Chairwoman, and thank you for holding this hearing today. This has been a very difficult week for all of us. As we mourn the loss of congressman john lewis of georgia, a hero to some any of the, a champion for equality, we must, too remember the sacrifice and legacy he and Many Americans made in fighting for our rights and freedom. When discussing the removal of confederate monuments, congressman lewis described these efforts as the beginning of the movement that would help us move toward the realization that we are one people, one nation, and we have to be. Ensitive to our own history just this week, we in the house of representatives are honoring this movement in the nations capitol by voting on historic legislation that will remove the defenders of the horrific system of slavery, segregation, and racism from the u. S. Capitol building. I am proud of the work of our chair and all of our colleagues are doing to demonstrate that our public lands and parks belong to all americans. This
We invite your participation via twitter using hashtag pmqs. Now live to the floor of the british house of commons. Can i started by congratulating the Prime Minister on his one Year Anniversary . As we look at longterm economic recovery can he assure me they required the funding to boost digital connectivity for all the people. The capable broadband to a cross the country regarding hardest to reach areas regarding 34 Million Pound package for superfast broadband helping 135,000 households. The right honorable can i start by welcoming reports of significant progress in vaccine trials in oxford. I want to thank everyone involved in this effort. National security is a top priority for labor. A serious report by the Intelligence Security committee. It concludes russia poses an immediate urgent threat to National Security in a range of activities that include espionage, interfering in democratic processes and serious crime. The primus to receive the report 10 months ago given the threat he
Discusses negotiations on the next Coronavirus Relief bill education and labor committee, discusses negotiations on the next Coronavirus Relief bill. The federaluer on response to antiracist protests in portland, oregon. Trump some areas of our country are doing well, others are doing less well. It will unfortunately get worse before it gets much better. Something i do not like saying about things, but that is the way it is. Host this is washington journal for july 22. That was President Trumps coronavirus conference, the first and many weeks. He talked about my squaring, fatality rates, and the challenges ahead when it comes to the pandemic. For the next hour, we are showing what he said, reactions, and get your comments, too. If you want to call and comment on the conference yesterday, 202 7488000 free democrats. 202 7488001 for republicans. 202 7488002 for independents. You can text us at 202 7488003. Post on our twitter feed at cspanwj. If you want to post on our facebook page, you
Five, four, three, two, one. The committee on Homeland Security will come to order. The committees meeting today received testimony on examining the National Response to the worsening coronavirus pandemic, part two. Without objection, the chair has authorized to declare the committee in recess at any point. To remind members, we are following the tending positions guidance on wearing face coverings at all times, while not under recognition. The chair will only recognize those who are following the guidelines. Today, the committee on Homeland Securitys meeting for part two of our hearing to examine the National Response to the worsening coronavirus pandemic. Two weeks ago, the Committee Heard from state and local officials about how the Trump Administrations failure to respond to the pandemic has harmed their communities and our nation. We invited fema administrator peter gaynor to that hearing, but he declined to attend based on white house guidance prohibiting administration witnesses
Committee. The committee will come to order. I would like to point out we are glad to have two representatives velazquez and plaskett and join us in the questioning as we pursue this hearing. I recognize myself for five minutes for Opening Statement. Im convening todays subcommittee hearing to examine preparations by fema to respond and helping our nation recover from Natural Disasters which will overlap with the nations efforts to fight the pandemic. Fema is responsible for coordinating response and Recovery Efforts for all domestic disasters including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A has struggled to anticipate the severity of multiple disasters due to Climate Change and contracts for supplies and retain and deploy key personnel. As United States continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, in a recent surge of cases across the country, its clear this unprecedented moment has left all of us in unchartered territory. People have called the year 2020 apocalyptic. It does feel l