>> john: capitol hill today, lawmakers held a hearing about the issues of school safety and reopening during the covid pandemic. jed's and live in washington with that. hi, rich. >> good afternoon, john. these are amid reports across the country about shortages in schools forced teachers, cafeteria workers and bus drivers. a report out of boston set a high school there had so much trouble getting bus drivers that it had to hire a party bus with a dancing pole to avoid canceling of the field trip. cited for the shortages, employees citing different pay and jobs. part of the solution is federal money for better salaries and training. >> we also have to invest in pipeline programs to make sure