On full display. Its also a moment where the resiliency of our institutions will be tested, as one that highlights the critical importance of medical sciencebased guidance and research. 7. 3 million infected americans and those who have lost their lives, i spent some time every morning in contemplation and prayer for all of them. I turned to the entire first family. They are in my thoughts and prayers this morning and i hope you will join me in wishing them a quick and full recovery in the midst of these challenging moments. And now today gathering, as part of our brookings series, this conference is part of a greater effort to empower voters with factbased, datadriven nonpartisan information to better understand the policy matters discussed by candidates running for office in 2020. The importance cannot be overstated, especially considering the theme of todays event. As witnessed in the lead up to the 2016 election when russian agents launched a Misinformation Campaign against america
Lady have contracted covid19. This is a serious moment in which our shared American Values of empathy and charity must be on full display. Its also a moment where the resiliency of our institutions will be tested, as one that highlights the critical importance of medical sciencebased guidance and research. 7. 3 million infected americans and those who have lost their lives, i spent some time every morning in contemplation and prayer for all of them. I turned to the entire first family. They are in my thoughts and prayers this morning and i hope you will join me in wishing them a quick and full recovery in the midst of these challenging moments. And now today gathering, as part of our brookings series, this conference is part of a greater effort to empower voters with factbased, datadriven nonpartisan information to better understand the policy matters discussed by candidates running for office in 2020. The importance cannot be overstated, especially considering the theme of todays even
The meeting will come to order. Today we welcome the acting commissioner of u. S. Cuss thotos and Border Protection mark morgan. Thank you for being here today. We look forward to go etting your perspective on cbp priorities and requirements for fiscal year 2021. The fiscal year 2021 budget proposes 15. 6 billion in zregs nare discretionary fwunzing for rbp a700 million i bov the level. And 2 billion for the construction of 82 miles of border barriers and an increase of 625 million, over the current year appropriation for nearly 88 of the total fy 2021 increase for cbp overall. I have obvious concerns about spending another 2 billion on Additional Border barriers. But aside from any debate we might have about them, this administration continues to circumvent the will of congress, by diverting billions of dollars above what congress specifically appropriates for this activity. The house bill was simply not, does simply not include this funding. Even more to the point however is that the
The United Nations is again warning of devastating consequences for civilians in syrias last rebel held province in you 250000 people have fled the area in the past 2 weeks. Have been under diet the aerial bombardment by russian backed Syrian Government forces fuel shortages of stopping some people from getting away and freezing winter conditions are also putting lives in danger. Many syrians are on the move north towards the Turkish Border but the turkish president has warned his country cope with another influx of refugees from italy a province russian backed Syrian Government forces are now focusing on capturing the rebel held city of hama it sits on an important boat away which links damascus to aleppo once syrias largest city aljazeera again i would use of has more from near barat on about the standard of how to get and you can see civilians fleeing displacement from arthur no man continues same with socket city but are now empty of president s and all the surrounding villages wha
A rare u. Turn in Russia Police dropped drugs charges against an investigative journalist whose arrest sparked outrage. In doha with all your support the usa school 13 goals as they begin the defense of the womens world cup title and its wrong to raptors fall short of a feel symbian championships Golden State Warriors take it to game 6. Sedans Opposition Movement has suspended its campaign of civil disobedience indefinitely the countrys protest leaders launched a general strike 3 days ago in response to a military crackdown on protesters that has left a 129 people dead the violence had engulfed the country with a feared Paramilitary Group attacking people and therefore region but the military now says it will release Political Prisoners and both sides are set to resume talks at the same reports. This fire in darfur was retribution for allegiance to the protesters nationwide strike according to the Sudanese Professional Association the group says about 10 people were killed and stores a