Millions of americans are set to lose their extra Unemployment Benefits when the cares act expires in just days a new proposal from republican senators would extend the benefit but. Cut the payment down to just 200 extra week right now it is 600. Forces take with you and spoke with a local lawmaker who was trying to find a way to supplement the difference for californians. These 600 a week unemployment payments are set to expire this friday that is unless lawmakers in washington dc can reach a deal last thing we should do it too fast, but not just because thats all that if the federal government doesnt act San Francisco Democrat State Assembly member field tank says he and his colleagues in the state legislature are putting together a plan of their own we think we step up and thats understandable according to the outline for the california legislatures joint economic stimulus plan it would fill in the gaps in the Unemployment Insurance that includes undocumented workers it would also c
Good morning. Good morning. Good morning, everyone. As we begin our final day of consideration of the fy21 spending bills, id like to thank you all for your kind words and well wishes and ask you, please, to indulge me in just a few more reflections. I came to congress in 1989, one of just 31 women in the house and senate and to this committee in 1993 alongside only six other women under the 64member panel. This body is better for the 100 women serving in the 116th congress and for the many women in the room today. Its my honor to address the full committee for my final time as the first woman chair. You know, its ironic [applaus [applause] thank you. Its ironic that back in 1993 i had to choose between serving on appropriations or ways and means. I was fortunate to be given that choice. And today, we markup my final appropriation bills in the ways and Means Committee room. I chose appropriations because i believed it was the best place to give more people a better chance at a better l
Coronavirus affects the economy with a hearing on the loan program created to help Small Businesses during the pandemic, including failures in the application process and wait times for receiving loans. From the house Small Business committee, this is about two hours. Good morning. Order. This hearing to the chair istion, authorized to declare a recess at any time. Everyone,thank especially our witness, for joining us today for our hearing. I want to make sure to note some important requirements. Let me begin by saying that standing house and Committee Rules and practice will continue to apply during hybrid proceedings. Thatembers are reminded they are expected to adhere to these standing rules, including decorum. With that said, the technology we are utilizing today requires us to make some small modifications to ensure that members can fully participate in these proceedings. Period designated by the speaker, the committee will resolutioner house under subsequent guidance from the rul
With a video connection please keep your camera on. If you go to another proceeding please exit this one on we will recognize each member in the time slot provided during the preceding. And with the next appropriate spot for the remainder of their time once the issues have been resolved. During testimony as staff address the technical issues. I may need to recess the proceedings for the witness to reconnect and finally remember to be muted until you are recognized to minimize the background noise. The House Resolution 965 if there is too much background noise should a member want to be recognize they must unmute themselves at the appropriate time. We are also following the health and safety guidelines issues that include social distancing we urge members on staff to where a mask at all times and thank you for your commitment to a safe environment for all who are here today. Last night on the eve of the date the Paycheck Protection Program expires the Senate Passes a bill from the incep
With a video connection please keep your camera on. If you go to another proceeding please exit this one on we will recognize each member in the time slot provided during the preceding. And with the next appropriate spot for the remainder of their time once the issues have been resolved. During testimony as staff address the technical issues. I may need to recess the proceedings for the witness to reconnect and finally remember to be muted until you are recognized to minimize the background noise. The House Resolution 965 if there is too much background noise should a member want to be recognize they must unmute themselves at the appropriate time. We are also following the health and safety guidelines issues that include social distancing we urge members on staff to where a mask at all times and thank you for your commitment to a safe environment for all who are here today. Last night on the eve of the date the Paycheck Protection Program expires the Senate Passes a bill from the incep