Advisors warn could be a surge on top of a surge in coronavirus cases and deaths facing the u. S. In the next few months. They are going to be the most difficult time in the Public Health history of this nation, largely because of the stress that it is going to put on our health care. Brennan with the virus surging across the country, hospitals are overwhelmed with covid19 patients. On top of noncoronavirus hospitalizations, are they close to the breaking point . Well talk to the head of nebraska medicine, james linder, and well take a look at the massive undertaking of vaccinating hundreds of millions of americans with the head of operation warpeoperation warp dr. Moncef slaoui. And finally, chris krebs was head of the agency taived witagenttaskforce. Its all just ahead on face the nation. Brennan good morning, and welcome to face the nation. The numbers of new covid19 infections, into deaths, and new hospitalizations in the u. S. Continue to spiral out of control. The coronavirus was
Transportation and infrastructure. Transportation industry representatives testify about their role about shipping personal protective equipment and other essential goods during the pandemic. Today we will hear from these speakers. Thank you all for being here. One of our participants is testifying remotely. Welcome to each and every one of you. We have conducted a series of hearings on covid19. We are hearing those discussions. We are continuing that by hearing about the Transportation Industry. Theave underscored importance of our Transportation Network and moving goods and people safely and efficiently as well as ensuring supply chain fluidity in response to the unexpected events. Manye grateful for the frontline workers who have shown resilience and resourcefulness to help deliver Critical Care supplies to those in need. The transportation sector has countless numbers of these unsung heroes. Introduced a Critical Infrastructure employee protection act. For arcde support frontline C
Good afternoon. The committee will come to order. The today the committee convenes for a hearing on the state of transportation and Critical Infrastructure examining the impact of the covid19 pandemic. I welcome our panel of witnesses and thank them for participating. Today we will hear from mr. John bazella, president and ceo, alliance for automotive innovation. Mr. Randy gill yot, chairman of the board, American Trucking associations. Mr. Ian jeffries, president and ceo association of american railroads. Mr. Alex oler, interim president and ceo interstate Natural Gas Association of america. And mr. Larry willis, president Transportation Trades Department aflcio. Thank you all for being here. I understand, mr. Gilliot is testifying remotely. Welcome to each and every one of you. The committee has conducted several oversight hearings on quid pro quo 19 including a comprehensive look at the aviation industry. We are considering the impact of the covid19 virus on surface transportation a
Good friday morning, everyone. The major headline, the u. S. Now coronavirus cases overtaking china. Its not just a crisis in new york. Cases are surging in los angeles and from louisiana where a 17yearold has died to michigan where hospitals say theyre overwhelmed. One doctor in rural georgia is in selfquarantine inside his garage. Hes covered in ant bites trying to avoid his wife and three children. Local intensive care units are at capacity. He says were in the fight of our lives. Breaking overnight, a u. S. Government plan to build 80,000 hospital ventilators has now hit a road block. Several governors voicing their frustration. More military help on the way. 200 Army Soldiers and medical personnel from ft. Campbell, kentucky, are headed to new york today to build a Field Hospital setting up at a Convention Center here in manhattan. Abcs Megan Tevrizian begins our coverage from new york city. Reporter this morning new york City Hospitals overflowings both inside. All the patients i
The subcommittee will come to order. Good morning. Good to see this morning. Welcome to the subcommittee. This is our second Budget Hearing of the year. , we are goingknow to examine the department of education budget request for fiscal year 2021. As i was reviewing the budget materials, this much was clear to me. To privatizeng Public Education. I believe it is the wrong direction for our students and for our country. We need to be moving towards earlying policies like childhood education, that we know helps students succeed. We see this in other countries around the globe. They are not shrinking public support but are expanding it. I will get more into the consequences that you are proposing, but i want to start by examining your privatization philosophy. The false premise on which it is built and the research. , theary to your claim Public Education system, which 90 of our children attend, has witnessed significant progress for all groups of students. Scores haveematics improved for