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they will be again for the next couple of years. states will be helped to the extent that they find ways to increase revenues. the last couple of recessions, the majority of states did that and that helped them. there will be no easy answer. there is no single answer. you cannot solve this problem by budget cuts alone. you have to have a balanced approach of cuts, tax increases, and a stimulus money. host: would like to hear your comments by e-mail, baidu.com or by phone. your perspective on what's happening in your state. the legislatures and governors debating your state budget. a caller earlier said one of the real problems is that their state has pension obligations that are not practical in today's society. guest: the states had pension obligations they did not fund is one of the problems. some states cut taxes in the 90's and boller against pensions and placed a bet on wall street, which they lost. governments should set an example. i understand the frustration people are facing cuts, state workers seem to be doing so great, but they
they will be again for the next couple of years. states will be helped to the extent that they find ways to increase revenues. the last couple of recessions, the majority of states did that and that helped them. there will be no easy answer. there is no single answer. you cannot solve this problem by budget cuts alone. you have to have a balanced approach of cuts, tax increases, and a stimulus money. host: would like to hear your comments by e-mail, baidu.com or by phone. your perspective on...
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the question. again, potentially, using a state-regulated institution against the state if they found the state's casekest. i don't know if i fully answered your question but that's my best stab at it. >> from my reading -- >> do use the mic. it's only feeding into the cameras. >> okay. >> from my reading of the time period, the word "regulated" in the 1800s really had the meaning that it was disciplined or organized. that it was another way of terming the fact they were not rag tag groups up people but they were a unified military unit or a citizen militia of an organized nature. it wasn't that they were regulated by the federal government, certainly. but by at the state and local levels. >> they were regulated by the state, though. i mean, as i say, i think it has additional meanings except by regulated by the state. one of the foremost responsibility of a colonial or a state legislature in the 18th and 19th century was every few years to revise the militia laws to try to figure out what it was that was interfering with the efficiency of the institution, try to figure out what they could do to make
the question. again, potentially, using a state-regulated institution against the state if they found the state's casekest. i don't know if i fully answered your question but that's my best stab at it. >> from my reading -- >> do use the mic. it's only feeding into the cameras. >> okay. >> from my reading of the time period, the word "regulated" in the 1800s really had the meaning that it was disciplined or organized. that it was another way of terming the fact...
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laws of the host state. ike a driver's license -- and this is my wyoming driver's license -- just like a drivers license, the thune amendment is a license for self-defense across state lines. this means my concealed carry license from wyoming, i will not be limited to wyoming. just like a regular driver's license, just about the same -- photo identification issues. the only difference is this one from wyoming says "concealed firearm permit" and it has on it a picture of a handgun. well, today we are hearing the same arguments against the thune amendment that we heard from the people who wanted to ban assault weapons. during that semi automatic assault weapons debate, we heard all of the scare tactics. we heard there would be blood all over streets, terrorists would be able to purchase uzi's and ak-47's. the lives of law enforcement law enforcement will be in danger. this is simple plt not the case. -- this is simply not the case. a study for the department of justice found that 40% of felons had not committed
laws of the host state. ike a driver's license -- and this is my wyoming driver's license -- just like a drivers license, the thune amendment is a license for self-defense across state lines. this means my concealed carry license from wyoming, i will not be limited to wyoming. just like a regular driver's license, just about the same -- photo identification issues. the only difference is this one from wyoming says "concealed firearm permit" and it has on it a picture of a handgun....
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education is our top priority, and we spend about 63% of the state budget on it, so we are in sync that this should be the first priority. however, every governor would like to have had a little more latitude in how to spend it. >> from our standpoint, the stimulus has prevented us from having to take cuts or make cuts in vital services that people depend on, especially in these hard economic times. there's more demand on services from state governments all across the country. it has been able to fill those voids for us. most of the seamless money will stop in 2011. all of us will be working on our 2011 budgets come this fall. when we get through that cycle, and the following years it becomes more challenging if it has not turned around. those are the concerns we have right now. without the flexibility, all your doing is pushing out some challenges that might be a little daunting. without it, i do not know what would have done in some of the states. >> do you all think there needs to be more, another stimulus? >> personally, i do not think there is another appetite for it. i think this
education is our top priority, and we spend about 63% of the state budget on it, so we are in sync that this should be the first priority. however, every governor would like to have had a little more latitude in how to spend it. >> from our standpoint, the stimulus has prevented us from having to take cuts or make cuts in vital services that people depend on, especially in these hard economic times. there's more demand on services from state governments all across the country. it has been...
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the state attorney office says the downgrade is appropriate. he remains free tonight on bond. >> howard county police are trying to find the person that gun down a man after a fight on a basketball court. it happened last night in columbia. kim cayce is live and has details on this ongoing investigation. >> the victim, keontae johnson, is in stable condition at shock trauma. some residents say this community needs to come together. the basketball courts and columbia became a crime scene thursday evening. two groups of teenagers for unknown reasons got into a fight that ended in gunfire. keontae johnson was shot in the side and taken to shock trauma. >> [unintelligible] >> his family does not know much about what happened, and neighbors are upset but not shocked. >> i am not surprised because i have seen a lot of activity going on in the area. the kids around here are seeming like they are not the best kids. >> they say they will keep a closer eye out for their own and children's safety from now on. many of them attend the school near where the
the state attorney office says the downgrade is appropriate. he remains free tonight on bond. >> howard county police are trying to find the person that gun down a man after a fight on a basketball court. it happened last night in columbia. kim cayce is live and has details on this ongoing investigation. >> the victim, keontae johnson, is in stable condition at shock trauma. some residents say this community needs to come together. the basketball courts and columbia became a crime...
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hillary clinton is the 67th secretary of state of the united states. in addition to thomas jefferson, james madison, james monroe, john quincy adams, dean acheson, and henry kissinger, her illustrious predecessors all include able parker, and bainbridge colby. she is the 27 secretary of state to have shared the u.s. senate, the 15th from the great state of new york, the third woman, and the first former first lady. while i am citing statistics, of ottawa also mentioned it is i thought i would also mention that no less than six secretaries of state have gone on to be president. [applause] [laughter] secretary clayton, it is a pleasure and honor to welcome your to the council on foreign relations. madam secretary, i trust you will not take it the wrong way when i say, break a leg. [applause] >> thank you very much, richard. i am delighted to be here in these new headquarters. i have been often to the mother ship in new york city, but it is good to have an outpost of the council by here down the street from the state department. we get a lot of advice from
hillary clinton is the 67th secretary of state of the united states. in addition to thomas jefferson, james madison, james monroe, john quincy adams, dean acheson, and henry kissinger, her illustrious predecessors all include able parker, and bainbridge colby. she is the 27 secretary of state to have shared the u.s. senate, the 15th from the great state of new york, the third woman, and the first former first lady. while i am citing statistics, of ottawa also mentioned it is i thought i would...
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it would do the same in 47 other states. nd the great irony of this amendment is two that that program lobby has always said that let the states decide and now they're doing 180-degree turn and saying to the federal government decide. and impose the lowest common denominator mine comes to carry out concealed weapons on all of the states except illinois and wisconsin which don't have any carry laws. in reno the gun lobby is strong camino that are many members on both side who believed strongly in individuals' rights to carry arms. but this legislation goes way beyond the previous pro gun laws that we have voted on the session. it is a bridge too far, it threatens the safety of millions of americans particularly in urban and suburban areas. it directly threatens the safety of millions of new yorkers. and let me illustrate -- our neighboring state of vermont, i have great respect for it, and it is two senators. it is a rural state with ended has a strong libertarian beliefs. and it has a very lenient concealed carry law. the ver
it would do the same in 47 other states. nd the great irony of this amendment is two that that program lobby has always said that let the states decide and now they're doing 180-degree turn and saying to the federal government decide. and impose the lowest common denominator mine comes to carry out concealed weapons on all of the states except illinois and wisconsin which don't have any carry laws. in reno the gun lobby is strong camino that are many members on both side who believed strongly...
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>>> this week on the i had for yal report. states are paying. california, new jersey and new york all on the brink of insolvency after decades of failed policies is. federal government headed down the same path? as they work to push a climate bill. a look at the true cost of cap and trade and how things look. and banning the burka, muslim validate isn't welcome in his country. the journal editorial reported starts right now. >>> welcome to the journal editorial ri port. i'm paul gigot. new jersey, california and new york a decade ago was among the states most prosperous but after progressive tax policies they are on now on the brink of insolvency. california has begun to hand out ious to its creditors. doesn't sound good for the rest of the country but is the federal government headed down to the same road? here is deputy editor dan hairringter and steve moore. you paid a lot of attention to all these states. what policies do they have in common? >> the wheels have come off in california, new jersey an new york. none of them can pay their bills.
>>> this week on the i had for yal report. states are paying. california, new jersey and new york all on the brink of insolvency after decades of failed policies is. federal government headed down the same path? as they work to push a climate bill. a look at the true cost of cap and trade and how things look. and banning the burka, muslim validate isn't welcome in his country. the journal editorial reported starts right now. >>> welcome to the journal editorial ri port. i'm...
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i live near one of the wealthiest states -- in one of the wealthiest states. have oranges, nasa, so much, and tourism. so many different ways people in florida make money. the same as california. i cannot understand year after year of being the most wealthiest place where most people and a lot of workers and illegal aliens, large amounts, working at low wages, year after year, were not doing nothing but working and working and our dollars that we have sweated for, how can these two states, especially california, be in so much debt year after year after year? it is robbery. i want to know why this is not being investigated. every state everywhere across the country, everybody is broke and bankrupt of a sudden. nobody had any problems until the word "stimulus" or "bailout" came about. there are no excuses. we're working and busting our backs. host: thank you. in florida there% of general fund deficit is 27% this year. in dollar figures that is $6 billion. lisa is online at reporting on how the states are dealing with their budget deficits this year. we heard abo
i live near one of the wealthiest states -- in one of the wealthiest states. have oranges, nasa, so much, and tourism. so many different ways people in florida make money. the same as california. i cannot understand year after year of being the most wealthiest place where most people and a lot of workers and illegal aliens, large amounts, working at low wages, year after year, were not doing nothing but working and working and our dollars that we have sweated for, how can these two states,...
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and the state were getting a carry permit is extremely difficult is the same state home to the second deadliest city in the country. >> the real problem is that baltimore may be the murder capitol of the year, but annapolis is the criminal capital of the state. because the politicians in the general assembly are passing laws that benefit criminals and failing to pass laws that protect public safety. >> even in tennessee, which is much more accepting of firearm rights, there is a heated debate over the new concealed carry law. >> temporary injunction is respectfully denied. >> 10 nashville restaurant owners requested a injunction to stop the new law from going into effect. saying armed patrons could hurt business and threaten public safety. >> we are not anti-gun but pro business and feel this is a poor solution. >> 83 percent of tennessee restaurants say despite the law, they plan on posting signs letting customers know their guns are not welcome inside. gun right supporters are organizing as well. leaving cards with tips that read "i only support businesses that honor my constitution
and the state were getting a carry permit is extremely difficult is the same state home to the second deadliest city in the country. >> the real problem is that baltimore may be the murder capitol of the year, but annapolis is the criminal capital of the state. because the politicians in the general assembly are passing laws that benefit criminals and failing to pass laws that protect public safety. >> even in tennessee, which is much more accepting of firearm rights, there is a...
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and the citizens of the united states? if you can't have the debate here on the floor of the house, where can you have it? this is where we should be debating the issues and changing the rules and the process does the people of this country a disservice. if i were able to offer an amendment to the foreign ops bill i would offer an amendment to make sure that aid to honduras is not cut off. mr. chairman, the administration has cut funding to the people of honduras because some have claimed that a military coup has occurred in honduras. instead of being responsible on the matter, the administration's got itself involved with the likes of chavez, morales, ortega and too quickly reacted in a knee jerk reaction. and if i was able to offer an amendment, i would have fought hard to make sure that aid to honduras was not cut. this process makes a mockery of our democratic system, and i urge all of my colleagues to vote against this rule and support an open process but also support the people of honduras. thank you, mr. chairman. th
and the citizens of the united states? if you can't have the debate here on the floor of the house, where can you have it? this is where we should be debating the issues and changing the rules and the process does the people of this country a disservice. if i were able to offer an amendment to the foreign ops bill i would offer an amendment to make sure that aid to honduras is not cut off. mr. chairman, the administration has cut funding to the people of honduras because some have claimed that...
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if you take out the entire state of the ohio catastrophic to us to the other 49 states the impact onthe rest of the country is going to be really -- i think what defines it is whether or not it's a catastrophe -- >> do you think the state of ohio and not have -- >> well, my governor probably wouldn't like that. i think the definition of catastrophe has to be what's the major catastrophe in our nation not in one state or one region or community. >> i want to point out there's -- it was pointed out in our testimony it's to create a national recovery framework, and i think fema has done this with a planning parkway -- framework and not a recovery. >> you think -- >> it hasn't been done yet. that's already been mandated. i think you might want to direct them to do it. >> and if that happens, then what. >> then start thinking about how the recovery process -- we've heard, i think, testimony about the flexibility of speed but i think the fact that -- >> that would help define -- >> there was an issue from the red cross of housing and social services but understanding what's involved in the
if you take out the entire state of the ohio catastrophic to us to the other 49 states the impact onthe rest of the country is going to be really -- i think what defines it is whether or not it's a catastrophe -- >> do you think the state of ohio and not have -- >> well, my governor probably wouldn't like that. i think the definition of catastrophe has to be what's the major catastrophe in our nation not in one state or one region or community. >> i want to point out there's...
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around the state temperatures are comfortably in the 60s in most of the state and then we do have am anomalies here. 66 in oakland, 72 in ocean city but mostly falling somewhere between the two. 66 in columbia. 69 on kent island and 64 in bellaire. talked about that light wind coming across the science center from the north. again, winds are variable but a bit of a southerly flow and a southeasterly wind around hagerstown at 1-mile-per-hour. we did have the severe thunderstorm warnings in effect for parts of carol and frederick county yesterday. those storms rolled right on up to the northeast. it left us with a lot of warm, mours air and that air stays in place and now is kind of settled. and we'll feel that humidity level, the dew points are much higher today and tomorrow than they have been and we're going to feel that warm front that's going to lift through and bring us more of that warm moist air will be here tomorrow and then tomorrow afternoon we start to see the approach and passage of this front. that's going to stir things up a bit so we'll have a bit of a chance of rain tom
around the state temperatures are comfortably in the 60s in most of the state and then we do have am anomalies here. 66 in oakland, 72 in ocean city but mostly falling somewhere between the two. 66 in columbia. 69 on kent island and 64 in bellaire. talked about that light wind coming across the science center from the north. again, winds are variable but a bit of a southerly flow and a southeasterly wind around hagerstown at 1-mile-per-hour. we did have the severe thunderstorm warnings in...
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what is the state doing? in the ford case that you just mentioned, the question there before the court was, did the district court err in considering whether or not the religious belief the prisoner had was consistent with the established traditional interpretation of the meal at issue, ok. and what i was doing was applying very important supreme court precedent that said it's the subjective belief of the individual. is it really motivated by a religious belief? it's one of the reasons we recognize conscientious objectors because wean are aski a court not to look at whether there is orthodox or not, but to look at the sincerity of the individual's religious belief and then look at what the state is doing in light of that. so that is what the issue was in ford. >> thank you for that answer. and again, thank you very much in the manner you responded to our questions. thank you, mr. chairman. >> thank you very much, senator cardin. as i noted earlier, we will now recess until 9:30 tomorrow morning. and wish you a
what is the state doing? in the ford case that you just mentioned, the question there before the court was, did the district court err in considering whether or not the religious belief the prisoner had was consistent with the established traditional interpretation of the meal at issue, ok. and what i was doing was applying very important supreme court precedent that said it's the subjective belief of the individual. is it really motivated by a religious belief? it's one of the reasons we...
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that is a big reason the state's need help. last year rhode island became the first and only state to get a waiver on medicare -- medicaid. as it is they will allow washington to cap medicaid funding in turn if they can determine eligibility, put limits down, and reform the system. allowing the states that have waivers on medicaid, is that something that is on the table? >> i do not know the degree to which that is something that -- how much they have involved in that. you mentioned medicaid represents a growing fiscal component for states. especially in harder economic times. that is something that has to be at and address, and anything that is -- in anything that is comprehensive. that also strengthens the argument for changing the way health care is done and ensuring it is done in a way that is affordable, not just for families and small businesses, but for state governments. thanks, guy. -- guys. >> is it too late to email questions now? [no audio] >> tonight we will show the president's national discussion on health care in
that is a big reason the state's need help. last year rhode island became the first and only state to get a waiver on medicare -- medicaid. as it is they will allow washington to cap medicaid funding in turn if they can determine eligibility, put limits down, and reform the system. allowing the states that have waivers on medicaid, is that something that is on the table? >> i do not know the degree to which that is something that -- how much they have involved in that. you mentioned...
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the united states stands with you. the united states believes that israel has a right to security. we believe, however, that this approach we're taking holds out the promise of realizing our common objective, and we want to brief the israelis, we want to listen to the israelis, and we want to enlist the support of all of our allies and friends in moving forward on this policy. >> is iran an illegitimate regime? >> you know, that's really for the people of iran to decide. i have been moved by the, just the cries for freedom and a clear appeal to the iranian government that this really significant country with a people that go back a my lena deserves better than what they're getting. >> but if the united states decides to negotiate with iran over its nuclear program, as has been the stated policy of the willing months engage, are you not betraying this democratic movement trying to overthrow that regime? >> i don't think so, david. because you can go back in history and not very long back, where we have negotiated with many government who is we did not believe represented the will of
the united states stands with you. the united states believes that israel has a right to security. we believe, however, that this approach we're taking holds out the promise of realizing our common objective, and we want to brief the israelis, we want to listen to the israelis, and we want to enlist the support of all of our allies and friends in moving forward on this policy. >> is iran an illegitimate regime? >> you know, that's really for the people of iran to decide. i have been...
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e relationship between china and the united states. e relationship between china and the united states. this is the eighth american administration and the fourth generation of chinese leaders who have pursued a consistent policy that has brought us to this point. and, of course whenever a chinese delegation comes here, it contains so many things and so many individuals whose experiences i have seen over the last decades, that this is a guarantee for our future. there could be no stronger chairman of this dialogue then secretary clinton and secretary geithner on our side, and i am confident that we are at the beginning of another extraordinarily creative year. vice premier qishan wang mentioned deng xiaoping and one of the most moving experiences in my life was one evening when deng xiaoping-- return to beijing in 1979 and explained to me at a banquet what his plans were and what he understood. i mention that only because it was a very unusual approach and it brought us to this point because of the combination of courage and vision, whic
e relationship between china and the united states. e relationship between china and the united states. this is the eighth american administration and the fourth generation of chinese leaders who have pursued a consistent policy that has brought us to this point. and, of course whenever a chinese delegation comes here, it contains so many things and so many individuals whose experiences i have seen over the last decades, that this is a guarantee for our future. there could be no stronger...
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it hinges to a large degree on the state of the economy. we no longer have the prices we had six months ago, but clearly we have credit quality and there is an issue that's important between the liquidity and the credit quality. there is some money flowing in the market and investors willing to lend. we don't have to run after every dollar that is willing to be invested in the system. we think that requires and gives policy makers leeway in terms of how they designed the rules on to which money is invested in the banks. with the equity firms week don't want to replace the systemic risk. we have a problem with the private equity firm that they are looking to flip money quickly. that's contrary to what we need and there is a lack on the private equity side. >> that's an interesting thought because by definition we are in this for three to five years. they put restrictions that they invest in banks. propose. >> that's the private equity investors and contrary to what we need it's counterproductive. we need to have a longer term visual of our f
it hinges to a large degree on the state of the economy. we no longer have the prices we had six months ago, but clearly we have credit quality and there is an issue that's important between the liquidity and the credit quality. there is some money flowing in the market and investors willing to lend. we don't have to run after every dollar that is willing to be invested in the system. we think that requires and gives policy makers leeway in terms of how they designed the rules on to which money...
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these were the convoy routes we had through the state. ecause of the coordination between the army, our unit at the department of public health and several other agencies of transportation, we were able in 16 hours to distribute the 25% of the national stockpile given by the cdc to 102 counties, 95 local health departments and 356 hospitals throughout the state, 16 hours, no injuries. it was because they planned, exercise and knew exactly what they had to do. this is the case count through and i want to show you the time frame, this is may 14th. so this is where the actual cases were occurring. this is top line call. this was on the 12th. look at all of the hot line calls and these were not even affected. it was all media driven. they were responding to what they were listening to in the media. okay. and these are the cases. we mapped out of the migrant camps because the forms we were worried about the migration and they were also trading as though they were army camps. they were not only a possibility of bringing infection in but suscepti
these were the convoy routes we had through the state. ecause of the coordination between the army, our unit at the department of public health and several other agencies of transportation, we were able in 16 hours to distribute the 25% of the national stockpile given by the cdc to 102 counties, 95 local health departments and 356 hospitals throughout the state, 16 hours, no injuries. it was because they planned, exercise and knew exactly what they had to do. this is the case count through and...
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they came from every state. the first time that i realized how americans were pouring out there for -- pouring out their heart for our state, after the storm when president bush was here and we went over to the feeding station. the feeding was so crowded whenever the president, i would usually try to be as far away as i could because of the crowds. i saw these seven guys standing over and i want over to speak to them. they said they were from vermont. they said they drove those. tractor-trailer's down their full of food. i said that is so fantastic. and a man named pettitt who is older than i am now but said, this is my third trip. just spectacular what people did, what the states did. we will never forget it. i mean that sincerely. i want to thank you again for coming here. i told everybody who was here last time that this will be a great conference. we have a lot of business to deal with, some serious issues to talk about and share ideas about solutions. but we intend for you to have a good time. if you don't have
they came from every state. the first time that i realized how americans were pouring out there for -- pouring out their heart for our state, after the storm when president bush was here and we went over to the feeding station. the feeding was so crowded whenever the president, i would usually try to be as far away as i could because of the crowds. i saw these seven guys standing over and i want over to speak to them. they said they were from vermont. they said they drove those....
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we've worked with the state. secretary napolitano has obviously been there. redecessor nancy ward made some significant personnel changes to begin moving forward, to begin that process that often times was seen as state and federal and local government as not being able to move forward. we've been working in our part to get projects committed to move the money and begin the rebuilding of the project that hadn't been in dispute. we've been working aggressively to address those challenges. but i think part of the discussion i have heard that as a state i was very much aware of it is often times in a large scale disaster, catastrophic disaster there are other programs beside the stafford act that can be brought to bear. it works best when it's done looking at what the stafford act can do and other programs such as community block development dollars to address issues. when you look back and say what was with her can katrina in many cases we didn't play good job of looking at all the other federal programs matching those with the needs of the community and oftenti
we've worked with the state. secretary napolitano has obviously been there. redecessor nancy ward made some significant personnel changes to begin moving forward, to begin that process that often times was seen as state and federal and local government as not being able to move forward. we've been working in our part to get projects committed to move the money and begin the rebuilding of the project that hadn't been in dispute. we've been working aggressively to address those challenges. but i...
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that includes the governor of the state, who is a republican. the honolulu advertiser, which is a big newspaper there, has faxed to nbc news last night his birth announcement. which was back at the time of his birth in 1961. why are conservative radio talk show hosts fueling doubts about his citizenship, nine members of congress are doing that as well as senator shelby. e. steven collins, g. gordon libby is a radio talk show host. so here we go. what is your argument, gordon? >> my argument is this whole thing could be settled in a minute if the president would simply produce a valid birth certificate. so far, so far as i know, he has not. all he's produced has been a, quote, certificate of live birth. you can't get a passport with that. you can't even register your son for little league with that. that's the problem. >> i understand that he presented a -- what's called a short version of the birth certificate which is what you need to get a passport. and that's adequate to get one. that's what people expect you to turn over when you go to the st
that includes the governor of the state, who is a republican. the honolulu advertiser, which is a big newspaper there, has faxed to nbc news last night his birth announcement. which was back at the time of his birth in 1961. why are conservative radio talk show hosts fueling doubts about his citizenship, nine members of congress are doing that as well as senator shelby. e. steven collins, g. gordon libby is a radio talk show host. so here we go. what is your argument, gordon? >> my...
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>> reporter: the state has it. the comptroller of maryland has it. >> well, let's go get it. >> reporter: and we did. >> there it is. there it is there. >> reporter: after finding kelly's family on the list, we let her know. and she soon found out they were owed more than $100 from an insurance company. it had been sitting on the proverbial unclaimed property shelf since 2004. >> i think that you need to make a better attempt at notification in tracking the people down. >> reporter: but the comptroller's office does try different ways to track people down. including this directory. inside you'll find nearly 54,000 names on nearly 127 pages. they're owed about $38 million, and that's just the people added since last year. >> i don't think it's overwhelming. more challenging. and a responsibility. >> reporter: a responsible to return what rightfully belongs to you. the cache valley is yours forever. but the state uses the money in the meantime. and even auctions off some of the assets on ebay if the owner isn't found
>> reporter: the state has it. the comptroller of maryland has it. >> well, let's go get it. >> reporter: and we did. >> there it is. there it is there. >> reporter: after finding kelly's family on the list, we let her know. and she soon found out they were owed more than $100 from an insurance company. it had been sitting on the proverbial unclaimed property shelf since 2004. >> i think that you need to make a better attempt at notification in tracking the...
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lawyers for the state uses its circuit court judge's finding to back up the case. last summer, both sides argued in federal court before a judge who indicated he would make a decision by september. he didn't. >> there have been times if i wondered what was holding it up. i don't know what is taking so long. >> judge davis also has a letter before him from the archbishop. he told the judge they would be further harmed if his request to be released from prison would be granted. >> this is a man that held a gun to my head and played russian roulette with me. this is a man that fired a gun in a classroom of students. he said no matter how old you were, he said he would find you and kill you. >> his victims total at least a dozen, both male and female. >> now to the fight over the health care reform issue. nancy pelosi says she is upbeat that the house will be ready to vote on the bill next week but some say congress has a long way to go before overhauling the health-care system. leaders are still trying to figure out how to pay for the plan and control costs. 11 news h
lawyers for the state uses its circuit court judge's finding to back up the case. last summer, both sides argued in federal court before a judge who indicated he would make a decision by september. he didn't. >> there have been times if i wondered what was holding it up. i don't know what is taking so long. >> judge davis also has a letter before him from the archbishop. he told the judge they would be further harmed if his request to be released from prison would be granted....
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. >>> another round of strong thunderstorms making their way through the state, we're going to take you right to them, no warnings associated with these, but making their way to the east and about to make its kay into baltimore county. the fringes just on parkton and butler, a lot of lightning down in the area, and all of this is making its way off to the east a little bit more slowly than our first round from earlier today, so we'll put a quick track on it and show you. from this line moving at 15 miles an hour, already starting to pick up for others. here is the situation why we're concerned, the dewpoints are incredibly hi for us and -- high for us, and at this point we're in the 70s, so something we'll be monitoring on the full forecast coming up shortly. >>> for the second night in a row there are new developments in the growing corruption propose at city hall. today mayor sheila dixon was indieted again. -- indicted again. >> reporter: one of the major differences between tonight's indictment and the previous one, is now the state prosecutor has a guilty plea and co-operation from
. >>> another round of strong thunderstorms making their way through the state, we're going to take you right to them, no warnings associated with these, but making their way to the east and about to make its kay into baltimore county. the fringes just on parkton and butler, a lot of lightning down in the area, and all of this is making its way off to the east a little bit more slowly than our first round from earlier today, so we'll put a quick track on it and show you. from this line...
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the b.c. in their state. fundamentally, how we are going to succeed in reducing the cost of care is improving the health of the american people. that is why if we shift from eight sick-care system to a health care system and focus on peak -- keeping people out of the hospital and doctor's office instead of -- a except for checkups, that is where we will make a difference. host: democrat caller. caller: i want to ask the governor, why is it that -- host: are you there? caller: white is it that we as taxpayers are always paying for these senators and governors and representatives -- we are paying for your health insurance and it seems that the republicans are still against the poor. why is this? remember jeremiah and his quote to is the lights when they were distant -- disobedient and uncaring. host: de have any thoughts? guest: interestingly i have been trying in vermont to get our state employees union to pay more for health insurance so that the taxpayers don't have to pay as much, but i have not had any luck
the b.c. in their state. fundamentally, how we are going to succeed in reducing the cost of care is improving the health of the american people. that is why if we shift from eight sick-care system to a health care system and focus on peak -- keeping people out of the hospital and doctor's office instead of -- a except for checkups, that is where we will make a difference. host: democrat caller. caller: i want to ask the governor, why is it that -- host: are you there? caller: white is it that...
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but none note that the power of the state -- let them know that the power of the state is there and therer a better day. you provide that on the federal level. you have provided in the first six months extraordinarily well. you do not realize the response in my state when the press was standing around. i know how you got myself on number. -- i do not know how you got my cell phone number. >> there are lots of ways. [laughter] i've got your number. >> it help people who were scared are frightened. you can get jaded or overwhelmed and so backed up and so busy with all the responsibilities. sometimes it's easy to forget little things. but let me compliment you on what you have done so far in that regard by being there for us, telephonically or any other way, so that we can start to rebuild the hope the people immediately after a disaster. let me encourage you not to quit doing that. not to let that parts light. the second point. >> i would encourage you not to change your cellphone number. [laughter] >> of the second point about a fusion center, where i enders and you are heading on that, be
but none note that the power of the state -- let them know that the power of the state is there and therer a better day. you provide that on the federal level. you have provided in the first six months extraordinarily well. you do not realize the response in my state when the press was standing around. i know how you got myself on number. -- i do not know how you got my cell phone number. >> there are lots of ways. [laughter] i've got your number. >> it help people who were scared...
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we are the largest state in the nation.re blessed with rain forest -- lush, green forests and soaring peaks, crystal clear water, minerals and oil and fish and game. alaska is indeed a great land. alaskans are a great people. our native elders to ensure the preservation of the rich history and bridge the gap between young and old, passing their culture from one generation to the next. from the earliest days when alaskas first people settled -- alaska's first people settled land to the gold rush of the late 1800's, to statehood, and even today, our people have sacrificed much and contributed much to our state and our nation. alaskans are a great people. alaska's still has much more to offer. -- alaska still has much. and given today's economicyou have my commitment to work alaskas economy for growth and our children in families for opportunity in the future. on december 4, 2006, governor sarah palin and i swore an oath of alaska. we did it over at the carlson center. i placed my hand on the bible just moments ago and pledged
we are the largest state in the nation.re blessed with rain forest -- lush, green forests and soaring peaks, crystal clear water, minerals and oil and fish and game. alaska is indeed a great land. alaskans are a great people. our native elders to ensure the preservation of the rich history and bridge the gap between young and old, passing their culture from one generation to the next. from the earliest days when alaskas first people settled -- alaska's first people settled land to the gold rush...
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this was rejected by the state supreme court. it has been a long process but now it ends. >> you mentioned al franken's committee assignments, how does this affect the senate? >> now the democrats have 60 seats. if they stay united, they can beat filibusters' which is the last real lever of power for the republicans. they have a very diverse caucus, ideologically speaking. there are a key senators that has been casting for much of this year -- absent for much of this year. kennedy is still recovering from brain cancer. it might be a symbolic thing for now. republicans are already saying that democrats have no excuses. they have the votes. that might not be the case. >> thank you. >> now the public statements from norm coleman and al franken. >> my wife is in rome. i am sure she is at peace with the decision. i just had a conversation with al franken congratulating him on his victory. i told him that it is the best job he will ever have. ours is a government of laws, not men and women. the supreme court has spoken and i respect his
this was rejected by the state supreme court. it has been a long process but now it ends. >> you mentioned al franken's committee assignments, how does this affect the senate? >> now the democrats have 60 seats. if they stay united, they can beat filibusters' which is the last real lever of power for the republicans. they have a very diverse caucus, ideologically speaking. there are a key senators that has been casting for much of this year -- absent for much of this year. kennedy...
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every year, the president of the united states has added more things to the list. it is all mexico although they are roughly the% of those who have been named. -- roughly 50% of those who have been named. president obama moved from the june 1 date and acted early on april 15. he named three of the mexican cartels that are currently at the center of much of the violence that is going on. in june, we named others that were not involved in mexico. these are referred as tier one and traffickers. we have been designated the authority to designate for sanctions controlled by or assisting tier one traffickers. tier 2 or derivative designations included the money launderers, the family members complacent with the trafficking activities, the criminal members of the organization, the transportation cells, the existence of communication cells that make up the financial network of drug trafficking organizations. since 1999, the president has identified 82 tier 1 traffickers. in that same time, we have identified 251 tier 2 designations in mexico. in addition to that, under the
every year, the president of the united states has added more things to the list. it is all mexico although they are roughly the% of those who have been named. -- roughly 50% of those who have been named. president obama moved from the june 1 date and acted early on april 15. he named three of the mexican cartels that are currently at the center of much of the violence that is going on. in june, we named others that were not involved in mexico. these are referred as tier one and traffickers. we...
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this is not just a problem for the united states. it raises the prospect of a nuclear arms race in the middle east, which would endanger global security while iran's ballistic missile program could pose a threat to the broader region. i'm pleased that we have agreed on a joint statement of cooperation on missile defense and a joint threat assessment of the ballistic missile challenges of the 20% 3, including those posed by iran and north korea. we have taken important steps forward to strengthen our security through greater cooperation. president dmitry medvedev and i agreed upon the need to combat violent extremists. we have signed an agreement allows the transit of military equipment through militaryto afghanistan. this is a substantial contribution. it will save the united states time and resources, and giving our troops to support that they need. thanks to admiral mike mullen and his russian counterpart, we have agreed to resume military cooperation between the united states and russia. this provides a framework for its robertbett
this is not just a problem for the united states. it raises the prospect of a nuclear arms race in the middle east, which would endanger global security while iran's ballistic missile program could pose a threat to the broader region. i'm pleased that we have agreed on a joint statement of cooperation on missile defense and a joint threat assessment of the ballistic missile challenges of the 20% 3, including those posed by iran and north korea. we have taken important steps forward to...
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the states are a drag on the stimulus. they are basically dragging down any of the impact the stimulus might have had because they're retrenching. they're can selling summer school, furloughing workers. if you're furlowed you're not going to go out to dinner or the movies. so it's a real drag on the stimulus. they are talking about what they can do to help the states but you can't really help one state and not the other and what can you do that's a one size fits all? the states have very different problems. and they need to prove to creditors that they're worthy of their money and fix their vobs -- problems so that they can borrow money. gwen: i was struck by how interested the republicans were in this. they seemed to grab on to this as something they can push back hard on every single day, talking about how this didn't work. is this a theme we're going to see now develop among republicans, which is ah, finally we've got something we can beat them about the ears with? definitely. i think you're seeing 2010 election campaig
the states are a drag on the stimulus. they are basically dragging down any of the impact the stimulus might have had because they're retrenching. they're can selling summer school, furloughing workers. if you're furlowed you're not going to go out to dinner or the movies. so it's a real drag on the stimulus. they are talking about what they can do to help the states but you can't really help one state and not the other and what can you do that's a one size fits all? the states have very...
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people of the state of maryland will have had the final say. >> the governor has not been a supporter of same-six marriages. >> marylander's law was intended for a specific purpose. >> it is good for maryland not have couples go elsewhere, but to do so here in the state. >> before making changes to the state law, the governor wants to wait for an opinion from the attorney general. >>> nationwide, a gay marriages have been legalized in the six states he see there. as john mentioned, the district will recognize all marriages performed and other state beginning tomorrow. >>> nuclear arms was on the tops of the minds of the president s of russia and the united states today. >> we have signed an agreement that will reduce nuclear warheads. >> this deal could limit the number of warheads each country has to 1500. the country still remains at odds over the united states' missile defense program in eastern europe. >>> this man is going to serve as the assistant director of the office of public liaison. he is best known a in a star in movies. >>> little people and their fight targe
people of the state of maryland will have had the final say. >> the governor has not been a supporter of same-six marriages. >> marylander's law was intended for a specific purpose. >> it is good for maryland not have couples go elsewhere, but to do so here in the state. >> before making changes to the state law, the governor wants to wait for an opinion from the attorney general. >>> nationwide, a gay marriages have been legalized in the six states he see...
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side, joint chairman of the united states army. they are setting the framework document of the development of corp. between the armed forces [inaudible] and to improve military cooperation between the armed forces and the united states of america for the year 2009. [applause] >> minister of foreign affairs of the russian federation and senior deputy of the united states of america are assigning an agreement between the government of the russian federation and the government of the net states of america on the transit of weapons material, military property, and military personnel concerning the participation of the men states of america in efforts to enhance security, stabilization, and restoration of the islamic republic of afghanistan. >> also, the notes have been exchanged by the russian u.s. commission on affairs of missing in action and prisoners of war and the memorandum has been signed. >> president of the russian federation, president medvedev, and president of the united states barack obama are signing a joint memorandum of
side, joint chairman of the united states army. they are setting the framework document of the development of corp. between the armed forces [inaudible] and to improve military cooperation between the armed forces and the united states of america for the year 2009. [applause] >> minister of foreign affairs of the russian federation and senior deputy of the united states of america are assigning an agreement between the government of the russian federation and the government of the net...
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we are the only state where you could only serve once. it is only the only state. it is also the only state where the title is "your excellency." [laughter] that is kind of nice. i think they thought that eight years of it would make it too hard to live with. a dear friend of mine who is a longtime member of our state legislature and senate, who was my running mate running for attorney general for years ago, lost in the closest statewide election in virginia by 300 votes. he is running to continue to a great tradition of democratic leadership in virginia. he brings his own unique set of skills and abilities to the table. it is a very close race. it is a dead heat right now. his republican opponent and he are debating at the virginia bar association today. i feel good about the race. it is a dead heat. four years ago when i was running for governor, i was down in the race. i had both u.s. senators campaigning against me. i had a strong majority of the house delegation campaigning against me. both of the state houses of the legislature were republican. they were campa
we are the only state where you could only serve once. it is only the only state. it is also the only state where the title is "your excellency." [laughter] that is kind of nice. i think they thought that eight years of it would make it too hard to live with. a dear friend of mine who is a longtime member of our state legislature and senate, who was my running mate running for attorney general for years ago, lost in the closest statewide election in virginia by 300 votes. he is...
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this is not just a problem for the united states. it raises the prospect of a nuclear arms while the ballistic program could also pose a threat to the broader region. we've agreed on a joint statement on cooperation of missile defense and a joint threat assessment of the ballistic challenges of the 21st century including those posed by iran and north korea. second, we have taken important steps forward to strengthen our security through greater cooperation. president medvedev and i agreed upon the need to combat the threat of violent extremists, particularly from al qaeda. and today we signed an agreement that will allow the transit of lethal military equipment through russia to afghanistan. this is a substantial contribution by russia to our international effort and it will save the united states time and resources in giving our troops the support that they need. thanks to admiral and his russian counterpart, we've agreed to resume military to military cooperation between the united states and russia. this provides the framework for
this is not just a problem for the united states. it raises the prospect of a nuclear arms while the ballistic program could also pose a threat to the broader region. we've agreed on a joint statement on cooperation of missile defense and a joint threat assessment of the ballistic challenges of the 21st century including those posed by iran and north korea. second, we have taken important steps forward to strengthen our security through greater cooperation. president medvedev and i agreed upon...
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so we're the second thinnest state government in the united states. and it's going to get thinner. >> let me ask you about this fund being created for michael jackson. i mean, a lot of people are saying why are taxpayers putting money in a fund for michael jackson when the state is in such critical upset? >> well, who knows? taxpayers aren't, but -- i mean, they have a family trust, as i understand, if that's what you mean, maria, that's privately funded. but we -- what the attorney general is doing in california is reviewing the medical community prescriptions and so on to see if there was abuse. >> so mr. treasurer, you really have got to get money coming into the state. we know that. and you need to convince investors that this is a place they want to be, despite what you're facing right now. you would normally be able to cover short-term financing needs through what are called revenue anticipation notes. >> yes. >> could you tell us how they're working and how you're going to convince investors that california is a place to invest? >> well, what w
so we're the second thinnest state government in the united states. and it's going to get thinner. >> let me ask you about this fund being created for michael jackson. i mean, a lot of people are saying why are taxpayers putting money in a fund for michael jackson when the state is in such critical upset? >> well, who knows? taxpayers aren't, but -- i mean, they have a family trust, as i understand, if that's what you mean, maria, that's privately funded. but we -- what the attorney...
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hillary clinton is the 67th secretary of state of the united states. in addition to thomas jefferson, james madison, james monroe, john quincy adams, dean atchison and henry kissinger, her predecessors also include able parker upsure and others. she's the 22nd secretary of state to serve in the u.s. senate, the 15th to hail from the great state of new york, the third woman and the first former first lady. and while i'm citing statistics, i thought i would also mention, in case anyone is interested, that no less than six secretaries of state have gone on to be president. [laughter] >> secretary clinton, it is a pleasure and it is an honor to welcome you here to the council on foreign relations. madam secretary, i trust you will not take it the wrong way when i say, break a leg. [laughter] [applause] >> oh, thank you very much, richard. and i am delighted to be here in these new headquarters. i have been often to, i guess, the mother ship in new york city, but it's good to have an outpost of the council right here down the street from the state department
hillary clinton is the 67th secretary of state of the united states. in addition to thomas jefferson, james madison, james monroe, john quincy adams, dean atchison and henry kissinger, her predecessors also include able parker upsure and others. she's the 22nd secretary of state to serve in the u.s. senate, the 15th to hail from the great state of new york, the third woman and the first former first lady. and while i'm citing statistics, i thought i would also mention, in case anyone is...
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obviously we are as i said before respectful of the states' rights and state law that have been enacted with regard to this particular issue. but i might say we have a national reciprocity understanding national reciprocity concealed carry understanding with all the other states in the country and so the other 47 states were a fan concealed carry any of those residents of those states who have concealed carry permits can carry in the state of south dakota. there's ten other states who also fit into the category and i believe if you check the records and look at the data it is pretty clear that the states of enacted national concealed carry reciprocity agreements have not seen as has been suggested by opponents of this amendment any increase in crime rates. this is something that i believe mr. president is consistent with the constitutional right citizens in this country have to keep and bear firearms, and we have as i said 40 states currently today who have some form of a concealed carry law that allows other individuals and states residents of their states to carry. this simply extends
obviously we are as i said before respectful of the states' rights and state law that have been enacted with regard to this particular issue. but i might say we have a national reciprocity understanding national reciprocity concealed carry understanding with all the other states in the country and so the other 47 states were a fan concealed carry any of those residents of those states who have concealed carry permits can carry in the state of south dakota. there's ten other states who also fit...
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which as much as $40 billion worth of collateral held in states across the united states. there has been a move to move towards the rating process in itself seems quite discriminatory with the higher ratings being required, very high ratings for foreign companies and very much less so it seems for domestic companies which if you are operating in a global reinsurance market business to business doesn't make much sense obviously i understand the necessity of covering risk, but we have just done away with collateral in side of the e.u. and we think it is a blunt instrument. we wonder why that is still of course here whenever the neic says this is what we are going to do we are shocked by it and think we have a very modern approach or technique and we prefer to look at risk management which after all at the end of the day tells you with those companies are doing and how they are we hitting and predicting their risk which is more essential than how much money they have in the bank. >> thank you. my last question is for mr. mcraith. the just become a delaware corporation at the t
which as much as $40 billion worth of collateral held in states across the united states. there has been a move to move towards the rating process in itself seems quite discriminatory with the higher ratings being required, very high ratings for foreign companies and very much less so it seems for domestic companies which if you are operating in a global reinsurance market business to business doesn't make much sense obviously i understand the necessity of covering risk, but we have just done...
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the state foreign operations bill also ensures that the united states continues to meet our moral andhumanitarian obligations abrd. the bill provides funding for countries facing long-term countries facing long-term development challenges,
the state foreign operations bill also ensures that the united states continues to meet our moral andhumanitarian obligations abrd. the bill provides funding for countries facing long-term countries facing long-term development challenges,
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but what about the states, may they make a law abridging the freedom of states? justice hugo black was a great advocate of what was called incorporation. >> right. >> you heard justice -- judge sotomayor mention it. do you incorporate the bill of rights against the states? now, most of the bill of rights has been incorporated, but not everything, and the supreme court has never said whether the second amendment applies against the states. that's the issue that this case was about. >> i want to follow-up by making this point using the telestrator. this case was just decided. if she makes it to the supreme court, this case. others like it, are likely to be before the court. and republicans have been pressing her for two days now trying to say, well, you would recuse yourself if this case made it. and she has said, yes. if a case that she decided, the exact case, she would, of course, say i have a conflict, i have to step aside. they are trying to say, well, if there are other state cases similar to this, could you also recuse yourself. very clear what the conservati
but what about the states, may they make a law abridging the freedom of states? justice hugo black was a great advocate of what was called incorporation. >> right. >> you heard justice -- judge sotomayor mention it. do you incorporate the bill of rights against the states? now, most of the bill of rights has been incorporated, but not everything, and the supreme court has never said whether the second amendment applies against the states. that's the issue that this case was about....
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obviously, it is clear that the longer expanded the more money state. he longer expressivity, -- an exclusivity mean the difference between 12 or 14. that means less innovation. if you think that was within the next 24-hours, we can make these determinations. >> yes, sure. >> within the next 24-hours. i would like to know the follow- up. i would like to get back to this employer mandate. thank you and your staff for the hard work you have done. i'm sure there have been countless hours put into this hours. we may not always agree, but we really appreciate your effort. on the employer mandate, i think we are in agreement that the primary generator of new jobs in america is small business. there are many of those small businesses, although not all of them, that the minimum wage for the that is the nature of small business. according to this, $750 penalty for each employee and $350 for each part-time employees will be lost if there is no health insurance and provided to employees. i think we very badly need a steady as to what that does to employment -- stud
obviously, it is clear that the longer expanded the more money state. he longer expressivity, -- an exclusivity mean the difference between 12 or 14. that means less innovation. if you think that was within the next 24-hours, we can make these determinations. >> yes, sure. >> within the next 24-hours. i would like to know the follow- up. i would like to get back to this employer mandate. thank you and your staff for the hard work you have done. i'm sure there have been countless...
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workers here in the united states into colombia. mr. conaway: it's interesting that we now own, between the unions and the federal taxpayer, we own general motors. and so a general motors car made in the united states bears a 35% tariff if you try sell it in colombia. so you have 35% to the cost of that car and that competes with the car, say, made in korea or other places that don't have that tariff. then we're out of -- we don't compete well on a cost basis. so those are american manufacturing jobs and speaking on behalf of the american taxpayer and the unions, for a change, which i don't normally speak to, if we're going to prosper general motors, why not do something that drops the tariff, makes us more competitive for the taxpayer-made automobiles to be sold in colombia? as you mentioned earlier, colombia's continued with the unilateral trade agreements that they're doing that continue to disadvantage american businesses that compete with businesses from those countries that colombia agrees -- mr. dreier: reclaiming my time. let's s
workers here in the united states into colombia. mr. conaway: it's interesting that we now own, between the unions and the federal taxpayer, we own general motors. and so a general motors car made in the united states bears a 35% tariff if you try sell it in colombia. so you have 35% to the cost of that car and that competes with the car, say, made in korea or other places that don't have that tariff. then we're out of -- we don't compete well on a cost basis. so those are american...
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the state is technically already out of cash. it doesn't have the cash to pay all of its obligations. it's promising to pay those iou holders 3.5% interest in october which some people think is a good deal. there is an arbitrage market being set up that people -- >> yeah, yeah, i'm sure it is a great deal. they can put any percentage they want to on debt. the point is that they have a deficit in california, any government should understand there is only one recourse available to it -- two options. one, either cut the budget or raise taxes. it seems demonstrable -- >> as long as the state -- >> yes. >> yeah, lou, as long as the state doesn't have an agreement to do one or both of those two things, the deficit is going to continue to grow by about $25 million a day. and that debt is going to continue to be racked up at an even faster rate as long as those ious that are supposed to pay interest are issued. >> as banks say that they will not accept them, the largest banks. casey wian, thanks very much from california. >>> the obama ad
the state is technically already out of cash. it doesn't have the cash to pay all of its obligations. it's promising to pay those iou holders 3.5% interest in october which some people think is a good deal. there is an arbitrage market being set up that people -- >> yeah, yeah, i'm sure it is a great deal. they can put any percentage they want to on debt. the point is that they have a deficit in california, any government should understand there is only one recourse available to it -- two...
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the united states that the united states could hold them indefinitely in the event that we couldn't finda place to send them. that there is no constitutional issue, no constitutional right for that detainee to be released after a period of time. do you agree with that? >> make sure i understand the senator's question. would there be a constitutional claim by someone in the united states having served his sentence, for example, with the existing immigration laws that allow us to hold an individual who is deportable? >> if it's a foreign national, i don't believe -- if it's a foreign national, i don't believe the individual would have a credible claim that he cannot be detained under the alien removal statute. the boundaries of how long that detention can take place may be questionable. >> do you agree with that, ms. pearlstein? >> i agree that it's an open question. you know, without any legal authority, to continue to detain somebody, they just need to be deported and we have no place to send them. could we continue to detain them beyond six months, a year,them, detain them? the supreme
the united states that the united states could hold them indefinitely in the event that we couldn't finda place to send them. that there is no constitutional issue, no constitutional right for that detainee to be released after a period of time. do you agree with that? >> make sure i understand the senator's question. would there be a constitutional claim by someone in the united states having served his sentence, for example, with the existing immigration laws that allow us to hold an...
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the state didn't do it, and that's where the systemic regulator comes in. so one company, detaining him what to do, to anyone who looks at them, i guess can shake the system up just a little bit. so therefore i don't quite, although i appreciate his hearing, i'm not quite sure what we are talking about except a unanimous opinion that there is some need for some generic national oversight of what's happening in the insurance industry. understanding fully well the federal government should not and need not be doing things that some of the states are doing very well. particularly that aspect between the company and customer. i agree totally the federal government doesn't need to do that. states are doing a great. that's the consumer side. but on the investment side, no one is looking at it. one company has and could begin tomorrow, did i miss something, has anybody on any level today up until this point said that there could not be another aig tomorrow? if they chose to, couldn't choose to invest all of their receipts into credit default swaps if they chose. i
the state didn't do it, and that's where the systemic regulator comes in. so one company, detaining him what to do, to anyone who looks at them, i guess can shake the system up just a little bit. so therefore i don't quite, although i appreciate his hearing, i'm not quite sure what we are talking about except a unanimous opinion that there is some need for some generic national oversight of what's happening in the insurance industry. understanding fully well the federal government should not...
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toner relied on the supreme court's decision in the united states v miller. court examined miller and concluded that, quote, the case did not even purport to be a thorough examination of the second amendment, unquote. and that miller provided, quote, no explanation of the content of the right, unquote. are you familiar with that? >> i am, sir. >> okay. let me ask you, doesn't the supreme court's treatment of miller at least cast out on whether relying on miller as the second circuit has done is proper? >> the issue -- >> i'm saying at least cast doubts. >> that's what i believe justice scalia implied in his footnote 23, but he acknowledged that the issue of whether the right, as understood in supreme court jurisprudence was fundamental. but that the supreme court didn't consider it fundamental so as to be incorporated against the states. >> it didn't decide that point. >> well, not only didn't it decide it, but i understood justice scalia to be recognizing that the court's precedent had held it was not. his opinion with respect to the application of the secon
toner relied on the supreme court's decision in the united states v miller. court examined miller and concluded that, quote, the case did not even purport to be a thorough examination of the second amendment, unquote. and that miller provided, quote, no explanation of the content of the right, unquote. are you familiar with that? >> i am, sir. >> okay. let me ask you, doesn't the supreme court's treatment of miller at least cast out on whether relying on miller as the second...
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the state of virginia was, state of virginia was almost 10. west virginia was a little bit less than that. ohio, primarily came in through the facility. but some other as well. that and the balance which is going to turn out -- you'll notice i said the project was on time. i didn't mention the budget. we will put eight? yeah, the total project is over $150 now. we'll be around $70 to $80 of it. but, still, a great cost effective project in terms of the benefits. >> any oirs? mr. moormann, thanks so much for being with us, and best of luck. governor rendell began to introduce our next speaker by videotape, a few minutes ago. but it's a pleasure to welcome fellow new englander to the podium. she's been focused on the need for transparency and accountability in infrastructure spending. and new sources of funding, sort of national capitol budget for some time. it's a real honor to have her with us this morning. please welcome kong woman rosa delauro. >> thank you very much governor douglas. i'm really delighted to be here this morning with all of y
the state of virginia was, state of virginia was almost 10. west virginia was a little bit less than that. ohio, primarily came in through the facility. but some other as well. that and the balance which is going to turn out -- you'll notice i said the project was on time. i didn't mention the budget. we will put eight? yeah, the total project is over $150 now. we'll be around $70 to $80 of it. but, still, a great cost effective project in terms of the benefits. >> any oirs? mr. moormann,...