Obviously is being held remotely. All members and witnesses will participate Via Videoconferencing as part of our hearing microphones will be set on mute to eliminate background noise. Members and witnesses, youre going to have to unmute your microphone each time you wish to speak. So i just say that as a reminder and as a little housekeeping issue, but please remember to do that. Documents for the record can be sent to megan mullen at the email address we provided to your staff. All documents will be entered into the record at the conclusion of the hearing. The chair now recognizes herself for five minutes for an Opening Statement. Lets see, where is the clock on the screen . There it is, okay. In any given year, one in five adults experience a Mental Illness such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. But 2020 has been a year like no other. In a recent poll, half of adults report that their Mental Health has been negatively impacted due to the coronavirus. One can only imagine
Benchmark Interest Rate at 0. 25 . That is expected. We had the debt maintaining it will continue with the policy of 0. 25 for the beginning of next year. They are maintaining the benchmark Interest Rate. This meeting coming after four new cases ending new zealands 100 today virus free run. Perhaps more later on. Auckland back in lockdown. A lot were surprised about the resilience of the economy. They have to weigh the global risks, as well. The qe purchases are interesting, as well. Most werethey have to weigh thel a bit historic pick for joe biden, the first africanamerican. Pick for Vice President. And the first asianamerican. And some say it will help propel joe biden to the white house. Lets bring in Jodi Schneider to talk more about this decision. It seems this was a no surprise pick from joe biden. What does it tell us about the Democratic Party . First of all, joe biden said he would pick a woman, so thats not a surprise for his Vice President ial running mate. It was thought h
Application requests following the president s executive order. This portion is two hours and 25 minutes. [background sounds] welcome everyone to this mornings hearing on oversight of the Trump Administration. Id like to welcome members of the subcommittee on oversight to investigation. [background sounds] we will everyone to this morning his hearing on oversight of the Trump Administration. Id like to we will members of the subcommittee on oversight to investigation, but is hearing. We are very happy to be working on the supporting issue with you all today. I also like to thank all of the majority and minority members and staff his above subcommittees for the coordination and flexibility while planning is hearing particularly given the cancellation of the yesterdays vote. I want to note that because of the cancellation modes, and every member is able to be here today. I did make a point of talking to mr. Colin, and mr. Bhatt to be assured that they were okay with proceeding and they a
Investigation to this hearing. We are very happy to be working on the supporting issue with you all today. I also like to thank all of the majority and minority members and staff his above subcommittees for the coordination and flexibility while planning is hearing particularly given the cancellation of the yesterdays vote. I want to note that because of the cancellation modes, and every member is able to be here today. I did make a point of talking to mr. Colin, and mr. Bhatt to be assured that they were ok with proceeding and they assured me that they were right said mr. Big, mr. Selden will be here. We do appreciate that flexibility and her opportunity to learn more. To probate issues about this matter. I really do think the hearing in many ways is overdue. For two and half years, the administration has been allowed to arbitrarily to the United States individuals from predominantly muslim countries and there has been no oversight by the congress. Today, that oversight starts. As cam
We will everyone to this morning his hearing on oversight of the Trump Administration. Id like to we will members of the subcommittee on oversight to investigation, but is hearing. We are very happy to be working on the supporting issue with you all today. I also like to thank all of the majority and minority members and staff his above subcommittees for the coordination and flexibility while planning is hearing particularly given the cancellation of the yesterdays vote. I want to note that because of the cancellation modes, and every member is able to be here today. I did make a point of talking to mr. Colin, and mr. Bhatt to be assured that they were okay with proceeding and they assured me that they were right said mr. Big, mr. Selden will be here. We do appreciate that flexibility and her opportunity to learn more. Two probate issues about this matter. I really do think the hearing in many ways is overdue. For two and half years, the administration has been allowed to arbitrarily t