I want to thank gary for his to improve rts Economic Development and wish im nothing but the best in a elldeserved retirement. Mr. Speaker, i rise to bring attention to kentuckys avoidable economic failures during this very serious pandemic. Unfortunately covid19 has taken a harsh toll on the economies of all 50 states. However, harmful policies from democratrun states have only made the problem worse. At a time when we should be encouraging the safe reopening of our economy, kentuckys governor recently issued an order shutting down schools and indoor dining. Kentuckys restaurants were already suffering from the last round of shutdowns. And this shortsighted order will only cause more pain and suffering. To make matters worse, our governor is producing no data to justify the need to shut down businesses which have dramatically adjusted to the challenges presented by covid19. And in the end of inperson learning will only create more challenges for students and teachers. Furthermore, it
Have come to this country with nothing, nothing but hope. Today, one of their sons stands before you with the opportunity to be president of the United States top ladies and gentlemen, it is with honor, pride, and with love that i give you michael f dukakis. [applause] america by neil diamond playing] [applause] [applause] [applause] [crowd chanting] gov. Dukakis mr. Chairman. A few months ago when Olympia Dukakis in front of about a billion and a half Television Viewers all over the world raised that oscar over her head and said, ok, michael, lets go, she wasnt kidding. [applause] kitty and i are kitty and i are grateful to her for that wonderful introduction and grateful to all of you for making this possible. This is a wonderful evening for us and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. [applause] my fellow democrats. My fellow americans. Sixteen months ago, when i announced my candidacy for the presidency of the United States, i said this campaign would be a marathon. Tonight,
For president. Former Vice President and current president ial candidate joe biden made a stop in one of the richest parts of the country today to shake hands and collect donations. First stop was a small private fundraiser at the home of venture capitalist greg sands and palo alto. Theres nothing like meeting someone in person. Reporter bidens visit comes after a new berkeley poll shows he has work to do in california. Right now hes in third place among likely voters trailing Bernie Sanders and elizabeth warren. This is a good time for people to come here and raise money. Then theyre going to be with the folks in iowa and New Hampshire and beyond. Reporter still supporters are confident biden with move the needle with voters in the golden state, including people who previously supported Kamala Harris who dropped out of the race last week. I dont think senator harris had near the support the major candidates had. The day he takes office hopefully, hell know where every instrument of go
Animosity toward Climate Policy is part of the reason Climate Change has become a top priority for democratic candidate in the president ial race. It is also the result of increased media coverage, wildfires, a call to action on the Green New Deal, Global Climate strikes, and demands for candidates to formalize their climate and energy plants. The september climate town hall was unprecedented in the seriousness that the candidates and part of the electorate had been addressing the issue. As details emerge on the candidatesplans, a number of questions have emerged. To frack or not to frack . To nuke or not to nuke . To attacks carbon are not to tax carbon or not . The list goes on and on. We have to ask ourselves what the implications of Climate Energy policy is for the economy, for our health and international relations. We gathered a group of speakers from across the political spectrum who have different stakes in this debate on climate and energy. From the Sunrise Movement is lauren,
Representative from conservative energy at bc organizations a lantern candle boosted, this its about 20 minutes. Law good afternoon. My name is randy bell. Thank you for joining us today for this discussion assessing president ial candidatesclimate and energy policies. I dont think this could be any more timely given today is the first day President Trump can formally begin withdrawal from the paris agreement, and a year ago yesterday is the election. So we have a whole another year of this. President trumps animosity toward Climate Policy is part of the reason Climate Change has become a top priority for democratic candidate in the president ial race. It is also the result of increased media coverage, wildfires, a call to action on the Green New Deal, Global Climate strikes, and demands for candidates to formalize their climate and energy plants. The september climate town hall was unprecedented in the seriousness that the candidates and part of the electorate had been addressing the