executive order on social Media Companies. This is three hours and 25 minutes. [background sounds]. Good morning and welcome today hearing on the other side of the federal communications commission. And we have them here today. As a special welcome to our distinguished and all witnesses upon. Today we will hear from fcc chairman. In the commissioner and other commissioners. The fcc is the nations primary regulator and later state International Communications network. The core part of the agencys vision is to ensure that all people in the United States have access to rapid efficient and nationwide Communication Services at reasonable prices. Never before has the fccs responsibility to achieve this mission been more important. In the covid19 Public Health emergency experts a spotlight the Nations Communications networks in the American Peoples access to Broadband Services. Since march there has been a dramatic and sustained surge and internet usage. But the u. S. Network has performed we
86,000 people in the United States and that includes over 900 incredible and great coloradans, my home state. We certainly mourn with those families who have lost loved ones and well keep fighting for a path forward as we get through this together. I want to commend in the strongest terms possible our frontline workers, whether its been our First Responders, our health care professionals, or those that have allowed us to continue to enjoy a safe and secure food supply, people in essential businesses that each and every day dont complain but go to work to help make sure that our communities can get back to work. And the list of heroes in our communities, those who have i have goin so much, goes on and on and on. And i think its important to recognize that as we have addressed the coronavirus challenge in this country, the measures that we have taken, the steps that have been laid out by mayors and governors and the president , theyve been to comply with guidances and Health Directives a
Symptoms of an unidentified at the time respiratory disease and increasing numbers. We now know, that the virus has covid19 and as completely appended our way of life in the globe. This virus has infected over 3. 5 Million People around the world and killed tragically over 60000 people in the United States and that includes over 900 incredible and great coloradans, my home state. We certainly mourn those families who have lost loved ones and we will keep fighting for a path forward we get through this together. That is my command and strongest terms asur possible, our ,rontline workers weathers been First Responders, Healthcare Professionals or those who have allowed us to continue to enjoy a safe and secure food supply. The people in essential businesses each everyday dont complain but that of work to help make sure that our communities can give back to work. Enlisted heroes in our communities, those who have given so much goes on and on and on. I think it is important to recognize th
Commitment to bringing you live gavel to gavel coverage of the u. S. Senate. You can continue watching this hearing online at cspan. Org. And now live to the floor of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, we continue to depend on you to fulfill your purposes for our lives. You have told us that your purpose for us is that we live for your glory. As our lawmakers strive to do your will, bringing honor to your name, have your way in all they say and do. Send them your help from celestial portals, so that they will please you and be your ambassadors during these challenging times. Rescue them from anything that will keep them from remembering that nothing is impossible for you. Be exalted, o god, above the highest heavens. Let your glory shine in our nation and world. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me
Test. Test test. Test test test. Test. Test test. Test test test. There is something about highcontent thc that is triggering psychosis. And we need to recognize it. My times up. Thank you. Madam chair. Gentlewomans time has expired. Pleasure to recognize the gentleman from montana, mr. Am i right . Mr. Gianforte. Thank you, madam chair. Thank you to the panel being here today. Understanding the full consequences of readily available marijuana on Public Health and individuals is imperative. Weve heard that today. We should be concerned about the lack of federal research on marijuana because when we consider such a drastic change, we must ensure that policy is based on sound science. So the focus today on research is very appropriate. In november i joined with 16 other members of congress in asking attorney general barr to study the societal impacts of legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes. As we start to see preliminary data from states like colorado and oregon, its important