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555 dow points. Ahead on todays show, were going to dive into this plunge in oil prices, what it means for the u. S. Economy and jobs to the financial losses reverberating through the market right now plus we will speak with illinois governor j. B. Pritzker and former commerce secretary Penny Pritzker, his sister, about illinoiss battle against the coronavirus and the race for more protective gear and testing. Lets focus in on the big stories were watching with 58 minutes left of trading. Brian sul vab focusing on crude oil collapse, mike santoli will tie that in with broad movements were seeing today latest on the snag on government funding. Brian, first to you on this unprecedented move in oil. A day for the history books. It is a day for the history books. Ending a futures contract in negative 30 or what it was. Sara and wolf, it doesnt make sense as i talked about in power lunch as well. We started the day around 10. We contin ....
The u. S. A recent gallup poll found one fourth of americans say they or a Family Member delayed treatment for a serious medical condition because they couldnt afford it. Thats where volunteer health clinics, like remote area medical or ram are stepping up to fill the gap. Ram, and its volunteer doctors, have provided more than 785 thousand patients with free medical care since 1985. And the number of individuals served has more than doubled just in the last six years. At a recent twoday clinic in suitland, maryland, near washington, d. C. , people lined up outside in the cold waiting for care and once inside, they were grateful for the help. At least somebody cares. With the big government, they dont care. Especially if you cant afford it. You go to a hospital, which ive had many times, and i get these outrageous bills. But i have to go to the hospital. I dont have a choice. Soledad jeff eastman is the ceo of remote area medical. ....
[chatter] governor with your blessing i would just like to have gail take over. First of all thank you and welcome. Good to have you here. Yesterday, i dont know why it was interesting but on my Facebook Page this popped up. It is a picture of us with the governor eight years ago. [applause] so i am gifting it to you because of course you want a picture of us. Who wouldnt . Anyway. It is wonderful to see you back here. Without further ado welcome. [applause] governor you are certainly welcome to take this im going to do a brief hello. First of all governor christie is a fighter. Obviously the governor did an excellent job in new jersey battling with a lot of the unions and the tax issues and the deficit they were facing and turned the state around. It was really a pivotal time in that states history. Obviously his time working in the Law Enforcement field at the senior level, ....
Of america than that. [applause] and i, that as someone who endorsed donald trump in 2016 i was the first want to do it. Second one. Chris christie the second one first one of the candidates to run against him to do it. I really believed i could try to help make him a better candidate and a better president. I carried his transition into the white house and his drug and opioid commissions. I played Hillary Clinton in debate prep in 2016. [laughter] i apologize for this you will be able to sleep after that. And then i took some sedatives and then played joe biden in debate prep in 2020. So i am not someone who is a never trump or. I wasnt. But you have to meet a certain standard in your personal conduct and in your political conduct. If you dont meet that standard, put aside the criminal charges. You can agree with them or disagree with them and there are some i agree with of the charges that were brought against him in some i dis ....
Seniors, its a moment to never be rivaled. Number one in the country, we appreciate all of the support. We love seeing all of the people here and the sendoff. This is another level. Awesome. Reporter the crowd alumni and plenty of students making the trek to texas, hoping to see history in action. I go to houston, absolutely. Its like once in a lifetime chance. Were going and were going to win. Reporter flying to houston. Yeah. Reporter when will you leave . Friday. Reporter after classes. Oh yeah. Leaving friday at 6 00 a. M. Have to get up at 4 00, drive to philly and flying to dallas, taking a beg megabus and staying there till tuesday. Reporter confidence. They insist their team will not get crushed. Unwavering support helps keep momentum alive. Its humbling to make this many people happy. I saw a father and his son running behind there to get here on time. It was really cool. Reporter there will be buses and vans for any students leaving friday at 11 00. Just windy here. Denise, y ....