Was also testifying on the coronavirus outbreak and federal government response. Next, a look at how the federal government response to coronavirus is impacting state and local governments. This House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing includes state Health Officials from mississippi and new jersey, and a former Obama Administration official who oversaw coordination efforts during the ebola outbreak. The subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness response and recovery will come to order. The subcommittee is meeting today to receive testimony on Community Perspectives on coronavirus, preparedness and response. Without objection the chair may , declare the subcommittee in recess at any point. Without objection, members not sitting on the subcommittee will be permitted to participate in todays hearing. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. Good afternoon. We are here today to discuss the coronavirus, also known as covid19. We are at a critical point in responding to the Coronav
Recovery will come to order. The subcommittee is meeting today to receive testimony on Community Perspectives on coronavirus, preparedness and response. Without objection the chair may , declare the subcommittee in recess at any point. Without objection, members not sitting on the subcommittee will be permitted to participate in todays hearing. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. Good afternoon. We are here today to discuss the coronavirus, also known as covid19. We are at a critical point in responding to the Coronavirus Crisis that is facing our nation. Americans are concerned. Hundreds of americans are sick. Sadly, there are families mourning the loss of loved ones from the coronavirus and our hearts are with them. The nation is seeing cases on the rise and experts saying the outbreak is getting worse. In new jersey, we were just informed that we had our first death from coronavirus and at least two dozen schools are closing for coronavirus preparation. We have seen an
Role in changing the map of the United States. Nph Steve Inskeep on his book imperfect union, how jessie and john fremont mapped the west. Sunday night at 8 00 eastern on cspans q a. And next former ebola czar ron cane and others evaluate the coronavirus response. The house homeland subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, response and recovery hosted this event. From yesterday, this is about an hour and 40 minutes. Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness response and recovery will come to order. Subcommittee is meeting today to receive testimony on Community Perspectives on Coronavirus Preparedness and response. Without objection the chair may declare the subcommittee in recess at any point. Without objection, members not sitting on the subcommittee will be permitted to participate in todays hearing. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. Good afternoon. We are here today to discuss the coronavirus, also known as covid19. We are at a critical point in responding to the Coronav
Opening statement. Good afternoon. We are here today to discuss the coronavirus, also known as covid 19. We are at a critical point in responding to the Coronavirus Crisis that is facing our nation. Americans are concerned. Hundreds of americans are sick. Sadly, there are families mourning the loss of loved ones from the coronavirus and our hearts are with them. The nation is seeing cases on the rise and experts saying the outbreak is getting worse. In new jersey, we were just informed that we had our first death from coronavirus and at least two dozen schools are closing for coronavirus preparation. We have seen an increase in presumed cases. State and local governments are working tirelessly to limit the spread of the coronavirus in our communities. At the federal level we have seen our experts at the cdc and others other agencies working to address this issue. Unfortunately, we have also seen federal officials offer mixed messages on the seriousness of the coronavirus. We are not he
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