from Global Health Program

COVID-19 Response

Testimony by Tom Frieden

May 6, 2020

Download PDF

Testimony: Testimony by CFR fellows and experts before Congress.

More on:

Public Health Threats and Pandemics

Dr. Tom Frieden, senior fellow for global health, testified before the House Appropriations Committee. He analyzed the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The full written testimony can be accessed here and a video of the hearing can be accessed here.

More on:

Public Health Threats and Pandemics

Explore More on COVID-19

Budget, Debt, and Deficits

The U.S. National Debt Dilemma

After years of steadily increasing debt, federal spending has skyrocketed, taking U.S. debt to levels not seen since World War II.

Backgrounder by James McBride, Noah Berman and Anshu Siripurapu December 4, 2023 Renewing America

Monetary Policy

What Is the U.S. Federal Reserve?

Over the past decade, the Fed kept interest rates low while it deployed trillions of dollars in stimulus and expanded its regulatory oversight. Now, the central bank is back in the spotlight for its battle against inflation.

Backgrounder by James McBride, Anshu Siripurapu and Noah Berman October 20, 2023 Renewing America

What Does the CDC Do?

The federal agency has a broad mandate to protect Americans’ health and an expansive global reach. But the COVID-19 pandemic has been one of its most daunting challenges.

Backgrounder by Claire Klobucista August 24, 2022

Top Stories on CFR

Censorship and Freedom of Expression

World Press Freedom Day 2024: Mounting Threats, Renewed Purpose

In this special episode to mark World Press Freedom Day, Jeffrey Gedmin, cofounder and editor-in-chief of American Purpose and former president of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, joins Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the global state of press freedom. They cover the challenges that a growing number of journalists face in exile or imprisonment, the U.S. role in upholding freedom of the press, and more.

Podcast with Robert McMahon, Carla Anne Robbins and Jeffrey Gedmin May 2, 2024 The World Next Week

Is U.S. Aid to Ukraine Too Little, Too Late?

U.S. aid is critical not just for Ukraine, but for U.S. credibility in Russia and beyond.

Article by Liana Fix May 2, 2024

Erdogan’s Crisis of Legitimacy and Its Consequences

Despite the destabilizing effects of his economic and foreign policies, as well as a major election loss, President Erdogan shows no sign of interest in course correction.

Article by Henri J. Barkey May 2, 2024