Been doing with these many press conferences we have had. Before i get started i want to thank the faith leaders across our state and the many georgians that which is a painted in our day of prayer. This went well and certainly appreciate that. In our fight debated against covid19 we let we must continue to pray for health care workforce, our front care frontline workers and Law Enforcement and our fellow georgians. As of today we had 23,773 cases with 942 fatalities and we continue to keep those folks as well as their families and communities in our thoughts and prayers. 2 fatalities and we continue to keep those folks as well as their families and communities in our thoughts and prayers. ,169ave given a total of 127 tests and through the leadership of the Public Health department, the National Guard, our gustaership with au university, walmart, walgreens and others are testing numbers are quickly increasing but we realize we have to continue to do more. As of this morning, georgia ra
Commitment to eliminate combustible cigarettes and our aggressive actions to combat usage. At the same time the financial was made public revealing that the company spent nearly 12 million supporting the proposition. Supporters say it is a reasonable regulation that would overturn the current made band, opponents say the contributions combined with a new ceo with deep ties to the Tobacco Industry are clear signs that tobacco money is being spent right here in San Francisco. Jewel is big tobacco and they are trying to buy themselves a proposition. They are allowing they tobacco to the rewrite the health code. They do not directly address contributions but on the broader issue legislations that we strongly advocate for tobacco legislation and stop the sale of nontobacco and non menthol flavored jewel pods to our Traditional Store partners and enhance our online verification process. Today a federal judge in los angeles rejected the new immigration rules involving Migrant Children attempt
By your holy spirit breathe into us a new spirit, shape this congress and our world according to your design that we may fulfill your holy will. Give the members of this peoples house the intent of open hearts and minds and through the diversity of ideas they may sort out what is best for this nation. Let them not be afraid of silence and even before they eak, they may heed yo revealedordith longing. Their speech be delivered be deliberately of all prejudice that others may listen wholeheartedly. Then their dialogue will be mutually respectful and the hope of bringing unity and justice. May all that we do be done for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina recognition . Mr. Wilson i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. The s
People. We will also be listening to closely to what the president might say about the american economy. It all comes off fed chair Janet Yellens testimony earlier today where she continues to prepare investors for a likely Interest Rate increase this year. If we get that it would be the first Interest Rate hike in america in nine years. Lets go down straight to eamon javers back at the white house where we are awaiting the president. Reporter thats right. The president s going to take some questions here from reporters. We can expect that whats on his mind is that deal with the iranian signed earlier this week. We can expect hearings beginning on capitol hill as early as next week. This is going to be a sales pitch series of comments here from the president. But as you point out, we dont necessarily know what all the questions from the reporters will be. He possibly will get some questions on the u. S. Economy, how it is faring also the global situation. When it comes to iran though e
On facebook. People enjoying a day in the park did take notice. It keeps you on alert. Reporter Philadelphia School district locked down more than 30 nearby schools at the request of the police department. I rushed over here to get my children. Reporter ironically this woman heard about the lock down on facebook. They taking everything they got to do because we need to know. Reporter Donna Mcgrady got a call from the school but missed it so immediately called back. I heard about everything that was going on. The gentleman that kilter elderly gentleman but when i called the school she didnt go into detail as to why the school was locked down. All the precaution the lock down was lifted just before 3 00 this afternoon no word yet as to where the 911 calls came from but nervous parents hoped they were made by wellpeek citizen. Dont make jokes about the situation. An older man lost his life. For anyone, any school, it could be the city of boulevard philadelphia, it could be new jersey, whe