No Kid Hungry's Lucy Coady discusses childhood hunger in the U.S., John Locke Foundation's Mitch Kokai discusses the pandemic's impact on state budgets, and S&P Global Platts' Richard Swann discusses the recent collapse of the oil market.
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan discussed the coronavirus pandemic response and how to reopen society at a Duke University virtual event. He also talked about what needs to be done with testing, contact tracing and vaccine development.
Members of Congress testified before the House Small Business Committee on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other measures intended to provide economic relief to small businesses impacted by the coronavirus. Shortly after this hearing, the House voted on a $484 billion coronavirus relief package, which replenishes funding for the small business loan program.
Following a short recess, lawmakers continued to testify before the House Small Business Committee on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other measures intended to provide economic relief to small businesses impacted by the coronavirus. Shortly after this hearing, the House voted on a $484 billion coronavirus relief package, which replenishes funding for the small business loan program.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a briefing in Albany on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor announced that hospitalizations and new cases continued to decline in the state. "All the numbers are basically saying the same, that we are in fact on the downside of the mountain," he said. Gov. Cuomo also said that as testing capacity continues to increase, the eligibility requirements for who can get a test would be relaxed. He said new testing priorities would now include health care workers, first responders and essential employees.
La Sierra University professor Alicia Gutierrez-Romine taught a class about laws and policies regarding abortion. Starting in the 19th century, she tracked changes in medical practice and public opinion through court cases and newspaper coverage. She also described abortion restrictions, access to illegal abortions, costs, and health risks in different time periods and states.
Historian Adam Hochschild recalled the early 20th century Russian emigre Rose Pastor Stokes, who was a founding member of America's Communist Party and married to New York millionaire James Graham Phelps Stokes.
Bryan, Texas Mayor Andrew Nelson and College Station Mayor Karl Mooney talked about how their cities' histories intertwine, their connection to Texas A&M University and how the two towns work in partnership.
Atlantic Council senior fellow Jamie Metzl looked at the future of genetic engineering and discussed if that technology can be used in the fight against COVID-19. During this virtual book event, Mr. Metzl was joined by George Church, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School.
