That wraps up todays white house briefing. We now return to last Thursdays Senate commerce meeting on fcc oversight. The serenity they necertaint build at scale. Capital, talent is scarce. Innovation doesnt have to visit. The more difficult it is, the less likely we hare to get it. And its consistent, i would add, with three years of reforms we have made oven with great heat taken. They have been a proven concept for a regulatory approach. I think the reforms, the ones you championed in the steam line act, would have us close the Digital Divide. The period is a marked contrast from the prior eight years. We wasted a tremendous amount of time chasing around partisan little agendas, rather than focusing on what matters. I think this pandemic has pult Telecom Policy in a crucible. That is what we have to focus on. On closing the Digital Divide. That is where we have been the last three years and its paying off results. We have not raised the mission divide yet. And the u. S. Infrastructur
New numbers that are out every thursday. That, i want into to Say Something at the outset. We have heard from many hoosiers across the state of indiana. There islly understand no more spiritually important week for many believers that than the week we find ourselves in. I personally am comforted by the saysin matthew 18 20, it where two or three are gathered together, their mi. It is a powerful reminder it is two or three, not 200 our 300 or 2000 or 3000. It is emphasizing its the church body, not the building, no matter how architecturally awesome or beautiful that structure may be. Body and the relationship with the higher above that is most important. My jewish friends, passover started yesterday. Christians, another important today. Todays is the day jesus put a andl around his waist washed the feet of his disciples. I would submit it is time to wash some feet without touching them. It is time for our families and our neighbors to stay safe. It is time to serve them in this way to
Hoosiers. Ternoon, thank you for joining us on this thursday afternoon. Medicalhear some updates, testing, case numbers. We will also hear from the commissioner of the department of Workforce Development in some new numbers that are out every thursday. That, i want into to Say Something at the outset. We have heard from many hoosiers across the state of indiana. There islly understand no more spiritually important week for many believers that than the week we find ourselves in. I personally am comforted by the saysin matthew 18 20, it where two or three are gathered together, their mi. It is a powerful reminder it is two or three, not 200 our 300 or 2000 or 3000. It is emphasizing its the church body, not the building, no matter how architecturally awesome or beautiful that structure may be. Body and the relationship with the higher above that is most important. My jewish friends, passover started yesterday. Christians, another important today. Todays is the day jesus put a andl around
Website and look at how states were prepared or not prepared for this pandemic. As you look across all 50 states and u. S. Territories, where were the missteps . John well i would start by , saying that federal funds have decreased. The funds that provide states resources they need. To prepare for an emergency like coronavirus. After 9 11, we saw a dramatic increase in Emergency Preparedness funds made available to states and local centers for the rest of the country. Over the years, those funds have been significantly decreased. The Public Health Emergency Preparedness fund from the cdc that went to the states and big cities actually decreased by a third. The hospital preparedness money that helped Hospital Systems prepare for an emergency like the one we are facing have actually been cut over the years by 50 . A starting point in terms of assessing how well states are doing is recognizing that they have lost some valuable resources over the years that they need to be prepared. Host i
The intense opposition. Americas closest middle east ally, israel is condemning the accord, along with saudi arabia and most republicans in congress. Youll hear from them directly as to why they feel the deal is dangerous, and potentially a historic mistake. We begin this hour with the Landmark International deal to limit irans fuk lar program. Deal is welcomed to block irans pursuit of a nuclear weapon. And in the long run, it could reshape regulations between iran and the west. Or reaction from the white house and congress, and reaction from israel. And vienna on how negotiators bridged their differences. Starting with a closer look at the accord, calls for irans centrifuges, down to 3,000 and iran is supposed to reduce its stockpiles of uranium a crucial weapon component. And monitoring and examining sites, including military facilities. And in exchange, the world will lift sanctions on iran, but only after they have been verified that iran has taken steps to comply with the agreeme