Pandemic measures to impact the economy plus as the world heads into recession theres an urgent appeal from the United Nations proper tour on housing i am proposing that governments around the world set a standard that no household should pay more than 30 percent of their income on rent. She says that a drastic rethink is needed to help people pay their rent during the tandem. Im sorry kelly welcome to the Program Germany is set to extend social distancing measures im told may tempt that is according to chancellor Angela Merkels chief of staff who was commenting ahead of a government meeting on the countrys Coronavirus Response now merkel and the 16 state leaders are set to. Proposals on reopening schools and resuming sporting events but will not decide on any further easing of restrictions until may 6th thats when data is expected on the impact of the 1st round of easing which saw some shops reopen from last week. At the head of germanys Public Health institute is urging people to rem
A legal system of its own it imposes moral code upon the Economic System in terms of honesty and terms of distribution of wealth but here we have a system that 49 years later has become rotten the institutions have melted and disintegrated and we have people like our own senator here in North Carolina senator richard burr who was caught not only dumping a whole bunch of sharers 2000000. 00 worth after he secret inside information about the coronavirus but it turns out its even worse when senator richard burr not only engaged in obvious Insider Trading on the coronavirus after receiving intelligence reports on the looming pandemic but he also sold his townhouse to a farmer a lobbyist above market price for a tidy profit so here you have a guy whos supposed to be the legal system of the the. Moral code of the nation and congress and he was actually had these pharma before him in terms of business and he he sold his house to one of these lobbyists this 2 tracks there those 2 paths those 2
Bless their plans, as they seek to do your will on earth, and empower them to succeed. Use them to bring comfort and healing to a troubled nation and world. Keep them aware of the constancy of your presence, inspiring them to give primacy to prayer and praise as they work for your glory. We pray in your majestic name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in 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 mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley permission to speak for one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the pandemic has disrupted just about everything americans take for granted in life, including our food supply. Empty Grocery Store shelves have greeted u. S. Consumers, perhaps for the first time in their lifetime. The pandemic shin
Canceled around the globe tourism and Hospitality Industries are the 1st to soft power long can hold sales an ally and hold out without state. This is the the new business im proud of has welcomed in a move that surprised analysts and markets the u. S. Federal reserve has announced its biggest Interest Rate cut in a decade the decision comes in response to the danger the coronavirus poses to the American Economy the new rate is down half a percentage point but the movie also reassure wall street which tumbles in the aftermath results in asia on wednesday more makes with slight gains in tokyo and seoul. Now lets check in with our financial correspondent only bonce who is standing by in frankfurt for us only mock reaction seem a bit all over the place. Yes thats right it was a tepid reaction in europe when the decision came. Just reaction really in wall street the market went south in a big way and asia the markets are kind of hovering wondering what to do with this the move was i think
Celebrated in review 2019 we remember, in 30 minutes time. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The queen and members of the royal family are attending the annual Church Service in sandringham. Her majesty arrived a few minutes ago surrounded by members of her family, few minutes ago surrounded by members of herfamily, the duke of edinburgh came back to norfolk on Christmas Eve following a four night stay at king edward vii hospital. He is not attending the Christmas Day Church Service and he didnt last year either. Prince george and Princess Charlotte were there for the first time. Prince andrew, who stepped back from royal duties last month earlier attended Morning Service with prince charles. The brothers walked side by side in peace St Mary Magdalene church before the service at the head of the real familys traditional late Morning Service. Letsjust the real familys traditional late Morning Service. Lets just show you those latest pictures of the moment when her majesty the queen