[inaudible conversations] soon at this Hearing Welcome back to order. I think Senator Moran will be are surely that when we began. Director we have we thought we had Senator Manchin remotely buddies that the way. In the meantime i will ask additional questions. We talked a little bit in my opening remarks about the proposal that would create a new national Science Foundation are to focus on technology and its an idea that is also in the fact that the senate is expected to take up soon. The director would be focused on 10 party topics and some of you mentioned that you are already looking at but those include Ai Quantum computing robotics clean Energy And President Bidens Infrastructure Plan proposes investing 50 billion in the clean technology direct it. Can you talk about whether you need the authority to do the kinds of things that the new directorate is proposing and how would the creation of that Technology Directorate Benefit nsf or what kinds of challenges with her present to nsf
After doing the documentary and the interviews, are you optimistic or more worried about the future of some of these right wing groups . You know, my worry is that we will have another significant act. Okay. I have a couple of items for you at the top. Today, we are announcing the release of 39 billion of American Rescue plan funds to states, territories, and tribes to address the childcare crisis caused by covid19. These funds are a critical step to pave the way for a strong economic recovery and a more equitable future. These funds will help Early Childhood educators and Family Childcare providers keep their doors open and make sure every state has a strong childcare system that provides families with what they need. Since the start of the pandemic, as weve talked about a bit in here, roughly 200 million women have left the workforce. Thats disproportionately due to care giving needs. Were hopeful this will help. As you know, later this afternoon the president and Vice President will
You very much. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Members of the congress i have the high privilege. And distinct honor of presenting to you the president of the United States. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. President mr. Speaker members of the house and the senate distinguished americans here as visitors in this chamber as am i it is nice to have a fresh excuse for giving a long speech. When president s speak to congress and the nation from this podium typically they comment on the full range and challenges and opportunities that face the United States. But this is not an ordinary time and for all the many tasks that require our attention. I believe tonight one calls on us to focus to unite and to act. And that is our economy. Are more than anything else our tasks tonight is americans is to make our economy thrive again. Let me begin by saying that it has been too long. At least three decades since the presi
Will have another significant act. Okay. I have a couple of items for you at the top. Today, we are announcing the release of 39 billion of American Rescue plan funds to states, territories, and tribes to address the childcare crisis caused by covid19. These funds are a critical step to pave the way for a strong economic recovery and a more equitable future. These funds will help Early Childhood educators and Family Childcare providers keep their doors open and make sure every state has a strong childcare system that provides families with what they need. Since the start of the pandemic, as weve talked about a bit in here, roughly 200 million women have left the workforce. Thats disproportionately due to care giving needs. Were hopeful this will help. As you know, later this afternoon the president and Vice President will meet with key members of congressional Asian Pacific american caucus. The meeting will broadly focus on their priorities, our shared priorities, i should say, includi
Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Members of the congress i have the high privilege. And distinct honor of presenting to you the president of the United States. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. President mr. Speaker members of the house and the senate distinguished americans here as visitors in this chamber as am i it is nice to have a fresh excuse for giving a long speech. When president s speak to congress and the nation from this podium typically they comment on the full range and challenges and opportunities that face the United States. But this is not an ordinary time and for all the many tasks that require our attention. I believe tonight one calls on us to focus to unite and to act. And that is our economy. For more than anything else our tasks tonight is americans is to make our economy thrive again. Let me begin by saying that it has been too long. At least three decade