United states over the past two weeks. Until we understand the magnitude and the potential duration of increases, it makes sense for us to pause, to make sure we are mitigating the virus, so we can continue to move forward and not backwards. We remain in relatively good shape compared to other major cities. We still continue to have lower infection rates compared to places like new york, philadelph philadelphia, denver, and los angeles. We continue to have the lowest death rate among major cities and the highest testing rate, as the mayor said, currently testing over 5,000 people a day. I am confident that working together we will again beat back the virus, as we have done two times before. But i wouldnt be me unless i reminded you, keep wearing those masks, so important, saving lives by wearing those masks, continue to physically distance, wash your hands, avoid large groups. The holidays are upon us and now is not the time to throw caution to the wind. Lets be here next year when, ho
Tweets. Pentagon and state Department Officials reviewed u. S. Readiness for a biological attack. The response to the coronavirus and foreign adversaries using chemical agents. They appeared before two house subcommittees. Theill come to the hearing Armed Services subcommittee on capabilities. Rules andnce with regulations, the host will mute all participants. All participants are asked to while notelves muted engaged in the discussion, which should limit echoes or other disruptions. In instances in which members yield back, but do not remember to remute themselves, we will do so. Members and witnesses are responsible for a new think themselves. It may take unmuting themselves. A timekeeper will monitor the time for the hearing. If you are on the computer, you can view the timer by switching your personal view to grade or active speaker and thumbnail view. You can pin the timer by hovering your cursor over the timer. With that, we are ready to begin. Please count down from five so the
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 sessions you want to take a look at whats happening with u. S. Equity futures this morning. Dow futures up 10 points, s p up by three we are still under water for all three major averages even after the gains we saw yesterday the dow down about 3 . The nasdaq is down 5. 6 also bumping up against the end of the quarter. Major averages still in positive territory. Youll see now, it looks like the 10year is sitting at 0. 65 of 1 . Andrew, welcome back thank you, becky House Speaker pelosi said democrats proposed a new 2. 2 trillion relief bill saying it is a compromised measure with in funding for schools and airlines white house chief of staff saying President Trump would be willing to sign a 1. 3 trillion relief package well see, guys where this all heads. Inching along we went from 2. 3 to 2. 2. I dont know where the white house is Vice President mike pence said yesterday americans should expect a rise in covid cases in the days ahead as testing increases in some midwestern states