Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget's Maya MacGuineas discusses how federal spending on coronavirus relief has impacted the federal debt and renowned virologist Dr. Robert Gallo discusses potential coronavirus vaccines and therapeutics.
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on minority communities. She was joined by Dr. Uche Blackstock, who is founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity. The two discussed the topic during a virtual event hosted by Politico.
Axios hosted a virtual event with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Clark and others to discuss the economic impact of the coronavirus on small businesses. They addressed how small businesses can move forward, what guidelines businesses should follow, and what needs to happen if the federal government moves ahead with another round of stimulus.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Lamont updated the state's positive case numbers and the latest death toll. He also said the hospitalization rate continues to decrease. The governor announced Connecticut's contact tracing program saying the state will be partnering with Microsoft to trace the virus's spread among residents.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) hold a press briefing at the Capitol to announce members of a select subcommittee on the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. At the start of the briefing, the governor acknowledged the sacrifice of the medical community and announced that elective surgeries and dental procedures, as well as veterinary practices, can "resume when the public order expires at midnight tomorrow night." Governor Northam also provided an update on meat processing facilities in the state, saying that the federal government and the CDC will be assisting with the coordination and issuance of guidelines for meat processing facilities in order that the safety and health of workers are top priorities.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chirs Murphy of Connecticut and Tammy Baldwin from Wisconsin held a conference call briefing to talk about the medical supply chain.
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D) held a press conference on Wenesday afternoon in Helena. Gov. Steve Bullock outlined a framework to ramp up testing capacity with a goal to eventually conduct 60,000 tests per month. He was joined by Montana State Medical Officer Dr.Gregory Holzman.
Axios hosted a virtual event with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Clark and others to discuss the economic impact of the coronavirus on small businesses. They addressed how small businesses can move forward, what guidelines businesses should follow, and what needs to happen if the federal government moves ahead with another round of stimulus.
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on minority communities. She was joined by Dr. Uche Blackstock, who is founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity. The two discussed the topic during a virtual event hosted by Politico.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Lamont updated the state's positive case numbers and the latest death toll. He also said the hospitalization rate continues to decrease. The governor announced Connecticut's contact tracing program saying the state will be partnering with Microsoft to trace the virus's spread among residents.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) hold a press briefing at the Capitol to announce members of a select subcommittee on the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. At the start of the briefing, the governor acknowledged the sacrifice of the medical community and announced that elective surgeries and dental procedures, as well as veterinary practices, can "resume when the public order expires at midnight tomorrow night." Governor Northam also provided an update on meat processing facilities in the state, saying that the federal government and the CDC will be assisting with the coordination and issuance of guidelines for meat processing facilities in order that the safety and health of workers are top priorities.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) held a briefing on the coronavirus from the state capitol. Governor Parson discussed his plans to begin to re-open the state. The governor was joined by several state officials including Missouri's Labor Department director, who discussed unemployment claims.
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D) held a press conference on Wenesday afternoon in Helena. Gov. Steve Bullock outlined a framework to ramp up testing capacity with a goal to eventually conduct 60,000 tests per month. He was joined by Montana State Medical Officer Dr.Gregory Holzman.
