about the number of people involved in the attack, or number of