Former Chicago Mayor and Chief of Staff in the Obama Administration Rahm Emanuel offered a first-hand account of how innovation is taking place at the local level in cities across the country.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) held a briefing on his state's efforts to combat the coronavirus. The governor talked about efforts to test those with suspected cases of coronavirus and boost the state's medical system to handle the expected influx of patients. He also talked about efforts to expand telehealth and social safety net programs.
Gov. John Bel Edwards (D-LA) held a press briefing on Louisiana's coronavirus response efforts. The governor provided an update on coronavirus cases and announced two new deaths related to the outbreak. He also talked about the state's health care system surge capacity, unemployment benefits and the Louisiana National Guard.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke on the senate floor about the latest developments of the Coronavirus and the house-passed Coronavirus economic aid package.
Senators Blunt and Kaine spoke on the Senate floor about the need to help small businesses impacted by the coronavirus and the need to help get supplies to hospitals.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell introduced the third relief bill in response to the coronavirus. It's a $1 trillion plan to provide cash payments to U.S. residents, loans for small businesses, loan guarantees for certain major industries and funds for hospitals & health centers.
Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer said Democrats had virtually no input into the Republican's third coronavirus relief plan. He outlined Democrats' conditions for support of the bill, including protections for workers. After, Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Roger Wicker said he supported Sen. Schumer's goal of protecting workers.
The Senate will be in period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Discussions continue off the Senate floor on a third coronavirus economic relief package (Phase 3).
Earlier today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell came to the floor to discuss the Coronavirus Economic Aid Package making its way through the Senate.
Earlier today, New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker came to the floor to discuss the ongoing negotiations over the Coronavirus Economic Aid Package making its way through Congress.
Earlier today, Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn and Alabama Democratic Senator Doug Jones came to the floor to discuss the ongoing negotiations over the Coronavirus Economic Aid Package making its way through Congress.
As the Senate wrapped up Friday's session, Majority Leader McConnell filed cloture on the shell bill for the Coronavirus Economic Aid Package. A vote to move forward is possible on Saturday.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) holds a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus outbreak. The governor spoke about his mandate on limiting the workforce and services to essential needs. He also outlined the current number of cases of the coronavirus in the state, saying the hospitals and other medical services are at double capacity and becoming increasingly overwhelmed.
Gov. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) held a press briefing on Nebraska's coronavirus response efforts. The governor said he is requesting that $58.6 million of state reserve funds be transferred to an emergency fund in order to combat the virus. In addition, Gov. Ricketts confirmed there are currently 33 cases of coronavirus in Nebraska.
Historian Megan Kate Nelson looked at how the Civil War impacted the American West as the Union and Confederate armies fought for control of the territory.
Historian Megan Kate Nelson looked at how the Civil War impacted the American West as the Union and Confederate armies fought for control of the territory.
