On cspan3. Seniors only this morning, how are you corresponding to the coronavirus pandemic . The select committee on aging held a hearing on the impact of the pandemic on seniors. Here is republican from South Carolina talking about the impact this is having on seniors in his state. One third of all covid19 South Carolina happened in a nursing home or other senior care facility. This is an important issue and timely hearing. In other states the numbers are even worse than in South Carolina. That is the difference between encouraging numbers recently and our governor of South Carolina and governors around the nation, in florida as well, who decided to focus the attention on the Nursing Homes, it is exactly where we should start this challenge, how we should face this challenge, focusing on the most vulnerable populations. I have fought about how thought about how Nursing Homes are the epicenter of activity. Also the folks who take care of the patientsare mostly mostlys are africanameri
A. M. , dr. Joshua gordon, director of the National Incident of Mental Health, on the impact covid19 is having on Mental Health and the nations Mental Health care system. Host democrats plan to vote this week on the 3 trillion financial package. Providing funding for the postal Health Services. Senate republicans are questioning the need for a funding bill. Some culling it aspirational. We will take your calls on it. If you want to comment on the phone lines, its 202 7488000 , mountain and pacific, 202 7488001. You can text the set 202 7488003 text us at 202 or comment onk us facebook. The bill starts out with 500 billion going directly to state governments. 170 5 billion would go to Public Health emergency funds and offer 75 billion for housing assistance, 25 billion for the Postal Service, tribal relief, 10 billion of this new package would go to Small Businesses. 3. 6 billion dollars for the fall election, offering direct each household. The election aspect, the Washington Times hig
Author wrote about the last major pandemic a century ago, he will be joining us from new orleans. Also ahead, the Senate Holding a virtual hearing tomorrow, with key held officials including dr. Anthony fauci. Our phone lines are open. 202 7488000 202 7488001 202 7488002 thanks very much for joining us. We begin with the numbers, courtesy of don hopkins university. Around the world, more than 4. 1 lane cases of covid19. The death toll has exceeded more than 285,000. The book is called the great influenza, the story of the deadliest pandemic in history. Author john is joining us from new orleans. He is also a professor of tulane university. Thanks so much for joining us. Say its ah i could pleasure, but obviously the reason that brings us together is not fun. Thank for inviting me. Is one overriding apply from your book, to to 20 20, what would it be . A pretty easy question to answer. Tell the truth. People in authority need to be transparent and tell the truth. The countries that have
It is entitled covid19 and federalism. John is a fellow at the Hoover Institution and served in all three branches of government, including the u. S. Department of justice, Senate Judiciary committee, and Supreme Court. Prof. Yoo thanks for tuning in. I can see you on the others of the zoom. Sometimes that can lead to very disturbing images. Here, in terms of you guys, i cant call on you either if you have questions, so we benefit from the new world we live in. Many appreciate that you cant see them. [laughter] i want to kick this off by jumping in the middle of the federalism debate. Federalism is about division of authority amongst different political leaders at different levels. We have seen some governors be aggressive in embracing shelterinplace and stayathome orders to flatten the curve. Other governors have been more open, arguing the local conditions didnt warrant it. Governors who adopted rigorous shutdown policies have been confronted by their citizens and city and local lead
Director of intelligence and and votes throughout the day. Live coverage of the u. S. Senate now here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Lord of our lives, make these moments of prayer more than mere words, but may this reverent pause fill our hearts with gratitude and love for you. May our lawmakers appreciate the fact that through prayer, they have the privilege of talking to you, the superintendent of the universe. Lord, inspire them to use this intercessory opportunity to seek your wisdom and guidance, knowing that you are eager to help them. Give us all the wisdom to remember that you continue to be our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. And lord, as we approach memoriamemorial day, thank you e men and women who gave their lives for this nation while serving in the United States military. Were grateful also for the great sacrifices made by