With james hodge who is director of the center for Public Health law and policy at Arizona State university. Washington journal is next. Is next. Is next host good morning. This is washington journal for tuesday, march 17, 2020. There is very little celebrating planned due to the shutdown of bars and restaurants nationwide because of the coronavirus and further restrictions and limited by the federal government, the white house, State Governments and localities. We would love to hear what you are seeing in response to the outbreak. The7488000 is the line in eastern and central time zones. For mountain and pacific residence, 2027488001. In the line we have set aside for medical professionals. Your line, 2027488002. We would love to hear your experience. You can text us a message. That is 2027488003. We would love to hear where you are texting from, your name as well. Andwitter we are cspanwj post your comments on facebook, facebook. Com cspan. There was a briefing yesterday with the Cor
Cspan. Org coronavirus. Host another briefing late yesterday at the white house of the Coronavirus Task force. We will show you bits of that throughout the morning and we will hear from you as well. Here is the reporting on that briefing, the front page of the Washington Times. Shut down. U. S. To the president changes tone as coronavirus threat to america grows more serious. They write that President Trump implored americans to stop eating inside restaurants, bars and food courts to avoid groups of 10 or more for the next 15 days as the u. S. Tries to avoid the fate of china and italy in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus. The guidelines say americans should avoid discretionary travel and stay home if they are sick. President trump also wants americans to work from home if possible to disrupt chains of transmission. The Washington Times writes it was a shift in tone from mr. Trump relate in february protected that the u. S. Would tackle all of its cases swiftly, he now sa
The gift of this day. In spite of challenges that often seem insurmountable, you remain our hope for the years to come. As our senators strive to meet the challenges of the coronavirus, validate their efforts with your divine blessing. You are the righteous judge who knows even the motives of our hearts. May your providential purposes be fulfilled in our nation and world. Touch this land we love with your healing hands. We pray in your powerful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley on friday, President Trump declared a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coro
We begin with leader mcconnell. Sen. Mcconnell the new coronavirus has spread from china throughout the world and is challenging our nation in new ways. Across our country, daily routines are being disrupted. Families are grappling with School Closings and changes to childcare. Major American Companies and institutions are literally modifying how they do business. And a growing number of main street Small Businesses face the possibility of significant disruptions as more and more communities begin to hunker d own. Put it, on the advice of local health experts. As an aside i notice a lot of the discussion in media has focused on individuals who may be temporarily transitioning from office work to working from home. O especially acknowledge the many working americans who where telework is not an option. We are reminded to keep this country running. The hardworking men and women who. Grow business who make things. Who drive trucks. And move goods across the country. Or otherwise produce D
Chuck schumer came to the senate floor to discuss the Coronavirus Response and how the Healthcare Industry is being impacted. We begin with leader mcconnell. Sen. Mcconnell the new coronavirus has spread from china throughout the world and is challenging our nation in new ways. Across our country daily routines are being disrupted. Families are grappling with School Closings and changes to childcare. Major American Companies and institutions are literally modifying how they do business. A growing number of main street Small Businesses face the possibility of significant disruptions as more and more communities begin to hunker down as dr. Fauci put it, on the advice of Public Health experts and local leaders. As an aside, ive noticed that a lot of discussion in the media has focused on individuals who may be temporarily transitioning from office work to working from home. So i want to especially acknowledge to many other hard working americans for whom telework is not an option. Now mor