Tax Foundation Vice President Karl Smith discusses tax policies that will help promote economic recovery, and Biotechnology Innovation Organization Chairman Jeremy Levin Discusses how the biotech industry is helping in the fight against coronavirus.
The Green Party's presumptive 2020 nominees for president and vice president, Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker, spoke at the party's national convention, which was being held virtually because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. During their speeches, Mr. Hawkins and Ms. Walker talked about why they were running for the nation's top offices, and about many key tenets of the Green Party's platform, including starting a universal basic income system and a shift to a non-interventionist foreign policy strategy. Mr. Hawkins also criticized the campaign of Joe Biden, the former vice president 2020 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, saying the Green Party offered a better alternative for progressive voters.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) discussed her state's response to the coronavirus pandemic during a virtual event hosted by the Washington Post. The governor spoke about her early actions to combat the virus as well as the state's policies on masks and out of state visitors. She also discussed the upcoming election and her name on the list of potential running mates for Democratic candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden.
Robert Kaplan, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, joined the National Press Club for a virtual discussion on America's economic recovery during the coronavirus pandemic. America's economic recovery, according to Mr. Kaplan, is connected to health care. He called for universal mask wearing to help stop the spread of the coronavirus and improve consumer confidence. Mr. Kaplan also said it was important for Congress to include an extension of unemployment benefits and additional funding for state and local governments in the next coronavirus stimulus package.
Today's program looks at the latest numbers on the coronavirus. Interviews with Nancy Cook of Politico (17), Nile Gardiner of Heritage (26), and Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada (33).
A protester criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) as he held a news conference to discuss what the state is doing to address the spike in coronavirus cases. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez also spoke. While there were no new orders announced both the governor and mayor urged Floridians to continue following recommended guidance to stay safe including social distancing and wearing a mask.
Jon Ralston, editor of The Nevada Independent, was interviewed about the state of the 2020 presidential race and the issues motivating voters in Nevada. He talked about the relative strength of Joe Biden, the former vice president and 2020 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, going into the fall against President Trump's reelection effort, and how steep job losses in the Silver State's casino and tourism industries were weighing on voters' minds. He also talked about the roles of the state's two relatively new Democratic senators, Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, in statewide elections and Mr. Biden's campaign.
Today's program looks at the latest numbers on the coronavirus. Interviews with Nancy Cook of Politico (17), Nile Gardiner of Heritage (26), and Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada (33).
Today's program looks at the latest numbers on the coronavirus. Interviews with Nancy Cook of Politico (17), Nile Gardiner of Heritage (26), and Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada (33).
Today's program looks at the latest numbers on the coronavirus. Interviews with Nancy Cook of Politico (17), Nile Gardiner of Heritage (26), and Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada (33).
The Green Party's presumptive 2020 nominees for president and vice president, Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker, spoke at the party's national convention, which was being held virtually because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. During their speeches, Mr. Hawkins and Ms. Walker talked about why they were running for the nation's top offices, and about many key tenets of the Green Party's platform, including starting a universal basic income system and a shift to a non-interventionist foreign policy strategy. Mr. Hawkins also criticized the campaign of Joe Biden, the former vice president 2020 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, saying the Green Party offered a better alternative for progressive voters.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Cuomo outlined the state's school reopening guidelines and criticized President Trump's approach to schools. He also criticized the federal government's overall response to the pandemic and other states as case numbers continue to increase across the country. He expressed concern over the possibility that a traveler could bring COVID-19 to New York and cause another outbreak.
Robert Kaplan, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, joined the National Press Club for a virtual discussion on America's economic recovery during the coronavirus pandemic. America's economic recovery, according to Mr. Kaplan, is connected to health care. He called for universal mask wearing to help stop the spread of the coronavirus and improve consumer confidence. Mr. Kaplan also said it was important for Congress to include an extension of unemployment benefits and additional funding for state and local governments in the next coronavirus stimulus package.
