Rotc program from the university of texas was 1981. Hes been serving his country long and very well, despite his youthful appearance, hes been at it for quite a while. We look forward to a rich conversation today at the end of which well be able to handle some of your questions if you wish to email us. I will transmit some of those questions to the general. But, first, were going to hear from him with some opening thoughts on the state of the guard and on its health and admiral and much appreciated help in responding to the covid crisis in the United States. That will not be our only topic. This will be an opportunity to think more broadly about the guard and its role in the nations force at this very difficult moment in our history with the return of Great Power Competition and other challenges around the globe. General, thank you again for joining us. Without further adieu, over to you, my friend. Michael, thank you. Thank you to brookings for having me on today to talk about the Nat
Represents a family in mourning, and we are praying for all of them. There are other families waiting outside hospital rooms as their loved ones fight for their lives, and we continue to pray for them, too. Today i want to share some information about a new executive order and a some information about the Budget Proposal we have been working on with the General Assembly this week. Our state has sent almost 580 million to over 257,000 people who have filed unemployment claims since the start of this pandemic. The Unemployment Security Commission continues to make improvement in its filing process and call center, but more work must be done, and it is being done. We know that this virus is taking a toll on our economy, and on our workforce. And we cannot lose sight of how this virus is impacting our families in North Carolina. Ive signed a new executive order today to help furloughed workers whose employers had paid them a severance, or a furlough payment. Before this order, these employ
With state officials. Gov. Mcmaster we all thank you for coming. We are trying to be sure that everyone is kept uptodate on the progress of the virus and our efforts to fight that virus without destroying jobs and families, so today, im issuing another order. This is a mandatory order. Weve issued several that contain mandates and others that contain recommendations. Today, most of those recommendations are becoming mandates, becoming orders with criminal penalties attached. Im issuing a mandatory home or work order. That goeswork order into Effect Tomorrow afternoon tuesday at 5 00 p. M. Close of business. Everyone under this order should stay home, unless they are working, visiting family, or recreating outdoors, unless they necessary goods or services, and those are the limits. We are closing no additional businesses. Those businesses have been closed in previous orders. Also. We are requiring mandates of the Retail Stores that are open, and that is, they must limit the customers. W
Restrict military action against iran. Live coverage of the house now on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, lord of us all, we give you thanks for giving us another day. You, o lord, are the source of life and love. You hear the prayer of congress for the good of this nation and for the good of humanity around the world. Help this congress and the president to discern your will in our day. May short term gains, selfinterest or partisan advantage never prove to be an obstacle to true vision. Rather, lord, grant each member depth of perception, clear analysis, and creative response to the needs of our time. Today, we especially remember our fellow citizens in puerto rico. As they recover from yet another natural disaster. Bless them and especially those who labor sometimes dangerously, to help in the long return to normalcy on that beleaguered island. In these days,
Theres no other word for me to say, im upset. A climatic end to the trial. Two defendants, but neither is found guite of the the verdicts a setback. The jury found max harris not guilty on all counts. He was at the door collecting donations on the night of the fire. Tonight harris has been released from jail. A different outcome for almena, he was not present on the night of the fire. 10 jurors vote for acquittal. The court hat scheduled a hearing to decide how to proceed. Henry lee has been covering the trial. What it like. Many family members of the victims were in stunned silence. There were gasps when the judge declared a mistrial for almena. Jurors were deadlocked on his face with 10 favor oring guilt. Weve talked for a half hour, hes less distressed than i and we look forward to the next trial. Of all 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter. This isnt a time to talk about the cent client spent in jail. This is the time to thank the community. The decision came after months of testi