Both in today as we are joined by bloomberg congressional reporter erik wasson. First on the status of the new Coronavirus Relief legislation, does congress returning do anything to open up negotiations . Caller guest there is a 90 chance they do not get anything done. At the house coming back offers a slim chance. We are hearing from moderate members, like the chairman of the Budget Committee who want to ee a vote on a two dollars 2 trillion package. Schumer and nancy pelosi 2. 2talked about aa trillion package. Leadership is not doing that. My colleague and i have a story about a less than 1 chance of that happening. We will see water its in the room talking, but at this point incentives are not good for each party. Senate republicans voted last week. Many feel there is cover now for their vulnerable moderates like Susan Collins of maine. Toy can go home if they have without a deal. Democrats are feeling like they have a strong hand. They have pushed for virus relief into they have n
92. 24. Mnuchin setretary to testify before the house subcommittee investigating the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. With us now to discuss is Agf Investments chief u. S. Policy strategist greg valliere. We will hear from the treasury secretary. He will be asked about additional stimulus. We are hearing republicans are pulling together some sort of stimulus but there is even opposition to that. Thathappens next, given apart from small state aid, the aide is running out for individuals . Greg nice to see you. I think we are getting close to the time where mnuchin will have to get really serious, the same with nancy pelosi. The anecdotes are getting ominous. More evictions, people fixing bankruptcy, peoples finances in terrible shape. The president does not need this before an election. Frankly, i think nancy pelosi has to recognize people are hurting and she needs to take what she can get. Vonnie if you were to call it now between the 500 billion planned by many republican
Pandemic puts the pressure on some of the walls lowest paid workers with more countries imposing lockdowns many people without sick leave all stable income say they cannot afford to stay at home so how should they be protected this is inside story. Hello welcome to the program im Maryanne Demasi the world is experiencing unprecedented events right now as the coronavirus pandemic affects the lives of millions of people governments are pushing cities into lockdown and they are urging everyone to avoid public spaces and to work from home if possible but many low paid workers around the world dont have that option as shops and restaurants are deserted people face weeks without pay the shutdown is affecting the socalled gig economy a growing sector in many countries and those who are couriers ride share drivers on the self employed say they cant afford to miss work because many of them dont get sick pay or medical insurance or some companies have started to take action but workers are alrea
The coronavirus pandemic put the pressure on some of the worlds lowest paid workers with more countries imposing lockdowns many people without sick leave or stable income say they cannot afford to stay so how should they be protected this is inside story. Hello welcome to the program im Maryanne Demasi the world is experiencing unprecedented events right now as the coronavirus pandemic affects the lives of millions of people governments are pushing cities into lockdown and they are urging everyone to avoid public spaces and to work from home if possible but many low paid workers around the world dont have that option as shops and restaurants are deserted people face weeks without pay the shutdown is affecting the socalled gig economy a growing sector in many countries and those who are couriers ride share drivers on the self employed say they cant afford to miss work because many of them dont get sick pay or medical insurance or some companies have started to take action but workers ar
Of staff. Were really very thrilled hes been able to carve time out of his busy schedule. And spend time with us today to talk about counterterrorism in an era of competing priorities. Russell will deliver opening remarks from the podium and well sit down for a little fireside chat. Ill take the moderators prerogative and ask the first few questions then ill open it up to all you here in attendance in person to ask some questions, and we welcome all of you who are watching via live stream or via cspan. Thank you for joining us today. Russell, the podium is yours. So, thanks very much, matt. Its a great pleasure to be here amongst a number of old friends to talk about counterterrorism in an era of competing resources. I happened to testify earlier this week with the leadership at the fbi and dhs and was talking to a friend of mine yesterday from dhs and said a colleague of hers had seen the testimony and that characterized my performance as that of a thoughtful nerd, so i am hoping to a