We were a removed tribe to indian territory. Andremovals began in 1829, culminated in the large removal in the indian territory summer and fall months of 1836 with our arrival to indian territory here in late december, 1836, and throughout january of 1837, when we arrived at port gibson in indian territory. ,or about 20 years or so beginning at about 1840, prior to settling here, we met at the ground cancel grand council of our tribal house until 1861. 1861 was the arrival of the civil war in the United States, and affected just about everyone. After the civil war, we had to find a tree be, as many tribes involved in the civil war. We signed that treaty in 1856. 1857, we designed our tribal constitution, which was the foundation for Government Operations that established themselves in this area. Once we establish that new tribal government, we had a place for that. We settled on this very ground that we are on. 1868 they constructed the first counsel house, the twostory log cabin. The
Him. And saving fashion. Only on cbs this morning, there she is, anna wintour explains an effort to save an industry facing global devastation. But first, heres todays eye opener. Your world in 90 seconds. We may may be reaching the point where the impact of the coronavirus is beginning to level off. The death toll from the pandemic continues to rise. Even as there are signs the spread of the virus is slowing. The mitigation weve been doing is having a positive effect but you dont see it until weeks later. Another really ugly week. 6,600,000 jobless claims. This is a savage number. And this is probably still an underestimate of what the unemployment situation is. Big news from campaign 2020. Joe biden is now the Presumptive Democratic nominee after senator Bernie Sanders announced the end of his campaign. Before you made this announcement, did anyone notify larry david . Tyler perry teamed up with wynn dixie to pay the grocery bills for dozens of grocery customers. The Series Finale of
Spoke to the lead of a new testing task force. That the testing space has been a challenging one for us, and i own that, and i have a responsibility as your governor to do better. Governor gavin newsom confirmed over 126,000 people have been tested. And 13,000 of those are still awaiting results. Staggering numbers that led to this announcement. A state partnership with two california universities and a task force. A new partnership with uc davis and uc san diego to create a minimum of 5 to 7 hubs. Reporter leading the covid19 test task force, Paul Markovich president and ceo of blue shield of california, and dr. Charity dean, assistant director of californias Public Health department. Markovich wants to make sure anyone in need of a test gets one. Set a goal to get to 10,000 per day for the next two weeks to 25,000 per day by the end of the month, and by the end of the summer this august the capacity of 50,000. Reporter an increase in testing will hopefully mean a decrease in deaths.
The gift of this day. In spite of challenges that often seem insurmountable, you remain our hope for the years to come. As our senators strive to meet the challenges of the coronavirus, validate their efforts with your divine blessing. You are the righteous judge who knows even the motives of our hearts. May your providential purposes be fulfilled in our nation and world. Touch this land we love with your healing hands. We pray in your powerful 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 for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley on friday, President Trump declared a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coro
Because of the virus. California governor gavin newsom has told President Trump he expects more than half of californians will be infected with this virus by june. Think about that for a moment. But here are the uptotheminute bay area totals. Santa clara county continues to report new cases. 14 in the last day, bringing their total to 189. Six people have died in that county. San francisco updated its total this morning with 19 new cases. The total in San Francisco is 70. Most counties are reporting a handful of new cases. There are at least 474 cases in the region right now. In the south bay, a san jose reserve Police Officer has tested positive for covid19, and now several other officers are selfquarantining out of an abundance of caution. Abc7 News Reporter amanda del castillo joins us live from Police Headquarters with the latest. Amanda . Ama, San Jose Police chief eddie garcia says the reserve officer wasnt feeling well so, the officer went to the doctor who confirmed he had covi