Feel its impacts for some time to come. The energy and Commerce Committee has been conducting oversight of the trauma administrations response to this crisis in this subcommittee is charged with overseeing the ftcs response is the primary federal agency tasked with overseeing our nations telecommute occasions infrastructure and charged with administrating the universal Service Program at no point has Broadband Service in the work done by the fcc but more important to americans as it is right now. For many of us highspeed broadband has become the means by which we work, live and stay healthy. In the last seven months the internet has become the lifeline we use to buy groceries, see doctors and interact with the outside world. Zoom has become a verb and americans all over the country are connecting over video chat for virtual worship, family reunions and so much more. In so many ways broadband has become the glue holding our society together as our nation and the world weathers this stor
Oversight of the trauma administrations response to this crisis in this subcommittee is charged with overseeing the ftcs response is the primary federal agency tasked with overseeing our nations telecommute occasions infrastructure and charged with administrating the universal Service Program at no point has Broadband Service in the work done by the fcc but more important to americans as it is right now. For many of us highspeed broadband has become the means by which we work, live and stay healthy. In the last seven months the internet has become the lifeline we use to buy groceries, see doctors and interact with the outside world. Zoom has become a verb and americans all over the country are connecting over video chat for virtual worship, family reunions and so much more. In so many ways broadband has become the glue holding our society together as our nation and the world weathers this storm. But the Digital Divide is growing has more americans struggle to pay their bills and stay c
Impeachment with Speaker Pelosis commemorative goldembossed signing pens, the solemn march as the articles are walked over to the senate, that whole charade breathlessly covered by the trumphating media, wall to wall coverage for all of that but very little for this. The china trade deal, historic event, redefining the way trade deals are negotiated and structured. That was a big plus for america. And thursday, virtually no coverage for usmca, another trade deal that helps our economy. In fact, none of the three broadcast Networks Even mentioned it. And politicos first headline, major win for trump, that really changed fast to Senate Passes usmca, much work remains. Can you believe this . We are very glad that you are watching us. So look at this. More stock market records are acoming. Big Companies Reporting solid profits and we appear to be in a meltup mode again. The dow is up, what, 270 yesterday, closing just shy of 29,300. Any gain at the opening bell today means another record.
Stocks fell sharply today as tensions between the worlds two largest economies escalated, days before critical highlevel talks begin and higher tariff rates are scheduled to take effect. Here are closing numbers. The Dow Jones Industrial average 3130134 points to 26164. The nasdaq was down 132 and the s p 500 lid 45. We begin at the New York Stock Exchange and bob pisani. Another tough day of trading. Stocks falling off as optimism falters around the u. S. China trade deal. But ending near the sessionhe lolo. So once again the market are beholden to negotiations. Stock startedower on news the u. S. Would add more Chinese Companies to the export blacklist, then falling further on the word that Trump Administration was considering ways to limit u. S. Investments in china like cutting down on investments made by u. S. Pension funds. Predictably that put pressure on the usual cyclical names, banks and materials and retailers. Been pap and its taken a toll op chip makers, all getting betwee
The boardmasters festival in newquay is cancelled just hours before it was due to go ahead because of fears of severe weather. We because of fears of severe weather. Are live there have these plagued your Summer Holiday . Apparently you need to master the hard stare if you want to protect yourself and your chips from seagulls. Good morning. Today we are looking ata good morning. Today we are looking at a mixture of sunshine and showers. The heaviest of which will be in scotland. Drier tomorrow, then some torrential rain and gales coming your way on friday and saturday. Ill have more later. Its wednesday, the seventh of august. Our top story. Uk supermarkets are seeking permission to Work Together to co ordinate Food Supplies in the event of a no deal brexit. Theyre hoping the government will waive strict competition rules which normally prevent rival businesses from forming pacts. Victoria is at a wholesale market in birmingham. Victoria, what more can you tell us . Good morning to you