Phone calls, texts, and tweets on what Memorial Day means to viewers this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, including reports from across the U.S. on how states and localities are commemorating Memorial Day while enforcing social distancing.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Secretary Mnuchin said there was a "strong likelihood we will need another bill" regarding a fourth coronavirus related stimulus package. The secretary promised to review any loans from the CARES Act that were more than $2 million, but he declined to commit to testifying in front of the House coronavirus relief committee.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Sen. Warner discussed his proposal for the next coronavirus stimulus bill as well as the future of manufacturing in the United States. He proposed a direct payment option which would supplement paychecks for the unemployed up to $90,000. The senator also addressed the Trump administration's response to manufacturing personal protective equipment calling it a "complete disaster," and recommended bringing manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and other medical materials back to the United States.
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Sen. Cardin discussed his thoughts on the rollout of the CARES Act. He said the House and Senate are both considering an extension of the eight-week time frame in which loans dispersed as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) must be spent. Sen. Cardin hoped the next round of stimulus could be more targeted to small businesses in underserved communities. In addition, he expressed his hope for a bipartisan infrastructure package, which he says should include broadband and water infrastructure.
Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Rep. Hurd discussed his opposition to the HEROES Act, which passed the House the previous week, saying he believed it made Americans too reliant on the federal government. Rep. Hurd also talked about food banks and the importance of feeding children who are no longer being fed through school nutrition programs.
Hudson Institute hosted a virtual discussion with U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft on U.S. foreign policy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ambassador Craft talked China and the World Health Organization's handling of the pandemic, Russia and China's influence on the U.N. Security Council and the political situation in Iran, Taiwan and Venezuela.
Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke on the floor to endorse Major General Scott Spellmon to be Chief of Engineers for the US Army Corps of Engineers. Following Senator Cramer's remarks Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) shared how he will be showing his appreciation for service members this Memorial Day.
On the floor of the Senate this morning, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ccriticized the White House response to the pandemiic and the Republican majority for focusing on nominations instead of pandemic relief,
A group of conservatives and former Republicans formed a political action committee called "The Lincoln Project" late last year aimed at stopping the re-election of President Trump. Some of the group's founders discussed putting country over party, while marking the 160th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's "Right Makes Might" speech in Cooper Union Hall in New York City.
Former Facebook Chief Security Officer Alex Stamos discussed how the Russian government used social media to spread disinformation during the 2016 U.S. presidential election and what's happening with the 2020 election. Internet and media ethics officials from the Santa Clara University Markkula Center also took part in this discussion at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.
Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke on the floor to endorse Major General Scott Spellmon to be Chief of Engineers for the US Army Corps of Engineers. Following Senator Cramer's remarks Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) shared how he will be showing his appreciation for service members this Memorial Day.
On the floor of the Senate this morning, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ccriticized the White House response to the pandemiic and the Republican majority for focusing on nominations instead of pandemic relief,
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Secretary Mnuchin said there was a "strong likelihood we will need another bill" regarding a fourth coronavirus related stimulus package. The secretary promised to review any loans from the CARES Act that were more than $2 million, but he declined to commit to testifying in front of the House coronavirus relief committee.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Sen. Warner discussed his proposal for the next coronavirus stimulus bill as well as the future of manufacturing in the United States. He proposed a direct payment option which would supplement paychecks for the unemployed up to $90,000. The senator also addressed the Trump administration's response to manufacturing personal protective equipment calling it a "complete disaster," and recommended bringing manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and other medical materials back to the United States.
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Sen. Cardin discussed his thoughts on the rollout of the CARES Act. He said the House and Senate are both considering an extension of the eight-week time frame in which loans dispersed as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) must be spent. Sen. Cardin hoped the next round of stimulus could be more targeted to small businesses in underserved communities. In addition, he expressed his hope for a bipartisan infrastructure package, which he says should include broadband and water infrastructure.
Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Rep. Hurd discussed his opposition to the HEROES Act, which passed the House the previous week, saying he believed it made Americans too reliant on the federal government. Rep. Hurd also talked about food banks and the importance of feeding children who are no longer being fed through school nutrition programs.
Hudson Institute hosted a virtual discussion with U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft on U.S. foreign policy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ambassador Craft talked China and the World Health Organization's handling of the pandemic, Russia and China's influence on the U.N. Security Council and the political situation in Iran, Taiwan and Venezuela.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Secretary Mnuchin said there was a "strong likelihood we will need another bill" regarding a fourth coronavirus related stimulus package. The secretary promised to review any loans from the CARES Act that were more than $2 million, but he declined to commit to testifying in front of the House coronavirus relief committee.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Sen. Warner discussed his proposal for the next coronavirus stimulus bill as well as the future of manufacturing in the United States. He proposed a direct payment option which would supplement paychecks for the unemployed up to $90,000. The senator also addressed the Trump administration's response to manufacturing personal protective equipment calling it a "complete disaster," and recommended bringing manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and other medical materials back to the United States.
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Sen. Cardin discussed his thoughts on the rollout of the CARES Act. He said the House and Senate are both considering an extension of the eight-week time frame in which loans dispersed as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) must be spent. Sen. Cardin hoped the next round of stimulus could be more targeted to small businesses in underserved communities. In addition, he expressed his hope for a bipartisan infrastructure package, which he says should include broadband and water infrastructure.
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Sen. Cardin discussed his thoughts on the rollout of the CARES Act. He said the House and Senate are both considering an extension of the eight-week time frame in which loans dispersed as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) must be spent. Sen. Cardin hoped the next round of stimulus could be more targeted to small businesses in underserved communities. In addition, he expressed his hope for a bipartisan infrastructure package, which he says should include broadband and water infrastructure.
Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Rep. Hurd discussed his opposition to the HEROES Act, which passed the House the previous week, saying he believed it made Americans too reliant on the federal government. Rep. Hurd also talked about food banks and the importance of feeding children who are no longer being fed through school nutrition programs.
Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Rep. Hurd discussed his opposition to the HEROES Act, which passed the House the previous week, saying he believed it made Americans too reliant on the federal government. Rep. Hurd also talked about food banks and the importance of feeding children who are no longer being fed through school nutrition programs.
Hudson Institute hosted a virtual discussion with U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft on U.S. foreign policy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ambassador Craft talked China and the World Health Organization's handling of the pandemic, Russia and China's influence on the U.N. Security Council and the political situation in Iran, Taiwan and Venezuela.
Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke on the floor to endorse Major General Scott Spellmon to be Chief of Engineers for the US Army Corps of Engineers. Following Senator Cramer's remarks Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) shared how he will be showing his appreciation for service members this Memorial Day.
On the floor of the Senate this morning, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ccriticized the White House response to the pandemiic and the Republican majority for focusing on nominations instead of pandemic relief,
A group of conservatives and former Republicans formed a political action committee called "The Lincoln Project" late last year aimed at stopping the re-election of President Trump. Some of the group's founders discussed putting country over party, while marking the 160th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's "Right Makes Might" speech in Cooper Union Hall in New York City.
A group of conservatives and former Republicans formed a political action committee called "The Lincoln Project" late last year aimed at stopping the re-election of President Trump. Some of the group's founders discussed putting country over party, while marking the 160th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's "Right Makes Might" speech in Cooper Union Hall in New York City.
