of clean air agency the national association of state energy officials and the national association of regulatory utility commissioners. they each have very important roles in terms of environment and energy, regulatory research, energy insurance responsibility at the state and local level. therefore, the proposed rule represents another very interesting challenge for these important officials upon whom we rely with regard to looking at so much invitation of federal, state, and local legislation. . -- the proposed epa clean power plan is unique in that this is the first time there has been a proposed rule that has so reliant on looking at what's ability, looking at -- looking at flexibility, looking at plans that cover a whole variety of resources in which to do that. we will hear much more about that the perspectives that comes from these different areas of responsibility by state and local officials. to kick off our discussion this morning is the executive director of the national association of clean air agency. naca is an organization whose members have the responsibility workin

the national association of clean air agencies, the national association of state energy officials, and the national association of regulatory utility commissioners. they each have very, very important goals in terms of environment and energy regulatory research, energy assurance, responsibilities at the state and local level. and therefore, the proposed rules represent another very interesting challenge for these very important officials upon whom we rely with regard to looking at so much implementation of federal, state, and local legislation and rules. the proposed epa clean power plan is particularly unique in that this is the first time that there has been a proposed rule that is so reliant upon looking at flexibility, looking at ways that states can put together plans that look at a whole variety of options technologies resources in which to do that. we are to hear much more about that, the perspective that comes from these different areas of responsibility by state and local officials. so to kick off our discussion this morning is bill becker, the executive director of the nation

. >> joining frus columbia is lonnie randolph the state president for the national association for the advancement of colored people the nnacp as it's more commonly known. could i get your sites on the website -- your thoughts on the website pictures of what it reveals about the motivations that trigger behind the mass killing in charleston? >>. >> well, you can start there and i will say good evening and good night to you because it's our time difference. i think it's self-explanatory. while i heard the comments made by one of your persons that you had on that you interviewed said that we could all do a little bit better. i really don't understand what that means. what would cause us not to do the best that we can do in being good citizens and good human beings? i am puzzled by how casual and the calfvalier attitude so many take toward the issue of race. race is america's worst atrocity. it is america's greatest form of terrorism. remember, this stemmed from the civil war, and i know that's the past. but we don't talk about things of this nature especially to our young people and this

the nation from the acidic oversight we gave presentations with the classification of the group and the police department that resulted in policy recommendations and changes we gave presentation with the national association of or for the annual training conference and conducted training at the police academies for us as well as the recruits and we distributed the materials to community centers and libraries and other public places and we provide information on our website with information technology it has been challenging with only one full-time equivalent we regardless completed the online project that was with an outdoor vendor and maintained and enhanced our database computers and phones and other technology equipment i should say she do those things and also compiled for the data and monthly report and created a facebook page like us on facebook i want to thank the oracle harkened staff the attorneys and all of whom worked tireless to promptly fairly and promptly investigated the complaint and who are also dedicated to conducting the policy recommendations and doing outreach all with the goal of improving community and police relations. >> thank you director hicks questions on this report. >> commis

i'm testifying on behalf of the national association of convenience stores. although more than 60% of our members operate single stores, many of these single store owners do so under the name of major large businesses like exxon that are covered by the labeling requirements. the convenience store industry strongly supports h.r. 2017, the commonsense nutrition disclosure act, and the effort to provide consumers nutrition information. most of the food sold is prepack aged, as has been discussed, and already provides this information. if congress enacts h.r. 2017 consumers would receive more nutrition information and would receive it in a way that is more useful to them. the food operations is different. yet the f.d.a. final ruling was geared toward the chain restaurant model. many chain restaurants have the same food displayed on the same menu in all of their locations. that is not true for the convenience store industry. convenience stores, even those that are part of the same chain, sell different foods based upon the different locations and different market d

we have sonia hubbard who is here on behalf of the national association of convenience store. and mr. israel quinn is here director of strategic initiatives on behalf of the national grocers association. and third is lynn del of domino's on behalf of the american pizza community. next karen rascof chief communication officer for duncan brands. and margaret wooten director of the policy center for science in the public interest. thank you each for coming today. you will be given five minutes to summarize your written testimony and it will be entered into the record. there is a series of lights on your desk. when it hits red i will ask you to conclude. i have to run a tight gavel because we are scheduled for a vote. we will go as long as we can and hope to get through the member's question. ms. hubbard you are recognized for five minutes. >> chairman ranking member green, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. my name is sonia hubbard and i am the ceo of easy mart. we own and operate 300 convenience stores in texas, oklahoma ar

african methodists and most certainly everything we stand for as members as supporters of the national association for the advancement of colored people. this crime is not merely a crime perpetuated against a church not merely a crime perpetuated against a pastor not merely a crime perpetuated against nine congregates, it is a hate crime. and as such it is a crime perpetuated against the conscious and soul of the country and our values collectively as a country. a hate crime is a crime in which all of those who yet believe that we can confront hate with love are victims, all of those who yet believe we can confront violence with non-violence, we are victims, all of those who believe in the values of the reverend dr. martin luther king in the values of ben mark vesce, who believe in the values of a church, this is a crime perpetuated against us and we are all as such victims. but make no mistake, if one were to survey the history of the naacp, it's clear that time and time again, our members, our leaders, and the country we represent, has been victimized by hate mongers, purveyors of prejudice, stu

the diabetic association. >> i'm a member the of diabetic not california i don't like in california i can be a member i'm a member of the national association saw so it is a statewide equivalent. >> yes. in my state of virginia. >> i think you heard that the california diabetic association supports those policy interventions so you our disagreeing with the professional organization for dieticians in california. >> it is rare that the california diabetic california speaks for all they really take positions on prevention so i know at the national level i can speak for not all dieticians but all dieticians speak and think the way we do diet i can took a position. >> i mean, i can't dispute that i don't know that i can talk to leaders not association and like i said, it is rare they do that at the national level there are many dieticians they would say it is not one cause of obesity or disease we need to look at the whole picture. >> now here we and we've gone through this did you testify on the soda last year. >> i did. >> on that soda take it is follow-up legislation to the proposed sodas tax we've had the support i want to list a

and who will be representing the various football associations since they're either on the run or arrested. so big problems there. >> thank you. >>> now, the u.s. national security agency has finally got some of its surveillance power back after two-day lapse. they would pass the freedom act. the new bill reauthorizes surveillance with a more targeted system. let's go to al jazeera's kimberly halkett live in--live on capitol hill in washington, d.c. for us. how does this new act differ from the last one? >> well, felicity. it does make mild modifications but many advocacy say that a number that a person calls is going to be reported. now the only difference is that the government won't be collecting that information. it will be the private telephone companies. the government will no longer be able to access it. now it will go to a foreign surveillance fisa court. these are the minor modifications to the nsa surveillance program. they're really modifications that the alu say it lcu say they have not been in touch. it comes after a shift of american attitudes. 14 years ago when the patriot act came in americans were fearful and willing to exchange some of

but jamie fuller, a realm capainer to try to change said earlier, 133 clowns from the national associations around the world, 209 in total, 133 voted for hip. so we are talking about the world being so pleased that he is going, well, the world is not. >> james fuller you mentioned the interview in the last hour let's hear more of what he had to say. >> there are three different options one that is that friday was purely about saving face, it was only about him wanting to have his reputation as best he could and win the election. the second piece to we saw this morning the statement from fifa declaring that jeronne had nothing to do with the $10 million payment that was made to jack warner, back in 2008. and within hours of that they pub her add copy of the let fresh south africa directly to jerome around the $10 million payment. so they were suring up to be lying and i they that quite possibly could have been the nail in the coffin. finally the third option, of course, is there's no question sepp blatter is going, he is still going to be dragged into this, i would be would be very surprised

imtestifying on behalf of the national association of convenience stores. though more than 60% of our members operate single stores, many of these sting single store owners do the name under a major large businesses that are covered by the labeling requirktse. the convenience store industry strongly supports h.r. 2017 the commonsense nutrition disclosure act and the effort to provide consumers nutrition information. most of the food sold is prepack acknowledged as has been discussed and already provides this information. if congress enacts h.r. 2017, consumers would receive more nutrition information and would receive it in a way that is more useful to them. the food operations is different. yet the f.d.a. final ruling was geared toward the chain restaurant model. many chain restaurants have the same food displayed on the same menu in all of their locations. that is not true for the convenience store industry. vens stores even those that are part of the same chain, sell different foods based upon the different locations and different market demands and even

. >> scott enwright the president of the national association of state agriculture. did. >> do you have enough investigators to figure out what is going on? >> the legislature has given us four positions this year and four positions next year. >> eight investigators who in theory would need to be in charge of over 3,000 sites. >> we-- >> it sounds like a lot of work for a lot of work for a small staff. >> no one in the country investigates pesticide application that gets put down. >> but the department of agriculture and department of health simply are not paying attention. >> my administration asked me not to talk to patients about pesticide. >> you're a dedicated health worker. >> i'm telling the truth but i don't know for sure that it's relateed to pesticides and illnesses. what it says to me is that further investigation needs to be done. >> but when count officials try to force information out of the companies doing the spraying they found themselves locked in battle. >> jacob ward. kauawi hawai'i. >> lego is looking to be more eye co-friendly. they said that the

. >>> the national association of realtors reported a five percent increase of existing homes. short supply is driving up prices. median home prices have gone up 8% in the last 12 months. >>> two major insurance companies are sparring over a potential merger. signa rejected a 40 million-dollar bill from its rival rival anthem. it reminded the public that a hack on anthem computers last winters composed the data of 80 million subscribers. >>> millions of people around the world joined in the very first international yoga day. the normally kay on the he can traffic in -- chaotic traffic in new york city was placed with peaceful stretching. united nation secretary general was in the crowd. the u.n. declared international yoga day to highlight its health benefits. >>> the action team is working on news stories for "action news" at 4:00 p.m. let's go over to alicia vitarelli. >> reporter: speaking of facility ntz there's -- fitness there's a hitech way to make sure your indict stays on track. in what else the deal at 4:00, we'll show you the device that claims it knows what you're ea

a new survey from the national association of business economics says that the second quarter will be far weaker than previously expected. sluggish conditions in the first three months of the year will persist into the second and drag down average growth for 2015. the group does not expect the pace of growth to exceed last year's 2.4%. >> meantime more consumers are feeling better about the labor market. according to the new york fed's monthly consumer survey, people's eckxpectations that they might lose their jobs hit a new low in may. but also people don't expect theirs to grow much either. they polled 1200 heads of households nationwide. >> appointing a new chief executive today after the sudden resignation of the firm's co-ceos. the new chief faces a tough job as he will aim to move that bank beyond a slew of regulatory and legal probes. the management shake up comes just a month after the former chiefs unveiled a cost cutting plan to help performance. shares rose nearly 5%. >> now to europe where president obama, german chancellor merkel and all the leaders of the group of 7 nati

the national association of realtors said of existing homes jumped 5%. third year in a row the sales rate topped $5 million. that puts sales on pace for the best year since before the recession. >>> you might have seen john sasaki in san francisco taking part in a celebration of special olympics. >> >> reporter: are you ready! let's go! all right! >> there's john leadth way. he joined -- leading the way. he joined san francisco police officers for the northern california special olympics torch run. it kicked off in union square. he's running, care rig the torch. it's an eight-mile run part of the state-wide effort to raise money and awareness for the athletes. >> they are competitive. they are proud. they train. great spirited. >> the torch will arrive at the northern california summer games opening ceremonies at uc davis on friday. the games continue in davis all weekend and good work by all. >>> thank you so much for making ktvu your choice for news. we hope you join this afternoon for our new 4:00 p.m. newscast, that's coming up today at 4:00. and we'

the national association of realtors says its index based on contracts signed last month increased 0.9%. contracts h now risen for five straight months. >>> in washington the supreme t overturned a landmark epa air pollution rule. in a blow to the white house the justices ruled against the obama administra attempt to limit power plant emissions of mercury and other pollutants. coal stocks many of which have gotten hit very hard over the past few years, rose tod hampton pe. >> reporte officials from 23 states along with utility industry groups challenge the obama admi plans to limit power plant emissions of mercury . they argued the regulations were too costly for coal miners busi in a 5-4 decision the supreme t ruled those costs, estimated by the epa at $9.6 billion per year should have been consi justice antonin scalia wrote, epa refused to consider whether the cost of this decision ou business groups and regulatory experts are praising the court's decision. >> today the supreme cou affirmed a very commonsense principle that epa and other agencies too often ignore. and that is that the

. >> he was presented with the service to america leadership award given by the national association of broadcasters, education foundation. sinise was recognized for his ongoing commitment to raising awareness and support for veterans. the ceremony took place at the foundation's annual gala held at the national building museum. >>> you know they say every dog has its day. but for a dog named max, it has been quite a night. max is the military trained dog who stars in a new movie called appropriately enough "max." tonight they rolled out the red carpet for the dog for an advanced screening of the movie at the u.s. navy memorial. we don't want to get into the story line too much and spoil it. suffice it to say, max is one special dog. the movie hits theaters nationwide june 26. got to love a dog. >> yeah, do you. >>> a little rain didn't stop a vision of pink in downtown d.c. this is news bash 2015. each year a pretty much of us d.c. news women including men of your favorites here at wusa9 come together to raise money to bash breast cancer. linda sanchez provided words of inspiration an

first miss sonia yates hubbard on behalf of the national association of convenience stores. secondly, mr. israel o quinn that congressman griffith introduced director food city on behalf the food marketing institute and national grocers association. third miss lynn o'dell executive vice president communications investor relations of domino's on behalf of american pizza community. next miss karen rascoff, dunkin brands, inc. and finally miss margo wooten director of nutrition policy center for science in the public interests. thank you each for coming today. you'll each be given five minutes to summarize your written testimony. written testimony will be entered into the record. there is a series of lights on your desk. when it hits red, we ask that you please conclude. i have to run a tight gavel today. we're scheduled a vote between 11:00 and 11:30. so we'll go as long as we can, hope to get through the members' questions. so at this point miss hubbard you're recognized for five minutes for your summary. >> chairman pitts, ranking member green members of the subcommittee, tha

the nation must record with the fact shootings like this do not happen with the same frequencies and other advanced nations. the nation's most vocal supporter of gun rights, the national rifle association, has not yet responded for request for comments. leon: a gun range advertised -- many flooded the charleston post and courier's facebook page to a complaint about an ad that was found right above the story from -- for ladies night at a local gun rage. the newspaper responded with a brief statement saying "the sticky note attached to some home delivery newspapers is a deeply regrettable coincidence." they apologize to those who are offended. maureen: last night shooting casted a spotlight. armed security. this church pays uniformed police officers to be in the congregation during services. he says his clients include a growing list of churches. >> churches used to be a place of safety. maureen: metropolitan ame church tells abc seven it posts security guards at almost every meeting. abc 7 news coverage of the charleston church shooting continues on wjla.com. it includes a chilling, uncut interview with a cousin of reverend clementa pinckney about what happened inside the church. just a

the national association of truck stop operators. the national governors' association. now, the governors are republicans and democrats. they are begging us to get our act in gear and get this done. the national league of cities. and finally the national ready mixed concrete association the national stone sand, and gravel association, the owner-operator independent drivers association the portland cement association the retail industry leaders leaders. mr. president, the list that i read is a partial list. the list that i read, frankly are mostly republican-leaning organizations. why have we not done our job? why don't we already have a long-term transportation bill before us before the fund goes bust in 51 days? why? it is congress' responsibility to act quickly to address our nation's infrastructure needs and every day that the republicans fail to move forward with a bill, they are putting people at risk. this isn't about philosophy. this is about bread and butter. this is about getting to work safely. this is about driving with our family and not being fearful that yo

. >> we were talking to some folks from the national association for marriage. they oppose same-sex marriage and they are talking about a constitutional amendment to try to get this changed. is there anything that you see legally or otherwise for them to hold on to to grab on to? >> there isn't anything this that opinion. this opinion is very clear. there's no separate opinion in that five justice majority. they all agree with what justice kennedy wrote. and justice kennedy says some opponents say this disrespects marriage. he says that's exactly backwards. this shows the respect for marriage that same-sex couples have. they would like to be part of the institution because they respect it. so i don't see any litigation designed -- in the brown versus board of education, there was a lot of fighting about what it means. i think one is absolutely clear. kate is right on this. >> prop 8 was before the court a couple years ago and the attorneys opposing prop 8 at that time said there's a fundamental right to marriage and they chose not to go there, the supreme court.

. >> along those lines the national association of manufacturers estimate the closest would be $140 billionnnually making the ozone standard the most expensive rule-making industry. my understanding epa's estimate approved by the office of management and budget is much lower. how much disease -- epa expect the standard to cost? >> these are illustrative because the states will make their own choices that our estimates are a level of 65 parts per million it would be in the range of 19 to 38 ilion were standard of 70 parts per billion billion. sorry, said the completely wrong. the cost range from 3.9 billion to 15 billion depending on where the standard is. >> based on your experience the hundred and 40 million dollar price tag doesn't seem reasonable to? >> it does not match our evaluation. >> this concentration i think it's been misguided. over the history of the clean air act businesses -- how have these doomsday predictions measured up to reality? >> they haven't. given the information that folks have in front of them. in 1997 there were similar claims made that 1997 standards were going

the national memorial day concert and is a familiar face in washington. he's a recipient of the presidential citizens medal, the second-highest medal for deeds performed for the nation's service members. the national association of broadcasters education foundation will award him its hires individual honor. the service to america leadership award. ladies and gentlemen, join me in giving a warm national press club welcome to mr. gary sinise. [applause] gary sinise: thank you. thank you. thank you very much. it is good to be back. i want to say something. last time i was here, there was a wooden medallion on the back. halfway through my speech it fell down. i'm glad that it is not here. i would like to thank the members of the national press club. thank you for the invitation to speak. it is a great honor to return to speak since having the opportunity in 2007 as a national spokesperson for the memorial which after a 16 year effort was finally dedicated and opened to the public october 5 last year. a second time addressing members of the class club was in support of the film brothers at war. a third time, four years ago when we first launched the gary sinise foundation. i haven't burned any bridges yes. you kee

what runs the national association for the advancement of colored people are benjamin franklins.keeps things going. >> fund raising is critical, obviously. >> critical. >> what more do you want to say? i do think this is complex. >> what he just said is it. using his white male privilege to help the american project, right? so that's what she could have done. she could have used her privilege to help get structural racism and help black women in a real way. we can't be white. what he articulated is really what we have been trying to get at. how you can be white and still work in social justice is clear. >> charles, she was hired as a black woman to teach african studies. >> there are a lot of white processors, so you can do that work. the whole idea of the naacp was to take african-americans when they were at a real position of vulnerability and oppression and still exist, to some degree, and try to lift that to an equal status. try to chisel away at the structural problems that were standing in the way of equality. that's all that people are asking anybody to do. anybody can eng

the national association for the advancement of colored people and white ladies who think they're black. i don't see race or gender. we're all earthlings. i'm no different than a cow. i'm no different than a pig or a horse. if i feel as my identity might change that i want to be an animal, why can't i be an animal? it's my identity. i might be hairless overgrown ferret. sometimes i feel that way. i want to check in with our always entertaining, always adorable liberal panel. it's always good to see you again. >> hi, greg. >> i would assume you support the white/black lady or the black/white lady. >> it's pronounced wafrican american. that's what she prefers. if she identifies as a black woman then that's what we should respect. i identity as a black woman named champagne and you refer to me as liberal panel every week. i'm champagne. >> do you think it's logical, as a wall, that sometimes you think you're a door or chair. it's the people that perceive you that matter and they don't see you as a door or chair. >> will you stop trying to silence my narrative. i think we all need to watch

. >> in a letter this month the national association of evangelicals wrote the following in support of this amendment. while it's currently prohibited across all government agencies by executive order, this fundamental principle must be enshrined to ensure no future president may authorize and that's from the national association of evangelicals. the committee on international justice and peace in the united states contact the bishops to write the following support of the amendment and catholic teaching cannot be justified under any circumstances as it violates the dignity of the human person both victim and perpetrator and it degrades any society that tolerates it. we urge all senators to support the mccain feinstein amendment to ensure they are an activist of the government doesn't engage in torture again. i respect the dedication of services of those charged with protecting this country. for 14 years america's security professionals and the military intelligence committee and beyond have lived every day with a determination to protect their fellow americans and at the same time we m

. >> reporter: mary jane with the national oceanic and atmospheric association says sights like these have been common lately. this video shows a humpback whale slapping its tail right off the san francisco coast this week. >> it's a delight to see, but it's a great concern to us. >> reporter: whales are feeding in the same water massive cargo ships like this pass through every day. >> if a ship is moving slower it may just give that edge of time for the whale to move out of its way. >> reporter: the coast guard is asking large vessels to slow down to 10 knots or slower which is about 11 miles per hour. she says there have been no reports of whale deaths near the bridge this season. but says that doesn't mean it hasn't happened. >> we can't hope to eliminate ship strike all together but we are hoping to minimize how lethal those are when they do occur. >> reporter: i reached out to the pacific merchants shipping association about this topic. they said they would like noa to do more research and do more

after 40 years the golden state warriors are the champions of the national basketball association championship this whole series had been a nail biter. this is from the been the least tacit of all the games we've played. >> gary: these are people that basically what it's done television and look at this. (cheers & applause) >> grant: people are hugging people look a that atmosphere. >> gary: best team won creek the best player may get lebraun but the best team won a great team effort curry it >> pam: does want to see the actual victory. >> pam: lee back with highlights and a lot more. the warriors. by the detectives of the major case squad. these are their stories. i hope that you don't mind, but i just... here you are, ladies. oh, sorry. let me just wipe that off. isobel, don't think about it for a second. i'm happy to do it. thanks, frieda. i didn't know where the money was going. it's incredible. my own employees! we have procedures that'll put a stop to that overnight. excuse me. frieda, i'm sure it's nothing. thank you. i'll make some calls. i'm sorry, earl i didn't realize you had somebo

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