this morning we're joining by eric swalwell. thank you for joining us this morning. >> of course, good morning. >> let's get right to it. congress had a big task passing $2 trillion to help a lot of businesses and americans putting cash into a lot of americans' hands. what we're hearing from a lot of people here in the bay area, you know it's expensive to live here, $1,200, is that enough especially for families who are still without work, possibly a month or even longer? >> no, that's certainly not enough. there's going to have to be more rounds of aid coming and, frankly, california pays the price not just on a relief package like this but in taxes, in the federal workforce when it comes to first-time home buyers and loans they qualify for. it doesn't take into account the high cost of living. there are packages in place including disaster relief for small businesses. wage subsidies to play employees

congressman eric swalwell will also we joining us to explain how the influence of nancy pelosi on the house democrats has changed the economic aid package being considered by the senate tonight. and massachusetts senator ed markey will be voting on that bill. he will give us the latest developments with the senate legislation. >>> but we begin tonight as we always must with the numbers. as of today the united states has 53,441 cases of coronavirus and 693 reported deaths from the coronavirus, but there is good news tonight. the president of the united states is not in charge. now, that would be bad news in a pandemic if the president were anyone other than donald trump. so the good news is that the worst, most corrupt president in history is not in charge of what he referred to today as opening up the country. donald trump did not close down the country, and so donald trump cannot open up the country. if you're at home in america today and you didn't go to work it's because your employer told you to stay home or your governor ordered you to stay home. because your governors are in cha

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thank you. >>> joining our discussion is eric swalwell from california. ssman swalwell, i want to get your reaction to the governor of ohio in effect finding another way tonight within the hour of trying to can l vo -- cancel voting tomorrow in ohio. he says his health commissioner will order the polls closed as a health emergency in ohio tomorrow. and while the polls will be closed tomorrow, secretary of state will seek a remedy through the courts to extend voting options so that every voter who wants to vote will be granted that opportunity. what is your reaction to this latest in a series of attempts by the governor today to stop voting at the polls tomorrow in ohio? >> good evening, lawrence. with the agility during these tough times by our leaders but this is not agility. this is just saying we're not going to conduct an election. while we need physical distancing, we do not need democratic distancing. i would propose maybe having a longer voting window extended through the end of the weekend so that you can separate folks, have them vote in waves and

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joining me now, democratic congressman eric swalwell who was in a briefing with speaker pelosi, good to have you back on the program. do you think you have an appetite in the country in dealing with this issue that pointing fingers at each other in terms of how all of it is being handled this does not particularly helpful at this time? >> i'm glad to see my colleague doug collins is doing well, i hope to see him back on capitol hill. i think you saw last week, we worked in a bipartisan way to pass an $8.3 billion package, we want the president to succeed. i met with vice president mike pence with our caucus, we have a good handle on how our government works, he's got relationships with governors that have been productive, he's been working with experts and he assures us every decision he madmakes wood based on science. i'm concerned about the president, he has made 29 false claims about the coronavirus. you can have the best intentions, the best experts in the person of the top is spreading misinformation. >> martha: i'm not sure that's helpful either. whoever came up with these 29 c

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. >>> for you that morning local congressman eric swalwell is saying thank you. he put out a call on twitter for n95 masks to be donated to first responders. following that request 150 were donated to a hospital in his district. an alarm about the shortage of protective equipment during this pandemic. >>> 4:51 this morning. coming up for you here on "today in the bay," nbc bay area responds. >>> the kid's school is closed so can you take time off work? i'm investigator chris chmura. we'll have some an >>> but first happening now drive-through blood donations will be taking place in houston today all to help with the nationwide shortage happening in the wake of the pandemic. numerous blood drives were canceled across the country in the wake of the outbreak. closer to home a blood drive at bay shore technology park at 10:00 this morning. you can give, here is your chance. >>> 4:54lce back to you. a lot of parents out there juggling a lot. we know that since the kids are at home right now for school. i know you can identify with this and a lot of people asking, can

we have to be responsive and congressman eric swalwell says a major outbreak in california's homeless populations will likely spread into the surrounding city and suburbs in the house. >>bill that we passed we increased a medicaid dollars which is essential for california because of the homeless and the uninsured swalwell another representatives from california have been pushing the trump administration to start building temporary hospitals and shelters to address the unique position of the homeless population is in temporary shelters isolation unit for those who need to be quarantined treatment areas for those who are sick congressman raul ruiz says the federal government will need to work with individual states to quarantine homeless populations. he says not doing so is an existential threat to major california cities and are we says he urged vice president mike pence to address this weeks ago and the administration currently has the authority to mobilize fema resources tent hospitals, 10 shelters, wednesday afternoon president trump said fema is now playing an enhanced role in miti

well today we caught up with east bay congressman eric swalwell and asked him what he thinks about the relief bill and how it could help bay area residents. >>last week the house passed relief package to increase medical supplies to communities that need it to have 14 days of paid sick leave to have extended unemployment insurance, the senate is sitting on it and it's just mind boggling that they did not work this weekend that there still i screw around with that package, the president has said he wants us to pass it they need to do that immediately too many lives the line we don't have time to move slow. we have to be responsive and add child to the needs and so i'm doing all i can you know push the senate a call in the senate to get that 8 out there now or. owes. >>you only need jobs because there really in that bill that would allow some operations. >>we have a homeless problem in the bay area and i spoke to hospital sunday about how do you treat homeless people have been exposed and then leave a hospital look it's going to take our police officers, our first responders everyone in

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we have to be responsive and agile congressman eric swalwell says a major outbreak in california's homelessations will likely spread into the surrounding city and suburbs in the house bill that we passed we increased a medicaid dollars which is essential for california because of the homeless and the uninsured swalwell and other representatives from california have been pushing the trump administration to start building temporary hospitals and shelters to address the unique position of the homeless population is in temporary shelters isolation unit for those who need to be quarantined treatment areas for those who are sick congressman raul ruiz says the federal government will need to work with individual states to quarantine homeless populations. he says not doing so is an existential threat to major california cities and we says he urged vice president mike pence to address this weeks ago and the administration currently has the authority to mobilize fema resources tent hospitals, 10 shelters wednesday afternoon president trump said fema is now playing an enhanced role in mitigating the v

circe happening today, former 2020 presidential candidate, eric swalwell, is planning to visit the station to greet his constituents on their way home from work. he hopes his super tuesday visit will give our writers the chance to talk with him about the election you can catch up with the congressman between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm tonight. >>> let's see how the roads are looking this morning with gianna. >> yeah, trains running on time right now so if you plan on taking part you should be good to go. the freeways, though, deftly are getting busy this morning we have a couple of hot spot there, was from 580, just past the 680 interchange right around san ramon road we have reports of an accident here, right hand shoulder, all the activity off to the side, some slight delays as you approach the area. rightly things a little busy as you pass at 680 connector getting out 680 itself should west or east of there i should say, if you're coming out of the past, that's where the bulk of our delays are on 580. coming out of tracy westbound 205 connecting over to grant lynn in that area you will see som

. >> thank you, eric swalwell. >>> still ahead, anger and frustration after five people at the same nursingn state died from the coronavirus. what's being done to protect everyone else there. i will talk to a woman whose mother is living there. >>> and could march madness fade away because of coronavirus and without the big crowds? feel. it was like that feeling when you go to high-five a coworker, and you do a perfect high-five. everyone is really excited for you because it was such a great high-five. and then... ...the boss comes in. and she wants one too. geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. fifteen minutes could save you my body is truly powerful. i have the power to lower my blood sugar and a1c. because i can still make my own insulin. and trulicity activates my body to release it like it's supposed to. trulicity is for people with type 2 diabetes. it's not insulin. i take it once a week. it starts acting in my body from the first dose. trulicity isn't for people with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. don't take trulicity if you're all

but eric swalwell is one of the members who has been pushing for this a long time, continues to do it. i'm told the calls are coming in particularly as members of congress are not just staying at home out of precaution but staying at home because they actually tested positive. we'll see if anything changes there. but it is important to remember that all of these members of congress are working and they were working late last week in order to get this big package, at least one of the big packages of money and stimulus and everything else out to the public. and so they're going to have to come back and continue to do that as they should, as nancy pelosi said in private, we're the captains of this ship and we're going to be the last ones to leave. unclear how things might change. it's a very, very deeply held institutional belief that members of congress should be physically there in order to vote. but everything's changing in this new normal. >> yeah. everything is changing. look at you guys. you guys are all sitting i would imagine at your home cameras. usually you would be here in the

. >>> eric swalwell is introducing a bill that would let members of congress participate in committee hearings and vote remotely on bills from home. this comes as several lawmakers including senator cruz have put themselves under self-quarantine after interacting with individuals who tested positive for the coronavirus. >>> in oakland frustration is mounting for passengers still stuck under quarantine on boorpd the princess cruise ship that had confirmed cases of coronavirus. pete suratos is live for us where passengers will once again wake up in their cruise ship cabins. >> reporter: probably frustrated they're still on that "grand princess" cruise ship that you're seeing behind me. when they do leave or disembark they will be quarantined for quite some time. one of the places they will be quarantined, this is the travis air force base, video given to us from a passenger who arrived last night. you can see in the video people wearing masks and workers in protective gear as they're checking folks in. this is the new reality for folks for at least the next 14 days. here is where things

representative eric swalwell asks for prayers for his east bay neighbor and saying he needs us.take a covid-19 test and the results came back negative. we are wishing him well. luis na, abc ns. >>> fighting t cdec urs thempty beds and protective equipment they need. many tell us they don't fear the coronavirus as much as they worry about the possibility of shortage of gear. abc7 news anchor eric thomas talks to a doctor with ties to san francisco. >> reporter: dr. thaus is from boston brigham & instructor at harvard medical school. >> there are places around the country we don't have what we need. there are places it's okay and places where it's not. >> reporter: said there are shortages of gowns, plastic face shields and n95 masks that filter out the virus. >> we don't have what we need. it violates the first rule of of any emergency or any medical problem, which is safety. we have to be safe so you can be safe. >> reporter: california has received more than 350,000 masks from federal stockpiles and requesting 20 million more. but while hospitals wait, they must see patients us

. >>> this morning local congressman eric swalwell is saying thank you.out a call for n95 masks. following his request 150 were donated to a hospital in his district. local hospitals are raising the alarm about a shortage during the pandemic. >>> and something good for you this morning in oklahoma one city is bringing cheer to families practicing social distancing. a teddy bear hunt. community members have put teddy bears in different windows of their home. the game is for families to drive around, in their cars, stay in the cars, and see how many bears you can find. city leaders say more than 150 homes and businesses are participating. >> that's really cute. >> that is cute and cool. events and competitions are canceled because of that shelter in place order. we all know that. >> studios have having their tiny dancers teach their parents t to continue to practice. a trooper trying to be a hero for his daughter. ♪ i need a hero i'm holding on for a hero until the end of the night ♪ >> dad has some moves, too. >> no kidding, right? and she must be a good l

representative eric swalwell asking for prayers for his east bay and saying "he needs us." congressman desaulniers took a covid-19 test and the results came back negative. we areisngimluspe abc 7 news. >> we are wishing him the best, lisa. >>> what can we expect coming up for our forecast? >> we have a mixed bag today. we're starting out dry everywhere, we're going to see some sunshine but the clouds will be an the increase, a live look outside from emeryville, where temperatures are near 50 degrees. 51 downtown. the rain is going to move in from the south again so likely the north bay not going to see much at all. we'll time it out for you, talk amounts and look ahead for next week coming up. >> thank you, lisa. >>> also next, defying the social distance. crowds of people filling up local parks and beaches, what we found when we ventured out. >>> plus, staying educated with class out for a while, one east bay school getting creative with belvita breakfast biscuits to get you through your nine, ten and your eleven-a.m. team mixer. made with a delicious blend of grains. get

representative eric swalwell asking for prayers for his east bay neighbor and saying he needs us. it's important to highlight again that he tested negative to covid-19. he was elected to congress in 2014. tonight we are wishing him well. in the newsroom, luz pena, abc7 news. >> luz, many thanks. >>> this day was anything but normal in the bay area. lots of people decided not to shelter in place. what we found when they ventured out today. >>> also the bay area priest who's offering drive-thru confessionals. you will hear from the priest on how it works. >>> and taking a live look at our bay bridge camera where you can see there are, what, one, two, maybe just three cars passing through the toll booth? remember, the toll booths are now cashless in an effort to prevent the spread of covid-19. >>> i'm meteorologist broadcasting live from home tonight. i'll have a look at a spring storm. it's the first one of the a lot of folks ask me why their dishwasher doesn't get everything clean. i tell them, it may be your detergent... that's why more dishwasher brands recommend cascade platinum

. >>> this morning local congressman eric swalwell is saying thank you.a call on twitter for n95 masks to be donated to first responders. following his request 150 were donated to a hospital in the district. hospitals across the country are raising the alarm about a shortage of protective equipment during the pandemic. >>> celebrities are now trying to deliver a message to anyone not getting it just yet. we do hear every morning as well and that's to stay at home. that includes lieutenant dangle from reno 911 and called into action by santa clarita deputies. >> stay at home and also be a delight and don't go to the store and buy up all the mac n cheese. >> i guess i need to watch the show to understand it. >> i was thinking the same thing. okay. >> snoop dogg is also trying to lead the effort. he posted a video telling everyone the longer you stay outside, the longer we're going to be inside. >> who wears short shorts. >> obviously that guy. >> absolutely. meteorologist kari hall, i know you've been tracking what we can expect with the weather today and t

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he said eric swalwell was the candidate from down syndrome and he wrote barbara bush was a mean-spiritedlf-entitled woman and i now understand why nancy reagan hated her so much. he seems lovely, i will agree with that. and i look forward to the other prisoners discovering the tattoo of richard nixon on his back. i tell you that for sure. trump right now is totally -- [ applause ] he's, over the weekend, he removed that lieutenant colonel alexander vindman from the national security council and fired his brother who had nothing to do with anything, because vindman testified in front of the house. he fired the guy for obeying the law, and then trump said, adios to his now former ambassador to the eu, gordon sondland. this guy spent a million dollars to get fired by donald trump. meat loaf did that for free. i think he even got paid. sondland was a target for revenge, because his testimony clearly explained that the president did to ukraine exactly what the democrats said he did. >> secretary perry, ambassador volker and i worked with mr. rudy giuliani on ukraine matters at the express dir

we have to be responsive and agile congressman eric swalwell says a major outbreak in california's homelesskely spread into the surrounding city and suburbs in the house bill that we passed we increased a medicaid dollars which is essential for california because of the homeless and the uninsured swalwell and other representatives from california have been pushing the trump administration to start building temporary hospitals and shelters to address the unique position of the homeless population is in temporary shelters, isolation unit for those who need to be quarantined treatment areas for those who are sick congressman raul ruiz says the federal government will need to work with individual states to quarantine homeless populations. he says not doing so is an existential threat to major california cities and we says he urged vice president mike pence to address this weeks ago and the administration currently has the authority to mobilize fema resources tent hospitals, 10 shelters, wednesday afternoon president trump said fema is now playing an enhanced role in mitigating the virus to spre

for more, i'm joined by democratic congressman, eric swalwell, susan michael, thank you all for being with us. congressman, let me start with you. all these cancellations, they seem to be adding every day. colleges, school districts. you hear that giant parade there in boston, huge annual event there, speaker of the house, nancy pelosi, adamant there that the capitol shouldn't be closed in the near future. do you agree or is that something that should be considered? a congressional recess? maybe shutting things down just while the scope of this takes hold? >> good ooempk, steve and i was just in a meeting with speaker pelosi and i do agree that the science should guide a decision like this and nothing else. not politics, not concerns about the market, but just the science. and that's how we're going to lead on this. i'll tell you, the other tenor in the meeting i had with the speaker on our leadership team and also with our steering and policy committee meeting was we want the president to succeed so we want the to be here to give him the resources he needs to succeed, but we also rec

representative eric swalwell asking for prayers for his east bay neighbor and saying "he needs us." congressman desaulniers took a covid-19 test and the results came back negative. we are wishing him well. in the newsroom, luz pena, abc 7 news. >> we are definitely wishing him g siadice, crow edute with class out for a while, we take you to one east bay school getting creative with their technology. >>> but first let's check in with lisa with the forecast. >> we had a lot of sun yesterday and starting out with some clear skies in the north bay. clouds are increasing in the south bay, a live look outside here in san francisco, about 50 degrees, could see showers by the end of the day but more likely south of the city. i'll explain next with my accuweather seven-day forecast. metastatic breast cancer is relentless, but i was relentless first. relentless about learning the first song we ever danced to. about teaching him to put others first. about helping her raise her first child. and when i was first diagnosed, my choice was everyday verzenio. it's the only one of its kind that can b