Thanks everyone for joining in today. Earlier today, i participated in , telephone conference actually, a Video Conference with the White House Coronavirus task force, with the Vice President participating in that meeting, with also the president. We were able to visit with him. And also, earlier this morning, i had the opportunity to have a phone call with secretary of the veterans administration, robert wilke, and renewed our request that we forwarded through fema for supplemental assistance from the v. A. Potentially with respect to Surge Capacity of hospitals here in louisiana, looking primarily towards new orleans. And last night, i was able to have a conversation with fema administrator, pete gainer, on the most pressing needs we have in louisiana, all of which relate to our Surge Capacity. Principally, as i mentioned to you yesterday, those being ventilators. Also, p. P. E. And other requests. I am pleased to announce and in fact, the president announced this during the call wit
Younger people, it is a huge issue. Announcer share your experiences dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and ask. Xperts your questions join our live conversation every morning on washington journal which starts at 7 00 and week nights at 8 00 p. M. Eastern for washington journal primetime. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp held a briefing yesterday in update on give an the states efforts to handle the coronavirus pandemic. He took questions on the states hospital Equipment Shortage and enforcement of the stay at home order. Good afternoon, everyone. I apologize were running a few minutes late. Being you so much for with us today. As usual, i have the Public Health commissioner, dr. Kathleen toomey, adjunct georgia tom carden, Emergency Management and Homeland Security director homer brison, all the people operating under the direction standing leaders behind me are truly remarkable. Including them. Theyve been working, as you imagine, long hours, with very little sleep. All those t to tha
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The Islamic State of iraq and the lavant it also known as isil says it has taken over more territory in the northern amba prongs already wants to establish an Islamic State in the region. But strategic battle grounds not far from the iraq capitol are proving difficult for either it or the government to hold on to. Reports suggest isil has retaken parts after it was won by iraqi forces on saturday west of baghdad, airstrikes have helped put us isil fighters back to the town of kabisa bimran khan reports on howhy hold that towns so important for the iraqi army. Furious exchange of fire shows isil isnt slowing down. Backed by tanks andhe weapons, these Government Force in the town. This is a strategic town linking agebar with baghdad in the south. Good afternoon to you. Welcome to Al Jazeera America. I am Morgan Radford life in new york city. The 70sers for Disease Control and prevention is holding a News Conference right now to discuss the latest ebola situation. So lets take a look. Wha
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