Bill Ritter speaks on restarting the economy, FEMA's efforts with COVID-19

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Sunday, April 19, 2020
Bill Ritter speaks about the economy, FEMA's efforts with COVID-19
Bill Ritter speaks with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on the right time to kickstart the economy.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- On Up Close, Bill Ritter speaks with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, The Regional Director of FEMA Tom Von Essen, and ABC's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton.

Segment 1: featuring U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is above.

Segment 2: The Regional Director of FEMA, Tom Von Essen

Bill Ritter speaks with the Regional Director of FEMA, Tom Von Essen on the COVID-19 crisis.

Segment 3: ABC Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton

Bill Ritter speaks with Dr. Jen Ashton on the health negatives of opening up the economy too soon.

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