For a moment, do not leave the meeting. At this time i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days and that any remarks be made part of the record. Hearing no objections, so ordered. Today, we are examining new information in the 2020 election. How the spread of false information impacts voters and what can be done to combat this and ensure that americans can go forward in short armed with Accurate Information. Information ss misinformation without recognizing the persistent misinformation being spread about the ongoing covid19 pandemic. Americans need Accurate Information about how to cast their ballots about the pandemic, and important Accurate Information on how to cast their ballots in a manner that protects their health. Election day maybe four weeks from today, but voting is well underway. Overseas and military ballots were sent out a few weeks ago. Absentee ballots can be requested now and returned in the weeks ahead. More than 30 states are already mailin
Microphones muted. Members will need to unmute to be recognized for five minutes. Witnesses will need to unmute themselves when recognized for their five minutes or when asking a question. Members and witnesses, please keep your camera on at all times. Even if you need to step away for a moment, do not leave the meeting. At this time, i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise thatmend the remarks and any written statements be part of the record. Hearing no objections, so ordered. Today, we are examining new misinformation in the 2020 election. How the spread of false information harms voters and what can be done to combat this and ensure that americans can go to the polls armed with Accurate Information. This year, we cannot discuss election misinformation without also recognizing the persistent misinformation being spread about the ongoing covid19 pandemic. Americans need Accurate Information about how to cast their ballots about the pandemic, and i
Commissioner peskin present. Vice chair stefani present. Chair yee present. We have quorum. On behalf of the committee i would like to acknowledge the staff at sfgovtv who records each of our meetings and makes the transcript available to the public online. Clerk, madame clerk, do you have any announcements . Yes. I would like to make an announcement about Public Comment. Public comment will be item via telephone by calling 14156550001. And when prompted, entering access code, 146 771 7365. Once you join, youll be able to listen to the meeting as a participant. To make Public Comment on the item when the item is called, dial star 3 to be added to the queue to speak. When its your turn, youll hear your line is unmuted. When the two minutes are up, well move on to the next caller. Calls are taken in the orders received. Best practice to speak clearly, slowly. Please allow for a lag time during the course of the meeting. That concludes my announcements. Chair yee okay. Thank you, madame c
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Carolina. Mr. From california, and mass mr. Raskins for maryland. As we begin, i want to note we are holding this hearing in compliance with the regulations for a Committee Hearings pursuant to the House Resolution nine 65. Generally, the committee would keep microphones muted, to limit that ground noise. Members will need to unmute themselves when seeking recognition, or when recognize for their five minutes. Witnesses will need to unmute themselves one recognize for their five minutes, or when asked for the questions. Members and witnesses please keep your camera on at all times. Even if him to step away for a moment, do not leave the meeting. At this time, i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise and extend the remarks, and that any written statements be made part of the record. Hearing no objections, so ordered. Today, we are examining misinformation in the 2020 election. How the spread of false information harms voters, and what can be done to