Campaigns, and more from the world of politics. All at your fingertips. Stay current with episodes of washington journal and scheduling information for steve spann tv networks as well as podcasts. Available at the apple store and google play. Scan the qr code today or visit cspan. Org cspan now. Any time, anywhere. Democrat kathy hogle has been governor since 2021 following the resignation of governor,. For her state of the state of address in january, she highlighted public safety, homelessness, hate Crime Prevention and business as well as other topics. This in just over one hour. Pursuant to the resolution duly adopted by the houses of the legislature, the senate and the assembly of the state of new york are met and joints session for the purpose of receiving the annual message from the governor of the state of new york. Ladies and gentlemen, i am proud and honored to present the governor of the state of new york, kathy hogle. [ applause ]. [applause] gov. hochul thank you and good
Pure sunt to a resolution duelly adapted in each of the houses of legislature, the senate and the assembly of the stitt of new york are met in joint session for the purpose of receiving the annual message to the legislature from the governor of the state of new york. Ladies and gentlemen, i am proud and honored to present the 57th governor to the state of new york, kathy hochul. [applause] [applause] gov. hochul thank you and good afternoon. Its an honor to be back in this Hallowed Chamber a place since 1879, civicmind new yorkers have wrestled from everything to the great deinteresting to world wars to the every day issues that matter most to the millions of people who call new york our home. Generations are past lead verse shared the so william responsibility of representing their citizens and im honored to be joined by the leaders of today. First, let me thank our Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, hes done an amazing job. So proud to have him at my side i want to thank Senior Pas
Committee. This first portion is just under three hours. [inaudible conversations] the Senate Committee on health, education, labor and pensions will come to order. Today is a busy day. As we all know very important both will be taking place, republicans of knickers will be meeting in their caucuses so people are going to be coming in and out. I also think that this hearing is important enough that we extend the time for questioning from the usual five minutes to seven minutes, if thats okay with folks. Let me begin by welcoming the ceos of Bristol Myers squibb, chris berner, we thank you for being here. Ceo merck robert davis, we thank you for being here. And the Seahawks Johnson johnson Joaquin Duato for being with us this morning. Thanks very much. There is a lot of discussion in our nation about how divided our people are on many issues. And that is absolutely true, but on one of the most important issues facing our country, the American People whether democrats, republicans come i
[inaudible conversations] the Senate Committee on health, education, labor and pensions will come to order. Today is a busy day. As we all know very important both will be taking place, republicans of knickers will be meeting in their caucuses so people are going to be coming in and out. I also think that this hearing is important enough that we extend the time for questioning from the usual five minutes to seven minutes, if thats okay with folks. Let me begin by welcoming the ceos of Bristol Myers squibb, chris berner, we thank you for being here. Ceo merck robert davis, we thank you for being here. And the Seahawks Johnson johnson Joaquin Duato for being with us this morning. Thanks very much. There is a lot of discussion in our nation about how divided our people are on many issues. And that is absolutely true, but on one of the most important issues facing our country, the American People whether democrats, republicans come in the pesco conservatives, progresses could not be more u
She. The subcommittee will come to order and dmi recognize self for five minutes of o statements. Thank you to our witnesses for sitting here today. The legislation before us will step helping to support rare disease. She a rare disease that affects less than 200,000 patients in the united states. According to the National Institute of hea there are over 10000s as many as 30 million amens despite 10 of the u. S. Population with a rare disease 95 o diseases most patients can evenosed which can be along journey only discover these options. Airbase is challenging especially when it comes to measuring the safety and efficacy of drugs for patient populations he investment and rare diseaseky and unpredictable. Better supportpproval. Research Rare Diseases and the which they seek appr ensure medicare and medicaid will cover this. Priority after program a decade ago bolster existing the orphan drug act. The doctor reduces financial risk for invaders to obtain resources needed to conduct Rare D