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fisher versus the university of texas is back.a formula that uses not race but class rank to achieve racial and ethnic diversity in the public university system in texas. it worked toward that end by leveraging persistent levels of segregation this the state's high schools. was it really racial preference that kept abigale fisher out of the university of texas at austin? or her own decent, but unremarkable transcript as she tried to get a place in a school that fills more than 90% of its seats using the top 10% class rank system. could fisher part two unravel what's left of affirmative action in public colleges and universities. i am joined by attorney andrew grossmann an associate at the washington law firm baker hostetler and luis maldonado chief advocacy officers at the has panic association of colleges and universities great to have with you with us, andrew grossmann has the court greed broadly over the last couple of cases that diversity is a desirable goal to public universitys? >> well, what the court has decide second degr
fisher versus the university of texas is back.a formula that uses not race but class rank to achieve racial and ethnic diversity in the public university system in texas. it worked toward that end by leveraging persistent levels of segregation this the state's high schools. was it really racial preference that kept abigale fisher out of the university of texas at austin? or her own decent, but unremarkable transcript as she tried to get a place in a school that fills more than 90% of its seats...
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texas governor greg abbott is here. businesses like toyota are moving their headquarters to the lone star state. brendan: good morning, i am brendan greeley. pimm: i am pimm fox. we are 90 minutes into the trading day. stocks, a little bit of buying today compared to yesterday. the s&p 500 gained about .3%. maybe people are digesting all of the details of what is going on in iran and china. brendan: who knows what the story is? have a lot of conflicting bits of information. brendan: you can say that these things have been much wilder on iran and grace, where it means more for the economy. the u.s., everyone looking at interest rates. let's take a look at some of our top headlines at this hour. after true years of difficult diplomacy, there is a deal on iran's nuclear program. negotiators into the end announced an agreement this morning. the deal is designed to prevent iran from building a nuclear weapon, and in return comparable powers will lift economic sanctions. but president obama and republicans in congress are alr
texas governor greg abbott is here. businesses like toyota are moving their headquarters to the lone star state. brendan: good morning, i am brendan greeley. pimm: i am pimm fox. we are 90 minutes into the trading day. stocks, a little bit of buying today compared to yesterday. the s&p 500 gained about .3%. maybe people are digesting all of the details of what is going on in iran and china. brendan: who knows what the story is? have a lot of conflicting bits of information. brendan: you can...
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of people and i either have texas at my disposal or mexico because i'm on the border. there's nothing closer or in between. >> it's just a half hour's drive for mellisa to get to mexico where she bought the misoprostol. we wanted to see what her journey looked like, so we headed there with a local health activist. >> how far is the border from here? >> it is probably around 15-20 minutes away. >> that's it? >> yeah. >> that's really close. >> are there several groups you work with down here? >> no, i think people do things individually but there is no organized movement. >> that must make it really hard? >> yeah, because you want to do stuff like last year there was a lot of momentum and it kind of just dies off until the next you know horrible thing happens. >> within 20 minutes we'd crossed into arrived in nuevo progreso, a small border town. >> this entire street is full of pharmacies. >> this is the big business here. this is why a lot of people come here? to buy cheap drugs? >> it was really easy to get it, misoprostol, it was just 31 dollars. >> hi do you have mi
of people and i either have texas at my disposal or mexico because i'm on the border. there's nothing closer or in between. >> it's just a half hour's drive for mellisa to get to mexico where she bought the misoprostol. we wanted to see what her journey looked like, so we headed there with a local health activist. >> how far is the border from here? >> it is probably around 15-20 minutes away. >> that's it? >> yeah. >> that's really close. >> are there...
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in texas, we made sure the kids came first. texas high school graduation rates are 27 in the nation in 2002. in 2013, they were the second-highest in america. our most recent graduation rate for african americans, number one in this country. 13 percentage points higher than the national average [applause] . that matters. we also found a way to reduce crime while also keeping kids out of jail. in 2014, texas had the lowest crime rate since 1968. at the same time, we closed three prisons and reformed our sentencing laws. too many texans were going to prison for nonviolent drug offenses. once i got out of prison, many of them found they could not get jobs as they had a criminal record. i'm pretty sure no one gets confused texas is a soft on crime place. but i also believe like texans believed -- believes in consequences for criminal behavior. i also believe in second chances and human redemption, because that, too, is part of the american story. americans who suffer from an addiction need help, they do not need moral condemnation.
in texas, we made sure the kids came first. texas high school graduation rates are 27 in the nation in 2002. in 2013, they were the second-highest in america. our most recent graduation rate for african americans, number one in this country. 13 percentage points higher than the national average [applause] . that matters. we also found a way to reduce crime while also keeping kids out of jail. in 2014, texas had the lowest crime rate since 1968. at the same time, we closed three prisons and...
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please join me in getting a warm welcome to armor texas governor -- two former texas governor rick perry. [applause] governor perry: thank you. it was 99 years ago on the 15th day of may 1916 that in a courthouse in waco, texas, there was a mentally disabled 17-year-old boy. his name was jesse washington. he was convicted of raping and murdering the wife of his employer. he pled guilty and was sentenced to death. jesse died no ordinary death. that was because he was black. after the death sentence was issued, jesse was dragged out of the courthouse, into a crowd of hundreds, and thanks to the advent of the new technology called the telephone, word spread rather quickly to what was about to happen. and soon there were 15,000 people watching jesse washington be tortured mutilated, tied to a tree. someone lit a fire under jesse and raised him up in the air. jesse tried to climb up the chains to keep from being consumed by the fire. someone started cutting his fingers off so that he could not climb the chain. one man castrated him. another used a pole to prevent himself from pulling away fro
please join me in getting a warm welcome to armor texas governor -- two former texas governor rick perry. [applause] governor perry: thank you. it was 99 years ago on the 15th day of may 1916 that in a courthouse in waco, texas, there was a mentally disabled 17-year-old boy. his name was jesse washington. he was convicted of raping and murdering the wife of his employer. he pled guilty and was sentenced to death. jesse died no ordinary death. that was because he was black. after the death...
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i've seen it from the red dirt of a west texas cotton field from a campus in college station, texas,rom the elevated view of ac-130 cockpit -- a c-130 cockpit and from the capital in texas. >> [cheering] [applause] rick perry: see, i had the great privilege to serve a rural community in the texas legislature, and i led the world's 12th largest economy. >> [cheering] [applause] rick perry: i know that america has experienced great change but what it means to be an american has never changed. we are the only nation in the world founded on the power of an idea that all -- that all are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. >> [cheering] [applause] rick perry: our rights come from god, not from government. >> [cheering] [applause] rick perry: our people are not the subjects of government, but instead, government is subject to the people. >> [applause] rick perry: it has always been the case that there's been this social compact between one generation of americans and the
i've seen it from the red dirt of a west texas cotton field from a campus in college station, texas,rom the elevated view of ac-130 cockpit -- a c-130 cockpit and from the capital in texas. >> [cheering] [applause] rick perry: see, i had the great privilege to serve a rural community in the texas legislature, and i led the world's 12th largest economy. >> [cheering] [applause] rick perry: i know that america has experienced great change but what it means to be an american has never...
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weber of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 333, the gentleman from texas and a member opposed each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from texas. mr. weber: thank you, mr. chairman. i rise to offer a commonsense amendment to the interior appropriations bill which i hope all members can and will support. first i'd like to commend chairman calvert for his work on this legislation and for including critical provisions to prevent the e.p.a. from moving forward on crippling new regulations on our economy. mr. chairman, since 2009 our job creators have faced an onslaught of regulations from the e.p.a. even as congress has consistently reduced the agency's budget budget year after year. the e.p.a. has proposed regulation to lower the national ozone standard which is largely based on shaky scientific data and could cost our economy billions of dollars a year. the e.p.a. has also proposed new regulations on new and existing power plants that could substantially increase
weber of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 333, the gentleman from texas and a member opposed each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from texas. mr. weber: thank you, mr. chairman. i rise to offer a commonsense amendment to the interior appropriations bill which i hope all members can and will support. first i'd like to commend chairman calvert for his work on this legislation and for including critical provisions to prevent the e.p.a. from moving...
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you're wearing texas cowboy boots. >> i am. >> is that because we're in texas and laredo?as many of the candidates i cover can attest. we have to get you a pair of boots. i actually need to have those resoleded. they're tough shape. >> always there for us kasie, good to see you. >>> my next guest is a longtime advocate for texas border security. a group that assists law enforcement officials with securing the border from illegal immigration. dr. mike vickers is joining me now by skype. thank you for being with me. >> thank you jose. and welcome to south texas. >> it's a great state. we love being here. your organization patrolled the border and reports people coming over illegal. what is its intended purpose? >> i'm sorry. i missed that last part. >> that you all patrol the border and call in when you spot them. what's the purpose of your organization? tell me a little bit about it. >> we go out on private property and watch trails that we've identified years ago that are huge smuggling trails for human traffickers and drug traffickers. and when we see the perpetrators or
you're wearing texas cowboy boots. >> i am. >> is that because we're in texas and laredo?as many of the candidates i cover can attest. we have to get you a pair of boots. i actually need to have those resoleded. they're tough shape. >> always there for us kasie, good to see you. >>> my next guest is a longtime advocate for texas border security. a group that assists law enforcement officials with securing the border from illegal immigration. dr. mike vickers is...
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the texas rangers, who are the preeminent and elite group in the state of texas who do investigationse tasked with investigating why there were mass graves also they found no criminal wrongdoing. that is exactly why i picked up the investigation myself. i found over a dozen violations of texas and national law with respect to the way the remains were buried. of the culpability here come all the way from county supervisors all the way up to government officials, even rick harry, who is actually the governor at the time who actually is pretty close friends with the private mortuary -- i'm sorry, the private funeral company who is responsible for burying the bodies. the largest funeral copy service in the country was actually responsible for bearing the bodies and we found individuals buried in shallow graves four inches below the surface, people buried without containers, individuals were buried without any identification information whatsoever. people buried in trash bags in biohazard bags. we even uncovered an individual who was buried in a milk crate. so these are all violations of l
the texas rangers, who are the preeminent and elite group in the state of texas who do investigationse tasked with investigating why there were mass graves also they found no criminal wrongdoing. that is exactly why i picked up the investigation myself. i found over a dozen violations of texas and national law with respect to the way the remains were buried. of the culpability here come all the way from county supervisors all the way up to government officials, even rick harry, who is actually...
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ed lavandera is live for us in waller county texas. ed we heard the attorney for the bland family refer to the jumps in the dash cam tape. the texas department of public safety has just released a newer version of this tape. cnn is reviewing it for any differences. what can you tell us? >> reporter: we've just finished reviewing much of that newly released videotape, and have not found any glitches. everything seemed to be running smoothly on this new version that has been released but the controversy surrounding the release of this dash cam video really speaking jake to the level of mistrust that exists throughout this case of sandra bland. >> you mind putting out your cigarette, please? >> i'm in my car. i don't have to put out my cigarette. >> you can step on out. >> i don't have to step out. >> step out of the car. >> reporter: from there the traffic stop escalates into a heated showdown for nearly ten more minutes. texas state trooper trying to pull her from her car. >> i'm going to yank you out of here. get out of car. i will lig
ed lavandera is live for us in waller county texas. ed we heard the attorney for the bland family refer to the jumps in the dash cam tape. the texas department of public safety has just released a newer version of this tape. cnn is reviewing it for any differences. what can you tell us? >> reporter: we've just finished reviewing much of that newly released videotape, and have not found any glitches. everything seemed to be running smoothly on this new version that has been released but...
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a number far greater than the 45% of whites living in texas. despite the numbers, herschelle insists blacks are targeted. >> you have to dot your is and cross your "t"s. as an african-american american i was taught you have to make sure you do everything right you have to make sure you follow the letter of the law. constable smith encountered racism. becoming constable. >> the reaction was how did he do it. how did you all let him do it. it still is, it took me 2.5 years to get in the office in waller county. >> herschell persevered because of a non-existent relationship between law enforcement and the black community. >> i have an opportunity to be an example to the community, show them there's a better way, we can do this thing, there can be different law enforcement. >> as a constable he believes he's showing his deputies that there's a better way. >> like i tell my deputies, there's two words you need to remember - respond and react. if you react to things you make wrong decisions. if you respond to things you'll thing about what you do bef
a number far greater than the 45% of whites living in texas. despite the numbers, herschelle insists blacks are targeted. >> you have to dot your is and cross your "t"s. as an african-american american i was taught you have to make sure you do everything right you have to make sure you follow the letter of the law. constable smith encountered racism. becoming constable. >> the reaction was how did he do it. how did you all let him do it. it still is, it took me 2.5 years...
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dawn from texas, good morning.aller: i have been an early supporter of senator cruz when he first ran down here. i saw his background and i was basically tired of people that i supported, particularly senator mccain column -- particularly senator mccain, calling us down here wackos. i think they forget they are elected by the people. senator mcconnell, if the people from kentucky are archaic old-time statesman, then he is their man. i saw the same thing back in the 1960's, it just was not on c-span. they believe in a hierarchy. i also believe that senator cruz has to do something to catch their attention. but i will not stand for any more republicans, i am not a really conservative individual but i am a texan. he is a senator and he was voted into represent us. host: did you like how mitch mcconnell ran the republican party from the minority leadership position before he was the majority leader? did you have criticisms of him then? caller: i have many criticisms. harry reid called the president of the united states
dawn from texas, good morning.aller: i have been an early supporter of senator cruz when he first ran down here. i saw his background and i was basically tired of people that i supported, particularly senator mccain column -- particularly senator mccain, calling us down here wackos. i think they forget they are elected by the people. senator mcconnell, if the people from kentucky are archaic old-time statesman, then he is their man. i saw the same thing back in the 1960's, it just was not on...
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but the real issue is that's not texas's responsibility. that is the federal government's responsibility to secure the border. so the next president of the united states just has the will you put the personnel on the ground. securing the border is not rocket science. it's just a matter of having the will at the white house to instruct it to have it done. you put the personnel on the ground you have a strategic fencing in the metropolitan areas, and then the aviation assets. and this is really what's missing from my standpoint. is the aviation assets from tijuana to el paso to brownsville. 1600 or 1933 miles. and look down 24/7 analyze what's going on. when you see obviously activity that's inappropriate or suspicious you have quick response teams that go. and at that particular point in time the border with mexican be secured. >> to just follow up with the 11 or up to i don't know estimates as high as 30 million, 11 to 30 million illegals what do you do with them that are here? >> there are a lot of smart people out there that are figure th
but the real issue is that's not texas's responsibility. that is the federal government's responsibility to secure the border. so the next president of the united states just has the will you put the personnel on the ground. securing the border is not rocket science. it's just a matter of having the will at the white house to instruct it to have it done. you put the personnel on the ground you have a strategic fencing in the metropolitan areas, and then the aviation assets. and this is really...
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i'm the mayor of laredo texas, and we're excited to have mr. donald trump here in laredo texas. it's presided us an opportunity to show mr. trump what laredo is all about. it's the number one land port in the nation. we do -- laredo per se does over 40% of the mexican trade. laredo is known for obviously transportation. you can see the big trucks behind us and we are now -- nafta has been very good to us. we're excited about that. we also have oil and gas production in our county and also provides a revenue to us. mr. trump has brought up certain issues. the immigration issue, in particular. we -- at least i feel particularly that immigration reform is needed. we need protection in the border area. we need to secure the border but we also need other elements. you know obviously the immigration to enact a bill. with that in mind it's a pleasure to have mr. trump, the excitement that he brings is also very -- on the plus side for our city and we appreciate all of the attention comes from this gentleman right here. thank you, mr. trump. >> thank you very much for being here. it's b
i'm the mayor of laredo texas, and we're excited to have mr. donald trump here in laredo texas. it's presided us an opportunity to show mr. trump what laredo is all about. it's the number one land port in the nation. we do -- laredo per se does over 40% of the mexican trade. laredo is known for obviously transportation. you can see the big trucks behind us and we are now -- nafta has been very good to us. we're excited about that. we also have oil and gas production in our county and also...
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supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs in texas alone. it's estimated that when you look at the nation as a whole that binational trade between mexico and the united states supports as many as six million american jobs. that's something we frequently overlook when we talk about our relationship with our neighbor to the south and the border and immigration, is that there are many benefits to legal trade and traffic and controlled legal immigration. and, indeed, as i mentioned $100 billion in exported goods from texas to mexico each year supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs. by allowing texas in this bill and other border states more flexibility in long-term planning of border projects, consumers can benefit as goods are shipped more efficiently back and forth. infrastructure is necessary to moving massive amounts of trade moving through our ports of entry every day. for texas and the united states to remain competitive the region must have the quality infrastructure to truck train, and ship billions of dollars' worth of goods efficienc
supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs in texas alone. it's estimated that when you look at the nation as a whole that binational trade between mexico and the united states supports as many as six million american jobs. that's something we frequently overlook when we talk about our relationship with our neighbor to the south and the border and immigration, is that there are many benefits to legal trade and traffic and controlled legal immigration. and, indeed, as i mentioned $100 billion in...
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in texas are saying about glitches in their dash cam reporting. >>> what a beautiful day in the neighborhood across the area. plenty of sunshine. low humidity. just how long is that going to last? i have got your forecast. >>> breaking right now the charleston shooting church suspect has been indicted on federal hate crime charges. attorney general loretta lynch announced this indictment moments ago but we have been expecting it since dylann roof was arrested last moment. roof admits he shot and killed nine black parishioners at emanuel ame and prosecutors haven't said if they will seek the death penalty. >>> now at 4, an fbi with a new label for the gunman who killed five u.s. troops in chattanooga. they are calling mohammad youssuf abdulazeez a home-grown violent extremist. special agents say he acted alone, without help from anyone else. and for the first time investigators release a timeline of the events at the second site of the shooting. our report on that is just ahead in about 15 minutes. >>> right now, things are running smoothly on the red line after a bizarre mishap. a metro trai
in texas are saying about glitches in their dash cam reporting. >>> what a beautiful day in the neighborhood across the area. plenty of sunshine. low humidity. just how long is that going to last? i have got your forecast. >>> breaking right now the charleston shooting church suspect has been indicted on federal hate crime charges. attorney general loretta lynch announced this indictment moments ago but we have been expecting it since dylann roof was arrested last moment. roof...
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but this is laredo, texas. this a city of about 250,000 people andrea. more than 90% of whom are latinos. he comes at a time when a lot of people are wondering what exactly is it that he is trying to accomplish by coming here to the border, by talking about immigration, by talking about the undocumented? as we know when he announced he was running for presidency he said that those that come over the border from mexico aren't like you. he said they are rapists and they are causing a lot of problems. mexico is -- the united states is becoming the dumping ground for mexico and other countries. so it's something that as you has been causing a lot of reaction by even other gop candidates including the former governor of this state. but here he is and here we are and here now the issue of immigration is on the forefront of a lot of people's minds because of what trump is saying. >> now, in texas it has been a much less polarizing issue. going all of the way back to george w. bush when he was governor, then let's say arizona where trump got that enormous crowd
but this is laredo, texas. this a city of about 250,000 people andrea. more than 90% of whom are latinos. he comes at a time when a lot of people are wondering what exactly is it that he is trying to accomplish by coming here to the border, by talking about immigration, by talking about the undocumented? as we know when he announced he was running for presidency he said that those that come over the border from mexico aren't like you. he said they are rapists and they are causing a lot of...
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the texas community where a black woman died in police custody.this really the most racist county in the lone star state? >>> thank you for joining us, i'm joie chen. what began as a routine traffic stop devolved into a flashpoint, reigniting the debate over race and justice in america. ground zero this time is outside houston, waller county where an african american woman died. the circumstances are under investigation. a bitter history lies behind the allegation. "america tonight"s christopher putzel looks at both sides of that claim. >> reporter: waller county texas, a sleepy rural working class area, a short drive from houston. an area where sandra bland died in police custody. >> you failed to signal a lane change, do you have your driver's licence. >> reporter: a texas trooper signalling. an altercation ensued. >> get out of the car. i will write you up. >> wow. >> get out, now. >> wow. >> get out of the car. >> you're doing all this. >> get over there. >> 28-year-old chicago area woman reelected to texas, where she'd been hired at her alma
the texas community where a black woman died in police custody.this really the most racist county in the lone star state? >>> thank you for joining us, i'm joie chen. what began as a routine traffic stop devolved into a flashpoint, reigniting the debate over race and justice in america. ground zero this time is outside houston, waller county where an african american woman died. the circumstances are under investigation. a bitter history lies behind the allegation. "america...
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in the state of texas.ed up the permitting process, we have litigation reforms in the state of texas that makes it more accommodating for companies that don't like to be sued and put out of business. aboutsomeone who knows that is the former attorney general of the state of texas. tell me what the state of texas is doing in terms of immigration . some of the money in the budget, about 800 early and dollars, is focused on dealing with issues related to mexico. that is an issue governed solely by the federal government's -- federal government. what the state of texas can do is appropriate $800 million to secure the border and make sure we keep the people of texas safe . if you go back in time one year ago, you saw the women and children coming across the border because they were brought their largely by members of drug cartels. we want to make sure we have no infringement of the state of texas by these drug cartels. do you think the comments from donald trump a problem for the republican party? rick perry and
in the state of texas.ed up the permitting process, we have litigation reforms in the state of texas that makes it more accommodating for companies that don't like to be sued and put out of business. aboutsomeone who knows that is the former attorney general of the state of texas. tell me what the state of texas is doing in terms of immigration . some of the money in the budget, about 800 early and dollars, is focused on dealing with issues related to mexico. that is an issue governed solely by...
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at the big board it's the governor of texas. greg abbott promoting a business in texas.es kicking off the back to school season at the nasdaq which is starting now, although it doesn't seem like it. you mentioned the go pro upgrade over at the wall. amazon, ubs to buy. >> you have a situation where the analysts are out of the fax hole. each guy takes another shot at why amazon is so great. i find that amazon is as loved as netflix. it is incredible. >> another name with upgrades this week. upgrades of amazon and netflix, two of the biggest gainers of the year and dumping the intels that haven't worked. >> there's a lead story in the times about how the authors are going after amazon. >> what about? >> well we all feel that way. >> there was the book. >> there was a big battle not that long ago. they're sort of still girding for battle. that continues. prime day is tomorrow. >> yeah. >> where they're going to be pushing a lot of significant sales on amazon. >> they just published a list of some of the discounts. >> 32-inch tv $75. >> i'm looking for -- bose head fines. ch
at the big board it's the governor of texas. greg abbott promoting a business in texas.es kicking off the back to school season at the nasdaq which is starting now, although it doesn't seem like it. you mentioned the go pro upgrade over at the wall. amazon, ubs to buy. >> you have a situation where the analysts are out of the fax hole. each guy takes another shot at why amazon is so great. i find that amazon is as loved as netflix. it is incredible. >> another name with upgrades...
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would follow what texas has done, they would see the job growth that texas has seen.t i just did as governor is, as other states were increasing taxes we lowered taxes in texas. we cut -- charles: what taxes? you don't have income tax already, right? >> yeah. get this, we don't have any personal income tax, we don't have any corporate income tax. we do have a business franchise tax that we just slashed by 25%, and we cut property taxes on top of that. and get this, in addition to that we did invest more in transportation infrastructure in schools while also coming in under budget. we did not spend all the money that came in. so we had a budget surplus. charles: now, critics, of course say come on. we started this whole interview with an alert out of iran on oil to. oil's had an amazing run you guys have just been the beneficiaries of a gigantic, massive economic windfall, and it's nothing else that you're doing special. what would you reply to a critic? >> to the contrary. despite the fact that oil is half the price where it was a year ago texas this past month still
would follow what texas has done, they would see the job growth that texas has seen.t i just did as governor is, as other states were increasing taxes we lowered taxes in texas. we cut -- charles: what taxes? you don't have income tax already, right? >> yeah. get this, we don't have any personal income tax, we don't have any corporate income tax. we do have a business franchise tax that we just slashed by 25%, and we cut property taxes on top of that. and get this, in addition to that we...
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ratcliffe: we are happy to reside in east texas. interviewer: what is it like having two daughters, one is a teenager and the other one can drive? mr.. ratcliffe: i wanted to make sure they had the same opportunities. it may not have caught up to me but i knew it would catch up to them. they are adjusting to the transition of having a dad who spends his time in washington, d.c. and leaves on sunday nights for monday mornings and does not get home until thursday or friday. we talked about the shared sacrifice that being a member of congress takes but we are adjusting well. interviewer: when you are back in your district you have demands and you have to raise money and go to events. you also have family. mr. ratcliffe: you do have to carve out time. i have tried to reserve sundays for my family. i try not to do political events so we can go to church and spend time together as a family. i bring my wife and kids to political events throughout the district. it is an opportunity for us to spend time together. it is tough. i am gone more
ratcliffe: we are happy to reside in east texas. interviewer: what is it like having two daughters, one is a teenager and the other one can drive? mr.. ratcliffe: i wanted to make sure they had the same opportunities. it may not have caught up to me but i knew it would catch up to them. they are adjusting to the transition of having a dad who spends his time in washington, d.c. and leaves on sunday nights for monday mornings and does not get home until thursday or friday. we talked about the...
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and i was dying for my daughter to leave texas.got pulled over by a state trooper just before he left and they said it smelled like a dead body in the back of his car. he got out of the car and was angry and frustrated and saved his money so he could go to california. my daughter is going. i'm glad. but here with sandra bland, remember sandra bland told her mother i'm coming back to texas when most people are trying to leave, i'm coming back to texas and i want to deal with racial injustice and all other matters. that's sandra bland. we need to keep the focus on sandra bland. that's the story i will continue to tell students and all over the county. think about sandra bland. listen to her videos. incredible message. she was not an angry black woman. she was somebody who had been abused at that police stop. had they said i'm going to light you up she responded like anybody else would have responded. i wish i had her courage. proud of her. >> may i ask you this just given this picture that you're painting i hear you talking about you
and i was dying for my daughter to leave texas.got pulled over by a state trooper just before he left and they said it smelled like a dead body in the back of his car. he got out of the car and was angry and frustrated and saved his money so he could go to california. my daughter is going. i'm glad. but here with sandra bland, remember sandra bland told her mother i'm coming back to texas when most people are trying to leave, i'm coming back to texas and i want to deal with racial injustice and...
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in texas we made sure that the kids came first. high school graduation rate, 27th in the nation in 2002. in 2013, they were the second highest in america. our most recent graduation rate for african americans number one in this country. 13 percentage points higher than the national average. [applause] that matters. we also found a way to reduce crime while we're also keeping kids out of jail. in 2014, texas had the lowest crime rate since 1968. at the same time, we closed three prisons and reformed our sentencing laws. too many texans were going to prison for nonviolent drug offenses. and once they got out of prison many of them found they couldn't get a job because they had a courage record. i'm pretty sure nobody -- criminal record. i'm sure nobody in here thinks texas is a soft on crime place. but i also believe like texans believe in consequences for criminal behavior. but i also believe in second chances and human redemption. because that too, is part of the american story. americans who suffer from an addiction need help. the
in texas we made sure that the kids came first. high school graduation rate, 27th in the nation in 2002. in 2013, they were the second highest in america. our most recent graduation rate for african americans number one in this country. 13 percentage points higher than the national average. [applause] that matters. we also found a way to reduce crime while we're also keeping kids out of jail. in 2014, texas had the lowest crime rate since 1968. at the same time, we closed three prisons and...
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cole hamels is officially a texas ranger. hamels and relief pitcher jake diekman headed to texas in exchange for six players. tom srendenschek here with cole's comments as he said goodbye to philadelphia. tom, kind of bittersweet today. >> it really is chris we've known about it for a couple of days the reality is today though, it's a punch in the gut for phillies fans. it has been the wept kept secrets the last two days. the is were dotted and t's were crossed and cole hamels is headed to texas where he will pitch tomorrow night against san francisco. it has been 10 years in phillies uniform. so today was a time to digest and reflect. >> some of the best memories i've ever had you know, where i've had to grow, um, you guys have been there, you know, you've been there through
cole hamels is officially a texas ranger. hamels and relief pitcher jake diekman headed to texas in exchange for six players. tom srendenschek here with cole's comments as he said goodbye to philadelphia. tom, kind of bittersweet today. >> it really is chris we've known about it for a couple of days the reality is today though, it's a punch in the gut for phillies fans. it has been the wept kept secrets the last two days. the is were dotted and t's were crossed and cole hamels is headed...
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look, this was the last stop on his tour of central texas, south texas, rather, and the border, a trip that started with a group that invited him announcing this morning that they no longer would be a part of his tour. it is a dry, rugged and in many places, desolate region, but make no mistake, the border between texas and mexico has been fertile ground for donald trump. there's nothing more important than what i'm doing. and i'm the one that brought up the problem of illegal immigration. >> reporter: trump traveled to laredo this afternoon for a tour of the border. border security continues to be a corner stone, trump's unorthodox and up apologetic presidential campaign, a run that began with this controversial comment about undocumented immigrants. >> they are bringing drugs, they are bringing crime, they are rapists and some, i assume, are good people. >> reporter: a handful of protesters followed trump during his visit and former texas governor, now fellow gop contender, rick perry, blasted trump wednesday, calling his candidacy "a cancer for the republican party." >> donald trump
look, this was the last stop on his tour of central texas, south texas, rather, and the border, a trip that started with a group that invited him announcing this morning that they no longer would be a part of his tour. it is a dry, rugged and in many places, desolate region, but make no mistake, the border between texas and mexico has been fertile ground for donald trump. there's nothing more important than what i'm doing. and i'm the one that brought up the problem of illegal immigration....
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my friend from texas was too polite. the reason we don't have a six-year re-authorization is because the house has not met its responsibility to outline how we pay for it. we are still trying to pay for 2015 infrastructure with 1993 dollars. we've got legislation that actually mirrors what ronald reagan did in 1982 when he called upon congress to come back, raise the user fee 125%, and be able to put hundreds of thousands of americans to work and maintain our roads and bridges and transit. we are not doing that. we have legislation in ways and means that has the broadest support of any major piece of legislation in congress, organized labor, business contractors, truckers, triple-a, engineers all committed to raising the user fee. they say charge us more so that we are going to be able to thrive. my friend from colorado pointed out that the american public are paying -- the speaker pro tempore: an additional 15 seconds. mr. blumenauer: work next week, fund the transportation bill. let the committee know what parameters t
my friend from texas was too polite. the reason we don't have a six-year re-authorization is because the house has not met its responsibility to outline how we pay for it. we are still trying to pay for 2015 infrastructure with 1993 dollars. we've got legislation that actually mirrors what ronald reagan did in 1982 when he called upon congress to come back, raise the user fee 125%, and be able to put hundreds of thousands of americans to work and maintain our roads and bridges and transit. we...
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but vietnamese is the third most commonly spoken language in texas. we have about a quarter of a million vietnamese americans and so we are a very diverse state. and some estimates project our state to exceed 50 million people by the year 2050, potentially doubling our current population. there is no time to lose when it comes to maintaining and expanding our transportation networks to meet the rising demands of more people and more vehicles on our roads. and that's why this multiyear bill is so important. for example, this legislation would help our state focus on improving roadways that impact the daily lives of texans. that includes many of our interstates like interstate 35. i don't know how many people in this chamber are within the sound of my voice have ever tried to drive cowan interstate highway 35 through austin but it's almost like a parking lot. because it runs the length of our state, 35 that is start ing in lardo -- laredo, starting at the largest land port in america we have a lot of trucks and commercial traffic coming across, and it s
but vietnamese is the third most commonly spoken language in texas. we have about a quarter of a million vietnamese americans and so we are a very diverse state. and some estimates project our state to exceed 50 million people by the year 2050, potentially doubling our current population. there is no time to lose when it comes to maintaining and expanding our transportation networks to meet the rising demands of more people and more vehicles on our roads. and that's why this multiyear bill is...
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i'm pete saenz from laredo, texas, excited to have donald trump here in laredo, texas provided us an opportunity to present to mr. trump and his entourage what laredo is all about. number one land port in the nation. we do laredo per se does 40% of the mexican trade laredo is known for transportation you can see big trucks behind the me -- very excited about that. but we have all of the oil, gas production in the county. and provides. and mr. trump has brought up certain issues, that immigration issue in particular. we at least i feel personally that immigration reform is required if needed. and the border area. we need to secure the border. but we also need other elements, obviously, under the immigration with that in mind, it is a pleasure to have mr. trump, the excitement that he brings is also very on the plus side for our city. we appreciate attention but webb that attention coming primarily through this gentleman here. >> thank you. >> well thank you very much for being here an amazing experience. mexico is booming absolutely booming and jesus, city manager and pete have done a
i'm pete saenz from laredo, texas, excited to have donald trump here in laredo, texas provided us an opportunity to present to mr. trump and his entourage what laredo is all about. number one land port in the nation. we do laredo per se does 40% of the mexican trade laredo is known for transportation you can see big trucks behind the me -- very excited about that. but we have all of the oil, gas production in the county. and provides. and mr. trump has brought up certain issues, that...
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economy and some would say the texas economic miracle. critics say oil went through the roof and you rode the gravy train. >> sounds like paul krugman and he is wrong and anybody who says that is wrong. here's what happened the state of texas elm we diversified the economy. texas is now the none high-tech exporting state in the nation. the bulk of the jobs are in other areas. half as many percentage-wise jobs are in the oil and gas industry than in 1978 and the only gas industry still about the same percentage of our gross state product. so texas exploded economically, and it happened in a lot of other outside of the oil and gas industry. >> you're talking big tents talking inclusion. you were also asked about donald trump, so of the comments he made and the way he entered the g.o.p. race. one thing that is undeniable he has made an amazing splash, rocketing fun the polls and resonating with a lot of g.o.p. voters. what is he doing wrong? >> i don't think he is reflecting reflecting the republican party with his statement about mexans. th
economy and some would say the texas economic miracle. critics say oil went through the roof and you rode the gravy train. >> sounds like paul krugman and he is wrong and anybody who says that is wrong. here's what happened the state of texas elm we diversified the economy. texas is now the none high-tech exporting state in the nation. the bulk of the jobs are in other areas. half as many percentage-wise jobs are in the oil and gas industry than in 1978 and the only gas industry still...
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donald trump's visit to the texas/mexico border.ne he is calling trump force one. we're waiting for him to exit the plane. we will see what happens since the local border patrol union members have pulled out of the event. would donald trump win if he ran as a third-party candidate? you can all weigh in. also the questions surrounding the death of sandra bland. and is apple tarnished. questions about the new apple watch abound and whether the company has lost its mojo. that's a sensor. using ge software, the light can react to its environment- getting brighter only when it's needed. in a night it saves a little energy. but, in a year it saves a lot. and the other street? it's been burning energy all night. for frank. frank's a cat. now, two things that are exactly the same have never been more different. ge software. get connected. get insights. get optimized. with hotels.com rewards i earn free nights that i can use at any type of hotel with no blackout dates. which is why most of this legal copy is just instructions on how to win a
donald trump's visit to the texas/mexico border.ne he is calling trump force one. we're waiting for him to exit the plane. we will see what happens since the local border patrol union members have pulled out of the event. would donald trump win if he ran as a third-party candidate? you can all weigh in. also the questions surrounding the death of sandra bland. and is apple tarnished. questions about the new apple watch abound and whether the company has lost its mojo. that's a sensor. using ge...
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the court calls state of texas vs.e or mike mcclelland. in a surprise tactic, this trial was only for the murder of cynthia mcclelland. >> not guilty, your honor. >> why not just try the murders at the same time? >> what if something went wrong in the first trial? we wanted to have the ability to be able to try him twice and make sure he got justice. >> reporter: christina sat in court and had to relive the deaths of her parents. >> this trial rolls around. what gave you the strength to go to court every day? >> i showed up every day for the three people who gave their lives for something good. they stood up. and they did what they were supposed to. and they died for it. >> this is my chance to tell you story of the murders of mike and cynthia mcclelland. >> reporter: prosecutor bill wirskeye thought if he could prove eric williams had killed cynthia, that would obviously show he killed mike. >> you'll hear the story of a massive law enforcement investigation. state, local, and federal agencies working together to buil
the court calls state of texas vs.e or mike mcclelland. in a surprise tactic, this trial was only for the murder of cynthia mcclelland. >> not guilty, your honor. >> why not just try the murders at the same time? >> what if something went wrong in the first trial? we wanted to have the ability to be able to try him twice and make sure he got justice. >> reporter: christina sat in court and had to relive the deaths of her parents. >> this trial rolls around. what...
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in texas that's a crime. looking in to that as well. >> we are covering the breaking news situation just revealed on this program that the district attorney in texas is asking for a second autopsy on sandra bland because the district attorney is saying the first autopsy that they performed, he's now saying that autopsy is faulty. we'll be right back with more on this. and a partnership with hp can help you accelerate down a path created by people, technology and ideas. to move your company from what it is now... to what it needs to become. if you qualify for a sittingham's card today i can offer you no interest for 24 months. thanks to the tools and help at experian.com, i know i have an 812 fico score, so i definitely qualify. so what else can you give me? same day delivery. the ottoman? thank you. fico scores are used in 90% of credit decisions. so get your credit swagger on. go to experian.com become a member of experian credit tracker and take charge of your score. when i started at the shelter, i noticed
in texas that's a crime. looking in to that as well. >> we are covering the breaking news situation just revealed on this program that the district attorney in texas is asking for a second autopsy on sandra bland because the district attorney is saying the first autopsy that they performed, he's now saying that autopsy is faulty. we'll be right back with more on this. and a partnership with hp can help you accelerate down a path created by people, technology and ideas. to move your...
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ed is live in hempstead, texas with all the developments. good morning, ed. >> reporter: good morning, alisyn. the family of sandra bland and investigators looking at the video to see if it puts together clues or information as to why sandra bland ended up dead here in texas. newly released dashcam video of 28-year-old sandra bland's death is raising questions about what really took place three days before she was found dead in this texas jail cell. for starters the 52-minute video of the traffic stop and arrest has several discrepancies. >> get out of the car! >> don't touch me. >> reporter: watch as the white vehicle vanishes from the road. and this moment where a tow truck driver walks away and quickly reappears at the truck's door, immediately following a scene report. the audio is uninterrupted. all of this casting doubt that the video reflects a continuous account of the heated encounter with texas state trooper. >> i'm going to drag you out of here. >> you gonna drag me out of my own car. >> get out of the car! get out, now! get out o
ed is live in hempstead, texas with all the developments. good morning, ed. >> reporter: good morning, alisyn. the family of sandra bland and investigators looking at the video to see if it puts together clues or information as to why sandra bland ended up dead here in texas. newly released dashcam video of 28-year-old sandra bland's death is raising questions about what really took place three days before she was found dead in this texas jail cell. for starters the 52-minute video of the...
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. >>> new video from a texas jail where a woman was found dead in her cell. police call it a suicide, but the family says that can't be true. >>> calming u.s. allies ash carter meets with israel's leader over the nuclear deal with iran. >>> and why so many children have been left out of the economic recovery in the u.s. ♪ >>> this is al jazeera america live from new york city. i'm stephanie sy. new video is leading to more questions this morning in the death of a young woman in a texas jail cell. authorities have released surveillance tapes showing the moment an da bland was found dead inside her cell. the sheriff's department says she committed suicide, but the district attorney says he intends to treat this case like a murder investigation. >> reporter: in this video, you can see a gurney being wheeled down a hall towards sandra bland's holding cell but it comes out a short time later with only medical equipment on it. instead of a rescue. it is now a death investigation. the district attorney says it is too early to say who is responsibility. >> this inves
. >>> new video from a texas jail where a woman was found dead in her cell. police call it a suicide, but the family says that can't be true. >>> calming u.s. allies ash carter meets with israel's leader over the nuclear deal with iran. >>> and why so many children have been left out of the economic recovery in the u.s. ♪ >>> this is al jazeera america live from new york city. i'm stephanie sy. new video is leading to more questions this morning in the...
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a dashcam video showing the unrest of a black woman in texas raises questions about her death in policeustody -- showing the arrest of a black woman in texas raises questions about her death in police custody. and, how a show in washington appeals to a younger audience. ♪ katty: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the world. right now, 44 million people across the world are suffering from dementia. that number will grow as populations age. researchers in the united states have had encouraging results from a drug trial suggesting a new medication could slow the progress of alzheimer's if it is taken in the early stages. our correspondent has the details. >> alzheimer's has devastating consequences. contrast the healthy brain on the right with another ravaged by the disease. the brain shrinks, tissue dies memory and cognitive functions decline. >> what we could do is to go to greece. >> alzheimer's disease is gradually robbing her of her independence and ability to communicate. she relies increasingly on her husband. >> i can't remember what i'm doing. that s
a dashcam video showing the unrest of a black woman in texas raises questions about her death in policeustody -- showing the arrest of a black woman in texas raises questions about her death in police custody. and, how a show in washington appeals to a younger audience. ♪ katty: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the world. right now, 44 million people across the world are suffering from dementia. that number will grow as populations age. researchers in the...