Industries association. Sen. Wicker all right, we will begin, and we appreciate people working with us on this partially remote, and partially in person hearing on a very important topic. The covid 19 pandemic has affected the normal operation of every Public Institution in our country. Including, as you can see, the legislative branch. I thank my colleagues and witnesses per for participating in todays hearing, which is the first of many covid19related oversight hearings that this committee will conduct. We will accomplish the business in accordance with the guidelines established by the rules committee, and in consultation with the office of the attending physician. And i want to thank my colleague and Ranking Member, senator cantwell, for her cooperation in this regard, and for all of our staff. The committee today convenes to discuss the state of the Aviation Industry. Witnesses, which are limited in number by the guidance we received from the senate, include nic calio, president a
And i want to thank my colleague and Ranking Member, senator cantwell, for her cooperation in this regard, and for all of our staff. Convenes toe today discuss the state of the Aviation Industry. Witnesses, which are limited in number by the guidance we received from the senate, include nic calio, president and chief executive officer of airlines for america, todd president and chief executive officer of the American Association of airport effectives, eric fanning, president of the chief executive officer of the Aerospace Industries association, and remotely, dr. Hilary godwin, dean of school of Public Health university of washington. No part of the American Economy has escaped the impact of the covid 19 pandemic. The air and transportation sector has suffered a particularly painful blow, one intensified by Global Travel resections and stay at home orders, Domestic Travel has declined over 95 compared to last year. Flying with 12 passengers on average. Half of the u. S. Passenger aircr
Everyone to the four this afternoon. Im Heather Holmes and im alex savage, candidate daniel lurie pitching his plan today to solve the fentanyl crisis with other candidates offering their solutions as well. Ktvu christian captain joining us live now from city hall and christian. Everyone running says this is a top priority for San Francisco. Yeah, thats exactly right. While the various candidates may have differences on how they want to address the fentanyl crisis, they all agree that something needs to be done sooner rather than later. Fentanyl continues to ravage parts of San Francisco, and now the candidates for mayor are explaining how they hope to address the Overdose Deaths and Substance Abuse. Daniel lurie is pitching a plan. His Campaign Says is supported by Law Enforcement and former public defenders. Luries six point plan calls for having police and Substance Abuse experts respond to calls engaging with Substance Abusers immediately and referring them to drop off crisis cente
Through this pandemic. The president targeting his own cdc by retweeting a claim by a former Game Show Host, Chuck Woolery, the message accusing the agency and most doctors of lying about coronavirus. Just a reminder here the ydc is part of the president s own administration and its the president that names the director. Yeah, and its a false claim. The facts dont back it up. That as white house officials are also pushing a coordinated effort to discredit dr. Anthony fauci, the man who is helping to lead the White House Task force in batting this virus. One of the premier Infectious Disease experts in the nation. The u. S. Now tops 3. 3 million coronavirus cases. 135,000 deaths. 35 states, those you see there in red, in orange and yellow seeing a spike in infections. In florida, a staggering 14,000 cases diagnosed alone. Rosa flores has been covering the states response for some time so its key now, and this happens. Its in the data. Cases rise and then sadly hospitalizations rise as p
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