Good afternoon. I welcome you all here today to a hearing entitled protecting americans from covid19 scams. The nation continues to fight the unprecedented Public Health crisis brought on by the covid19 pandemic. It is our absolute . It is clear that resources are necessary for extinction missile crisis. However, during this time of National Emergency and needed recovery, there are scam artists who seek to take advantage of consumers, especially the most vulnerable communities, like that of our nation seniors. Sentinelthe Consumer Network reports that consumers across the u. S. Reported over 136,000 Different Cases of covid related scams, totaling approximately 90 million in total losses from january 1 to july 20, 2020. More specifically, at home in kansas over this same period of time, consumers report over 500 related cases, totaling 800,000 in financial losses. Everyone should also bear in mind that these are only the reported cases. It is fair to assume there are a number of scams
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The board requests that you turnoff all phones or Electronic Devices so they wont disturb the proceedings. If you have questions about rerequesting a rehearing or questions for board staff, please email the board of appeal or call the board at 4155546455. To watch the hearing on t. V. , go to sfgovtv cable channel 78. Please note that it will be rebroadcast friday evenings on channel 26. Public comment can be provided in two ways. You can join the zoom meeting by computer. Go to sfgov. Org boardofappeals. Please note that there is a delay between the live proceedings and what is broadcast on live stream on the t. V. Or internet, so if you call in, please turn down or reduce the volume on your t. V. Or computer so that it doesnt affect when you testify. If you intend to testify at any of tonights proceedings and wish to have the board give your testimony evidentiary weight, raise your right hand and answer the following do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will tell the truth, the w
This minibus combines six appreciate appropriation bills, defense, commerce, justice, science, energy, Water Development, Financial Services and general government, labor, hhs, and education, transportation, housing and urban development. Than 200s more billion in emergency funding to rebuild our nations transportation, housing, and energy infrastructure, to expand broadband to unserved and underserved areas and to rebuild age, Public Health, and support state and local Health Agencies and Global Health activities. The bill prioritizes public 47 and safety with billion for lifesaving medical research at the National Institutes of health, and 50 million, an increase of 25 million above f. Y. 2020, for firearm injury and Mortality Prevention Research at the n. I. H. And c. D. C. , and it includes strong funding for Numerous Public Health efforts, including initiatives to reduce h. I. V. Infections, address tobacco and ecigarette use, and ensure food safety. As we confront the twin crises
Chris buck, thomas reuchtman. The board requests that you turnoff all phones or Electronic Devices so they wont disturb the proceedings. If you have questions about rerequesting a rehearing or questions for board staff, please email the board of appeal or call the board at 4155546455. To watch the hearing on t. V. , go to sfgovtv cable channel 78. Please note that it will be rebroadcast friday evenings on channel 26. Public comment can be provided in two ways. You can join the zoom meeting by computer. Go to sfgov. Org boardofappeals. Please note that there is a delay between the live proceedings and what is broadcast on live stream on the t. V. Or internet, so if you call in, please turn down or reduce the volume on your t. V. Or computer so that it doesnt affect when you testify. If you intend to testify at any of tonights proceedings and wish to have the board give your testimony evidentiary weight, raise your right hand and answer the following do you solemnly swear or affirm that