In that exact part of the country. The hurricane is called ida. It looks particularly worrying because its large already. Because its moving slowly. Because the Storm Surge and rainfall amounts associated with it are epic. And because it is due to track over some very, very unusually warm waters on the way toward land. As a general rule of thumb, with offshore storms like this, the warmth of the Ocean Temperatures that the storm passes through on their way to land, those temperatures translate pretty directly to fuel for the energy of the storm. So, again, i know A Million things are going on now. It doesnt feel like weve got the Band Width to handle another disaster, but here she comes. Hurricane ida is going to be a big part of your News Diet over the weekend, obviously, if you are in the path of the storm, you need to pay close attention to public warnings and Evacuation Orders. Its a big one. Its one worth taking seriously. Well have more on that later on this hour. Also, in afghan
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Ok. Today, we have another great guest joining us in the briefing room. Secretary cardona. As a mother of two children myself, including one in elementary school, i know you have questions about School Reopening and covid. He is here to take a few questions. It is great to be with you. Thank you very much. Good afternoon, everyone. Across the country, there is an excitement for the first day of school. Those who have children, you know what im talking about. Theres a vibe going back to school. This year, no exception. We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure kids get back into the classroom safely. We know students are provided the best opportunity to learn and thrive when learning in person. In their classroom, with their peers, with their teachers. We made significant progress last spring, bringing students back in person. 90 of educators across the country are vaccinated. 180 million americans have been vaccinated, including millions of students. We provided 130 billion
Governor Ron Desantis just signed a new executive order, banning schools in the state from requiring students to wear masks as they head back to the classroom. This follows outrage at School Board meetings across the country. Parents in Broward County, florida, pushed back against Mask Mandates at schools this week. My daughter didnt get to see her teacher smile. My daughter didnt get to see her friends faces unless they were sitting at lunch. We the parent, the taxpayers alone, have the authority to decide for our children, not you, not the cdc. I dont want to wear it because i cant breathe. Its not just florida. Republican leaders at the state and local level across the country have banned schools for Mask Mandates. Even in congress, house republicans are pushing back against Speaker Pelosi Pelosis new mask mandate. And thats not all the resistance to science we are seeing from the republican party. This week, texas Senator Ted Cruz attacked the Cdcs Credibility for delivering update
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