While on the other side the most radical members say the bill falls far short of their goals. The democratic defection showing up early today when 14 democrats voted against pelosi on a procedural resolution for the bill. The bill includes an order for the department of Homeland Security to expedite visas for Foreign Workers who want to come to the United States and be employed in medical fields. This at a time when the Labor Department reports 135,000 jobs in american hospitals alone were lost last month. The bill also provides a way for prisoners to be released should they have asthma, diabetes or be over the age of 50. Unless there is clear evidence, imagine this, unless there is clear evidence that they will harm another person. Thats quite a high bar, isnt it . The bill even giving a Million Dollars for the study of disinformation related to the wuhan virus, presumably e to study china. The white house has already issued a veto threat against the bill. Senator Mitch Mcconnell had
Quarter gdp. All coming up at 8 30 a. M. Eastern and investor reaction. Reaction from u. S. Labor secretary Eugene Scalia, hes here live at 8 30 a. M. Eastern. Ahead of the numbers, markets mixed. Markets surged yesterday but this morning dow futures up 75 but the s p and nasdaq futures negative. This on top of yesterday when the dow closed above 25,000 for the First Time Since march tenth with big rally yesterday at the close on wall street. As you see the dow industrials up 553 points at the close yesterday, nasdaq was up 72 and s p 500 yesterday up 44. President trump versus social media. White house reportedly set to take executive action to hold companies responsible for stiffing free speech and the Michael Flynn controversy deepens this morning. Attorney general william barr announcing brandnew investigation more unmasking, looking at what happened before and after the 2016 election. Plus major travel destinations returning, las vegas resorts ready to welcome guests once again, d
Americans of up to 6,000 per household karin caifa has the latest now from washington. What nancy pelosi is proposing will never pass the senate a warning from Senate Republicans to House Democrats on their next proposed coronavirus stimulus bill. The price tag more than trillion making it the largest relief package in history. Its got so much. Unrelated the coronavirus it is dead on arrival here House Speaker nancy pelosi jab back saying time is of the essence of the families who are suffering know. That hunger doesnt take a pause the rent doesnt take a pause the bills dont take a pause. The hardship of losing a job or tragically losing a loved one doesnt take a pause now facing an outbreak in the white house Vice President pence is distancing himself from President Trump and the Vice President has made that choice and to keep his distance for a few days and i would just know that thats his personal. Decision to make that across the country in the nations largest county los angeles, s
New england, flooding streets and forcing some people from their homes. And a new system pushing toward the u. S. Could soon become the first named storm of this hurricane season. Well have the forecast. And prepared for the worst. From underground bunkers to full private communities with extraordinary security. Well go inside the world of preppers, people who anticipate the next global threat. Well find out just who they are and hear their plan to protect themselves. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. I just want to make something clear its very important trumpays he wantsine, were. To see a Coronavirus Vaccine by the end of the year. Another grandiose announcement. I hope they succeed. We need vaccinations. Donald trump always has grand announcements, and then there is no followthrough whatsoever. Nancy pelosi wrote most of this bill in her kitchen in san francisco. Reporter the house passed the biggest stimulus bill in history. R
Businesses will have to implement a sitespecific plan to protect employees and customers including disinfecting and social distancing. None of this means anything if customers dont feel safe. And none of this matters, in the spirit of your question, and direct response if employees dont feel safe and dont want to come back to work i dont see the issue of economic opening and growth disconnected from health. Other businesses include pet groomers and dog walkers. The governor said counties can remain under stricter orders if they decide to do so because of local conditions. That includes these six bay area counties that have collectively decided to remain under stayathome orders through the end of may. Mini bay area Restaurant Owners are trying to see how they can adapt to these new guidelines. Ktvus rob roth spoke to some of them. They see opportunity, but also struggles ahead. Reporter when slow hand barbecue i did have it to take out orders only the owner didnt know what to expect. We