Maryland Senator Ben Cardin paid tribute to journalists and others killed on the anniversary of the Capital Gazette shooting in Annapolis, Maryland. He goes on to talk about Pres. Trump's comments about journalists and says they need to stop because they are fanning hate and violence.
The Senate Health Committee held a hearing to discuss lessons learned from the coronavirus response and future pandemic preparedness efforts. The committee focused on how federal programs would be helpful for state governments in future pandemics and a possible second wave of the coronavirus. The senators also questioned witnesses on how to better address health disparities in minority communities, improve testing and contact tracing.
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis holds a hearing with U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the Government Accountability Office to discuss the agency's recommendations on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on the role of the strategic national stockpile during a pandemic. They discussed the challenges to the stockpile, its role during pandemics, the importance of a nationwide supply chain, and how best to retool the stockpile for future pandemics and biological events. Several health and emergency management professionals appeared before the committee, including former CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding (2002-09) and the former Director of the National Strategic Stockpile, William Burel (2007-20).
A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hybrid hearing with current and former judges to examine how the federal courts are responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Among the witnesses testifying were Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack, U.S. Judge for the District of Arizona David Campbell along with University of California Berkeley Judicial Institute Executive Director Jeremy Fogel, a former U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of California. They discussed the use of technology during the pandemic, efforts to safeguard court staff and jury members and public access to court proceedings.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors held a virtual working group meeting on police reform and racial justice. Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner and Washington, DC Police Chief Charles Ramsely said it was time to get back to the basics in police reform.
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing on oversight of the FCC with Chair Ajit Pai (R) and FCC commissioners. The hearing focused on a range of topics including broadband access during coronavirus, expanding broadband to rural areas, telehealth funding and President Trump's executive order on social media companies.
President Trump delivered remarks at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Wisconsin. President Trump spoke about economic growth, rebuilding the military, and bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States. The shipbuilding company was awarded a Navy contract to build up to 10 guided missile frigates.
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a hearing with U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to discuss the agency's recommendations on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), who chairs the select subcommittee, said in his opening remarks that the "results are alarming." Ranking Member Scalise (R-LA) said there were limitations presented in the report that needed to be recognized. Mr. Dodaro answered questions on the report's findings around transparency from the Trump administration, the need for more information on nursing homes and testing, and the reason why $1.4 billion in stimulus payments were sent to deceased people. Later, members exchanged words over wearing a face mask during committee hearings.
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing on oversight of the FCC with Chair Ajit Pai (R) and FCC commissioners. The hearing focused on a range of topics including broadband access during coronavirus, expanding broadband to rural areas, telehealth funding and President Trump's executive order on social media companies.
President Trump delivered remarks at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Wisconsin. President Trump spoke about economic growth, rebuilding the military, and bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States. The shipbuilding company was awarded a Navy contract to build up to 10 guided missile frigates.
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a hearing with U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to discuss the agency's recommendations on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), who chairs the select subcommittee, said in his opening remarks that the "results are alarming." Ranking Member Scalise (R-LA) said there were limitations presented in the report that needed to be recognized. Mr. Dodaro answered questions on the report's findings around transparency from the Trump administration, the need for more information on nursing homes and testing, and the reason why $1.4 billion in stimulus payments were sent to deceased people. Later, members exchanged words over wearing a face mask during committee hearings.
