Keith dayton, to be u. S. Diplomat to ukraine. Several members pressed mr. Dayton on his willingness to report back to the committee of any knowledge of russian interference. If confirmed, he waited replace marie yovanovich, who was removed from her position last year. The nominees today are representative to the general assembly, the second one, to be deputy chief executive officer corporation,e Lieutenant General keith dayton be ambassador to Ukraine Special Political Affairs at the u. N. And alternative representative to the general assembly. Our nominees they have distinguished individuals. Senatorcotton and romney will be introducing mr. Wong, and we are glad to represent have former ed rice with us today. Suspend my Opening Statement and ask the Ranking Member to do the same until after introductions are made by our distinguished guests. With that, mr. Romney, member of this committee, we will start with your interaction of mr. Alex ron, so senator romney . And legal policy direc
Hello, im californias 27th congressional district. I am chair of the congressional agenspecific. Today, i will be chairing an important Congressional Forum on an alarming rise of anti asian bigotry during the coronavirus pandemic. I want to thank my good friends of the congressional try caucus. The chair of the congressional hispanic and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus karen bass. For hosting this event with me today. I also want to think my fellow colleagues are participating today. As well as our witnesses and Asian American leaders from across the country who are joining us virtually. Since the beginning of this year, Asian Americans all across the nation have been terrified by the rise of anti asian hate crimes related to the coronavirus. In which innocent Asian Americans have been targeted for racism and violence. Starting in january of the insults and misinformation by Asian American restaurants and businesses, more than likely to have something in the should be avoided.
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Now, if youre interested in getting tested at this site here at s. A. P. Center, they will be open through friday from 1 00 to 7 00 and then on saturday from 9 00 until 3 00. Live in san jose, scott budman, nbc bay area news. Scott, thank you. Not just the bay area. Cases are rising statewide. Take a look. Yesterday alone more than 5,000 people tested positive. 65 people died. On a national level, its been a while since weve heard from dr. Anthony fauci. Hes no longer part of those regular regular white house briefings. Today he testified before congress. Along with other medical experts, dr. Fauci says the country is taking great Financial Risks to be ahead of the game on producing a vaccine. He says the vaccine could be ready by this december. He also addressed those controversial comments from president trump. Over the weekend the president said, he told his people to slow coronavirus testing because its leading to more reported cases. Dr. Fauci denied he was ever ordered to slow do
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