COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 4/20/20: Sec. Eugene Scalia, Rep. Devin Nunes, Scott Baio

The latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor.  

SEC. EUGENE SCALIA

The United States Secretary of Labor.  Sec. Scalia and Larry O'Connor discuss the protests popping up over the weekend against some of the more heavy-handed restrictions imposed by some governors in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. They also discuss problems with implementing the Paycheck Protection Program and the current plans for another phase of federal government relief.  Finally, they discuss provisions for certain sectors to return to work and how OSHA might fit into workplace provisions in the age of the coronavirus.

REP. DEVIN NUNES 

Representing California's 22nd Congressional District

Larry and Rep. Nunes discuss the latest regarding the "Spygate" investigation including U.S. Attorney Robert Durham's ongoing inquiry as well as the focus of the Republicans in the House Select Committee on Intelligence, which Rep. Nunes is the ranking member.  They also discuss frustrations amongst Americans regarding the inconsistent rules regarding "Stay at Home" provisions and Rep. Nunes offers some ideas that he believes will maintain the protocols to curb the spread of the virus yet still allow people to get back to work.

SCOTT BAIO

Actor

A political figure in Maryland insulted Mr. Baio and Trump supporters with a social media post over the weekend. The conservative actor joins Larry to give his response. 

From the Washington Examiner:  "Maryland GOP Chairman Dirk Haire joined in the chorus of backlash demanding the removal of Len Foxwell, chief of staff to state Comptroller Peter Franchot, after Foxwell offered comment on an NPR article about members of the right-wing "patriot movement" calling on their militias in Idaho to defy the governor's stay-at-home orders.

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