Dep. Atty. Gen. Rosen good morning. I am jeff rosen, and i am pleased to be joined today by vermonts u. S. Attorney, christina nolan, new jerseys First Assistant u. S. Attorney, dep. Atty. Gen. Rosen ok, good morning. I am jeff rosen, and i am pleased to be joined today by vermonts u. S. Attorney, christina nolan, new jerseys First Assistant u. S. Attorney, rachael honig, our acting assistant attorney general for the Civil Division, jeff clark, and the eastern texas u. S. Attorney, steve cox. This morning, subject to court approval, the department of justice is announcing a global resolution of our criminal and civil investigations into the opioid manufacturer, Purdue Pharma, as well as a civil resolution with members of the Sackler Family, who comprise the shareholders of the company. H members of the Sackler Family, who comprise the shareholders of the company. Before we address the specific terms, i want to provide some context of how todays announcement fits into dojs wider efforts
Rosen announced Purdue Pharma agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay more than a . 3 billion in fines. The settlement also includes members of the Sackler Family, owners of Purdue Pharma, who will pay additional fines for settlements. Dep. Atty. Gen. Rosen good morning. I am jeff rosen, and i am pleased to be joined today by vermonts u. S. Attorney, christina nolan, new jerseys First Assistant u. S. Attorney, rachael honig, our acting assistant attorney general for the Civil Division, jeff clark, and the eastern texas u. S. Attorney, steve cox. This morning, subject to court approval, the department of justice is announcing a global resolution of our criminal and civil investigations into the opioid manufacturer, Purdue Pharma, as well as a civil resolution with members of the Sackler Family, who comprise the shareholders of the company. Before we address the specific terms, i want to provide some context of how todays announcement fits into dojs wider efforts to address th
Uighur muslims. Also today possible work on a covid19 aid bill. Live house coverage here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. God of the universe, father to us all, we give you thanks forgiving us another day for giving us another day. During these days, these few days before the house breaks for the final weeks of the campaign, send us your spirit of peace. Inspire the members to complete their charge, to promote the common good of our nation. Comfort those who continue to suffer from the coronavirus and protect those who labor still to treat the disease and bring an effective vaccine to the world. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker pursuant to section 4 of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from virginia, mr. Cline. Mr. Cline i pledge allegian
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The committee on Foreign Affairs will come to other to order. That objection the chair is authorized to declare a recess for the committee of any point and all members will have five days to submit statements, extraneous materials. To insert something to the record please help your staff email the previously circulated address or Contact Committee staff. As a reminder to members staff and other physically present in this room for guidance on the office of attending physician masks must be worn at all times to during todays proceedings except when a member or witness is speaking. Please also sanitize your seating area. The chair have used these measures as a safety issue and therefore important matter of order and decorum is proceeding. For members participating remotely please keep your video function on at all times even when you are not recognized by the chair. Members are responsible for muting and on meeting themselves and please her memo to mooch yourself after you finished speaki