I heard the exact same thing about the phones ringing off the hook, guessing from the same source. I haven't read the details of the national emergency declaration but it should open up possibilities that didn't exist as well as loosen up restrictions in terms of finding a possible solution, or help for, the current situation. Next week should be very interesting.
The Senator is just a name on a paper. Hatch is living his remaining years secluded in an old folks home in Utah and the shares he received from PRED have been mentioned in his will to his Grandson, Jimmy. Last thing Orin is worried about is anything PRED related as he is worried about how the Corona Virus effects the elderly.