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The Coronavirus Pandemic has brought out the best in many of our citizens. We have been inspired by the doctors, nurses, and other frontline workers who have put their own lives on the line to help others. And by the scientists who created Coronavirus Vaccines in record time. At the same time, others have sought to profit from the pandemic, put lives at risk and violate the public trust. That is why we are here today. Last year the Trump Administration awarded emergent biosolutions 656 million in taxpayer funds to manufacture Coronavirus Vaccines that within being developed by companies like Johnson Johnson, and astrazeneca. For nearly a year later, emergent has destroyed millions of vaccines through contamination and million more are being held back for testing to be sure they can be used. All due to emergent failure to proper Demand Chain facilities, adequately train its staff, and ensure the proper protocols were followed. I want to be clear this hearing is not about questioning the
Authorized to declare a racist of the committee at any time. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. I want to begin by thanking our members and todays witnesses are joining us today. The Coronavirus Pandemic has brought out the best in many of our citizens. We have been inspired by the doctors, nurses, and other frontline workers who have put their own lives on the line to help others. And by the scientists who created Coronavirus Vaccines in record time. At the same time, others have sought to profit from the pandemic, put lives at risk and violate the public trust. That is why we are here today. Last year the Trump Administration awarded emergent biosolutions 656 million in taxpayer funds to manufacture Coronavirus Vaccines that within being developed by companies like Johnson Johnson, and astrazeneca. For nearly a year later, emergent has destroyed millions of vaccines through contamination and million more are being held back for testing to be sure they can be used. All d
Dana violence in the Middle East escalating as Israel Trades Rockets with palestinians. And iran backed hamas. Bill the crisis at the border no sign of letting up as migrants stream into the u. S. Cdc under fire from numerous fronts over these conflicting and confusing guidance measures weve heard by the day. Dana in a moment a live report from the white House And Senator Mike Lee will join us to react. Lets begin with the Gas Shortage in the southeast where the Cyberattack Led to panic at the pump. Jonathan serrie live from atlanta. What does it look like this morning . Good morning. Right now were at a Qt Station in atlanta and there is a steady clientele moving in and out of the pumps here. This station still has diesel and regular. We were at a different Qt Yesterday and when we arrived they were out of premium and mid grade. After an our of our arrival they ran out of gas all together. I checked back this morning and they were still out. This particular qt still has regular and pe