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We are very honored by your presence and participation. The launch of the center is a historic moment for the program and for brookings. At a time of massive dislocation in the Global Economy, the need to improve policy is inclusive and sustainable. Policymakers and other people around the world have leadership on aspects of Sustainable Development. We are grateful to all of our partners whose support has been instrumental. A special thank you to richard who supports through the roundtable and Sustainable Development over the past several years have inspired the creation of the center. The lau...

Candidates for governor. Phil scott is vermonts incumbent governor serving two terms already. A republican, scott served for a decade in the state senate and was Lieutenant Governor when he was elected governor. Until he became governor, he worked in the Construction Industry and sold half of the Construction Firm he owned after being elected. David zuckerman is vermonts lieutenant government. Having served two terms in that role, hes hoping youll elevate him to the states top position. He ran in the democratic primary, he got enough writein votes to be the nominee for the democratic and progr...

Primary, he got enough writein votes to be the nominee for the democratic and progressive parties. Prior to becoming Lieutenant Governor, he served in the vermont house and senate for a combined 14 years. He runs an organic farm with his wife. Welcome to you both. Its a pleasure to have you on this debate with us today. Thanks for being here. Thank you for having us. Thank you. Were going to have a round of questions that i ask to start off and then youll be able to ask questions of one another. In the last third of this debate, well have questions from listeners including some from local High...

York we have a much higher minimum wage and other states do as well. It does point out how a low minimum wage in the way People Choose unemployment instead of going to work that says volumes of what we need to do a better minimum wage. I do appreciate mr. Chair the moment to thank the two chairs here, obviously i have special regard for the chair of the Appropriations Committee a great new yorker and someone who has been working tirelessly on all of these issues. I very much appreciate your leadership. Particularly as it goes to states and local governments. Theyre working with colleagues to m...

Since im having a hard time breathing here too. Let me recognize the Ranking Member for his remarks. Aq very much and i recognize the circumstances are a bit unusual. I do want to make a couple remarks. To my friends on the democratic side if there are things in this building you dont like we are not responsible for any of it so this is a totally democratic written bill. If any of you have a concern please dont point out the republicans pick im proud that you have requests in the bill. Nobody asked me for a request or any other republican was asked to submit anything to this legislation, not o...