I would suggest only under those circumstances anticipated by this resolution can we continue work on behalf of the american public. I yield back. There is no constitutional issues revolving around whether or not committees can meet virtually. But congress creates the committees so hopefully we can all agree on that. Mr. Chairman i want to make a comment on the suggestion the Public Health people are making policy. They are not the governors cares one mayors and policymakers seek advice during a crisis from experienced scientist and Public Health officials, they can take that advice are not. All over the country there isic evidence some people take the advice and some are not. But all scientist that i know and the Public Health people in this country and many of whom i have worked with for years are very careful not to be policymakers they are particularly careful to present the evidence and not substitute for the policymakers. This country which has invested hundreds of billions of do
Economic damage, really us with a strong recovery to the heroes act takes that wisdom to heart. It is the bold and transformative step we need to ensure our nation meets the challenge of the pandemic and the ensuing economic recession. Much of the bill is in the jurisdiction of other committees and my fellow Committee Chairs will tell you more how this bill meets the needs of the American People. By putting money directly in the pockets of workers, including our essential workers, supporting Small Businesses and nonprofits and further bolstering families, including their Health Security and workplace security. However, there is much in the appropriations to address the health and economic crisis for the people. First and foremost, the bill delivers nearly 1 trillion to states and local governments so they can keep our heroes, first responders, health workers, teachers and other Public Servants paid and working for us. I am incredibly proud that this bill will provide 67 billion to my h
Is not we dont need to be captives or hostage to the idea that in an earlier age there was no physical way, there was no technological way for us to come together and i would suggest that only under the very narrow circumstances anticipated by this resolution could we continue to work on behalf of the american public. I appreciate and yield back you also raised are the point. I dont think theres any constitutional issues revolving revolving around whether or not committees can meet virtually. I mean, the constitution the commit constitution creates the committees. We all agree on that. Miss shalala. Mr. Chairman, i want to make a comment about the suggestion that scientists and Public Health people are making policy in this country. They are not. Were the policymakers. The governors, the mayors are the policymakers. They seek advice during a crisis like this one with a vicious virus from experienced scientists and Public Health officials, and they can take that advice or not take that
[inaudible conversations] we are live not at the use conference of mayors wintry meeting here in washington, d. C. This morning the group is holding a discussion on trade policy. We would have mayors of san diego and little rock come also mayerson canada and mexico, and ambassadors from those two countries. Live coverage here on cspan2 should start momentarily. [inaudible conversations] good morning. Good morning. Good morning. I know we had a busy morning. Welcome all of you. Encourage you to take your seats. We have a great panel this morning and welcome our live cspan audience as well. Im kevin faulconer, mayor of san diego. Welcome. Our session today is trade the americas and beyond, one of the most important topics that weve been dealing with, certainly in our area, in a region so i think all of my fellow mayors were here today, members of her audience and our panelists who you will hear from a just a second. There has never been a more critical time for cities around the entire c
Political revolt inside parliament as rights ramp up outside. Ramping up the military. Dont like the way theyre forcefully passing the bills using words like peace and cooperation i feel like theyre trying to deceive us. Japan and its politicians. Fruits of conflict. After two decades of war in somalia, hope, bananas. Good evening im antonio mora. This is al jazeera america. We begin tonight with the white houses Strong Defense of the nuclear deal with iran. In an hourlong News Conference today the president argued in favor of the historic agreement saying it meets the National Security interests of the u. S. And its allies. He also challenged critics to present a better alternative. The agreement is facing bipartisan resistance on capitol hill. Republicans contend it legitimizes Irans Nuclear power. Any kind of nuclear deal, to washington now and National Security correspondent Jamie Mcintire who has more of the president s defense of the nuclear deal. Jamie. Antonio, president obama