Heritage Foundation's Paul Winfree and U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Thomas Sullivan discuss the economic response amid the coronavirus pandemic, and National Indian Health Board's Victoria Kitcheyan discusses the impact on Native American communities.
The Senate is scheduled to meet in a pro forma session. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, however, said he hopes to approve further funding for the small business loan program.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon (R) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor announced a 14-day quarantine for all out of state visitors and explained why Wyoming does not have a statewide stay-at-home order.
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, discussed what additional measures could be included in a fourth coronavirus relief bill as well as the status of relief efforts for small businesses.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) held a conference call with reporters to discuss the federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Leader McCarthy reacted to Senate Democrats blocking Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) attempt to add $250 billion to the Paychecks Protection Program, part of the CARES Act passed late last month saying, "I'm very disappointed. I do not think we should play politics with the pandemic It's just disgusting." He added he felt confident the House could've passed the aid without any hiccups.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave an update on the economic fallout from coronavirus pandemic. He requested that the Senate pass by unanimous consent additional funding for the small business program (PPP) to try and keep more workers on the payroll. The ranking Democrat on the Small Business Committee, Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) objected and said the Majority Leader had not negotiated with Democrats on this package. Sen. Chris Van Hollen also spoke on the floor and tried to call up another small business bill. The Majority Leader objected.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered remarks on the coronavirus pandemic and how it's impacting monetary policy and the economy. "When the spread of the virus is under control, businesses will reopen and people will come back to work. There is every reason to believe that the economic rebound, when it comes, can be robust," said Chairman Powell. He also talked about unemployment claims and the central bank's role during the outbreak. When asked about reopening the economy, Chairman Powell replied, "We need to have a plan nationally for reopening the economy," and "we all want to avoid a false start." The event was hosted by the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC.
Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL), a member of the Approrpriations Committee, discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in his state and what should be included in a 4th coronavirus relief bill.
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, discussed what additional measures could be included in a fourth coronavirus relief bill as well as the status of relief efforts for small businesses.
Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, medical director of the special pathogens unit at the Boston University School of Medicine, joins to discuss how hospitals in COVID-19 hot spots are dealing with increasing numbers of patients.
Today's program looks at the latest job numbers with remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Mike DeBonis of The Washington Post joins by phone to discuss the latest efforts in Congress (13).
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, discussed what additional measures could be included in a fourth coronavirus relief bill as well as the status of relief efforts for small businesses.
Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL), a member of the Approrpriations Committee, discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in his state and what should be included in a 4th coronavirus relief bill.
The Senate is scheduled to meet in a pro forma session. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, however, said he hopes to approve further funding for the small business loan program.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon (R) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor announced a 14-day quarantine for all out of state visitors and explained why Wyoming does not have a statewide stay-at-home order.
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, discussed what additional measures could be included in a fourth coronavirus relief bill as well as the status of relief efforts for small businesses.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) held a conference call with reporters to discuss the federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Leader McCarthy reacted to Senate Democrats blocking Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) attempt to add $250 billion to the Paychecks Protection Program, part of the CARES Act passed late last month saying, "I'm very disappointed. I do not think we should play politics with the pandemic It's just disgusting." He added he felt confident the House could've passed the aid without any hiccups.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) held a tele town hall with constituents. He was joined by Gov. Phil Scott (R), Sen. Patrick Leahy (D), Rep. Peter Welch (D), health care and other experts. They gave an update on the actions being taken at the federal and state level to combat the coronavirus pandemic and to answer questions.
