they are both boy scouts, eagle scouts, and i used to take them down to the naval station, and i would take them down to the norfolk naval station but every three or four years, and 25 or 30 scouts can some of the leaders and we would spend the weekend at the naval station and had the opportunity of weekend to sleep in the barracks and eat in the galley and visit ships, summaries and aircraft carriers. one morning, we visited the teddy roosevelt at the naval station and the captain came to me, took us on the bridge and get dressed our scouts and adult leaders and he said these words come he said boys, he's talking to the scouts, boys, when the teddy roosevelt goes to seats 1000 feet long. and he said boys, and the teddy roosevelt to see, it carries with a 5000 sailors and the scouts went ooh. when the teddy mother goose is he a carries on board 75 aircraft. and the boys went ooh. and he said boys, when the teddy roosevelt goes to see it doesn't refuel for 25 years. and the adults went ooh. that's, i tell that story again today. we have challenges with respect to nuclear energy no doubt

he arrived at the pensacola air station, about 20 minutes away from where he will be speaking. there is the president waving to the people at the naval station. he will be escorted over to his limousine which travels with the president. the cargo plane and the rest his entourage. i'm gregg jarrett in for lou dobbs. president trump authorizing federal assistance for southern california. the fires stretching from north of los angeles to san diego county. adam housley is in san diego county with our report. >> the fires in southern california stretching 150 miles from santa barbara down to san diego. the firestorm tearing through everything in its path. >> the embers are coming. the empty field caught on fire. there was a propane explosion. >> as people were trying to evacuate the fire was being and by santa ana winds and people could not get out of their homes fast enough. reporter: and neither could these horses. a scene of horror and panic as they tried to help the horses escape. the flames moved faster and the animals did. and two dozen didn't make it. when the santa ana winds come in twhribs no stopping them. president trump orderi

between the treasure island development authority and continue to provide utility services for the naval station at treasure island. >> i'd like to move the item. >> second. >> discussion? public comment? all in favor? >> aye. >> opposed? it is approved. next item. >> item 20, authorizing the general manager to execute 15 to 25 grant agreements to support san francisco youth and young adults engage in project-based learning opportunities. each grant agreement will provide approximately 25,000 in grant funds per year to the grantee and have a duration of three years each. >> i'd like to comment real quick if i could. so i wanted to make sure that my colleagues understood i'm supportive of the effort and i also wanted to thank staff, especially ag ellis for pa painstakingly go over the details and what are career and pathway programs and what is good work in the field. i think what excites me the most, is through the efforts we'll begin to compile data useful for both the efforts and the career pathway development proposals currently on the table. specifically knowing what the wage rates are and t

i used to take them down to the norfolk naval station, i'm a former naval flight captain. i would take them about every three or four years. 25 or 30 scouts, some adult elite and we spent a weekend at the naval station. had the opportunity to sleep in the barracks and eat in the galley and visit ships come some reason your creditors. one morning we visited the teddy roosevelt one sunday morning. norfolk naval station. the captain came to meet with us on the bridge and interest are scouts and the adult leaders and he said these words. he said boys, when the teddy was a ghost to see, it's 1000 feet long, long. and the boys go oooh. it carries with the 5000 sailors and the scout scope oooh dickey said boys, but that it was a ghost to see it carries on board 75 aircraft, and the the boys went oooh or any said boys, when the teddy roosevelt to see, it doesn't refuel for 25 years here and the adults went oooh. i tell that story again today. we have challenges with respect to nuclear energy no doubt but also great opportunity. that's one of them, one of them. many years in the nav

but i will take what we heard from the naval station that sea level rise so to go back to raise that frastructure the roads andur the markets and appears it is and ecosystem. what is the lesson from the commercial ports? >> and then with the sea level rise. and with climate change to incorporate the 2010 infrastructures. and are at the plus ten to raise 10 feet above currentt elevation and that is a consideration. and then the newest project is that rehabilitation standard but what happens behind that? so we have a couple strategies. >> out of courtesy i will cut you off there. we are now one minute over there would encourage you to answer in writing. now i defer to my colleagues. >> i have a few observations that ports and everything that goes with it. highways. a critical time to do something you have to move freight. it is key. to the oceans and the ports in the river river system. so this is right for bipartisan infrastructure bill. think big and have had private meetings on the floor and have been successful in the past. it is foolish right now. >> but i would like to focus on us

. ♪ >>> located on the florida panhandle, pensacola is home to the naval air station, the primary trainingase for many of america's top military aviators and home to the legendary blue angels. >> aten-hut. right-face. forward march. >> 35 miles away, a military cadence pierces an otherwise quiet morning. ♪ up in the morning at the break of dawn ♪ ♪ we are vet advance standing strong ♪ ♪ we are veterans standing strong ♪ >> the marchers have all served time in the military, but now they're serving time at the santa rosa correctional institution, one of the toughest maximum security prisons in the state of florida. ♪ don't come back in these blues ♪ ♪ don't come back in these blues ♪ >> these inmates are receiving extensive programming specific for veterans that will assist them upon their release from the department of corrections into society. >> you are doing a good job. >> thank you, sir. >> the goal of santa rosa's veterans program is to return a sense of honor and responsibility to former servicemen whose lives have gotten off track. the veterans selected for the program, some of whom

. >>> and front page of the trenton paper, mile of oyster reeves off the earl naval weapons station. facility suffered 50 million-dollar worth of damage in hurricane sandy. the hepp is that the oyster reeve will buffer storm driven rains. they are the head lines from the delaware valley. >>> atlantic city is giving you a reason to head down the shore. chopper three caught this glimpse of the steel pier new attraction the wheel which officially opened yesterday. 227-foot tall ferris wheel, offers 40 temperature controlled gondolas that hold, six passengers each. ride last 15 minutes and now opened for holiday week until december 21st starting at noon but only if temperatures stay above 40. if you listen to katie, you know that is probably unlikely >>> still ahead we have another contentious year in the capitol challenges facing law makers in 218. >>> plus we are hearing from eagles coach doug pederson on whether or not he will rest his players heading in the playoffs, pat's here with sports next. do you need the most trusted battery this holiday? maybe not. maybe, you could trust the w

. >>> we are always when we have stories like this to share, just in time for the military homecoming down at naval stationorfolk, we will take you there. . >>> in california hiv positive individuals will be able to donate blood? is it legit? >>> the date is set for a holiday tradition at arlington national cemetery, volunteering to help is easier than ever. all ahead for you, and a look at the most accurate forecast, you are watching the news at 11:00 on wusa 9. >>> the news at 11:00 continues with an apology after a viral post. this photo that emmitt walker posted to facebook just took off, now he is showing a woman behind him there who apparently questioned whether or not he was supposed to be lined up to board the plane first because of how he looked. turns out emmitt was doing the right thing, he was flying in first class, he is in the dominican republican for his birthday. he said he thinks it is on him to apologize. listen. >> when i post things on facebook, i may get 5-10 and i can name them on one hand, they may say something funny, i will say something funny and we keep it going. but i didn't exp

he went to the naval station nay port and then far screen right have you vice president mike pence andfety reasons. the president was there pinning purple heart on that patient right there thank youing that patient victor prado for valiant efforts in afghanistan. bless his heart. is he recovering this christmas at walter reed. the president is by his side saying we love you and thank you for your service. steve: i'm sure he wanted to sit up or stand up to the president of the united states. he simply could not. ainsley: sarah sarah huckabee sanders said it was one of the most powerful moments of her life. brian: one of the big issues i think we are going to tackle in january there is always a bipartisan senate commission who are meeting to put together some type of massive immigration reform which will include massive building up at the border wall to control illegal immigration. judging by these numbers, this could save us a ton of money. steve: the department of justice and department of homeland security have released a study. as it tuns out, there are a lot of people in the federal

area known for rolling hills and the old willow grove naval air station. be known for something more as we found out at orientation day. decades before the declaration of independence was even signed just 10 miles away the township of horsham, pa, was incorporat incorporated. and while they celebrated 300 years this year, horsham is marking yet another major milestone. >> where are those dollars placed. >> veronica hill millbourne is preparing to be sworn in as horsham township's very first african-american council person. following a very tight election. >> what was that like? >> i didn't believe it. i woke up that morning and my husband said to me, congratulations. i said why are you saying that? he said you wouldn't. >> reporter: busy health care executive says she new stepping up for change would not be easy. >> exactly. you can't just sit back and talk about it. you have to be the change that you want to happen. it's enormous responsibility but however i've got very talented people on council with me. >> reporter: one of those is marking another major

those right here in the cradle of naval aviation the home of the legendary blue angels, people don't realize that. by the way, can those people fly or what? how about naval air station isn't a republican thing or democratic thing or anything. it's time for democrats in congress to drop the threats of shut downs of government. and support a clean appropriations bill that fully supports and funds our military. we can't play games anymore. [cheers and applause] we can't play games. don't forget we make the greatest missiles, the greatest military equipment anywhere in the world. nobody is close. and what does it also mean? to me it's secondary in this case? what does it also mean? jobs, jobs. but we are building our military stronger and by the time i decide to go off into the wild blue yonder, you will have the strongest military this country has ever had by far. [cheers and applause] it's wrong and dangerous for congressional democrats to hold troop funding hostage for amnesty letting people pour into our country, we don't know who they are. we don't know where they come from. you saw what happened with beautiful kate steinle. this guy he said he didn't know it was a

the cradle of naval aviation. >> [applause] >> the home of the legendary blue angels people don't realize that. >> [applause] >> by the way, could those people fly or what? >> [applause] >> how about naval air station pensacola, good place? >> [applause] >> and it's really time. this isn't a republican thing or a democratic thing or anything. it's time for democrats in congress to drop the threats of shutdowns of government and support a clean appropriations bill that fully supports and funds our military. we can't play games any more. we can't play games. and don't forget, we make the greatest missiles, the greatest military equipment anywhere in the world. nobody is close and what does it also mean? and to me it's secondary in this case, but what does it also mean jobs, jobs, but we are building our military stronger and by the time i decide to go off into the wild blue yonder, you'll have the strongest military this country has ever had by far. >> [applause] >> it's wrong and dangerous but congressional democrats to hold troop funding hostage for amnesty letting people pour into our country, we don't know who they are. we don't know where they come from. you saw what happened with beautiful kate

the cradle of naval aviation, the home of the legendary blue angels. people don't realize that. by the way, can those people fly or what? how about naval air stationepsi-cola. -- pensacola. good place? and it's really time -- this is in a republican thing or a democratic thing or anything. it's time for democrats in congress to drop the threats of shutdowns of government. and support a clean appropriations bill that fully supports and funds our military. we can't play games anymore. we can't play games. and don't forget, we make the greatest missiled, the greatest military equipment anywhere in the world. nobody is close. what does it also mean? to me it's secondary in this case. what does it also mean? jobs, jobs. but we are building our military stronger, and and by the time i decide to go off into the wild blue yonder, you'll have the strongest military this country has ever had by far. it's wrong and dangerous for congressional democrats to hold troop funding hostage for amnesty, letting people pour into our country, we don't know who they are or where they come from. you saw what happened with beautiful kate steinle. this guy, he said he didn

infrastructure the schools and the houses with the economic ecosystem and the military is now predicting that norfolk naval station may be out of business in just a few decades. what's the lesson from this for our ports, our commercial ports like yours? >> thanks for the question. and the recognition. i was just able to attend the annual meeting and it is on all ports radar screens with how we want to do with sealevel rise. the administration, we've begun filming of a port rezoned port resulted program for climate change that incorporates a 2010 vulnerability assessment for all of our port infrastructures. currently all port infrastructures that we build we phrase, where added +10 so we have raised it to the above current elevations. our newest automobile port terminal at fairfield was built at plus ten, taking into consideration what the stakes are showing us with sea level rise it's a real thing. our newest project we're working on now, we have rehabilitation of that we were raised to ten feet. to your point you can raise it to ten feet. what happens behind a? those of the things were struggled with now. we have

the u.s. naval base at guantanamo bay on the eastern tip of cuba. mattis spent time with the more than 5,000 u.s. troops stationed there, but he did not visit the detention center which once held nearly 800 inmates. 41 remain, including khalid sheikh mohammed, the 9/11 mastermind. the numbers for open enroll independent obamacare are out. about 8.8 million enrolled in plans for next year through the federal healthcare.gov marketplace. that is 400,000 fewer than last year. the trump administration cut the enrollment period in half, and yesterday, as part of the tax bill, the penalty for not having insurance was eliminated. for the second year in a row, life expectancy in america declined. in 2016, to 78.6 years. a big reasoninar is more than 63,000 overdose deaths, many from opioids. dr. jon lapook is here with more on all of this. doctor, what stood out to you about this? >> reporter: well, jeff, deaths from powerful synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, that are available on the street, doubled in a single year, and they now surpass the death rate from pain killers like codeine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. and those

the end. >> a career naval officer, trained to take on any enemy, your second flight saying to the international space station what was some of your early thoughts about working with the russians? >> guest: my earlier exposure was you've it head of that. then they trained on expedition five. had some exposure to working with the russians before influence space. what a voice founders first impressions are often not correct. in working with the russians i have a few observations. despite the rough exterior, when you become friends with them it's easier to become close friends with a russian person, it happens quicker than it does in our culture. the friendship seems stronger and more rich. it's odd when you're doing this with the person you use to consider your enemy. as i spent more time and space people often say do you ever let the conflict that we have known her country that's between us in russia, does that affect our ability to operate in space, and the answers absolutely not. we rely in each other's friends and colleagues and sometimes literally rely on each other for our lives. that supersedes any polit

the cradle of naval aviation. the home of the legendary blue angels, people don't realize that. way, can those people fly, or what? [laughter] pres. trump: how about naval air station iss really time, not a republican thing or democratic thing, or any thing. it is time for democrats in congress to drop the threats of shutdowns of government. cleanpport the appropriations bill that fully supports and funds our military. we cannot play games anymore. we can't play games. and don't forget, we make the greatest missiles, the greatest military equipment, anywhere in the world. and what does it also mean? to me it is secretary -- it is secondary. it means jobs, jobs. the we are building our military stronger. i decide to go off into the wild blue yonder, you will of the strongest military this country has ever had, by far. it is wrong and dangerous, but congressional democrats hold funding hostage for amnesty, letting people pour into our country, we do not who they are or where they come from. you saw what happened with the beautiful kate steinle. the guy said he did not know it was a gun. he did not know it was a gun, that is his . you notice the federal government cam

the u.s. naval base at guantanamo bay on the eastern tip of cuba. mattis spent time with tor than 5,000 u.s. troops stationed there, but he did not visit the detention center which once held nearly 800 inmates. 41 remaining including khaled sheikh mohammed, the 9/11 mastermind. >>> the numbers for open enrollment in obamacare are out. about 8.8 million enrolled in plans for next year through the federal healthcare.gov marketplace that is 400,000 fewer than last year. the trump administration cut the enrollment period in half. and yesterday as part of the tax bill, the penalty for not having insurance was eliminated. >>> and now to some of the other stories we're following in tonight's evening news feed. the commerce department said today the economy grew 3.2% in the third quarter. that's enough to give the u.s. the best back-to-back gdp rates in three years. >>> the murder rate in the nation's 30 largest cities is down more than 5.5% this year. that includes double-digit decreases in houston, new york, and chicago. but murders have spiked in charlotte, north carolina, columbus, ohio, and portland, eg baltimo

naval officer, career pilot, trained to take on any enemy that may come. you have flown all over the world, persian gulf, asia. your second flight actually sent you to the international space station taking her crew up their where all of a sudden now you're going to be working with these guys that, shocks, -- what are some of your early thoughts about going to the station and working with the russians? >> guest: my early exposure was, , even earlier than that because i was the head of the nasa office in star city or about nine months and then actually trained as back up on expedition five. i had some exposure to working with the russians before i flew in space. but what i've always found is that first impressions are often not correct. with working with the russians, i have a few observations. one is that despite their kind of gruff exterior, which i think i may be victim of having a similar thing at times, when you become friends with them, it's much easier to become very, very close friends with a russian person happens much quicker than does i think in our culture even. the friendship seems stronger and just more rich, which is odd when you're doing this with a person that used

have two sons and their growth boy scouts of most of the eagle scout i used to take down to the naval station and take them down bin to spend the weekend to visit ships and aircraft carriers for curve but then he addressed the than wondering when roosevelt was the past 60,000 and they said that the scouts said tool for grosso there were 75 aircraft. in for 25 years so i tell that story again today we have challenges in also a great to opportunity. the train the personnel and the navy. in the last thing i want to say the real problems and challenges so the good thing about nuclear is the biggest source of clean energy especially co2 for all these reasons so thank you mr. chairman. >> know i will welcome the of witnesses the of full written testimony is part of the official hearing of afford to hearing your testimony. >> good morning to distinguish members of the committee my colleagues and i appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss licensing and regulatory actions the commission's continued efforts to reprove the efficiency and effectiveness focused on providing the app