HHS Ass't Sec. for Aging Lance Robertson discusses the impact of the pandemic on senior citizens, Brennan Center's Lauren-Brooke Eisen discusses the impact on the prison population, and GAO's Chris Currie discusses the federal response.
Gov. Ralph Northam (D) held a briefing on Virginia's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor spoke about new efforts being taken at nursing homes and long-term care facilities, how the state is addressing the growing number of unemployment claims, and new guidelines at state prisons regarding early release of inmates. While talking about the state's mitigation strategies, Governor Northam stressed the need for more staffing at health care facilities and encouraged those with medical and health care backgrounds to volunteer their time and services.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. He said there was a small increase in hospitalizations and people using ventilators but emphasized that the state "is in a better place" than it was a week ago. Gov. Edwards also announced the creation of a task force aimed to assist communities with health disparities. The governor said African Americans comprise about 70 percent of all coronavirus deaths in the state.
Air Force Lt. Gen. Marshall "Brad" Webb, commander, Air Education and Training Command, held a press briefing via teleconference Friday morning to discuss AETC efforts in dealing with COVID-19.
American Medical Association President Dr. Patrice Harris discussed the coronavirus pandemic at a virtual event hosted by the National Press Club. Dr. Harris called on all states to enact stay-at-home orders and to rely on science, not political considerations, when making decisions about the virus. She also spoke about the dangers of misinformation, warning it can lead to more illness and death.
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.
Arkansas Democrat Bruce Westerman held a telephone town hall with constituents on Tuesdsay to discuss the coronavirus pandemic. He was joined by Arkansas state Health Department director Dr. Nate Smith. They took questions about preventing spread of the disease and federal and state economic aid availalbe for individuals and businesses.
Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) held a telephone town hall with constituents to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, taking questions about preventing spread of the disease and federal and state economic aid availalbe for individuals and businesses.
Former NASA astronaut James Lovell talked about his life and career. He was a veteran of the Gemini and Apollo missions. In 1968 he was command module pilot on Apollo 8, the first NASA mission to orbit the moon. He was commander of Apollo 13 in 1970, a mission to land on the moon that was aborted due to an onboard explosion. The interview is from NASA's oral history program at the Johnson Space Center.
Author Robert Plumb looked at how Harriet Tubman, Clara Barton, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Sarah Josepha Hale, and Julia Ward Howe had an impact on the Civil War.
Joanne McNeil described how internet use shifted from being individualistic, spontaneous, and voluntary to being data and advertising driven and dominated by corporations.
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.
