mr. garcia-torres pleads not guilt. >> the judge set a trial for march 10th but canceled it after the judge canceled it. the april 16th will be the next trial date. transcripts reveal what the prosecution showed the grand jury, something the defense has not seen. >> they need to know that before they can decide what their strategy or approach might be. >> investigator ones have said undisclosed dna everyday was found in torres's belongings. the district attorney expressed confidence in his case. >> that's simply another question that we need to answer for the jury and we'll prepare to do that. >> sierra's father did not attend a court case today. >> maybe that speaks louder, the fact that he's not talking. >> torres spoke only one of thing when asked if he was willing to give up his right to a speedy trial. he's being held without bail. in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel two news. >> leaking wastewater into the russian river, the break-in a 16 inch pipe happened near beach and birdville. officials say some of the sewage is getting into the river are. the water agencies drinking water h

mr. garcia torres killed her. >> the prosecutor declined to go on camera. likely both sides are concerned about pretrial publicity that could lead to a change of venue. volunteers continue to search weekly for lamar. this is a recent water search done last week. the sheriff says her office will not give up. >> we're still looking, we're still doing everything that we can. >> in san jose, abc7 news. >> a new report shows domestic violence deaths went up in santa clara county last year. 11 people died in domestic violence violence incidents in 2013 up from nine the year before. ten of the victims were women. one, a manl. a particular concern are the number of latino victims and suspects, six of 11 victims were latina. >> we don't ask about immigration status we don't care about that. what we care about is you. that you've been hurt. we want to help you. >> there is no set pattern to number of domestic violence deaths in santa clara county since year 2000 they've gone up and down the high was 21 in 2003. a low of three in 2008. >> on to consumer news a warning

mr. garcia. mr. garcia: i thank the gentleman from colorado. there should be no question by now, immigration reform is good for america and americans want immigration reform. nearly 80% of americans agree and up to 70% of republicans support reform with a pathway to citizenship. the issue is not simpley about justice and fairness. it's about ensuring america's economic prosperity. in florida alone, legalizing all the currently undocumented immigrants would generate $1.3 billion of new tax revenue and reate 97,000 new jobs. mr. speaker, fixing our broken immigration system will help small businesses expand, foster innovation, increase productivity, raise wages, and help create thousands of jobs. comprehensive immigration reform makes all americans better, makes our country richer, it makes opportunity for all. you know, mr. speaker, one of he great tragedies of some countries is they fail to realize what they're truly good at. if there is something that america is better than any other nation at, it is making americans. throughout the history of

mr. garcia: this is not right. i ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing that by voting to take up the homeowners' flood insurance affordability act, it just can't wait. it's time to make a diffs. nor reason, i urge my colleagues to defeat the previous question so we can take up this bipartisan legislation. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from utah. mr. bishop: reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from florida. mr. hastings: i yield 30 seconds to my good friend from texas, mr. green. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is recognized for 30 seconds. mr. green: thank you very much, i will be brief, mr. speaker. there is a great concern in the -- there is great concern in the real estate community. it is difficult to acquire flood insurance at some of the prices being quoted. i think it's exceedingly important we adhere to the words of ranking member waters, what's the rush? why not get the study? why not do that which we intended to do before we

mr. garcia torres pleads not guilty. >> there was a trial date set for march 10th. the judge will decide on the transcripts and a new trail date on april 16th. legal analysts points out transcripts reveal what the prosecution showed the grand jury, something the defense has not seen. >> many need to know that before they can decide what their strategy or approach might be. >> investigators have said undisclosed dna evidence was found in torres's car and it must be solid evidence to proceed in a murder case woud a body. the district attorney -- without a body. the district attorney expressed confidence in this case. >> that's simply a question we need to answer for the jury and we'll do that. sierra's father told me he's had enough of torres and his silence. >> maybe that speaks louder than him talking, the fact that he's not talking. >> torres asked if he was welling to give up his right to a speedy trial being held without bail. robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and we want to let you know roberts twitter followers got a moment by moment description as he live

mr. garcia torres pleads not guilty. >> there was a trial date set for march 10th. the judge will decide on the transcripts and a new trail date on april 16th. legal analysts points out transcripts reveal what the prosecution showed the grand jury, something the defense has not seen. >> many need to know that before they can decide what their strategy or approach might be. >> investigators have said undisclosed dna evidence was found in torres's car and it must be solid evidence to proceed in a murder case woud a body. the district attorney -- without a body. the district attorney expressed confidence in this case. >> that's simply a question we need to answer for the jury and we'll do that. sierra's father told me he's had enough of torres and his silence. >> maybe that speaks louder than him talking, the fact that he's not talking. >> torres asked if he was welling to give up his right to a speedy trial being held without bail. robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and we want to let you know roberts twitter followers got a moment by moment description as he live

mr. garcia: this is not a democracy and no conscientious nation should remain silent. it is our responsibility to make sure the world knows full well what is happening in venezuela. and that the venezuelan government is accountable for these blatant violations of universal democratic principles. as the protesters' latest motto loses. who tires the fight for freedom, justice and human rights will never, never die. i yield back the balance of my time. . the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition? ms. rostrost: i ask unanimous consent -- ms. ros-lehtinen: i ask unanimous consent to address the house and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized. ms. ros-lehtinen: it is important for the taos pay this ion to the case of grassroots leader and founder of the political party, he has been wrongfully accused of criminal incitement, conspiracy, aweson and attempt to damage property. he's being held in a military prison and his proceedings have been kept secret from the public. we cannot s

mr. garcia. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from florida is recognized for two minutes. mr. garcia: i'd like to thank my colleague from colorado for yielding. i want to recognize precisely what the gentleman from maryland was talking about. i'd like to urge my colleagues to vote no on the previous question so we can get to this important issue. and i appreciate the gentleman from texas' understanding of this, but i want to talk about the homeowners flood insurance affordability act, which is a bipartisan bill which would delay crippling premium increases that are affecting people throughout south florida and throughout the country. i want to talk about -- i don't want to talk about specific people. because of the raise of flood insurance rates, people are literally walking away from their homes. i recently spoke to derrick and menard. they had an increase because the property owner of where they rent put it on their bill. and so they could not afford to remain in south florida because it just got too expensive. after nine years of calling south florida home, they were forced

mr. garcia: we must always remember the great leads that are have come before us and are marching forward to fight for civil rights and equality for all. mr. speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition? without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker. tonight i honor one of the most respected dairy leaders in the state of florida. red larson. as he celebrates his 90th birthday. in the 1930's he worked as the local paper, saving and investing his money until he could purchase his first dairy cow. by the time he graduated from high school, he owned six cows, renlted eight more and had 21 calves. after a half century of hard work, red merged 37 dairies into the three that now make up larson dairy incorporated. which he and his two grandsons currently own and operate. larson dairy produces 120 million pounds of milk annually, making it one of the largest dairies in the united states. mr. speaker, the larson name is synonymous w

mr. garcia of florida moves to -- >> i ask to dispense with the reading. the speaker pro tempore: is there objection. the motion is considered read. the gentleman from florida is recognized for five minutes. mr. garcia: thank you, mr. speaker. this is the final amendment to the bill. this will not delay the bill. this will not kill the bill. this will not send it back to committee. if adopted, the bill will proceed immediately to final passage as amended. mr. speaker, we should all be table agree that just as it's absurd to say that all regulations are good, it is absurd to say that all regular ligses are bad. unfortunately, bill does just hat. it assumes that all regulations are bad, it weakens or delays them and even those that advance important bipartisan priorities are going to be heard. that is why my amendment is so important. it will ensure that this bill does not create unnecessary hurdles in several important areas, including those that help veterans find jobs, keep health care safe and affordable, and rebuild communities after natural disasters.

a different looking antolin garcia-torres was arrested two months later but it would be two years before the sierra lamar's family would hear a plea. >> mr. antolin garcia-torres pleads not guilty. >> reporter: it was the moment sierra lamar search volunteers waited for. >> it is good that the the wheels of justerous moving forward. -- justice are moving forward. >>> there would be more delays after the judge set a trial date of march 10. the defense made a motion to have theg transcripts seals the girl -- having the transcripts sealed. >> we knew it would be a long process so we were prepared. >> reporter: she points out the defense did not participate in the grand jury hearings. >> there is no body, there is no connection. the public and the defense have no idea what the evidence is linking this defendant to the crime. >> the family chose not to attend but the father is glad the case started. >> no matter what happens with this, it is going to be either frustration, or satisfaction but not really any -- any happiness. >> reporter: antolin garcia- torres is held without bail. at 6:00 p.m. what happens next, including pursuing a murder c

i am encouraged by proposed reforms and i wish the best to governor garcia padilla and the early days of his term in office. mr. president, i hope the senate will not attempt to impose a solution from washington, d.c. on puerto rican voters. a solution that would be contrary to the public opinion of inhabitants of the island. i'm glad to be joined today, and i will soon yield the floor, to my colleague from west virginia, who serves on the energy and natural resources committee, which exercises jurisdiction over matters relating to puerto rico. and i would now yield the floor to my colleague, senator manchin, and ask him to comment on a recent study by the g.a.o. on puerto rico's economy and the potential effects of statehood and i yield the floor to my colleague. mr. manchin: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from west virginia. mr. manchin: thank you very much. i want to thank my colleague, senator wicker, for his concern and long concern about the puerto rican status and how they can govern themselves and work independently. and as you can tell, this is a partisan concern that we have here w

mr. peabody and sherman. maybe that will lighten the mood. this is "today in the bay." >> good morning. i'm scott mcgrew. >> i'm laura garcia-cannon.ate. people returning to their homes after an 11-hour police standoff on the city's east side. eight to ten homes were evacuated as a felon hid in the crawl space of a home. the man was taken into custody an hour ago. bob is live at the scene. he'll join us for a live report coming up in 15 minutes. >>> now back to the 2014 winter olympics. a live look at the olympic flame in sochi, russia where it is exactly 6:30 at night. as of last night the united states has two gold medals and two bronze medals. >> one of those bronze medals courtesy of team usa figure skating who made a triumphant couple back to earn a place on the podium. janelle wang is live in sochi. a bronze still a major achievement for the american team. >> reporter: yes, kind of a come behind. mathematically they could not do better than third place and had to skate nearly perfectly to secure a bronze and did that. leading the way gracie gold. she skated in the free program. meryl davis and charlie white also skated incred