Mr. Cassidy madam president . The presiding officer the senator from from louisiana. Mr. Cassidy madam president , i rise to address the issues i rise to address the issues matter president arise to address the issues regarding the covid crisis. It is a Public Health crisis leading to an economicsi crisis and in turn an educational crisis. Today i will speak of an aspect of the crisis specifically state and local government which had to shut down the economy and in turn lose the tax revenues they would receive and because they have lost the tax revenue of jobs and firefighters and Police Officers, teachers , sanitation workers and other essential frontline workers at risk. I will proceed they have unveiled a proposal for a support American Families and Small Businesses as a nation continues to combat the covid19 pandemic it is an unprecedented challenge but we lsshall overcome. The introduction of this proposal signals a republicans commitment to see america through the challenging tim
Authorizing highway, bridge, aviation, and waterway projects. Members are working on 170 amendments. They plan to complete work on those amendments around midday today. That will be followed by a vote on final passage of the package. Live coverage now here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, thank you for giving day. Other we ask your continued protection empowerment of those who tend to the sick and those who medical solutions to this dangerous pandemic. The work of the house these last few days to votes. Wo upport for the department of agriculture. During these times Food Production and delivery and the many e been among challenges facing our nation. Whatever the particulars of this may it proceed through the legislative process ultimately help the benefit of all americans. We ask, also, your continued protection and empowerment of hose who live heroic lives d
A spike in curb it 19 related deaths in sweden 170 people die in 24 hours sparking criticism of the governments soft approach. South koreas governing party is projected to win a parliamentary election that required masks gloves and Hand Sanitizer. Theres been strong condemnation of u. S. President Donald Trumps announcement that he and the u. S. Funding for the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic the u. S. Centers for Disease Control has been leading the american effort against covert 19 and has praised its relationship with the w. H. O. T. D. C. And jones had a long history of working together in multiple outbreaks throughout the world as we continue to do in this one and so weve had a very productive Public Health relationship we continue to have. The European Union says theres no justification for washingtons decision when quote the efforts needed more than ever and china is urging the u. S. To fulfill its obligations to the agency saying the decision to cut fundin
Russia reports a record rise in new covert 19 infections for the 4th day. South koreas governing party is projected to win a parliamentary election that required masks gloves and hand sanitizer. Is global controversy this hour over the u. S. President s decision to cut the funding of the World Health Organization donald trump has accused the accusing the body of mishandling the covert 19 pandemic but the head of the w. H. O. Says that his organization is vital for handling this crisis and other major health issues. We regret the decision of the president of the United States to order the hold in funding to the World Health Organization the choice of reviewing the impact of our work of any of us funding and we work with our partners to feel any financial gaps we face and to eat sure our work continues and interrupted when we divided the virus exploits the cracks between has 2 of our correspondents following reaction to this company how could a standing by for us in washington d. C. But
Despite her being in the next room. I said, if it was your 19 year old son, or your son, no matter what age, you would be doing the same as me, and he was holding my hand at the time, and he said, yes, i would. Chaotic scenes in Hong Kongs Legislative Council meant the chief executive carrie lam had to leave and deliver a pre recorded annual policy address. A severely brain damaged girl who the nhs believed should have her life support withdrawn has arrived in italy to continue her treatment. And the fallout continues from englands game with bulgaria. Fifa calls racism and obnoxious disease, and Jordan Henderson says england wa nted and Jordan Henderson says england wanted to make the home fans suffer for their behaviour. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at 9. Ahead of thursdays Crucial European Union summit, talks between eu and uk negotiatiors to try to thrash out a last minute deal will continue this morning. Discussions went on late into last night, until well past the dead