Economic programs will be hosting around covid19 Economic Impact on women. Covid19 is a crisis like no other and it has had a catastrophic effect on womens economic wellbein. Of course as we all know, women were already at an economic disadvantage before this crisis. In every corner of the world women have been at a disadvantage in terms of education, career options, wage rates, Financial Inclusion and access to technology. The burden of unpaid work and family care also contribute to widening gender inequality. At the same time, women have been at the front line of fighting covid19. From essential workers to childcare. And now is of the impact on the service and retail industries, women are bearing the brunt of economic cost. We at the Atlantic Council are committed to understanding what is happening both here and within the United States and around the world and striving to chart a better way forward out of the crisis. Im excited about our Global Business and economic program, working
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Edward lawrence in washington, Hillary Vaughn and hershey pennsylvania and gerri willis. We will start with edward and the latest from the president. Right now the president is on his way to a high dollar fundraiser in southern florida, the ceo is holding a fundraiser at his house, the president making a lot of news today the president will not go to New Hampshire tomorrow, his rally has been postponed because of hurricane or Tropical Storm fay there concerned with the wind in the president on air force one also talking about china, he says he is very concerned, the damage in the relationship has been severely damaged according to the president between the u. S. And china because of their actions that led to the spread of the coronavirus. He believes that the president has too many other things on his mind to worry about even talking about a phase two trade deal with china, he is moved on from that in the president did address the economy. We will have a great third quarter, thirdquart
We are live on capitol hill waiting for a house markup to get underway. The Appropriations Committee is working on 2021 spending for state Department Foreign operations, agriculture and military construction. This is live coverage on cspan2. Please be seated. We are ready to begin. My friends, ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. I call the meeting of the Appropriations Committee to order. I would first like to welcome all members to the first full Committee Markup of fiscal year 2021. This will be a markup season unlike any other. Not only are we going to complete our work in record time, but we will be joined by a handful of our colleagues who were unable to be here due to the pandemic. Before we begin i have a number of housekeeping announcements. First, we should all be mindful of our health, and take appropriate actions. Following doctor monahans guidance, everyone, everyone must wear a mask and provide social distancing. Also, this information was previously conveyed to your s