Resurge. The possible risks. Lives on the line. The medical personnel risking everything. Some buying their own equipment, others reaching the breaking point. America is not prepared and nurses are not being protected. But hospital workers braving the battle as they head from one hot zone to another. Testing a new treatment. The recovered patients who may hold the answer, donating blood plasma in the hope to help others. Finally i have the opportunity to maybe save a life. Well hear from them this morning. And show of support. The firefighters who brought their best wishes right to a brothers window. This is love. Giving him extra motivation to fight this virus. Good morning, and happy sunday. We really appreciate you joining once again, we are doing our part for social distancing. Eva and i right here in the studio while whit is at home. Good morning, sir. Reporter dan, eva, good morning to you both. Yes, working from home like so many other americans. As you said, we all have to do o
Welcome to the april 13, 2020 meeting. I am joined by Video Conference with vice chair supervisor stephanie and supervisor gordon mar and id like to thank sf gov tv for staffing this meeting. Any announcements . To protect members, City Employees and the public, the legislative chamber and k Committee Rooms are closed. However, members will be participating remotely at the same extent as if they were present. Public comment will be available for each item on this agenda, both the channel 26 and sfgov. Org are streaming across the screen. Call 888 2045504. When you are connected, dial 1 and then 0 to be added to the key. You will be lined up in the system that you dial 1 and 0. While youre waiting, the system will be silent and notify you when youre in line and waiting. All will remain online. Everyone must account for the time delay between live coverage and streaming. Alternatively, you may submit Public Comment in either of the following ways, email me at victor young. If you submit
The experience tells us that affordability and private insurance is an illusive goal. Instead in both the aca and employer coverage it was extremely Narrow Networks of providers and more and more cost sharing for patients features that reduce both choice and affordability. They were so, they were very unified in opposition to universal programs up through medicare. And that was a last ditch attempt to oppose a national reform. So after the 70s, and costs increating, and private insurance increasing in the system, they use change. But by the time debates in the 90, positions, more divided. They fought their ability to Practice Medicine as they saw fit. But by the 90s, many, many many physicians were under the benefit of the companies. So they saw more value creating the system where everyone would be ensured. And that would remove the barrier between dr. And patient that the Insurance Companies had become. So some provider groups like in family medicine, pediatrics, they have come out m
U. S. iran relations. I should stress these events are strictly nonpartisan and not intended to offer any kind of policy, recommendations, or agendas. Therapy meant to give greater insight into how we got to where we are, which we believe helps us to understand how we can solve problems. A few thanks and then over to allen. The Melon Foundation funds building program. We are grateful to them. The room has been booked by chronicm congressman consequentnellys o. I will turn it over to the moderator of this event. Most of you will find these index cards on your seats. The intent of these is as the discussion proceeds, if you have questions, write them on these cards. We would collect them after formal remarks and use them to initiate the discussion, all right . Think about that as they are giving their remarks. Allen . Thank you, dane. Good morning. In 1941, the influential publisher henry loose declared that, in his view, the 20th century would be the american century. A time when americ
Holy god, we love you. You are our strength, rock, and protection. Use our senators today to make our nation safer and better. May they often think of the positive legacy they can leave through faithful service to you and country. Lord, remind them that you have brought our nation through much greater difficulties than the ones we now face. As they strive to unite for the common good of this land we love, may they embrace your promise that you will never leave or forsake us. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting 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 madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa is recognized. Mr. Grassley i ask permission to speak in morning business for one minute. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the Trump Ad