Lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, the author of unity, remind our lawmakers that people accomplish laudable goals more through unity than division. May our senators remember that all of us are more effective than any one of us. As our legislators pursue effectiveness in their work, give them the wisdom to forge alliances that make the difficult become easy and the impossible become probable. In their search for common purposes, inspire them with the conviction that nothing is impossible for those who believe. We pray in your omnipotent name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa is recognized. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The pres
Comprehensive response addressing not just the medical priorities but the Economic Impact this virus has had on so Many American families. We provided funding for coronavirus testing, medical care, personal protective equipment for frontline medical personnel, vaccine and treatment development, for veterans, nutrition programs, first responders, Unemployment Benefits, elementary schools, high schools and colleges, farmers and ranchers. The coronavirus aid relief and Economic Security act or thes act, the third relief act we pass provided 350 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program to help Small Businesses keep employees on the payroll during this crisis. When the program ran out of money we provided another 310 billion to ensure as many Small Businesses as possible were able to take advantage of this help. Thes act appropriated 293 billion for direct payment to american citizens to help them get through this difficult time. At this point Government Agencies are focused on getting a
[inaudible conversations] we are going to get started. Thank you. Good morning. The hearing will come to order. I thank everyone for joining us this morning and i want to especially thank my colleagues for joining us today for the House Committee on business hearing the response to covid19. We have had a hard stop act once again. We will move as quickly as we can but should we not be able to accommodate every member in person today, we will be accepting statements for the record until thursday, april 30. This important hearing i want to mention the chairwoman has been in our thoughts and prayers we wish you nothing but the best as you recover. Small businesses and entrepreneurs play a Critical Role within the american economy. Not only do they employ half of the nations workers but created two out of every three new jobs in the nation. You only need to take the poll from main street america. It is demonstrated Small Businesses and employees and the Response Congress created with a Payc
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