And that is why learning from each other in a bipartisan way is so important. And whether its infrastructure or economic development, there are lessons that we can learn one challenge we all have is Public Health. The vaping crisis is going all across this nation, spreading with a frightening facility among young people. We have two great governors who are going to speak to us about it now. It is my pleasure to introduce governor to wine from ohio and Governor Brown from oregon. [applause] good afternoon and chair of the nba health and human services. Thank you, governors, for your great remarks and i appreciate everyones patience as we took a set break. Im delighted that all of you are here today to join us to talk about a critically important issue that is facing our young people in our state. That is the nicotine epidemic. And the Public Health crisis that we all know is vaping. It is claiming too many lives and is making countless of our Community Members sick. While the nicotine a
Thank you. [applause]. [background sounds]. Good afternoon everyone, im kate brown, im governor morgan and chair of the mba health and human services. Thank you governors for your great remarks and i appreciate everyones patience as we took such break. Im delighted that all of you are here today to join us to talk about a critically important issue that is facing our young people. That is the nicotine epidemic. In the Health Crisis the public Health Crisis that we all know is vaping. It is claiming too many lives and is making countless of our Community Members sick. While the nicotine addiction is not a new issue, the vaping epidemic National Attention this last summer, we learned of the outbreak of lung injuries and deaths associated with ecigarettes, and vaping products. Many of this product may contain nicotine in addition with other chemicals. As of january 21st, 2020, until of 2711 cases of hospitalizations have been reported from our 50 states due to ecigarettes and vaping produ
Come to order. I just want all members to know that our Witnesses Today have to leave at 5 00 p. M. The questions for the first panel on the hhs budget with secretary, and, welcome, mr. Secretary, will be limited to four minutes. The second panel on the minutesl case, but only 10 members will be able to ask questions during that round. I will have to be strict with the gavel, since the witnesses have a tight timeframe. I know that you will all cooperate with that. Let us begin. Welcome, mr. Secretary. We are glad that you are here. We have a lot to take up. Every bit of it is, obviously, serious. The chair now recognizes herself for five minutes for an opening statement. Let me begin with mr. Secretary. I think that the confusion is the enemy of preparedness. Confusion is the enemy of preparedness. I believe that the administrations lack of coordination to the Coronavirus Response is on full display. We all know that. Markets are reacting, i think, at least in some parts, to the lack o
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