Wave, we have begun to see a gradual decline. The number of people in intensive care units due to covid19 went from 4900 to 4300 today. From this data we see the peak of the second wave of the epidemic is over with. Last time i spoke, we were worried figures would be even worse than this. We avoided those. Firstly because our efforts, yours efforts have paid off. The spirit you displayed was effective. Furthermore, we learned to better cope with and treat patients to avoid some of the serious forms that could have struck down our fellow citizens and weighed more heavily on our ic units. I would like to pay tribute to devotion of the hospital and Health Care Providers who cope with this in spite of the fatigue. I pay tribute to the associations, volunteers, professionals, who also provided assistance. All of us together have been able to save lives. We have been successful in slowing circulation of this virus, but we mustnt lose sight of our other health concern. First, we must continue
Order. Ask unanimous consent be authorized to recess during todays hearing. Without objection so ordered. Ask u manp mon news consent that members not to ask questions. Without objection, so ordered. So good morning. I want to thank the witnesses for joining the subcommittee today for a discussion on the air travel experience. According to the u. S. Bureau of transportation statistics in 2018 u. S. Airlines carried 925. 25 million passengers to destinations in the u. S. And abroad. The highest total since 2003. The federal aviation, faas counter aero space forecast predicts an increase of roughly 2 per year over the next 20 years. In the punlet sound, the number of passengers is expected to grow from 24 million in 2018 up to 55. 6 million by 2050. While increased demand creates new Economic Opportunities and enhances the aviation network, longstanding challenges can hinder growth. U. S. Airlines have invested in products including i. T. Such as smartphone apps to destresp travel experi
The senate live here on cspan2. Next, a look at the challenges of caring for Senior Citizens with caregivers testifying on the lack of affordable longterm care for the elderly. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] would members and their guests please take their seats . Ways and Means Committee will come to order. Good morning and welcome. We are here to discuss a difficult issue that confronts nearly every family in our nation, and that is how to care for our loved ones as they age. It is certainly appropriate that we work to address this matter or in november, which is alzheimers Awareness Month and u. S. National Family Caregivers month. It is a deeply personal issue for many of us in the room, and for those who havent personally struggled to insure an older relative receives the care they need, you most certainly know someone in your life who has. Navigating a fragmented and insufficient longterm care system can be not only confusing and emotionally taxing, but also
Along with dirty jobs host mike rowe participated in a discussion on the 2020 outlook at an American Petroleum substitu Institute Conference in washington, d. C. This is 45 minutes. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our future of energy pan panelistist, general president of Labor International union of north America Terry osullivan. President and ceo of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council Karen Kerrigan, president of Petroleum Equipment and Services Association leslie byer. Skills raid advocate and television host, mike rowe. And our panel moderator, api Senior Vice President of Global Industry services, debra phillips. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Im Deborah Phillips and i run a part of api that mike and megan have mentioned earlier today but not many know much about. Our 120 employees, and more than 7,000 volunteers worldwide developed standards and programs that drive safety, environmental performance, sustainability, and Energy Efficiency throughout the oil and gas in
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