Our correspondent on the ground. Im bring coffee its good to have you with us the lockdown is coming to germany partially today german chancellor Angela Merkel announced a limited National Lockdown for most of the month of november the goal is to contain an album control rise in corona virus infections bars restaurants or tells in movie theaters will close beginning next monday the government is making available up to 10000000000 euros in Financial Support for businesses hit by this shutdown. The deserted streets of the spring are about to become all too familiar again in germany for 4 weeks from november 2nd the entire country will be under a partial lockdown faced with another record high of daily coronavirus cases on wednesday chancellor Angela Merkel in the country 16 state premiers quickly found consensus. Theres a. Lot of today is a difficult day for policymakers i have to emphasise that because i know how much were asking of people but we have to find a way to ensure that we don
Countries after calls for a boycott french president has angered many muslims by describing is long as a religion in crisis the dispute has strained already tense relations between france and turkey. In belarus antigovernment protests have continued with many workers heeding the call for a nationwide strike the walkout came after hardline leader Alexander Lukashenko ignored a deadline set by the opposition for him to step down the strike action targeted state run factories this is due to you news from berlin follow us on twitter and instagram d w news or visit our website w dot com. Or. With just a week to go before the u. S. President ial election americas Coronavirus Crisis is getting worse and according to the polls that is giving joe by the edge over donald trump the message from the president dont trust the polls in this pandemic the question from joe biden do you trust the president in this pandemic golf in berlin this is the day. Every opportunity i had i suppose every opportuni
Election. German chancellor Angela Merkel is said to be considering tougher restrictions on public life in the battle against record Coronavirus Infections german media are calling the measures a lockdown light as schools and workplaces once remain open the report says the restrictions would mainly affect bars and restaurants. Invalid routes antigovernment protests have continued with many workers heeding the call for a nationwide strike the walkout came after hardline leader Alexander Lukashenko ignored a deadline set by the opposition for him to step down the strike action targeted state run factories. This is dana by the news from berlin follow us on twitter and instagram acting that way news or visit our website w dot com. Traub. Org. Board. With just a week to go before the u. S. President ial election americas Coronavirus Crisis is getting worse and according to the polls that is giving joe biden the edge over donald trump the message from the president dont trust the polls in th
Clock to show you how much time is remaining. All members and witnesses need to be especially mindful of the fiveminute clock. At 30 seconds remaining ill , gently tap the gavel to remind members their time has expired. To simplify the speaking order process, the commission has decided to order ourselves alphabetically. With that, welcome to this virtual hearing convened by the congressional oversight commission, pursuant to section 4020 of title 4, subtitle of the cares act, the Commission Must conduct oversight of the 500 billion authorized for the Exchange Stabilization fund. As part of our oversight work, the commission has decided to hold this hearing today which will examine the main Street Lending facilities. The Federal Reserve established the main Street Programs to support lending to small and mediumsized businesses, and nonprofit organizations that were sound before the covid pandemic. The program operates through five facilities which we will learn more about this morning.
Small and mediumsized businesses that were in sound Financial Condition before the virus impact of the economy we will hear from the head of the fed in boston and banking and business leaders. Will come tog order. This is a hybrid hearing meaning some of our commissioners are appearing in person and witnesses will testify remotely. Let me offer a few Video Conferencing reminders. Before you start speaking there will be a slight delay before you are displayed on the screen. Click the mute button until your turn to speak or to ask a question. If there is a technology issue, well move to the next speaker until it is resolved. You should all have one box on your screens labeled clock to show you how much time is remaining. Congressional Oversight Commission pursuant to section 4020 of title 4, subtitle of the cares act, the Commission Must conduct oversight of the 500 billion authorized for the Exchange Stabilization fund. As a part of our oversight work, the commission has decided to hold