Is not we dont need to be captives or hostage to the idea that in an earlier age there was no physical way, there was no technological way for us to come together and i would suggest that only under the very narrow circumstances anticipated by this resolution could we continue to work on behalf of the american public. I appreciate and yield back you also raised are the point. I dont think theres any constitutional issues revolving revolving around whether or not committees can meet virtually. I mean, the constitution the commit constitution creates the committees. We all agree on that. Miss shalala. Mr. Chairman, i want to make a comment about the suggestion that scientists and Public Health people are making policy in this country. They are not. Were the policymakers. The governors, the mayors are the policymakers. They seek advice during a crisis like this one with a vicious virus from experienced scientists and Public Health officials, and they can take that advice or not take that
We will get the details later this hour with a wall street journal congressional reporter. A leading Public Health expert on what is next as some areas of the country begin to slowly reopen. The impact this virus is having on native American Communities with representative deb haaland of new mexico. Our phone lines are open. We want to hear from you. For those of you out west if you are a medical professional, please dial in. We would love to hear from you. Good tuesday evening. We begin with the official numbers courtesy of john hopkins university. Worldwide the number of cases, 4. 25 million. The death toll in excess of 291,000. Joining us from baltimore is dr. Leana wen. She is the visiting professor at George Washington university. Today it was announced the Washington Post new opinion contributor and Baltimore City Health Commissioner from 2014 to 2015. Dr. Wen happy to be with you. Host i want to begin with new projections new 4, the withy august death toll could exceed 147,000.
Heros with, our veterans of world war ii. And we thank them for joining us this morning. My name is mike hydeck. Im honored to be here with friends of the world war ii memorial. And the foundation. Im the morning anchor at wusa channel 9 here in washington, d. C. And the goal of this discussion is to hopefully share some of their most personal stories from our greatest generation. The thought being their emotional firstperson accounts can help galvanize the stories of world war ii for you as teachers and students head back to the classroom and you can enhance your lessons, hopefully, and had a more personal understanding of what these gentlemen and their come patriots have gone through to make it here today. We know that the gentlemen sitting here in front of us and the is other events we do honoring world war ii veterans, we have a short time to connect with them and understand they made it through one of the most horrific experiences in the world history. Its amazing that theyre sitt
Ask the question, how do we strengthen not only the quantity of time with people but even more importantly the quality of time . Watch book this weekend on cspan2. Good evening, everyone. And candace, one of the event managers here at town offered on behalf of townhall seattle im welcoming you to tonights lifestream with investigative journalist david wrote an conversation with podcast and radio host [inaudible]. As we get underway at like to acknowledge there are institution stands on the unsuited traditional territory of the [inaudible] people, [inaudible]. We thank them for their uses of their Natural Resources from their ancestral homeland. Were thrilled to be able to present this event virtually with concerns surrounding public health. Were proud to be unity focused organization and where we can sustain ideas and creativity. Like to think david and steve for appearing tonight to help make that happen. For viewers who want to watch this podcast with close captioning we recommend th
Bless their plans, as they seek to do your will on earth, and empower them to succeed. Use them to bring comfort and healing to a troubled nation and world. Keep them aware of the constancy of your presence, inspiring them to give primacy to prayer and praise as they work for your glory. We pray in your majestic name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley permission to speak for one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the pandemic has disrupted just about everything americans take for granted in life, including our food supply. Empty Grocery Store shelves have greeted u. S. Consumers, perhaps for the first time in their lifetime. The pandemic shin