on thursday, georgia governor, brian kemp, talked about efforts to be transparent with data about the coronavirus moving forward. since the information we used to determine further statewide openings. this is an hour. good afternoon, everyone. let me just thank everybody for being with us today for our covid-19 weekly briefing. crowd you will hear from. fema,thleen toomey, from from the national guard, colonel l, the department of public safety, commissioner mark williams with the department of natural resources, and to wrap us up, the agriculture commissioner, gary black. for several months, our nation has been fighting an invisible enemy and uniting to ensure the health and well-being of all americans. the path has been long and difficult, and everybody has make has made sacrifices to keep one another out of harm s way in communities all the united states. medical providers, public health officials, frontline workers, first responders, law enforcement are all working very
health and well-being of all americans. the path has been long and difficult, and everybody has made sacrifices to keep one another out of harm s way in communities all the united states. medical providers, public health officials, frontline workers, first responders, law enforcement, they are all working very long hours and spending significant time away from their families to help limit potential exposure. these brave men and women are literally saving lives everyday. it is impossible to thank them enough for what they have done for us. but i know that countless georgians joined my family and i praying for them daily. as you all know, this weekend is a powerful one for all americans. for years, we have taken this moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by those in uniform. we honor these american heroes who answered the call of duty and paid the ultimate price for our freedom. earlier today, i was honored to attend a memorial day ceremony with the georgia national guard to
max richmond. this amendment deals with the cost of living adjustment. one of the most anticipated events for seniors is the announcement by social security of the cost of living adjustment. for the last few years, they have been disappointed with the announcement. the purpose of a cost-of-living adjustment is for social ensure that social security benefits are not eroded by inflation. this is not happening. in 2010, it was zero. 2011, it was zero. this year, 2015, it is zero. based on that social security trustees report, announced a couple years ago weeks ago, it will be between zero and 2/10 of a percent for 2016. the reason social security beneficiaries are sincere or little cola is because the formula for determining colas is flawed. it is based on the consumer price index for wage earners. it looks that inflation as it impacts the weight under. it does not put the proper weight on goods and services that seniors rely on. therefore, you get a zero cola. your minute
anyone else wishing to be heard on this particular amendment? anyone else wishing to be heard on this particular amendment? i think it is understood by all the we will call, everyone in favor, raise your card. it passes. anyone wishing to be recorded in opposition? [laughter] it passes. is there another amendment? amendment number 18, sponsored by dennis, on page six, line 37. the proposed amendment is for the section to read as follows. we encourage states to adopt the providenorth dakota and state-specific financial institutions to support people and industries of their states. proponent? i want to say one thing quickly. represent, dennis here, i am here to represent what i believe are all grassroots democrats, not one candidate over another. it is very important to me, and it was when i chaired the platform in colorado. the platform in the sentences just prior already advocates for the national infrastructure bank, large banks see this as a threat to profits. statess