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The language in which he rejected this case was extremely surprising, extremely harsh, and extremely critical of the attempt to reverse the election result. The u. S. Health officials are urging people not to travel for thanksgiving holidays that says the country supposes 12000000 cases. European countries are also moving to curb soaring infections with portugal banning Domestic Travel ahead of the holiday season. Iran too, is struggling to contain a 3rd wave of krona virus infections. Authorities are closing most businesses and clamping down on travel, which we may just cities that contain the spread. And the pandemic is also dominating the virtual g. 20 summit hosted by saudi arabia. Leaders of the worlds 20 biggest economies are expected to pledge support to help pay for the distribution of vaccines at medicines and tests. While they discussed tackling the crisis, the us president was out playing golf. The virus has killed over 250000, people in the u. S. More than in any other coun
President elect biden good afternoon. Today, im very proud to be announcing our health care and covid team at a critical time, as we near the end of one of the toughest years weve faced as a nation. More than 285,000 dead americans because of covid19, and counting. Last week, covid19 was the number one cause of death in america. Of covid19 and counting. Last week, covid19 was the number one cause of death in america. For black, latino and native americans, were nearly three times as likely to die from it, covid19 is a mass causality. For families and friends left behind, its a gaping hole in your heart that never will be fully healed. As a country, weve been living with this pandemic for so long, were at risk of becoming numb to its toll on all of us. Were resigned to feel that theres nothing we can do. And we cant trust one another. That we must accept death, pain and sorrow. Were in the midst of this deadly pandemic that has infected almost 15 million americans. 1 out of every 22 peo
Stefani and supervisor victor mar. Mr. Clerk, do you have any announcements . Clerk yes. [agenda item rea supervisor ronen thank you, mr. Clerk. Can you please read items number 1 and 2 together. Clerk yes. Item number 1 is a motion approving or rejecting the mayors nomination for the reappointment of mark dunlop to the Treasure Island Development Authority board of directors for a term ending february 26, 2024. Item 2 is a motion approving or rejecting the mayors nomination for the appointment of Julia Prochnik to the Treasure Island Development Authority board of directors, for a term ending february 26, 2021. Supervisor ronen thank you. And i just would like everyone to know that mr. Dunlop is not here because hes not feeling well. Normally, i would ask that the item be continued, but i think it would be okay to hear this today. I would call tyra funnell in case she wants to say a few words on behalf of mr. Dunlop. Yes. Can you hear me . Supervisor ronen yes, go ahead. Mark dunlop h
They return at 2 15 p. M. Eastern. Watch live coverageon cspan2. Earlier Senate Leaders Mitch Mcconnell and Chuck Schumer talked about the Senate Schedule and their parties priorities. The latest results of vaccine trials continue to suggest that our victory over the coronavirusis on the horizon. But here in washington the additional relief that would help families, workers, schools and Small Businesses across the finish line has been held up for months by democrat leaders pursuing an all or nothing approach. The speaker of the house put forward the socalled heroes act back in may , multiple House Democrats called it out for the political stunt that it clearly was. One democrat said it was not focused, rushed to a vote too fast and it doesnt help us accomplish the core mission of helping struggling people. Well, after several months with no progress the same democrats who said a few days en ago that Senate Republicans had quote, a bill we can pass. We should negotiatefat. Even speaker