WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
PROGRAM # 9112 12:00 PM PST
Becerra Chosen to Lead Health.
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as health secretary, the first Latino in that role. He would have the challenge of the fight against the surging pandemic. A leading health care advocate comments on Becerra’s qualifications for the job and the confirmation prospects in the Senate. She also comments on the new explosion of coronavirus cases that is overwhelming hospitals in California, New Mexico, and other states, and the plans for distribution of a vaccine by the end of the month.
Guest: Dr. Jane Delgado, President and CEO, The National Alliance for Hispanic Health, Washington, DC.
New Coronavirus Relief Deal? The top leaders in Congress, Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi renewed talks over another coronavirus relief package. This is the first serious move since before the election. The bipartisan package includes new unemployment assistance, funds for vaccine distribution, and more aid for businesses and governments. A news reporter explains the content of the latest plan and the areas of highest agreement and contention.
Guest: Jose Lopez Zamorano, Reporter, Washington, DC.
Vanessa Guillén Family Skeptical of Army Report. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy is firing or suspending 14 military leaders at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection with the case of murdered soldier Vanessa Guillén. He also pledged to bring reforms to deal with “a permissive environment for sexual assault and sexual harassment.” Guillén’s family expressed skepticism and calls for the investigation to go deper and bring all responsible commanders to justice.
Guests: (Audio Segments from News Conference) Gloria Guillén, Mother of Vanessa; Lupe Guillén, Sister of Vanessa Guillen, Houston, TX.
Photo: Joe Biden/Twitter
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