First issue so we can get to the chairman. First let me calls ways and means to order and before hour hearing the annual budget for fiscal year 2021 in accordance with the requirements of 301d of the congressional budget act of 1974 and house rules x clause 4f. Members will find a copy of the letter to the Budget Committee in front of them. Youve also received the same in advance of todays notice. Let me thank Ranking Member brady for working with me on this matter so that we are able to submit a concensus document to the Budget Committee that reflects the priorities of the ways and Means Committee as a whole. Without objection, the views and estimates will be considered as read and open for amendment at any point. And if there are no amendments, i will now recognize mr. Thompson for the purpose of offering a motion. Mr. Chairman, i move that the committee favorably report the committees annual budget views and estimates letter for 2021 to the committee on budget. All those in favor of
All that and much more on making money. Charles an indifferent session became one of high anxiety and selling. There is debate what is impacting the market most. First the World Health Organization held the coronavirus update, noting that iran finally reported numbers of those infected including two deaths. The doctor portrayed a race against time arguing the window of opportunity to contain the virus remains open. He urged everyone not to squander the chance to arrest this situation also noting that the window may close. That coupled with reports that u. S. Hospitals are gearing up for a pandemic triggered the selling. Then there were also comments from fed vice chairman Richard Claire reed today, who threw cold water on potential fed rate cuts this year, noting that the u. S. Economy is strong and in his opinion most Market Participants dont expect rate cuts this year. Weve got some major Market Participants who will weigh in on that. Meanwhile the selling is swift and has since stab
The committee will come to order. Good morning to everyone and without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. With that, i will now recognize myself for my Opening Statement. I am honored to be convening todays hearing. My very first as chairwoman. As we continue to mourn the loss of our dear friend and colleague, chairman elijah cummings. And as i sit here today in his chair, i am mindful of his Lifelong Mission to seek not only Common Ground but higher ground. With that in mind, i am very pleased to hold todays hearing on an issue we have been fighting for, for many years. The need for comprehensive paid, family, and medical leave. It is an important its important for people to understand the Current Situation in our country. Right now, we are one of only two nations in the world that does not provide our workers with any form of paid family or medical leave. The United States and papua new guinea. I remember when i was pregnant with my f
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