Peter congressman frank lucas is the Top Republican on the science, tech and space committee. Gopal ratnam covers Technology Issues for cq roll call. Thank you both for being on the communicators. Gopal thank you. Cspan has unfiltered coverage of congress, the white house, the Supreme Court and Public Policy events. You can watch all of cspans Public Affairs programming online or listen on our free radio app and be part of the National Conversation through cspans daily Washington Journal Program or through our social media feeds. Cspan, created by americas Cable Television companies as a Public Service and brought to you today by your television provider. President trump met with the American Workforce Advisory Board on the economy. He was joined by his daughter ivanka and several cabinet embers and Business Leaders. Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States accompanied by the honorable vanka trump. [applause] President Trump thank you very much. Busy time. Were making a
If demand for that paper does not come back in the coming months, what is the longerterm implication for Interest Rates . I know you are reticent to give any forecast on Interest Rates, which i understand. Give us a tone about the correlation there. Chair powell there seems to be plenty of demand for our paper. I would not want to speculate on what Interest Rates might do. They are the worlds reserve currency, and particularly in times of stress people want to own u. S. Treasury. That is been the way it is for a long time. Even if some of the problems, as in the last crisis, love the problems originated here, people wanted u. S. Treasury, and that is because we have the strongest economy, the best institutions, the most liquid markets. One last question. Youve been very gracious with your candor and your time today. I have heard a conversation in this hearing about labor. I hear all over my state, our state was one of the first ones to reopen. One of the inhibitors to supply and demand
We take you live to the u. S. Senate where to date lawmakers who will be on a defense programs and policy bill. You are watching live coverage of the senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will ohm the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God of grace and mercy, in these divisive and polarized times, remind us that words have consequences. Help us to remember that we are accountable to you for every idle and careless word we speak. Lord, teach our senators to be obedient to your commands, doing your will as your presence fills them with joy. Today, surround our lawmakers with the shield of your favor, as they labor to deep our nation to keep our nation strong. May they be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Manifest your power through their labors so that this nation will be exalted by righteousness. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of alle
Sacrifices. Whether that has meant working overtime in a hospital caring for the afflicted, temporarily closing a family business, euthanizing hogs and cattle, or forgoing important life events like a High School Prom or college graduation, covid19 has brought with it very challenging times. And while we missed milestones and time together, americans across the country have stepped up to help slow the spread of this virus and its toll on the lives of our fellow citizens. While we cannot return to life as usual just yet, we are entering a new phase. Step by step, state by state america is safely reopening. In iowa our governor kim reynolds has led our state with a steady hand during this critical time. Under Governor Reynolds thoughtful plan and guidance from Public Health officials at the local, state, and federal level, iowa communities and businesses are starting to safely reopen, and many activities are carefully resuming. Iowans can once again participate in americas great past tim
As our nation has confronted this pandemic together every american, every single one of us has been asked to make serious sacrifices. Whether that is working overtime in a hospital caring for the afflicted, temporarily closing a family business, euthanizing hogs and cattle or foregoing life events like a High School Prom or college graduation. Covid19 has brought with it very challenging times. And while we miss milestones and time together, americans across the country have stepped up to help slow the spread of this virus and its toll on the lives of our fellow citizens. While we cannot return to life as usual just yet, were entering a new phase. Step by step, state by state, america is safely reopening. In iowa, our governor, kim reynolds has led our state with a steady hand during this critical time. Under Governor Reynolds thoughtful plan and guidance from Public Health officials at the local state and federal level, iowa communities and businesses are starting to safely reopen and