Opponents have voiced concerns that vulnerable people could be coerced into ending their lives. Our political correspondent, helen catt, reports. The noes to the left, 330. The last time mps voted on assisted dying was nearly ten years aGo they opposed changing the law. But a new set of mps will get a new vote in the coming months, after labours Kim Leadbeater came top in a ballot that gives backbench mps time in the commons to propose laws, and said she would put it forward. I also think there is a real sense within parliament that now is the time for this debate. As i say, its nearly ten years since there was last a debate in the chamber. So i think most people. You know, people are nervous, people know how serious this subject is, and i understand that i feel nervous about it but i also think its important enough that we show parliament at its best, actually, which is debating something that we know matters to a huge amount of people. The Broadcaster Dame Esther rantzen has Lung Can
Subcommittee are able to participate in todays hearing. Members are reminded to keep their video function on at all times even when they are not recognized by the chair. Members are also reminded that they are responsible commuting and im getting themselves, and to mute themselves after they have finished speaking. Consistent with the regulations accompanying h. R. Rest 965, staff will fully mute members and witnesses as appropriate. When not recognize to avoid inadvertent background noise, like i am hearing now. Members are reminded that all forms relating to order and quorum apply to this remote hearing. This hearing is entitled the rent is still due americas renters, covid19 and an unprecedented eviction crisis. And i now recognize myself for minutes to give an opening statement. Welcome to all of you for our First Virtual hearing. During this very challenging and difficult time. Homeowners and land owners as Housing Market for whole. After ditching will focus our attention on how t
Many situations people find themselves. The recession has laid bare the economic struggles of millions of American Families with almost no warning to the shutdown that claimed tens of millions of jobs and American Workers and families felt the ground fall from under them. The. The country was on the verge and so many have lost their livelihoods and exhausted their financial reserves. They are facing financial catastrophe. That growth hasnt been broadly shared starting in 2009 with 128 months of growth so many neighbors are facing financial catastrophe they do not fal falr r. E irreversible financial disaster. As businesses gradually reopen, many workers are coping with drastically reduced hours and lower paychecks that will not cover their bills. Even people fortunate enough to be returning to work will likely be struggling for some time to come the Child Tax Credit and earned income tax credit and it also supports workers with a more generous employer retention tax credit to maintain
We are ready to go now. Take it all for joining the first remote hearing of the subcommittee on select revenue measures. We find ourselves in challenging times as evidenced by this new method of conducting Community Business in accord with the Public Health and safety recommendations. But the challenges we encounter here in congress are small compared to what i hear and see and what i am sure all of you here and see in our communities. Im glad we can move forward into the work that our constituents need given the difficult economic situations in which so many find themselves. The covid19 recession has laid bear the economic struggles of millions of American Families with almost no warning the shutdown claimed tens of millions of jobs, and American Workers and families felt the ground ball from under them. Many had been just barely scraping by and unable to save much for a rainy day, and the sudden loss of income has left them nothing. Food banks are Unprecedented Demand in the country
Without objection, members of the full committee can participate in todays hearing. Members are reminded to keep their video function on mute even when they are not recognized by the chair. Members are reminded they are responsible for muting and on muting themselves and to mute themselves after they have finished speaking. Consistent with the regulations accompanying staff will fully give members and witnesses as without any inadvertent background noise, like i am hearing now. All formse reminded relating to order and a quorum prior to this remote hearing. It is entitled the rent is still due. Andicas renters, covid19 the eviction crisis. Myself to give an opening statement. You for ourll of. Irst virtual hearing during this challenging and difficult time for homeowners, and for the Housing Market as a whole. At todays hearing, we will focus on how the covid19 pandemic is impacting our rental market. Thisarmful effects of pandemic are physical and mental. Financial stability and our w