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she is not penn has scored the last two goals to take the half advantage. where we have a 5-3 lead over the quakers. mike good -- jack, good to have you here tonight. they had 5 different players score in that first half. >> jack: anybody can score, they can shoot, they can feed and they are very affective in that off ball. >> mike: let's see what we saw in the first half and it began with the scoring on the side of the penn quakers. >> jack: you can see they spur -- that emma spiro scored a goal by katie schwarzmann and maryland tied up. >> mike: it is 3-2 on the goal right there from caitlyn mcfadden who you saw a few minutes ago. >> jack: mary jordan was able to intercept that pass she came around and had a nice shot on goal. >> mike: nice play by sarah mollison and that made it 4-3 maryland and good pass in front by brandi jones to kristy black and that's where we stand with maryland leading it 5-3 at the break. thoughts jack what they are trying to do on the second half. >> jack: we talked about it and maryland is going doing a nice -- doing a nice job
she is not penn has scored the last two goals to take the half advantage. where we have a 5-3 lead over the quakers. mike good -- jack, good to have you here tonight. they had 5 different players score in that first half. >> jack: anybody can score, they can shoot, they can feed and they are very affective in that off ball. >> mike: let's see what we saw in the first half and it began with the scoring on the side of the penn quakers. >> jack: you can see they spur -- that emma...
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of the season and it is a 3-goal something like that jump starts this team and they have not had it for quite sometime but they have it here in the second half and they are getting right back in this thing. >> jack: i think if you give her the ball, spread the offense out get it in front of the goal, that time she did a nice job opening it up moving the ball around, she had more room to move and operate the offense. >> mike: the ball goes to maryland. 7-4 now maryland with a 3-goal lead. they are working it in, caitlyn mcfadden, she gets it into the set so quickly and also on the drive, she had an opportunity to score as well. >> jack: so many of maryland's players could drive to the goal and they are so questioning off the ball. penn is still doing an offensive job only allowing accept goals so far and such a poet tenth -- poe tent potent -- potent offensive job. >> mike: they are looking in front. a passage for brandi jones but it went to the outside wing for amanda spinnenweber who isable to control it >> jack: ni
of the season and it is a 3-goal something like that jump starts this team and they have not had it for quite sometime but they have it here in the second half and they are getting right back in this thing. >> jack: i think if you give her the ball, spread the offense out get it in front of the goal, that time she did a nice job opening it up moving the ball around, she had more room to move and operate the offense. >> mike: the ball goes to maryland. 7-4 now maryland with a 3-goal...
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were not very distinguishable from the corporate goals, being the top guy. and then the long-term was set to a level, to the best of my knowledge, about 70% of the total compensation for comparable positions in the marketplace. >> ok. so the use of comparables was an important part of determining what the actual numbers were, it wasn't so much a measure of performance per se, but what is the marketplace for someone with your skill set, with your responsibilities, that would serve the same types of institutions as yours that would have similar types of goals, correct? >> yes. i think that's fair. >> ok. so when i go back to the proxy for 2006, on page 33, they also mention that this is in fact correct, that comparability is a very important part of how you measure compensation and in fact, they give a very specific list of companies, there are 17 of them, against whom you are measured to be comparable and we've now heard for almost 10 minutes about how you served a number of different constituencies, corporate america, your own company, wa
were not very distinguishable from the corporate goals, being the top guy. and then the long-term was set to a level, to the best of my knowledge, about 70% of the total compensation for comparable positions in the marketplace. >> ok. so the use of comparables was an important part of determining what the actual numbers were, it wasn't so much a measure of performance per se, but what is the marketplace for someone with your skill set, with your responsibilities, that would serve the same...
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goals. specifically looking at the way you determine those particular goals. i also refer back to some of the documents we had an opportunity to review. one of them is a presentation from 2007 where goals are articulated. it is on page 11. also other documents, including annual reports, internal types of presentations. what was remarkable to me, and perhaps you can help me understand better, when goals were articulate it in their most elemental form, typically the growth goals were the first ones. revenue growth, market share growth. later on it you would also mention what you described as your mission-driven orientation. i would like to get back to whether you can give us a sense of which ones were the most important. was there a way you could -- would you look at it the same way? could you characterize it for us in a more quantitative manar for us? >> i can try. the goals changed over a period of time, so one of the lingering issue is post-restatement was there was an overemphasis on earnings per share. so for some time -- if you look back at the time of 2005
goals. specifically looking at the way you determine those particular goals. i also refer back to some of the documents we had an opportunity to review. one of them is a presentation from 2007 where goals are articulated. it is on page 11. also other documents, including annual reports, internal types of presentations. what was remarkable to me, and perhaps you can help me understand better, when goals were articulate it in their most elemental form, typically the growth goals were the first...
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, the goals were not only single-family but multifamily added a lot to the goals.so you can see some years they do some very large multi-family transactions just medical. >> so they know what the targets are and they sometimes shape their behavior to meet the specific targets be? yes. >> all right, thank you all very much. let me just conclude this meeting by first of all thanking the witnesses. thank you for your time. thank you for your public service. thank you for being here today. i want to thank vice chairman thomas for his continued work with me and the other commissioners, as we as a bipartisan commission with a nonpartisan mission really tried to do the best job of examining what happened here, this event of tremendous consequence or series of events of consequence for this country. i want to thank all of members of the commission. i want to particularly thank the league commissioners on this research and investigation project on subprime lending securitization. mr. wallison, mr. georgiou and ms. murren, i want to thank our staff who have provided an excep
, the goals were not only single-family but multifamily added a lot to the goals.so you can see some years they do some very large multi-family transactions just medical. >> so they know what the targets are and they sometimes shape their behavior to meet the specific targets be? yes. >> all right, thank you all very much. let me just conclude this meeting by first of all thanking the witnesses. thank you for your time. thank you for your public service. thank you for being here...
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so is this falling way short of the president's goal of trying to modify 4 million loans? the straight answer is yes. as in, there's been a somewhat subtle shift in the administration's language around the goals. where initially everyone understood it to be 3-4 million loans modified, property saved, families staying in their house. now it is, well we really meant 3-4 million people having modification offers made to them, but not permanent modifications. that is a big difference. absolutely, and you see now as you look at the trend lines, we may hit the 4 million trial offers. but realistically in looking at it, honestly we're going to fall well short of what we had initially hoped. and what is the confusion around the president's loan modification program? what do borrowers need to figure out?
so is this falling way short of the president's goal of trying to modify 4 million loans? the straight answer is yes. as in, there's been a somewhat subtle shift in the administration's language around the goals. where initially everyone understood it to be 3-4 million loans modified, property saved, families staying in their house. now it is, well we really meant 3-4 million people having modification offers made to them, but not permanent modifications. that is a big difference. absolutely,...
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resolution 1257, supporting the goals and ideals of national financial literacy month, 2010. now, this legislation sought to raise public awareness about financial education through highlighting the importance of maintaining and managing personal finances, increasing personal savings and reducing indebtedness in the united states. some would ask whether we in congress ought to undertake that same examination with respect to our spending in this house and our spending overall on the federal budget. at a time when we are passing resolutions telling americans to be more cognizant of their financial situation, their debt, their savings, we do need to do the same in the house. millions of americans are not getting a pay raise this year, many unfortunately not even getting paychecks. under these circumstances, congress must forgo a pay raise to save the hardworking taxpayers and hard looking job seekers in this country a little of their money. relative to the overall federal budget, this single act doesn't have that great an impact, but any dollar, any federal dollar is something th
resolution 1257, supporting the goals and ideals of national financial literacy month, 2010. now, this legislation sought to raise public awareness about financial education through highlighting the importance of maintaining and managing personal finances, increasing personal savings and reducing indebtedness in the united states. some would ask whether we in congress ought to undertake that same examination with respect to our spending in this house and our spending overall on the federal...
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will reduce the role and numbers of nuclear weapons with a long-term goal of the nuclear- free world. driven by the changing nature of the security environment, the npr opuses on five key objectives. preventing nuclear proliferation and terrorism. reducing the role of u.s. nuclear weapons. maintaining strategic deterrence instability at a reduced nuclear force levels. strengthening regional to terrence and reassuring u.s. allies and partners. sustaining a safe, secure and effective nuclear arsenal. to these ends, the npr shows significant changes to the posture. some of the calculated ambiguity is removed. if a non-nuclear weapon state is in compliance with non proliferation treaty and obligations, the u.s. pledges not to use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against it. if any state eligible for this assurance or to use chemical or biological weapons against the u.s. or its allies or partners, it will face the prospect of a devastating conventional military response. still, given the catastrophic potential of biological weapons and the rapid pace of biotechnology development, the u.
will reduce the role and numbers of nuclear weapons with a long-term goal of the nuclear- free world. driven by the changing nature of the security environment, the npr opuses on five key objectives. preventing nuclear proliferation and terrorism. reducing the role of u.s. nuclear weapons. maintaining strategic deterrence instability at a reduced nuclear force levels. strengthening regional to terrence and reassuring u.s. allies and partners. sustaining a safe, secure and effective nuclear...
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>> well, currently, we have national guidelines that follow the dietary goals. recently usda contracted with the institute of medicine to further look into the dietary guidelines in order to look at the overall problem of reducing childhood obesity. and so currently what we want to be able to do is increase our reimbursement and so that we can go ahead and meet those guidelines. but we need the secretary of agriculture to be given the authority to be able to define those guidelines so we can consistently apply some specific guidelines -- >> how they apply to the school nutrition programs? >> pardon? >> you need the secretary on the authority -- >> how we apply -- >> how it will be compliant? >> how the guidelines for the institute of medicine new recommendations are going to be applied consistently throughout the country. >> okay. and you've landed that on the secretary of -- and you think that's the case? >> we currently -- we currently have meal patterns. but we have new recommendations from the institute of medicine that have been offered through the institute
>> well, currently, we have national guidelines that follow the dietary goals. recently usda contracted with the institute of medicine to further look into the dietary guidelines in order to look at the overall problem of reducing childhood obesity. and so currently what we want to be able to do is increase our reimbursement and so that we can go ahead and meet those guidelines. but we need the secretary of agriculture to be given the authority to be able to define those guidelines so we...
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the goal is in front of us and it is time for americans to shoot the pot. thank you for your leadership on energy and thank you for building a better america. [applause] >> thank you secretary for those remarks. he is really a very true friend of the building trades and he demonstrates that to us every day. the building trades look forward to many years of close collaboration with you, dr. chu. brothers and sisters, that
the goal is in front of us and it is time for americans to shoot the pot. thank you for your leadership on energy and thank you for building a better america. [applause] >> thank you secretary for those remarks. he is really a very true friend of the building trades and he demonstrates that to us every day. the building trades look forward to many years of close collaboration with you, dr. chu. brothers and sisters, that
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emma spiro just scored the first quakers goal and they are 1-0 and 23-35 remaining. jones now in for sarah mollison. you can see the quick necessary that maryland moves the ball -- quickness that maryland moves the ball. they are very slow and deliberate and maryland is moving at a different speed but it has not work out to their advantage. >> that was a bad pass by caitlyn mcfadden. a forced error on her part. she has to show a little more patient. they -- are trying to make that good quality shot. >> a good defensive play and carolyn has it knocked away. sarah mollison got it knocked away. loose ball and foul on penn. nobody is going to get it here. >> the foul was actually on maryland. that was a great defensive play by barb seaman. >> yes, you are right. mary jordan the junior glulia giordano, the junior from maryland and franklin field, mike corey and jack, maryland number two in the country coming off a 12-10 win and penn coming off a win as well against cornell 15-6. and 8-1 on the year losing a handle at that time and now a maryland ball. >> emma spiro will p
emma spiro just scored the first quakers goal and they are 1-0 and 23-35 remaining. jones now in for sarah mollison. you can see the quick necessary that maryland moves the ball -- quickness that maryland moves the ball. they are very slow and deliberate and maryland is moving at a different speed but it has not work out to their advantage. >> that was a bad pass by caitlyn mcfadden. a forced error on her part. she has to show a little more patient. they -- are trying to make that good...
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, the goals were not only single-family but multifamily added a lot to the goals.so you can see some years they do some very large multi-family transactions just medical. >> so they know what the targets are and they sometimes shape their behavior to meet the specific targets be? yes. >> all right, thank you all very much. let me just conclude this meeting by first of all thanking the witnesses. thank you for your time. thank you for your public service. thank you for being here today. i want to thank vice chairman thomas for his continued work with me and the other commissioners, as we as a bipartisan commission with a nonpartisan mission really tried to do the best job of examining what happened here, this event of tremendous consequence or series of events of consequence for this country. i want to thank all of members of the commission. i want to particularly thank the league commissioners on this research and investigation project on subprime lending securitization. mr. wallison, mr. georgiou and ms. murren, i want to thank our staff who have provided an excep
, the goals were not only single-family but multifamily added a lot to the goals.so you can see some years they do some very large multi-family transactions just medical. >> so they know what the targets are and they sometimes shape their behavior to meet the specific targets be? yes. >> all right, thank you all very much. let me just conclude this meeting by first of all thanking the witnesses. thank you for your time. thank you for your public service. thank you for being here...
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she is an encouraging are working toward the goal of doubling the schools that purchase of eight in the school challenge. what does it take to become a youth school? how can we help more if this doubling as a reasonable goal? >> the school nutrition association has been working closely with the usda looking at the paper were criteria to make it easier for school districts to see the application to fallout it made it more complicated. not only does it have requirements in the menu planning which is key to the requirements but also a component for physical activity. and in the first lady campaign one is the physical activity but it is also quote a wonderful recognition that school districts can achieve that promotes both in the nutrition and nutrition education and physical activity. we have a wonderful program and the school nutrition association will be encouraging more of our members to participate at our meetings and conferences and everywhere we can. >> thank you and i think the of their witnesses and i am sorry time does allow for discussion with those excellent witnesses. thank you
she is an encouraging are working toward the goal of doubling the schools that purchase of eight in the school challenge. what does it take to become a youth school? how can we help more if this doubling as a reasonable goal? >> the school nutrition association has been working closely with the usda looking at the paper were criteria to make it easier for school districts to see the application to fallout it made it more complicated. not only does it have requirements in the menu planning...
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the sharks scored the only goal in the game. the sharks scored the only goal in the game. unfortunately it was in their own net. avalanche lead the series two games to one. that's your early look at sports on "early today." i'm fred roggin. >>> well, history and country music and another squeaker at the box office. your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> bless, we'll take you to a spelling bee that's definitely not for kids. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back on this monday morning. not too much to talk about. as we go, the big storm is going to move from the west coast to the east coast. it ee going to take from monday through friday to move across the country. we're nice in the middle of the country. the heavy rain is over with in texas. it will still be kind of cool. florida's got shower activity along with arkansas this morning. a sneak peek at your tuesday shows more of the same, just some showery type weather heading through the northeast, overall the beginning of the week is quiet, the end of the week is stormy in many locatio
the sharks scored the only goal in the game. the sharks scored the only goal in the game. unfortunately it was in their own net. avalanche lead the series two games to one. that's your early look at sports on "early today." i'm fred roggin. >>> well, history and country music and another squeaker at the box office. your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> bless, we'll take you to a spelling bee that's definitely not for kids. you're watching...
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the goal of the subcommittee and the relationship of n.h.t.s.a. is to look forward. and to determine for ourselves what is the best way that we can assure and assist n.h.t.s.a. in its primary goal of protecting american citizens and americans driver. as i look at this scenario of this troth as instance as a framework, i wonder about the safety and quality of the safety of the automobiles on america's highways in general. the question that i have is what reason can you give us this -- that we should not think that the recent recent toyota recall that would not replay itself was any other automobile dealer that puts -- manufactures automobile for america's highways. can you -- what reason can assure us that this toyota recall is really just something that is aberration as it relates to automobile safety? >> i would say this, mr. chairman, that the toyota recall while wide ranging is indicative of how n.h.t.s.a.'s uses its authority in a way to get to the bottom of something. when the secretary of transportation took office and at the time it was acting administration t
the goal of the subcommittee and the relationship of n.h.t.s.a. is to look forward. and to determine for ourselves what is the best way that we can assure and assist n.h.t.s.a. in its primary goal of protecting american citizens and americans driver. as i look at this scenario of this troth as instance as a framework, i wonder about the safety and quality of the safety of the automobiles on america's highways in general. the question that i have is what reason can you give us this -- that we...
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set the stage for dramatic improvements. to help achieve this goal, her initiative contains the four key pillars. getting parents more involved and informed about nutrition and exercise, making healthy foods more accessible and affordable, increasing the attention of physical activity and improving the food in school meal programs. the first lady and i both know the government cannot curb this epidemic says individuals, families and the public sector all share the responsibility. i welcome her involvement. ... >> the child and adult care food program also provides critical nutrition support for young children. this program helps make nutritious meals and snacks possible for 3 million children in childcare centers, family child care homes, head start, and afterschool programs. the meals children receive in this program are more nutritious and well-balanced than in other childcare programs. this success, tough economic times and the paperwork requirements that focused some sponsors to make the difficult decisions to stop administering this program. in
set the stage for dramatic improvements. to help achieve this goal, her initiative contains the four key pillars. getting parents more involved and informed about nutrition and exercise, making healthy foods more accessible and affordable, increasing the attention of physical activity and improving the food in school meal programs. the first lady and i both know the government cannot curb this epidemic says individuals, families and the public sector all share the responsibility. i welcome her...
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and what should be the extract to achieve those goals. what he selected was to put in place was a counterinsurgency strategy as opposed to the strategy we had before then, and the strategy before that was focused principally on a counterterrorism strategy, which is jargon for attempting to provide operations against the taliban or against the al-qaeda. counterinsurgency strategy does not make the enemy the center of gravity, which the previous strategy did. but makes the people the center of gravity. so that every operation that you are willing to conduct is through the prism of what is its effect on the people? which means for the military commander, no company can -- or at a general officer level will at times decide not to execute the operation because it's too much risk in terms of its adverse impact on the people. and that is driving fundamental change in afghanistan. it deserved to be debated. why? because it drives up the number of forces to execute that strategy. with the other one was every since month the situation was getting wo
and what should be the extract to achieve those goals. what he selected was to put in place was a counterinsurgency strategy as opposed to the strategy we had before then, and the strategy before that was focused principally on a counterterrorism strategy, which is jargon for attempting to provide operations against the taliban or against the al-qaeda. counterinsurgency strategy does not make the enemy the center of gravity, which the previous strategy did. but makes the people the center of...
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that is the goal of this summit and that was the goal of the work plan we put forward. with respect to sanctions, i think we have a say strong number of countries on the security council that believe this is the right thing to do. these negotiations can be difficult and i am going to push as hard as i can to make sure that we get strong sanctions that have consequences for iran as that makes its calculations about its nuclear program and those are done on a timely basis. i will not speculate beyond that in terms of where we are. last question questi -- >> given the progress you have cited in recent days i your foreign policy agenda, to what extent you feel you have gained political capital with which to take further to the international stage for the rest of this year to perhaps rejuvenate some initiatives in trouble spots such as the middle east and elsewhere? >> the work that we have done in recent days around nuclear security and nuclear disarmament are intrinsically good. they are good in and of themselves. we are pleased with the progress we have made and we could
that is the goal of this summit and that was the goal of the work plan we put forward. with respect to sanctions, i think we have a say strong number of countries on the security council that believe this is the right thing to do. these negotiations can be difficult and i am going to push as hard as i can to make sure that we get strong sanctions that have consequences for iran as that makes its calculations about its nuclear program and those are done on a timely basis. i will not speculate...
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the goal is making it clear that nuclear defiance will not be tolerated. no major policy changes are expected to come out of this event. the white house says it's more about getting everyone on the same page. michelle, back to you. >> tear are mergener in washington. thank you. >>> navy officials are investigating the crash of a training plain in northern georgia that killed at least three people.twin engine navy jet crashed yesterday afternoon near the north carolina/tennessee border. no one on the ground was injured. three bodies have been recovered an it's believed a fourth person was on board. the t-39-n was based out of pensacola. >>> through the night, recovery crews worked to remove the remaining victims from that west virginia coal mine disaster. a memorial service was held at the state capitol yesterday for 29 victims of last week's explosion. the blast was the worst coal mining disaster in this country since 1970. federal officials arrived yesterday. the mine has racked up a string of safety violations. >>> that tennessee woman who adopted a russi
the goal is making it clear that nuclear defiance will not be tolerated. no major policy changes are expected to come out of this event. the white house says it's more about getting everyone on the same page. michelle, back to you. >> tear are mergener in washington. thank you. >>> navy officials are investigating the crash of a training plain in northern georgia that killed at least three people.twin engine navy jet crashed yesterday afternoon near the north carolina/tennessee...
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as long as nuclear weapons exist, we have the fundamental goal of u.s. nuclear weapons to deter attack on us or our allies and partners. we will look to strengthen traditional -- conventional capabilities in order to reduce the role of nuclear weapons with the objective of making the sole purpose of u.s. nuclear weapons being to deter nuclear attacks on the u.s. or our allies and partners. with that, i would like to turn it over to general cartwright. >> as i understand the rules, i am going to give you a couple more slots and try not to say things that were already said. and this page reflect start. we expect the president to sign with the russian president, the start treaty. when you look at start in the numbers associated with the reductions that will occur, they represent 65% reduction and operationally deployed nuclear weapons since the end of the cold war put up 75% reduction in deployed and on deployed -- and non-deployed. pretty substantial reductions since the end of the cold war 1550 is the floor for deploy strategic nuclear warheads. 704 nuclea
as long as nuclear weapons exist, we have the fundamental goal of u.s. nuclear weapons to deter attack on us or our allies and partners. we will look to strengthen traditional -- conventional capabilities in order to reduce the role of nuclear weapons with the objective of making the sole purpose of u.s. nuclear weapons being to deter nuclear attacks on the u.s. or our allies and partners. with that, i would like to turn it over to general cartwright. >> as i understand the rules, i am...
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and the goal is to get kids to write supplemental course program. brittany morehouse reports, it was a learning experience. >> reporter: reflections on belief. all samples of a dozen profound essay. >> for years, they have the moral obligation to crack this injustice. >> all winners. >> 325 students submit their writing. and tonight, we celebrate the seven who made the cut. >> reporter: that is the annual competition through the nonprofit one world education. he saw a learning opportunity for students to learn from other students. >> that's the important message. because the best way to learn is through your peers. sometimes you hear it from your mom and you're like awe. but when you hear it from your brother, you tend to lesson. >> reporter: so these 12 ambassadors will become published writers. the corresponding curriculum. presence, mall cool. bier -- malcolm barry's piece is about age great in washington, d.c. >> reporter: his experience, volunteering with them last summer. just like lucas cannon, experiencing when he traveled to the country as
and the goal is to get kids to write supplemental course program. brittany morehouse reports, it was a learning experience. >> reporter: reflections on belief. all samples of a dozen profound essay. >> for years, they have the moral obligation to crack this injustice. >> all winners. >> 325 students submit their writing. and tonight, we celebrate the seven who made the cut. >> reporter: that is the annual competition through the nonprofit one world education. he...
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just recently the federal communications commission unanimously opposed is the proposed shifting the goal of universal service fund to include broadband services sow is provided and subsidized all around the nation. is that the first step in getting broadband reclassified from title one to title to as a common carrier? >> i would not say it is the first of doing that. it is a recognition of how the market and the communications industry is evolving. they are about 26% of the nation that do not use a land line as their primary communications device. there is a recognition of that. there is recognition that with companies like skype, in terms of how they are communicating, it is not just on their mobile phones. we recognize there is a need for us to shift. there is a need for persons to be connected, especially if they are going to save money to provide them with more options. this is another example where there is a need, and we have an obligation to keep up, retrofit ourselves, retool, and as we say, we boots. >> i love this work, retrofit. as you think of retrofitting and retooling, what
just recently the federal communications commission unanimously opposed is the proposed shifting the goal of universal service fund to include broadband services sow is provided and subsidized all around the nation. is that the first step in getting broadband reclassified from title one to title to as a common carrier? >> i would not say it is the first of doing that. it is a recognition of how the market and the communications industry is evolving. they are about 26% of the nation that...
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he says the chief goal is to show case this moment. this picture we will see tomorrow here in prague of the two world leaders. this president ar has not racked up very many foreign policy successes. people inside the white house telling me that this never would have happened, this treaty without the president personally driving it to conclusion. the second key goal they have is to immediately now turn to the business of getting the 67 votes in the senate to ratify this treaty. that's going to mean getting a lot of republican votes, something this president has not done so far on big issues. this top adviser levelled with me they do not have the 67 votes but feel they will have the votes. >> henry. >>> there was a time in washington when former fed chairman allan green span could do no wrong, but he's one of the central figures as the government panel tries to trace the seeds of the 2008 financial meltdown with the goal of determining whether the government missed too many clues and failed to take steps that mitigated the problems. chair
he says the chief goal is to show case this moment. this picture we will see tomorrow here in prague of the two world leaders. this president ar has not racked up very many foreign policy successes. people inside the white house telling me that this never would have happened, this treaty without the president personally driving it to conclusion. the second key goal they have is to immediately now turn to the business of getting the 67 votes in the senate to ratify this treaty. that's going to...
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we are observing the steps that are going towards these goals. there are many steps along the way. >> how important do you think that the danger of nuclear materials is for europeans? >> it could appear anywhere in the world. some areas are less risky but this is a common issue. this was stressed many times by the leaders in this summit. we are successfully diminishing the threat of nuclear war. we have not succeeded so far. the nuclear attack is based on the gaining of it by terrorist groups. >> on the issue of nuclear defenses, did the people of the czech republic want the missile shield? >> that is an interesting issue. you know about the debate we have had. there are devices that should have been planned and located for the czech republic. there was some strong support -- >> the czech prime minister speaking to our correspondent. the remains of poland's first lady have been flown back to warsaw. thousands lined the streets of the capital to pay their respects. botshe died along with 94 others in a plane crash in russia. parliament held a speci
we are observing the steps that are going towards these goals. there are many steps along the way. >> how important do you think that the danger of nuclear materials is for europeans? >> it could appear anywhere in the world. some areas are less risky but this is a common issue. this was stressed many times by the leaders in this summit. we are successfully diminishing the threat of nuclear war. we have not succeeded so far. the nuclear attack is based on the gaining of it by...
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that the federal communications commission, in fact, just yesterday unanimously proposed shifting the goal of the universal service fund to include broadband services. so that it's provided and subsidized all around the nation. is that the first step in getting broadband reclassified from title i to title ii as a common carrier? >> guest: i will not say it's the first step of doing that. it's a recognition of how the market and how the communications industry is evolving. you've got persons who are cutting the cord. there are about 25, 26% of the nation who no longer -- they don't use a land line as their primary communications device. so there's a recognition of that. there's a recognition that with companies like skype that in terms of how they're communicating it's not just even on their mobile phones. so because of that we recognize that there is a need for us to shift, there's a need for persons to be connected especially if the they're going to save money to provide them with more options. so, again, this is another example which you brought up at the top that there is a need, and we
that the federal communications commission, in fact, just yesterday unanimously proposed shifting the goal of the universal service fund to include broadband services. so that it's provided and subsidized all around the nation. is that the first step in getting broadband reclassified from title i to title ii as a common carrier? >> guest: i will not say it's the first step of doing that. it's a recognition of how the market and how the communications industry is evolving. you've got...
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thank you. >> the review says that the administration has a goal to meet conditions in which the only preference is to deter a nuclear attack as opposed to other types. what will it take to get to that stage and white can do not go there now? would you comment on the statement today in moscow that russia would reserve the right to withdraw from the start treaty if they felt the missile defense became a strategic threat to the russian deterrent and will the u.s. have a unilateral statement? >> the npr is very explicit and referring to the fundamental role of nuclear weapons being for deterrents. there has been a lot of speculation outside of the government and there was a lot of discussion inside of how to frame that and how to describe it whether it be the sole purpose, whether we would forgo first use and so on. i think there was agreement within the administration that we did not think we were far enough along the road toward getting control of nuclear weapons around the world to limit ourselves so explicitly. there was general agreement that the term fundamental purpose basically m
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the stockpile. to accomplish that goal, the review makes it clear that the u.s. will study options for ensuring the safety ends -- safety and effectiveness on a case by case basis. consistent with mandated programs, approaches will be considered. refurbishment,
the stockpile. to accomplish that goal, the review makes it clear that the u.s. will study options for ensuring the safety ends -- safety and effectiveness on a case by case basis. consistent with mandated programs, approaches will be considered. refurbishment,
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the cp has a goal of polygraph goalcvp has the gold -- tocvp hs the goal of polygraphing all personnel, but there is a larger problem of guns and money moving north to south across the border and there's always the possibility of terrorists coming into the country if we have a weekend porter and border patrol. -- weakened border and border control. we should not underestimate the ability of these cartels to try to corrupt u.s. law enforcement agencies. right now, we think that the mexican drug cartels have operations in 230 u.s. cities. three of those happen to be in my state, for smith, fayed phil, and little rock. -- fort smith, fayettev ille and little rock. and we have lost bigger numbers then all of the men and when that we have lost in iraq since the beginning of the war. this is a very serious problem. this is a war going on down to around the border end in mexico related to the drug cartels. what i would like to do know is go ahead and give a brief indirect -- introduction. i appreciate your being here. in a few moments when senator enson comes, if he wants to make an opening s
the cp has a goal of polygraph goalcvp has the gold -- tocvp hs the goal of polygraphing all personnel, but there is a larger problem of guns and money moving north to south across the border and there's always the possibility of terrorists coming into the country if we have a weekend porter and border patrol. -- weakened border and border control. we should not underestimate the ability of these cartels to try to corrupt u.s. law enforcement agencies. right now, we think that the mexican drug...
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the review describes how the united states will reduce the numbers of nuclear-weapons with a long-term goal of the nuclear- free world. driven by the changing nature of the security environment, the npr focuses on five key objectives -- preventing nuclear proliferation and terrorism, second reducing the role of nuclear weapons in the u.s. national security strategy, third, maintaining strategic deterrence and security at reduced nuclear force levels, fourth, strengthening regional deterrence and reassuring your a -- reassuring u.s. allies and partners. finally, sustaining a safe, secure, an effective nuclear arsenal. . ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >> based&sj previously tested designs and will not support new military missions or provide for new military capabilities. we will study options for ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of nuclear warheads on a case by case basis. any decision to proceed to engineering development, we will give strong preference to options for refurbishment or reduce. replacement of any nuclear components, if necessary, would require specific presidential approval. co
the review describes how the united states will reduce the numbers of nuclear-weapons with a long-term goal of the nuclear- free world. driven by the changing nature of the security environment, the npr focuses on five key objectives -- preventing nuclear proliferation and terrorism, second reducing the role of nuclear weapons in the u.s. national security strategy, third, maintaining strategic deterrence and security at reduced nuclear force levels, fourth, strengthening regional deterrence...
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there are a lot of great ideas and we need to pursue all of them and take us from 65% to the goal of % in ten years. >> thank you, senator mccaskill. now senator brownback who is not here. senator klobuchar. >> thank you for a much. chairman, i want to thank you for the planet and what you're doing. it's important like everyone else and who mentioned
there are a lot of great ideas and we need to pursue all of them and take us from 65% to the goal of % in ten years. >> thank you, senator mccaskill. now senator brownback who is not here. senator klobuchar. >> thank you for a much. chairman, i want to thank you for the planet and what you're doing. it's important like everyone else and who mentioned
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tradition which susan alluded to, going back to the very start of the country it is inherent in the goals of the framers of the constitution and the first amendment to create a well-informed electorate to making sure that voters are informed about issues of the day and able to make wise decisions in the democratic process. i'm going to actually lead a couple of sentences from professor michael john talking about the affirmative role of government in this context. congress he said is not be barred from all action of freedom of speech and the legislation which bridges that freedom is forbidden, but not legislation to enlarge and enrich it. the freedom of mind which the members of a self-governing society is not a given fixed fact of human nature, it can be increased and established by learning by teaching by the unhindered flow of accurate information by giving men, i will add, and women, help security by bringing together communication and me to understanding, although the federal legislature is not forbidden to engage in that positive enterprise cultivate the general intelligence upon whi
tradition which susan alluded to, going back to the very start of the country it is inherent in the goals of the framers of the constitution and the first amendment to create a well-informed electorate to making sure that voters are informed about issues of the day and able to make wise decisions in the democratic process. i'm going to actually lead a couple of sentences from professor michael john talking about the affirmative role of government in this context. congress he said is not be...
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i have two questions with regard to the implications of the goals of this foundation. the first is in regards to the taliban. there is a lot of news about reconciliation with the taliban. with whom will they reconciled? it is not clear. my second question is, when president barack obama announced the afghanistan surge at the same time he announced the withdrawal from iraq, i see a lot of news -- at the same time he announced the withdrawal in 2011, i see a lot of concern among afghanistan citizens about fear of the united states leading. -- united states leaving. >> if you can imagine living in kabul and going about your normal life, and all of a sudden a suicide bomb or a roadside bomb is going off. it has been going on for too long. people do want reconciliation. they want an end to violence. as you mentioned, there is more work that needs to be done to develop national consensus on what is price of reconciliation. to what extent? that is why we have the kabul conference coming up. we have the peace conference coming up in a couple that will have a primary focus on th
i have two questions with regard to the implications of the goals of this foundation. the first is in regards to the taliban. there is a lot of news about reconciliation with the taliban. with whom will they reconciled? it is not clear. my second question is, when president barack obama announced the afghanistan surge at the same time he announced the withdrawal from iraq, i see a lot of news -- at the same time he announced the withdrawal in 2011, i see a lot of concern among afghanistan...
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it fails in the number one goal of the president. this bill does not do it. the small republican bill would do it and it would not cost $1 trillion to do it and $2.5 trillion in the second 10 years that's what we saved the american people. give us a chanch of chance. we want the american people to give us a chance and regain the majority. we will repeal this will bill and replace it that brings down the cost and insure the 10 million to 15 million to those who can't afford it. and i yield back. the gentleman's time has expired. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia rise? mr. gingrey: madam speaker, i move that the house now adjourn the speaker pro tempore: the the speaker pro tempore: the question is on the motion to adjourn. those opposed, no. it's in a few moments, president obama's news conference attended the nuclear security summit. in a little more than a half- hour, the president of russia talks about relations between his country and the u.s.. after that, treasury secretary geithner on the economy and the proposed t
it fails in the number one goal of the president. this bill does not do it. the small republican bill would do it and it would not cost $1 trillion to do it and $2.5 trillion in the second 10 years that's what we saved the american people. give us a chanch of chance. we want the american people to give us a chance and regain the majority. we will repeal this will bill and replace it that brings down the cost and insure the 10 million to 15 million to those who can't afford it. and i yield back....
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the goal, to make sure nuclear weapons don't fall into the wrong hands. s suzanne the president wants to get rid of nuclear weapons all together. that possible to think about? >> reporter: he is trying, john. the whole thing about the security in the city. i worked late night overnight at a hotel near the white house. there were concrete barriers outside my hotel. barricades lined along the streets. it is very tight outside of the white house and outside of the convention center not far from here. this is all about nuclear security. we heard from president obama as well as secretary hillary clinton saying the threat is not the threat of nuclear war but the nuclear terrorism. the idea that you could have loose nukes in the hands of terrorists like al qaeda and ice it to attack the united states and other countries. this is the eminent threat and something president obama made very clear trying to get a sense of urgency that is this is very important to address now. this is what he said just yesterday. >> the single biggest threat to u.s. security for short
the goal, to make sure nuclear weapons don't fall into the wrong hands. s suzanne the president wants to get rid of nuclear weapons all together. that possible to think about? >> reporter: he is trying, john. the whole thing about the security in the city. i worked late night overnight at a hotel near the white house. there were concrete barriers outside my hotel. barricades lined along the streets. it is very tight outside of the white house and outside of the convention center not far...
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the plane ride. jose theodore was pulled last night after giving up two goals on two shots. that doesn't mean he won't start and play again. boudreau and planning to ride theodore and varlamov to the playoffs. a minute into the game, here come the canadiens, brian gionta. top of your screen. just outside the circle, shoots and scores. one goal on one shot that is pretty efficient. i would say. later, 1-0 canadiens. caps turn it over. shoots and rips past jose theodore. two goals on two shots. bruce boudreau pulls theodore. in comes varlamov. game tied at 5. all i can say is wow. karlsson first playoff goal. backstrom, game winner. caps win 6-5 in overtime. the series tied at one game a piece. here is bruce boudreau on the goal tending situation. >> i think we said before the series started that if we were to go anywhere in this we would probably have to use both goalies. whether varlie or theo plays monday, i think they are both going to play again. we have to keep them sharp. i didn't fault them. i think we came up with a lot of energy and anticipation. that is a deflating g
the plane ride. jose theodore was pulled last night after giving up two goals on two shots. that doesn't mean he won't start and play again. boudreau and planning to ride theodore and varlamov to the playoffs. a minute into the game, here come the canadiens, brian gionta. top of your screen. just outside the circle, shoots and scores. one goal on one shot that is pretty efficient. i would say. later, 1-0 canadiens. caps turn it over. shoots and rips past jose theodore. two goals on two shots....
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but we are not at the goal yet. we still have many situations in which there are activities sources were both the safety and security could be improved. that has to be worked on with the individual countries quite a lot. it is necessary to recognize that the change management also involves change management for radioactive sources. that has to be built in. also in circumstances where they are not used to it, like hospitals, oil rigs, etc. >> there is a report to about international framework. he said that the most important thing would be to have a global coordinator position who would oversee and direct all of these efforts to secure the nuclear material. he suggested that role would be the iaea. what are your thoughts? >> the iaea is an international organization. it has been under 50 members -- 150 member states. with its annual general conference, the resolutions, the consensus, the decision mechanisms and it is pretty obvious that an organization like that should be utilized and could also take on greater respon
but we are not at the goal yet. we still have many situations in which there are activities sources were both the safety and security could be improved. that has to be worked on with the individual countries quite a lot. it is necessary to recognize that the change management also involves change management for radioactive sources. that has to be built in. also in circumstances where they are not used to it, like hospitals, oil rigs, etc. >> there is a report to about international...
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and, it's tricky, but then again the goal here is to preserve democratic process is an important one and a tricky one. >> barbara, did you want to get into the spectrum discussion? >> well, actually i wanted to make a slightly different point, which is, which is the question whether the government should fund journalism in any way, shape or form is at the heart of the first amendment we've been discussing here and i came across the other day a study of four argentinean newspapers and this was a study conducted by a harvard business school professor and a northwestern business school professor. and they looked at the four argentinean newspapers over 10 years and looked at specifically the amount of coverage in those newspapers that was critical of the government and then they looked at the amount of advertising that had been placed in those newspapers by the government, and indeed in argentina unlike here, that's quite common and done by whim. the government can put any amount of advertising it wants. it is not public noticed related or anything like that. surprise, surprise, there was
and, it's tricky, but then again the goal here is to preserve democratic process is an important one and a tricky one. >> barbara, did you want to get into the spectrum discussion? >> well, actually i wanted to make a slightly different point, which is, which is the question whether the government should fund journalism in any way, shape or form is at the heart of the first amendment we've been discussing here and i came across the other day a study of four argentinean newspapers...
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>> the goal of this summit and the reason the president is so concerned about it is our genuine concern about the security environment in which this material is held. we do not worry about the security environment with which the material is held in this country. whether that is in different places around the country, the president's sees the threat of this type of material falling into the hands of somebody who wants to use for their evil designs as the number one security threat we face as a world. this is just the type of announcement that we would like to say. i traveled with then a senator obama to ukraine in 2005 with senator lugar. we visited a facility that was the equivalent of the ukraine cdc. we walked into a room and out of a refrigerator. somebody who work there took out a series of test tubes that were anthrax. suffice to say, i think the level at which we believe that type of material ought to be secured, in 2005, that standard was not being met at the basilica we visited. -- was not being met at the facility we visited. we provide the type of funding necessary to help man
>> the goal of this summit and the reason the president is so concerned about it is our genuine concern about the security environment in which this material is held. we do not worry about the security environment with which the material is held in this country. whether that is in different places around the country, the president's sees the threat of this type of material falling into the hands of somebody who wants to use for their evil designs as the number one security threat we face...
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there are a lot of great ideas and we need to pursue all of them and take us from 65% to the goal of 0% in ten years. >> thank you, senator mccaskill. now senator brownback who is not here. senator klobuchar. >> thank you for a much. chairman, i want to thank you for the planet and what you're doing. it's important like everyone else and who mentioned the court case and their concerns but i wanted to focus more on the some of the content of the plan we have to find a way to get it done as far as i'm concerned. the things i was interested in that you included the recommendation that consumers receive more pricing and performance information and broadband provider and it's something i offered a bill on with senator begich, digging once when counties and cities and states are tearing up roadways that you then put the chondroitin and then finally the is a limit of the next generation of 911. i co-chair that 911 caucus with senator burr. .. >> and whatkind of steps are you looking at? >> some of them go to best practices for networks. some of them go to issues with respect to outages. you
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to support the goals that he's laid out from his inaugural speech today. we are working with the government, generating economic growth, delivering effective governance for the afghan people. to the extent that we have differences with president karzai, we will work through that constructively and in the spirit of long-term partnership reestablished. >> what about whether or not to cancel the may visit? >> the visit is still on. there's been no change. >> on television one of his people made accusations. is there any reason to believe that president karzai is hiding out in the basement doing something terrible? [laughter] >> he is the president of afghanistan. he has been significantly engage with us on a regular basis. the secretary spoke with him on friday. ambassador aiken barry spoke with him on friday. he was with them on the weekend. we have no information to support the charges that peter galbraith has leveled. >> you said that you have [unintelligible] he says that if you don't listen to him, he will join the taliban. >> i have not seen a particular
to support the goals that he's laid out from his inaugural speech today. we are working with the government, generating economic growth, delivering effective governance for the afghan people. to the extent that we have differences with president karzai, we will work through that constructively and in the spirit of long-term partnership reestablished. >> what about whether or not to cancel the may visit? >> the visit is still on. there's been no change. >> on television one of...
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i was told boy democratic sources the goal is to find or be defined. u heard the harsh rhett risk from the democrats, which belies the partisan talk. >> they approach this differently from the beginning. le administration gave 800 pages of legislative lage badge to capitol hill last summer on wall street reform and has been quietly working with democrats behind-the-scenes. they knew all awhat the white house wanted them guidehood. >> working behind the scenes was the lobbyists for financial institutions that don't like a lot of this i want to put numbers up on the screen. there are new numbers out from the center for responsive politics, a great job tracking the money. the first three months of 2010. congressman, you are on the receiving end of this. we could argue this is america, they have every right to lobby their elected representatives but you can also look at that list and say a lot of those people got taxpayers' money. they can say we fade back, but is it unseemly, the process, or is it how it works? >> they haven't been lobbying me all that muc
i was told boy democratic sources the goal is to find or be defined. u heard the harsh rhett risk from the democrats, which belies the partisan talk. >> they approach this differently from the beginning. le administration gave 800 pages of legislative lage badge to capitol hill last summer on wall street reform and has been quietly working with democrats behind-the-scenes. they knew all awhat the white house wanted them guidehood. >> working behind the scenes was the lobbyists for...
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the goal is to keep nuclear weapons out of the hands of terrorists. recover here's kathryn brown. >> reporter: president obama is ready to lead a two day summit meeting to address the biggest threat to the security. he'll press 47 leaders to do their part. >> fortunately, we have a situation in which there is a lot of loose nuclear material around the world. >> reporter: an estimated 3 1/2 million pounds of uranium is scattered around 40 countries and 55 pounds can create a small nuclear device. >> reporter: securing the uranium by 2016 is a top priority. the president campaigned on the issue. >> locking down the material in four years, it's a tough goal. but, if all of the states and some of them really do have nuclear security problems, if they commit to working on it, it's achievable. >> reporter: iran and north korea weren't invited because they're violating an agreement and syria was also left off the list. even so, this is the biggest gathering of world leaders hosted by an american president since 1945. the president's top aides say if they don
the goal is to keep nuclear weapons out of the hands of terrorists. recover here's kathryn brown. >> reporter: president obama is ready to lead a two day summit meeting to address the biggest threat to the security. he'll press 47 leaders to do their part. >> fortunately, we have a situation in which there is a lot of loose nuclear material around the world. >> reporter: an estimated 3 1/2 million pounds of uranium is scattered around 40 countries and 55 pounds can create a...
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they're very close in the legislation, and in part because the goal of the legislation is one that is so clearly bipartisan. i mean, it all arises out of the financial collapse at the end of 2008. and nobody wants to go back there. so everybody agrees, ok, we need to do something so we don't have another meltdown. and the differences over how to do it are small enough or technical enough -- nobody's going to stand on the floor and say, i'm going to filibuster this to death because this is overseen by one federal agency rather than another. it's just -- >> when you talk senators about it, they say it says should and it should say must. >> right. so they're at this place where republicans are very reluctant to give obama another big legislative victory. make no mistake about it, this would be a really big bill. >> janet, how many republicans are now in the mix? for a long time we knew senator corker from tennessee was doing some negotiating. but now how many of them are at the table? >> there's actually quite a lot of negotiating going on. the central negotiations are being conducted by
they're very close in the legislation, and in part because the goal of the legislation is one that is so clearly bipartisan. i mean, it all arises out of the financial collapse at the end of 2008. and nobody wants to go back there. so everybody agrees, ok, we need to do something so we don't have another meltdown. and the differences over how to do it are small enough or technical enough -- nobody's going to stand on the floor and say, i'm going to filibuster this to death because this is...
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this week, a big one for nasa as the president also outlined his goals for the space agency's future.is message has some lawmakers in texas deeply worried. the president never mentioned houston's johnson space center and now members of the texas delegation are vow to go fight for the space center. >> i don't want to walk away from what we have invested and try to turn it over to people who are going to start from scratch. that's not a sound proposal. >> the president can't really ignore texas. we won't let him. we talk too loud. >> gregg: the president nix add return to the moon and is encouraging more private companies to get into the space business. what does america think about that? the results of the latest rasmussen poll on that subject, a bit later on. >> texas now, police are searching for a man that they say shot one of their own. police say this man, 44-year-old kenneth davis, first shot his girlfriend during an argument, then police say when they responded to a domestic disturbance report, he opened fire on an officer. this was the scene yesterday in round rock, texas. davi
this week, a big one for nasa as the president also outlined his goals for the space agency's future.is message has some lawmakers in texas deeply worried. the president never mentioned houston's johnson space center and now members of the texas delegation are vow to go fight for the space center. >> i don't want to walk away from what we have invested and try to turn it over to people who are going to start from scratch. that's not a sound proposal. >> the president can't really...
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aid worker, provincial reconstruction team, or the diplomat in an embassy. these goals were first joint leaders working together across the full range of intelligence activities. two, covert actions fully integrated with other tools of national power, and 3, integrated collection and analysis, relentless sharing of intelligence to support policy makers and operation officials confirm and i will talk about each of these. let me start with intelligence community leadership, because it really is the people who determine the effectiveness and capability of an organization. while those of the very top of the agency can make a difference, the tone and accomplishment of the entire enterprise will be set by those next several layers, particularly of the major intelligence agencies. if we are going to achieve an intelligence community that forms quickly into teams better than the sum of the parts, it will be up to these leaders to make it happen. here is my bottom line assessment of where we are. the current level of leaders is very skilled in their individual fields of expertis
aid worker, provincial reconstruction team, or the diplomat in an embassy. these goals were first joint leaders working together across the full range of intelligence activities. two, covert actions fully integrated with other tools of national power, and 3, integrated collection and analysis, relentless sharing of intelligence to support policy makers and operation officials confirm and i will talk about each of these. let me start with intelligence community leadership, because it really is...
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she is encouraging or working toward the goal of doubling the number of schools that participate in the healthier u.s. school challenge. what does it take to become a healthier u.s. school? how can we help more schools to get there? is bubbling in a reasonable goal? >> i think it is a reasonable goal. we have been working closely with usda and they are looking at some of the paperwork criteria to make it easier for school districts to apply because when we used to see these applications we have to fill out, it made it more complicated. the benefits of the healthier u.s. school is not only does it have requirements in the menu planning, which is key, but it also has a component for physical activity. in that campaign, one of the pillars is for males but the other -- is for meals but one is for activity. it is a wonderful recognition that school districts can achieve that which promotes both nutrition and nutritional education and physical activity. a wonderful program and the school nutrition association is going to the really encouraging more of our members to participate and we are goi
she is encouraging or working toward the goal of doubling the number of schools that participate in the healthier u.s. school challenge. what does it take to become a healthier u.s. school? how can we help more schools to get there? is bubbling in a reasonable goal? >> i think it is a reasonable goal. we have been working closely with usda and they are looking at some of the paperwork criteria to make it easier for school districts to apply because when we used to see these applications...
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play our -- and the system to a tea and when they get opportunities, they go to the net and create the goals need more of that from them and coming on tonight. >> good luck tonight, you going to win? >> we're going to win and get the job done. >> congratulations. >> thank you very much. >> and mike green one of the top defensemen in the league. the redskins made big news. trent williams, the top pick and taking yesterday, fourth overall from oklahoma and at the park, getting out of the limo. lindsay murphy there was and we'll have a one-on-one with the newest washington redbusiness is and that is coming up later on. we're getting ready for game 5 where the caps can clench the series and why of they win, they will play the philadelphia flyers and that series won't start until thursday at the earliest. >> and who would have home ice advantage in that? >> the washington capitals will have home ice throughout the nhl play-offs. >> thank you for that. >>> >> now,time for the forecast. it was absolutely still is gorgeous on the there. >> yup, and maybe the last of the mohicans for a couple of days
play our -- and the system to a tea and when they get opportunities, they go to the net and create the goals need more of that from them and coming on tonight. >> good luck tonight, you going to win? >> we're going to win and get the job done. >> congratulations. >> thank you very much. >> and mike green one of the top defensemen in the league. the redskins made big news. trent williams, the top pick and taking yesterday, fourth overall from oklahoma and at the...
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i believe the self-assessment is critical and supports the president's goals for transparency and accountability in government and while we are taking a hard look at our authorities, i also commit to look at the current ethics rules. i believe it is the highest established by any administration. i fully support secretary lahood's desire to tighten these rules across the department of transportation. if there is any evidence of any violations, swift and appropriate action will be taken. do we have the expertise that we need to support our programs. n.h.t.s.a. has a diverse and experienced work force. we will take full advantage of the skills, talent, and expertise. if as we go forward, we find we need to shore up our work force, we will recruit aggressively. we are currently requesting the authority to high 66 more people
i believe the self-assessment is critical and supports the president's goals for transparency and accountability in government and while we are taking a hard look at our authorities, i also commit to look at the current ethics rules. i believe it is the highest established by any administration. i fully support secretary lahood's desire to tighten these rules across the department of transportation. if there is any evidence of any violations, swift and appropriate action will be taken. do we...
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first coined the term "energy independence" and president since then have promised to deliver on the goaly, america and america's families are still filling their cars with fuel from deserts' that are half a world away. our economies still rides at the highs and lows of the world oil prices and our children are asking, will we still be behind the same old energy policy of the past four years, or is now the time for change? president obama has made nuclear that we are not here to do what is easy. we're here to do what is right. to make the hard choices, to succeed where others have failed by finally cutting america's dependence on foreign oil, building a clean energy economy that is more secure and more prosperous, and protecting our children from the dangers of pollution. since president obama took office, we have made great progress toward this goal. we have made the largest investment in renewable energy in our history and we're fighting to put the united states back on top it with technologies that will shape the next century. we cannot afford to lose to china or india or anyone else.
first coined the term "energy independence" and president since then have promised to deliver on the goaly, america and america's families are still filling their cars with fuel from deserts' that are half a world away. our economies still rides at the highs and lows of the world oil prices and our children are asking, will we still be behind the same old energy policy of the past four years, or is now the time for change? president obama has made nuclear that we are not here to do...