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thank you very much mayor lee, leader pelosi, jackie spear, david chiu. most importantly i think the finest secretary of transportation we have had, and nancy said what he has done for san francisco. i can tell you this is a secretary for california as well. [applause] whether it's riverside county, whether it's los angeles, whether it's the central valley, whether it's the san francisco bay area secretary lahood has been responsible. he's been available for phone calls. he's listened to the reasons for projects and he has moved ahead. would you give him a big round of applause please. [applause] >> well, it's time to say a prayer. it's bottom of the ninth. they have two on and one out, so everybody -- if the giants win this i think they can win the series but they need to win this so let it happen please. i can't tell you how important i feel this project is. i also can't tell you how hard it is to build anything in san francisco, so this project must move ahead. i think commerce depends on it and i think people depend on it. nancy said it very well but
thank you very much mayor lee, leader pelosi, jackie spear, david chiu. most importantly i think the finest secretary of transportation we have had, and nancy said what he has done for san francisco. i can tell you this is a secretary for california as well. [applause] whether it's riverside county, whether it's los angeles, whether it's the central valley, whether it's the san francisco bay area secretary lahood has been responsible. he's been available for phone calls. he's listened to the...
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congresswoman jacky spear and other local leaders joined the ribbon cuttg. habitat for humanity oversaw the building of the units. 11,000 people volunteered to help erect the new homes. the residents had to meet several requirements in order to be eligible to live in one of the homes. >> the application process is pretty grueling, and so many people need help with housing these days, just don't think you're going to be selected. it's kind of a random drawing and then even after that you have just a lot of people working. a. >> ama: the residents provided some sweat equity, working with volunteers and professional contractors to build their dream homes sometime upping the ante in the fight over the owner shown of the sacramento kings. >>> a look how busy the chp has been in the evident to -- effort to crack down distracted driving. >> the impact of an air plan crash in into the sea in bali snapped the away air plane two two weisss. >> the bay area, 55 degrees right now. but with the west wind at 22, feels much, much cooler. we'll talk about >> ama: new detail
congresswoman jacky spear and other local leaders joined the ribbon cuttg. habitat for humanity oversaw the building of the units. 11,000 people volunteered to help erect the new homes. the residents had to meet several requirements in order to be eligible to live in one of the homes. >> the application process is pretty grueling, and so many people need help with housing these days, just don't think you're going to be selected. it's kind of a random drawing and then even after that you...
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. >>> jacky spear is hosting a gun buy back tomorrow and similar programs has been held around the bay area recently. she hosted a successful one in january and tomorrow it is the south san francisco court house. a $100 in cash is given out for handguns shout guns and rifles and $200 is handed out for assault weapons. >>> the senate is deciding about more gun control but the current laws are not being enforced >> in the real world we do nothing to enforce background checks. sglee com >> reporter: each year the same story, tens of thousands people denied guns but only a handful prosecuted. the report shows only 44 prosecution and the person who compiled the numbers says about a quarter of those were overturned and many more didn't warrant prosecution. >> there are other circumstances where you are not allowed to have a gun even though there is no crime like a protective order. >> reporter: they focus on the most serious cases at the federal level and work with states local and tribal partners to insure cases receiver the attention they deserve. >> failing a background check is is not a
. >>> jacky spear is hosting a gun buy back tomorrow and similar programs has been held around the bay area recently. she hosted a successful one in january and tomorrow it is the south san francisco court house. a $100 in cash is given out for handguns shout guns and rifles and $200 is handed out for assault weapons. >>> the senate is deciding about more gun control but the current laws are not being enforced >> in the real world we do nothing to enforce background...
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. >> reporter: congresswoman jackie spears says the sequester is a tough reality.ncies have little to no control over where the mandated cuts are made. "the san francisco chronicle" reports the coast guard is trying to save on fuel costs, which means cutting back on patrols and possible terrorism targets, like the golden gate bridge, the bay bridge and bart. bart says its system is security. the golden gate has multiple agencies keeping an eye on the icon. spears says while the sequester is less than ideal, it is a chance to streamline services. >> it's also an opportunity for us, though. it's an opportunity for the coast guard, for instance, to look at how they can comply with their mission without having, you know, boats in the water so to speak. i mean, there are cameras underneath the golden gate bridge. >> reporter: spear also says congress needs to modify the sequester so agencies can control where to cut. >> give them the flexibility to make the kinds of cuts that they need to make in areas where they think they can do the least amount of harm. >> reporter:
. >> reporter: congresswoman jackie spears says the sequester is a tough reality.ncies have little to no control over where the mandated cuts are made. "the san francisco chronicle" reports the coast guard is trying to save on fuel costs, which means cutting back on patrols and possible terrorism targets, like the golden gate bridge, the bay bridge and bart. bart says its system is security. the golden gate has multiple agencies keeping an eye on the icon. spears says while the...
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congresswoman, jackie spear, will be at the summit and is saying san mateo county is looking at gettinge mental health services at schools and collaborating more with law enforcement. >> we are going to look at the relationship between schools and law enforcement, how can they communicate better. how much information can school personnel provide to law enforcement without violating hippa or privacy rights? >> the goal is to create a standardized emergency plan for schools in san mateo county. >>> it is 6:48 right now. santa clara county says its ambulance service is not making good on its contract. the rural metro ambulance company provides service for 911 calls in 14 different cities in large unincorporated areas of santa clara county. they said the company failed to meet its response time requirement in two of the last six months. the company has also paid nearly $5 million in fines for failing to meet rigid contract tefrrms t by the county. they are taking the violation seriously and addressing them. >>> cal fire has announced a burn ban that will go into effect in several bay area c
congresswoman, jackie spear, will be at the summit and is saying san mateo county is looking at gettinge mental health services at schools and collaborating more with law enforcement. >> we are going to look at the relationship between schools and law enforcement, how can they communicate better. how much information can school personnel provide to law enforcement without violating hippa or privacy rights? >> the goal is to create a standardized emergency plan for schools in san...
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joining me right now is congresswoman jackie spear. she was, hopefully, also listening to what the president had to say. and congresswoman, it's nice to have you with me. i want to remind everybody what one of your former republican colleagues, todd akin, had said about the comments, "legitimate rape," that led to his political demise during this past election. take a look. >> would you take those six seconds back, if you could? >> oh, of course i would. i've relived them too many times. but that's not -- that's not reality. all of us are fallible. you know, we make mistakes, say things the wrong way. >> so is todd akin, obviously, there, very concentrated and pensive in the fact that he recognizes that his words might have cost him the election. is what he said and how he acted a true cautionary tale for other conservative legislators, and when they take on a woman's right to choose? >> absolutely, thomas. if you remember, two years ago, the very first bill that the republicans put on the house floor, hr-1, was to defund planned paren
joining me right now is congresswoman jackie spear. she was, hopefully, also listening to what the president had to say. and congresswoman, it's nice to have you with me. i want to remind everybody what one of your former republican colleagues, todd akin, had said about the comments, "legitimate rape," that led to his political demise during this past election. take a look. >> would you take those six seconds back, if you could? >> oh, of course i would. i've relived them...
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the event sponsored by congresswoman jackie spear was part of local efforts to curb gun violence. a call that was echoed by the president's weekly address which for the first time ever was given by someone other than the president. the mother of a newtown school shooting victim stood in for president obama delivering a powerful call for new gun control laws. >> our younger son, ben, age 6, was murdered in his first grade acyour months ago this weekend. please help us do something before our tragedy bec your tragedy. >> the week began with president obama flying newtown family members to washington to lobby congress. it ended with the senate debating what could be the strongest gun-control legislation in decades. >>> people gathered in downtown san francisco today to protest the use of drones by the government. it was part of a national day of action sponsored by a coalition that wants to stop the u.s. from using drones in africa, the middle east, asia, and the rest of the world. organizers say more than 4,700 people have been killed in u.s. drone strikes worldwide. >> we have to b
the event sponsored by congresswoman jackie spear was part of local efforts to curb gun violence. a call that was echoed by the president's weekly address which for the first time ever was given by someone other than the president. the mother of a newtown school shooting victim stood in for president obama delivering a powerful call for new gun control laws. >> our younger son, ben, age 6, was murdered in his first grade acyour months ago this weekend. please help us do something before...
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>> reporter: congresswoman jackie spear has been pushing the va to get its act together. a report released earlier this month says there is 62,000 homeless veterans in america. 28% of them are in california. a growing number of them are women. in part because they often take the brunt of break ups and end up with the kids. >> disgrace, a black eye for the american public that we would treat our veterans so shavley. >> we are sorry for the wait. >> reporter: the va's western area director told an angry crowd of veterans a new man, a promise to take care of claims two years old in the next 60 days. the system is jammed with returning jets from two recent wars. the paperwork stacking so high that one va building in north carolina literally started buckling under the weight. >> that is the va's problem. that is not her problem. that is why we are coming up with the plans to get the cases fixed. >> reporter: homeless veterans wait to collect the benefits they earned while protecting their country. >> i don't know, it seems like people don't care. they don't care that you serve
>> reporter: congresswoman jackie spear has been pushing the va to get its act together. a report released earlier this month says there is 62,000 homeless veterans in america. 28% of them are in california. a growing number of them are women. in part because they often take the brunt of break ups and end up with the kids. >> disgrace, a black eye for the american public that we would treat our veterans so shavley. >> we are sorry for the wait. >> reporter: the va's...
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. -- jackie spear. last but not least, as commissioners you're informed of the golden state warriors against the san francisco police department for handicap game on july 1, which i'll put here for you as well. [speaker not understood] excuse me. sponsored by the [speaker not understood] association of the war memorial as well the police officers association. so, when you have that on your agenda out here for television land and get some of these officers as well as potential policemen out to this event. so, that's all i have for you is the [speaker not understood] and i appreciate your time on this. >> thank you very much. >>> i'm going to leave them over here. >> thank you. any further public comment? hearing none, public comment is now closed. please call the next line item. >> item number 3, reports and announcements, 3a, chief's report, discussion, recent events, reveal recent activities, scheduling of the less lethal weapons recommendation including electronic control weapons. tasers. >> good even
. -- jackie spear. last but not least, as commissioners you're informed of the golden state warriors against the san francisco police department for handicap game on july 1, which i'll put here for you as well. [speaker not understood] excuse me. sponsored by the [speaker not understood] association of the war memorial as well the police officers association. so, when you have that on your agenda out here for television land and get some of these officers as well as potential policemen out to...
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congresswoman jackie spears says that is a definite security concern because it's forcing the guard tocut patrols around potential terror targets like golden gate and bay bridges. she's hoping the cuts will provide an opportunity to streamline services. >> it's also an opportunity for us, though. it's an opportunity for the coast guard, for instance, to look at how they can comply with their mission without having boats in the water, so to speak. there are cameras underneath the golden gate bridge. >> congress in recess. the cuts will have to wait until next week at least to be addressed. >>> santa clara county said the ambulance service is not making good on its contract. the rural blan company provides service for 911 calls in cities, in large unincorporated areas of santa clara county. mercury news reports the company failed to meet its response time requirements in two of the last six months. the company has also paid nearly $5 million in fines for families to meet rigid contract terms set by the county. rural metro says it takes the violation seriously and is addressing them. >>>
congresswoman jackie spears says that is a definite security concern because it's forcing the guard tocut patrols around potential terror targets like golden gate and bay bridges. she's hoping the cuts will provide an opportunity to streamline services. >> it's also an opportunity for us, though. it's an opportunity for the coast guard, for instance, to look at how they can comply with their mission without having boats in the water, so to speak. there are cameras underneath the golden...
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jackie spear a strong advocate for this project. you have three great champions, and i will also tell you that in working with senator boxer on the transportation bill this project was always at the top of her list. [applause] so i am delighted to be here. i don't know of another place i would rather be, and i know that all of you are so thrilled with the opportunity that this will create. every one of you sitting out there deserves credit. you've all played a role in this in some way or another. this is not about you. it's about the people. it's also about the next generation of transportation for the next generation for san francisco. that's what this is about. this is your vision. it's a clear vision, and so i am delighted, and very proud to announce today $942 million to the san francisco -- [applause] for the san francisco mta to extend the central subway light rail system from the downtown business district to chinatown. thousands of people will be enabled with good transportation as a result of this project. now, i have a lon
jackie spear a strong advocate for this project. you have three great champions, and i will also tell you that in working with senator boxer on the transportation bill this project was always at the top of her list. [applause] so i am delighted to be here. i don't know of another place i would rather be, and i know that all of you are so thrilled with the opportunity that this will create. every one of you sitting out there deserves credit. you've all played a role in this in some way or...
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jackie spear called the buy back a success. 250 firearms were collected at the courthouse yesterday. in all organizers paid about $23,000 to recover the guns. one hundred dollars for handguns, rivals and shotguns and $200 for assault weapons. >>> several popular rides at disney shut down. the concerns being released tonight. >> the dramatic way a convicted armed robber broke out of prison. >> an alert issued at san jose university. >> i'm still tracking gusty winds across the bay area. a break down of shower chances for the morning commute and when the 80s resurface in the long range forecast. >>> the coast guard released new video of a dramatic rescue of four people. they were flown to monterey and all are reportedly fine. the captain tug boat is owned by an alameda tow. >>> the islamic group alshada is claiming responsible for the attack. militants dressed in somali uniforms entered the building and started shooting. >>> an extensive man hunt is under way after a convicted robber blasted his way out of prison. said is reknowned in france where he claims to have modeled his crimes a
jackie spear called the buy back a success. 250 firearms were collected at the courthouse yesterday. in all organizers paid about $23,000 to recover the guns. one hundred dollars for handguns, rivals and shotguns and $200 for assault weapons. >>> several popular rides at disney shut down. the concerns being released tonight. >> the dramatic way a convicted armed robber broke out of prison. >> an alert issued at san jose university. >> i'm still tracking gusty winds...
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. >>> jacky spear is hosting a gun buy back tomorrow and similar programs has been held around the baya recently. she hosted a successful one in january and tomorrow it is the south san francisco court house. a $100 in cash is given out for handguns, shout guns and rifles and $200 is handed out for assault weapons. >>> the senate is deciding about more gun control but the current laws are not being enforced >> in the real world we do nothing to enforce background checks. sglee com >> reporter: each year the same story, tens of thousands people denied guns but only a handful prosecuted. the report shows only 44 prosecution and the person who compiled the numbers says about a quarter of those were overturned and many more didn't warrant prosecution. >> there are other circumstances where you are not allowed to have a gun even though there is no crime, like a protective order. >> reporter: they focus on the most serious cases at the federal level and work with states, local and tribal partners to insure cases receiver the attention they deserve. >> failing a background check is is not a f
. >>> jacky spear is hosting a gun buy back tomorrow and similar programs has been held around the baya recently. she hosted a successful one in january and tomorrow it is the south san francisco court house. a $100 in cash is given out for handguns, shout guns and rifles and $200 is handed out for assault weapons. >>> the senate is deciding about more gun control but the current laws are not being enforced >> in the real world we do nothing to enforce background checks....
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. >> paul brandeis joining us from west wing reports and congress woman jackie spear at the top of thehour. we will get right into it. but first. >> the big stories of the day, other headlines making news on this wednesday, yoyo ma and matt sorum got together to lobby for arts funding on capitol hill and yes, to the delight of the lawmakers, they played a jam session together as well. >> did they really? >> huffington post said they talked about their musical upbringing and how it would not have been possible without government funding. they were push to go restore funding for the national endowment for the arts and the national endowment for humanities, groups republicans want top eliminate. >> who needs music? constant battle. do you realize what little money we spend? >> ideological. >> like the big bird fight. >> do you remember snyder, john denver and frank zappa came up to fight against censorship. that was a watershed moment in your life. >> any hopes of president obama singing a duet with al green at the tribute to soul music at the whitehouse last night unfortunately had to wa
. >> paul brandeis joining us from west wing reports and congress woman jackie spear at the top of thehour. we will get right into it. but first. >> the big stories of the day, other headlines making news on this wednesday, yoyo ma and matt sorum got together to lobby for arts funding on capitol hill and yes, to the delight of the lawmakers, they played a jam session together as well. >> did they really? >> huffington post said they talked about their musical upbringing...
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. >> congresswoman jackie spear and other local dignitaries cult the ribbon on a condo unit. habitat for development built the 36 unit structure. >> a former child star arrested in the bay area. tammy aaron who played pinny long stocking was arrested on thursday. she was arrested after her room made said she assaulted him. >>> still to come, the san francisco institution that is helping local little leaguers in need. >> we're just days away from the re-opening of the brand new exploratorium. we'll give you a sneak peek. >> why some bay area residents are celebrating earth day a bit early this year. >> winds are still gusty at the coast but elsewhere temperatures are dropping and the primary concern will be cooler temperatures and gusty wind. we'll have a >> ama: an update now to a story we brought you earlier this hour. lefty odollars is stepping up to the plate to help the little leaguers in richmond. thieves stole $1,500 worth of equipment from a league storage room. now lefty odool will donate enough money for the teams to buy the equipment they need to get through the sea
. >> congresswoman jackie spear and other local dignitaries cult the ribbon on a condo unit. habitat for development built the 36 unit structure. >> a former child star arrested in the bay area. tammy aaron who played pinny long stocking was arrested on thursday. she was arrested after her room made said she assaulted him. >>> still to come, the san francisco institution that is helping local little leaguers in need. >> we're just days away from the re-opening of the...
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. >> congresswoman jackie spear and other local dignitaries cult the ribbon on a condo unit.tat for development built the 36 unit structure. >> a former child star arrested in the bay area. tammy aaron who played pinny long stocking was arrested on thursday. she was arrested after her room made said she assaulted him. >>> still to come, the san francisco institution that is helping local little leaguers in need. >> we're just days away from the re-opening of the brand new exploratorium. we'll give you a sneak peek. >> why some bay area residents are celebrating earth day a bit early this year. >> winds are still gusty at the coast but elsewhere temperatures are dropping and the primary concern will be cooler temperatures and gusty wind. we'll have a >> ama: an update now to a story we brought you earlier this hour. lefty odollars is stepping up to the plate to help the little leaguers in richmond. thieves stole $1,500 worth of equipment from a league storage room. now lefty odool will donate enough money for the teams to buy the equipment they need to get through the season.
. >> congresswoman jackie spear and other local dignitaries cult the ribbon on a condo unit.tat for development built the 36 unit structure. >> a former child star arrested in the bay area. tammy aaron who played pinny long stocking was arrested on thursday. she was arrested after her room made said she assaulted him. >>> still to come, the san francisco institution that is helping local little leaguers in need. >> we're just days away from the re-opening of the brand...
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jackie spears says better background checks are needed. >> guns are allowed to be purchased without theackground check. it has stopped 600,000 people from buying guns every year. >> people turn out in record numbers for the gun show of the west. . >> well, here's a little good news for you. the price at the pump continues to fall according to gasbuddy.com. the national average is $3.53 a gallon. compare that to oakland where it's 3.95. san francisco, 4.08. san jose, they are paying around 3.96. >> 8:05. a landmark case will go before the supreme court tomorrow that could affect anyone with a genetic-based disease. the debate is over whether companies can hold patents on human genes. >> reporter: joe an has been diagnosed twice with breast cancer. from her grandmother, mother, to her aunt, the disease runs in her family, but that's not why joann is angry. that's wrong. it's just wrong! >> reporter: joann wants to know if she inherited one of the two genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer. >> if i had the mutation, i >>ter: she had the es removed. genetic test, and it came back negativ
jackie spears says better background checks are needed. >> guns are allowed to be purchased without theackground check. it has stopped 600,000 people from buying guns every year. >> people turn out in record numbers for the gun show of the west. . >> well, here's a little good news for you. the price at the pump continues to fall according to gasbuddy.com. the national average is $3.53 a gallon. compare that to oakland where it's 3.95. san francisco, 4.08. san jose, they are...
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jackie spear called the buy back a success. 250 firearms were collected at the courthouse yesterday.zers paid about $23,000 to recover the guns. one hundred dollars for handguns, rivals and shotguns and $200 for assault weapons. >>> several popular rides at disney shut down. the concerns being released tonight. >> the dramatic way a convicted armed robber broke out of prison. >> an alert issued at san jose university. >> i'm still tracking enough about the book, i want to hear about your date. well, he showed up in a van. [ women ] oh-awww. [ voices in background ] [ female announcer ] swapportunity. the opportunity to swap a higher calorie snack for a delicious 90 calorie yoplait light. ♪ sorry... about your date, the details of your date. [ female announcer ] just one swap a day helps keep the calories away. yoplait. it is so good. they have no idea what it was like before u-verse high speed internet. yeah, you couldn't just stream movies to a device like that. one time, i had to wait half a day to watch a movie. you watched movies?! i was lucky if i could watch a show. show?! man,
jackie spear called the buy back a success. 250 firearms were collected at the courthouse yesterday.zers paid about $23,000 to recover the guns. one hundred dollars for handguns, rivals and shotguns and $200 for assault weapons. >>> several popular rides at disney shut down. the concerns being released tonight. >> the dramatic way a convicted armed robber broke out of prison. >> an alert issued at san jose university. >> i'm still tracking enough about the book, i...
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congresswoman jackie spear was on hand for a gun buyback at the san matt county courthouse. people got $100 for guns and $200 for assault rifles. one woman had been waiting for an opportunity like this for some time. >> when i heard about this program early this morning i said this is my opportunity. my husband passed and left them behind. >> about 250 gun were turned in yesterday. officials will have a final total tomorrow. >>> new information about the three teen boys under arrest on charges of sexual assaulting a saratoga girl while passed out at a party. the boys were first sited for misdemeanors in september. audrey pott took her own life after photos of the attack were posted online. carter evans reports it is one in a series of disturbing cases. >> reporter: audrey pott was just 15 when photos of her raped were circulated online when she was passed out. >> it is unconscionable for someone to distribute images like this when you have taken advantage of someone and why are you filming and distributing a crime. >> reporter: a family attorney said only after her death aud
congresswoman jackie spear was on hand for a gun buyback at the san matt county courthouse. people got $100 for guns and $200 for assault rifles. one woman had been waiting for an opportunity like this for some time. >> when i heard about this program early this morning i said this is my opportunity. my husband passed and left them behind. >> about 250 gun were turned in yesterday. officials will have a final total tomorrow. >>> new information about the three teen boys...
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>> many of the biggest players in thisixe is right here nearby california representative jackie spear coauthors the house version and supported by the national retail federation, a coalition of large and small businesses. amazon is going to be in favor of this because they are already paying the money as we have seen. and then you get to the main opponent e bay which provides means for people to buy and sell online. ebay is joined by a host of antitax organizations that view this as yet another way to build money from people's pockets. >> ebay is right across the street from our studios. this could be a game changer. >> maybe i should whisper the answer. the senate has voted to pick up the bill for debate. that is in itself a rare bipartisan majority. opponents are going to make the case no doubt when the bill gets to the house of representatives this is another bill we can't afford. at a time when state and local governments are just screaming about reduce td federal commitments and we have growing local needs this long discussed proposal may actually pass. >> it's a big one. thank y
>> many of the biggest players in thisixe is right here nearby california representative jackie spear coauthors the house version and supported by the national retail federation, a coalition of large and small businesses. amazon is going to be in favor of this because they are already paying the money as we have seen. and then you get to the main opponent e bay which provides means for people to buy and sell online. ebay is joined by a host of antitax organizations that view this as yet...
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today's summit was organized by representative jackie spears' office to focus on strategies for safer schools. spears says it is not just a conference, that they have created task forces to continue today's work. >> i hope that the county becomes a model for the country, that what we are doing here today will be replicated and by sharing the information and sharing of expertise and sharing of the newest research out there will help us to create safe havens for our kids. >> now, today's meeting included experts in the areas of school shootings, mental health professionals and law enforcement and community leaders, as well. >>> a lot of recent headaches in washington. the debt ceiling, fiscal cliff, sequestration. who is to blame here? senate minority lead er harry reid says he knows the answer. >> good evening. can we really pin airport delays, furloughs and tax break branchsmanship on the tea party. it is a question with no right or wrong answer. for the group's procedural tactics absolutely. >> i'm willing to get this done. >> with all of these willing participants it seems hard to b
today's summit was organized by representative jackie spears' office to focus on strategies for safer schools. spears says it is not just a conference, that they have created task forces to continue today's work. >> i hope that the county becomes a model for the country, that what we are doing here today will be replicated and by sharing the information and sharing of expertise and sharing of the newest research out there will help us to create safe havens for our kids. >> now,...
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we will talk with keith elson and jackie spear about whether the deal has any chance of passing the dealcoming for the first lady who is set to speak on gun violence any moment now from chicago. we will bring you the first lady's remarks. and reaction to the president's budget which he says will create jobs. zachary will join us to look at president's proposal and the president's words. and wormer congressman anthony weiner is talking about a possible run to replace new york city mayor michael bloomberg. all coming up next on "news nation." [ jackie ] it's just so frustrating... ♪ the middle of this special moment and i need to run off to the bathroom. ♪ i'm fed up with always having to put my bladder's needs ahead of my daughter. ♪ so today, i'm finally talking to my doctor about overactive bladder symptoms. [ female announcer ] know that gotta go feeling? ask your doctor about prescription toviaz. one toviaz pill a day significantly reduces sudden urges and accidents, for 24 hours. if you have certain stomach problems or glaucoma, or can not empty your bladder, you should not take tovi
we will talk with keith elson and jackie spear about whether the deal has any chance of passing the dealcoming for the first lady who is set to speak on gun violence any moment now from chicago. we will bring you the first lady's remarks. and reaction to the president's budget which he says will create jobs. zachary will join us to look at president's proposal and the president's words. and wormer congressman anthony weiner is talking about a possible run to replace new york city mayor michael...
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rest jackie spear will be on hand there. is actually part of the congressional gun violence prevention task force. at today's buy back in san mateo, officials will be offering people $100 for their handguns, $200 for people who turn in assault weapons. that goes from 9:00 this morning until noon today. and as we come back out live to the cow palace, this event, this crossroads of the west gun show gets started at 9:00 this morning. an organizer told me the expectation is that roughly 10,000 people will attend today and tomorrow. live this morning in daly city, alex savage. ktvu. >>> a season-ending injury to kobe bryant overshadowed last night's tight game between the warriors and lakers. lakers won it 118-116. steph curry racking up 47 points but just not enough. while the warriors have already made the playoffs, they are battling for seeding. they are currently in the 6 spot. only just a half game ahead of houston. the regular season ends on wednesday. >>> kobe bryant will get an mre today but the lakers are pretty sure he
rest jackie spear will be on hand there. is actually part of the congressional gun violence prevention task force. at today's buy back in san mateo, officials will be offering people $100 for their handguns, $200 for people who turn in assault weapons. that goes from 9:00 this morning until noon today. and as we come back out live to the cow palace, this event, this crossroads of the west gun show gets started at 9:00 this morning. an organizer told me the expectation is that roughly 10,000...
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congresswoman, jackie spears, says that is a security concern, because it is now forcing the coast guardtial terror targets like the golden gate and bay bridges. she is also hoping the cuts will provide an opportunity to streamline service. right now, let's check in with meteorologist, christina loren. it was a nice weekend. going to continue this week? >>> oh, yeah. we are streamlining sunshine all across the bay area. beautiful day shaping up, at least for the first part of the day. the place to be is right by the water where temperatures are going to run 10-12 degrees cooler than what we are expecting inland. 63 degrees right now currently in san jose. winds are coming offshore. that's indicative of that offshore flow pushing the marine layer off to see. 76, not that much cooler in san francisco. we are going to stay hot every day this week. watch out for more motorcycles on the road >>> i see motorcycles making their way quickly across the san mateo bridge. be very careful. an earlier crash has cleared. very slow from hayward over there. use your dumbarton bridge as your alternate. t
congresswoman, jackie spears, says that is a security concern, because it is now forcing the coast guardtial terror targets like the golden gate and bay bridges. she is also hoping the cuts will provide an opportunity to streamline service. right now, let's check in with meteorologist, christina loren. it was a nice weekend. going to continue this week? >>> oh, yeah. we are streamlining sunshine all across the bay area. beautiful day shaping up, at least for the first part of the day....
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later on today, san mateo congresswoman jackie spear is hosting a summit on gun violence and schools. this brings together educators, parent, mental health professionals, members of law enforcement and community leaders all on how to create safer schools. their goal is for the u.s. to be a safe -- for the u.s. is for schools to be a safe haven. >>> a 74-year-old san francisco native well off his bike on friday and underwent reversement of his shoulder surgery. >>> six months after superstorm sandy, chris christie is still praising proem. he marked the half year since the storm by saying the president has kept -- praising president obama. he marked the half year by saying the president has kept his promises. he angered some republicans saying it favored the outcome of the presidential election. christie said they both did what needed to be done for a devastated region. >>> a san francisco startup company is hoping to use abandoned muni buses to provide bathrooms for the homeless. it's called lava may. as many as 100 people a day can use showers, toilets and buses all over the city. the
later on today, san mateo congresswoman jackie spear is hosting a summit on gun violence and schools. this brings together educators, parent, mental health professionals, members of law enforcement and community leaders all on how to create safer schools. their goal is for the u.s. to be a safe -- for the u.s. is for schools to be a safe haven. >>> a 74-year-old san francisco native well off his bike on friday and underwent reversement of his shoulder surgery. >>> six months...
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. >> congresswoman jackie spear hosted the event.rom her as well as contributions from several peninsula cities. >>> a mall in virginia has reopened this morning following a shooting at a community college. two people were injured when a student opened fire friday at the new river community center, located inside the christianberg shopping mall. an off-duty security guard and two police officers took down the 18-year-old after he opened fire. >> it was a hard decision. you know, when to open, if we should open. but we thought that it was probably a good thing to -- to try and get back to normal, and people have been turning out. so it is nice to see that they're here. >> a student and a mall employee are recovering from their injuries. the community college held a prayer service yesterday for those victims. >>> tuesday marks six years since the virginia tech shooting massacre. as it does every year, the university held a remembrance run to mark that somber anniversary. hundreds of people took part in yesterday's event. on tuesday, fl
. >> congresswoman jackie spear hosted the event.rom her as well as contributions from several peninsula cities. >>> a mall in virginia has reopened this morning following a shooting at a community college. two people were injured when a student opened fire friday at the new river community center, located inside the christianberg shopping mall. an off-duty security guard and two police officers took down the 18-year-old after he opened fire. >> it was a hard decision. you...
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we're working with our house supporters which would be representatives steve womack, jacky spear, peter welch and john conyers and have found common ground on this issue to move forward with a bipartisan, bicameral bill in this congress. and i want to publicly commend all of my senate and house colleagues in taking a leadership role in working on this important issue. marketplace fairness act is about states' rights and it's about fairness. on the budget bill we had a vote on this, and i was very pleased that 75 of the 100 senators voted in favor of making the marketplace fair. so i strongly encourage my colleagues to vote for the motion to proceed on s. 743, the marketplaces fairness act tonight at 5:30 when we have that vote. i'm hoping they will duplicate that what they did before and support the goal of states' rights and a level playing field for all businesses. i yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: quorum call: quorum call: quorum call: mr. rockefeller: madam president, i ask unanimous offi otion.t
we're working with our house supporters which would be representatives steve womack, jacky spear, peter welch and john conyers and have found common ground on this issue to move forward with a bipartisan, bicameral bill in this congress. and i want to publicly commend all of my senate and house colleagues in taking a leadership role in working on this important issue. marketplace fairness act is about states' rights and it's about fairness. on the budget bill we had a vote on this, and i was...