Necessary for the sake of public health, to help flatten the curve so our medical facilities dont become overwhelmed. But they have also been disruptive, frustrating, and in some cases, scary. Despite the emotional and economic toll this crisis has taken, weve seen countless acts of compassion, generosity, and selflessness all across the country. Americans have stepped up to help each other to fight this new threat. I want to make sure the American People know that since the very beginning of this crisis, nebraskaens have been on the front lines. When 13 americans were evacuated from a cruise ship in japan in late february, they were taken to the National Quarantine unit at the university of Nebraska Medical Center in omaha. As nations only federal quarantine units, they were also trusted to care for the americans recovering from ebola in 2014. Beyond treating those exposed to or infected with coronavirus, unmc is also working to test new treatments for this virus. In late february, th
Cspan. Org coronavirus. Interviews with two leaders and how they are responding to the coronavirus. Plans to discusses reopen miami speeches and restaurants. Held by the Washington Post, this is 45 minutes. I think it does give people hope and it gives doctors hope also. That is why a lot of doctors want to use it, they want to give all patients the best chance they have. Good morning. I am bob costa, National Local reporter at the National Washington post. We are continuing our leadership during crisis series. Our guests are confronting challenges across their states and cities. Economic carnage, testing, all of those issues confronting them as leaders. But, they lead different parts of the nation. One is a governor, the other a mayor. Both are republicans. First, i will speak with Governor Pete Ricketts of nebraska. Then, mayor francis zamoras of miami, florida. Welcome tornor, Washington Post live. Thank you for having me on. Lets begin with one of the Biggest Issue in your state, m
That is why a lot of doctors want to use it. They want to give all people the best chance they have. Good morning. I am a National Political reporter at the Washington Post. Continuing our leadership during crisis series for Washington Post live. Our guests are confronting challenges across their states and Cities Economic carnage, testing, all the issues confronting them as leaders. But they lead different parts of the nation. One is a governor, another a big city mayor. Both are republicans. First, i will speak with nebraska is Governor Pete Ricketts and then i will speak to mayor Francis Suarez of miami, florida. Governor ricketts, welcome to Washington Post live. We appreciate you being here. s get to bit one of the lets get to one of the big areas in your state. What are the Biggest Health challenges in the meatpacking industry . Environments that is a difficult one to do social distancing because the concentration of people. Have done, working with the university of Nebraska Medi
At noon eastern lawmakers are expected to vote on his confirmation. And now to live coverage 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, the fountain of wisdom, we cherish your presence and honor your name. Give our lawmakers the wisdom to live with honor, as they remember their accountability to history and you. Lord, remind them that you are glorified when they walk on the path of integrity, striving to please you in all they say and do. May their lives bring light to darkness, unity to division, and order to chaos. Grant that they will be living letters read by those who desire to believe that you continue to rule in our world. We pray in your sovereign name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic fo
Lives they force us to close schools, shut down restaurants, shut down major events and temporarily shutter businesses across our country. Ne the sacrifices have been necessary for the sake of public health, to help flatten the curve so our medical facilities dont become overwhelmed. Theyve also been disruptive, frustrating, and in some cases scary. Despite the emotional and economic toll this crisis has taken, we have seen countless acts of compassion, generosity, and selflessness all across theam country. Americans has stepped up to help each other despite the new threat. I want to make sure the americany people know that since the very beginning of this crisis, nebraskans have been on the front lines. 113 americans were evacuated from a cruise ship in japan in late february, they were taken to the National Quarantine unit at the university of Nebraska Medical Center in omaha as nations only federal quarantine unit they were also trusted to care for the americans recovering from a eb