Color, irrespective of party affiliation. We are one america. And lets try to act that way. And i close this briefing. Thank you. As that herring comes to a close, lawmakers discussing how the Veterans Affairs department, this is a live hearing getting under way now on cspan 3. If covid19 turned into a pandemic and portions of the United States Health Care System broke down the va may need to come back and ask for additional funds and since then congress has appropriated 17. 2 billion for vhas covid19 Pandemic Response and i was glad to help advocate for that funding. Now im not sure that many of us here on the dais know what to expect during that february hearing nor did we fully grasp the enormity of the Public Health challenges americans would soon face from the pandemic. This is largely because the administration failed to recognize these risks and communicate them to the American Public in advance of the crisis. Here we are a little more than three months later and exactly 90 days
Good afternoon. I call this meeting, i called the string to order. Without objection that shares authorized to declare recess at any time. We have a number of numbers participating remotely. Welcome. Before we proceed i like to go over some items for our members participating remotely. First, if you are having or expensing connectivity issues, please make sure you or your staff contact our designated Technical Support so those issues can be resolved immediately. Members participate in remotely must continue to use the video function for the duration of their participation in the hearing unless they expand connectivity issues or other technical problems that render the member unable to participate, to fully participate on camera. It is at the committees, it is Committee Policy that members participating remotely will remain muted when not recognized, just like turning her microphone on or off during an in person hearing. This is at a courtesy to all members on the committee and so that
There. The cac in france down by close to 1 . In italy the ftse was down by 2. 19 . The dax is off by just ov over. 60 . Also, well check out crude oil prices today. Crude oil after a big rebound you can see is down by 1. 25 . Wti for july, that is a new contract, is now trading at 47. 81. Okay. We have a big top story to talk about this morning. A potential deal, jer m bayer o a deal valued at 62 billion to buy monsanto. Lets talk to bayers ceo about th this, werner baumann, your decision came about how . Monsanto received a private offer from us. It was out in the open and we want to explain to the public and to shareholders what the content of the offer is and why it is so attractive to shareholders. Should we be taking your public stance as one where there are private negotiations are taking place, or should we take you going public to educate the public on what is going on and to put pressure on monsanto . Well, we are early days at this point in time. And we have submitted our of
And today it was lady ga ga practicing her rendition of the star spangled banner. And security hits a high level tonight. Im ama daetz. Were live just blocks from super bowl city. Here is a live look if the visa everywhere cam. Tonight, one republic will begin on the stage, fire works will go on after that. Lets begin our Live Team Coverage with david louie at levis stadium to see what impact the game is having, david . Reporter ask any visitor about where theyre spending money, most will tell you san jose and San Francisco. Local businesses say theyre being slammed because theyre not getting very much money and revenue. And theyre being helped by some the temporary workers here at levis. Ever since new road blocks went up monday, shop owners say customers disappeared, unable, or unwilling to find the backway in. The business has been replaced by an army of people working at levis stadium who can take a short walk to find food. That led to one of the best ways to promote business. Word
Good evening, im dan ashley. Im ama daetz. Were two days away from one of the biggest spectacles. Theres a game plan to kevisito and the rest of us safe. We have more from the south bay. Reporter after months of anticipation, Law Enforcement officials are ready for super bowl 50. Every division of the San Jose Police department has been assigned to work uniform patrol. 12hour shifts with coverage around the clock. Managing risk quite frankly in todays new era and age. We feel were prepared as we can be. As the south bay prepares to welcome the world, were ready to respond. Many are greeted by this. Coming out to get our bags, there was a couple of officers at the top, couple at the bottom, canine officer. Sky 7 hd caught this scene as military vehicles made their way in ahead of the big game. Were all accessible to everybody else. Its part of the challenge. With the additional security, we have to live our lives. We cant live in fear. The fbi is coordinating a joint Operation Center at