Georgetown University Nat'l & Global Health Law Director Lawrence Gostin and Arizona State University Center for Public Health Law Director James Hodge discuss the powers of federal, state, and local governments during a health emergency.
With the House passage of "technical corrections" to their coronavirus economic relief bill (H.R. 6201) during Monday's pro forma session, the Senate plans to consider and vote on the legislation later in the day if an agreement is reached.
In a press conference Tuesday morning, Governor Ralph Northam provided an update on the state's response to coronavirus. Governor Northam said there are now 67 cases of coronavirus in the commonwealth. Virginia still has 48 pending coronavirus cases. From Richmond, this runs about 25 minutes.
Georgetown University Law Center National & Global Health Law Director Lawrence Gostin discussed the powers of the federal government during a health emergency.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper held a press briefing to outline his department's coronavirus response efforts. Secretary Esper announced that the Pentagon would make available up to 5 million respirators and 2,000 deployable ventilators to the Health and Human Services Department. In addition, he said the Defense Department would make certified coronavirus testing labs available and would consider activating the National Guard and reserve units to assist states.
In a press conference Tuesday morning, Governor Ralph Northam provided an update on the state's response to coronavirus. Governor Northam said there are now 67 cases of coronavirus in the commonwealth. Virginia still has 48 pending coronavirus cases. From Richmond, this runs about 25 minutes.
Today's program looks an economic stimulus plan from the White House. Interviews with Ben White of Politico (12), Lee Miringhoff of The Marist Poll (27), and Lenny Bernstein of The Washington Post (35).
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) delivered remarks on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic via streaming video. Senator Sanders outlined details of how he would work to address the pandemic, which he said needed at least $2 trillion in federal investment to abate medical and economic challenges the country was facing. He also called on his fellow lawmakers to prioritize the needs of individual citizens over corporations.
Today's program looks an economic stimulus plan from the White House. Interviews with Ben White of Politico (12), Lee Miringhoff of The Marist Poll (27), and Lenny Bernstein of The Washington Post (35).
Today's program looks an economic stimulus plan from the White House. Interviews with Ben White of Politico (12), Lee Miringhoff of The Marist Poll (27), and Lenny Bernstein of The Washington Post (35).
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) delivered remarks on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic via streaming video. Senator Sanders outlined details of how he would work to address the pandemic, which he said needed at least $2 trillion in federal investment to abate medical and economic challenges the country was facing. He also called on his fellow lawmakers to prioritize the needs of individual citizens over corporations.
With the House passage of "technical corrections" to their coronavirus economic relief bill (H.R. 6201) during Monday's pro forma session, the Senate plans to consider and vote on the legislation later in the day if an agreement is reached.
In a press conference Tuesday morning, Governor Ralph Northam provided an update on the state's response to coronavirus. Governor Northam said there are now 67 cases of coronavirus in the commonwealth. Virginia still has 48 pending coronavirus cases. From Richmond, this runs about 25 minutes.
Georgetown University Law Center National & Global Health Law Director Lawrence Gostin discussed the powers of the federal government during a health emergency.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) held a news conference to discuss legislative efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Sen. Schumer stressed the need to provide medical workers with the tools they require to properly test and care for patients. He also talked about providing relief to those unable to work and earn a paycheck as well as the need to bolster small businesses impacted by the slowdown of economic activity due to the pandemic.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) delivered remarks on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic via streaming video. Senator Sanders outlined details of how he would work to address the pandemic, which he said needed at least $2 trillion in federal investment to abate medical and economic challenges the country was facing. He also called on his fellow lawmakers to prioritize the needs of individual citizens over corporations.
