He criticized republicans for either wanting, and im quoting him now, to do nothing or not enough. Meanwhile, the new jobs report is out today, underscoring the severe Economic Impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The u. S. Economy adding just 49,000 jobs last month, leaving the country still down almost 10 million jobs since the pandemic started one year ago. Lets begin our coverage this hour over at the white house. Our chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins is standing by. President biden is emphasizing the urgency of his massive pandemic relief bill. Reporter capitol hill appears to be listening because both chambers have passed this resolution, paving the way for democrats to move forward on this bill and making clear they want to do so quickly. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says theyll start drafting that legislation next week, potentially get this passed by the end of the month. Wolf, here is the catch. There are no republicans on board. Right now the white house and Presid
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And im frank somerville. Church leaders dont think the city of berkeley is taking the attempted arson seriously enough. A neighbor saw the person set the fire on University Avenue. That neighbor rushed to put it out and says it was clearly intentional. New at 10 00, ktvus amber lee with what else we have learned about this attempted arson at the church. Reporter we are in the Church Parking lot. This is the backside of the building. You can see the damage to the wall. The pastor tells me he suspects the attack was racially motivated. Somebody was trying to burn the building down. Reporter the building is the way church on University Avenue in berkeley. Church leaders tell me they hung a black lives matter banner up front tuesday afternoon. Less than 12 hours later, around 12 30 wednesday morning, someone deliberately set a fire behind the church damaging the wall, the asphalt and two garbage cans. We are only trying to show love and solidarity and do the right thing. This is what we ha
Meanwhile Federal Reserve not even thinking about raising rates now. Fed chair jay powell saying the current economic down torn is the most severe in our lifetime. Warning containing covid is essential to protecting our health and the economy. Big tech in focus all reporting today, their earnings after the bell, ceos grilled on capitol hill yesterday about anticonservative bias, Business Practices, privacy and china. Highlights from the fiery hearing coming up. Markets this morning pointing to selloff at the start of trading. Take a look at futures indicating decline 216 points right out of the gate, s p lower by 28. Marks rallied yesterday following Federal Reserve decision. The market was up 160 points don oh dow. The nasdaq up 140 and s p up 40 points yesterday. Unrest in america with violence in major cities. And the nba tipping off today, players taking to court in bubble at disney world with empty stands, we will check it out. The ceo of fanduel is here on how the virus is impact
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