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Good morning. Today the committee convenes for a hearing on the federal Aviation Administrations oversight of aircraft certification. I welcome our witnesses, faa administer steve dixon and michael stumo, father of samyo who tragically died and thank them for participating. March 10th marched the oneyear anniversary of the crash of ethiopians flight 382. The aircraft involved in both accidents was the boeing 737 max. Our deepest sympathies continue to go out to the families of those loved ones who are among the 346 souls lost in these crashes. Since the Ethiopian Airlines crash, the committee ...

This meeting is about 90 minutes. We are joined by several members of our committee. Guests will share their perspectives. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these challenging times. I appreciate that so many members who have gathered today for this discussion. I am pleased the public will have an opportunity to listen. A lot of important work has been done responding to the covid crisis. This roundtable discussion follows a virtual roundtable held last week about ices covid19 in detention facilities. I want to thank our guests for taking the time to participate. Think everyone...

Republicans need strong federal leadership to combat this deadly threat. Help to get the protective equipment and supplies they need to protect their frontline medical workers and essential employees. Thertunately, administration is leaving it up to the states, forcing them to compete against each other in order to purchase equipment and supplies from the private sector. This is leading to higher prices and greater shortages. We need the federal government to use the existing authorities to efficiently, effectively, and citiesly help states and that need them the most. This committee has heard...

Public will have an opportunity to listen to our conversation. A lot of important work over the last few weeks responding to the covid19 crisis. This follows in the virtual roundtable held last week, ices response at the detention facility. Taking time to participate in this roundtable, i think everyone in advance for what we have. I will turn it over to the subcommittee chair. Thank you. At the outset i want to provide a few guidelines that will help this roundtable goes smoothly. I ask that everyone use their microphones unless it is your turn to talk. This will minimize any interruptions or...

Coronavirus crisis. This is two hours and 30 minutes. I want to begin by thanking our pannestist and esteemed members for joining us. This week our country passed a grim milestone, more than 100,000 americans have lost their lives due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of americans continue to contract this virus every day. Over 150 more here in South Carolina on yesterday. And the day before, wednesday, marked our largest singleday increase of covid19 deaths. Local Community Leaders across the country, democrats, and republic ans need strong federal leadership to help them combat this dea...