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running repair and inspection, and shops and all of the support services necessary to support, the state wide system. and we will also likely have a heavy maintenance facility site somewhere in the central valley. now the request on the response of it by october 17th, and the end of next week, and the lines will be accepted after that and it is not a hard date in terms of continuing to get the expressions of interest, so the expression of interest is not a requirement to the rpf for the vehicle procurement and the firms that do not submit any of the lines and it may submit a proposal on the date that we expect to get out by the end of this year. we expect to have the rfp out by the end of the year and we don't haveth
running repair and inspection, and shops and all of the support services necessary to support, the state wide system. and we will also likely have a heavy maintenance facility site somewhere in the central valley. now the request on the response of it by october 17th, and the end of next week, and the lines will be accepted after that and it is not a hard date in terms of continuing to get the expressions of interest, so the expression of interest is not a requirement to the rpf for the vehicle...
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running repair and inspection, and shops and all of the support services necessary to support, the state wide system. and we will also likely have a heavy maintenance facility site somewhere in the central valley. now the request on the response of it by october 17th, and the end of next week, and the lines will be accepted after that and it is not a hard date in terms of continuing to get the expressions of interest, so the expression of interest is not a requirement to the rpf for the vehicle procurement and the firms that do not submit any of the lines and it may submit a proposal on the date that we expect to get out by the end of this year. we expect to have the rfp out by the end of the year and we don't have the firm schedule, and the authority will issue, the rfp to begin the formal procurement process, and for in firms that submit it, will be given the credential to ask the questions and participate on the one on one, and really give us an opportunity, as cal train, has done and as dave mentioned to fully vet the options for a vehicle, procurement and what the best possible vehicle would be
running repair and inspection, and shops and all of the support services necessary to support, the state wide system. and we will also likely have a heavy maintenance facility site somewhere in the central valley. now the request on the response of it by october 17th, and the end of next week, and the lines will be accepted after that and it is not a hard date in terms of continuing to get the expressions of interest, so the expression of interest is not a requirement to the rpf for the vehicle...
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the source of everyone's existence. >> health care officials met today to discuss a state wide early warning system. the bill requiring california emergency agencies to develop an early warning system. the sponsor says now is the right time to get this going. >> this is the most-stark reminder technology is deployed sooner rather than later. >> an expertal system sounded an alarm ten seconds before the napa quake hit. >> do you know what to do in an earthquake? we got a feel today. tomorrow is the great california shake out earthquake drill helping people learn and practice what can be done when a quake hit. officials say things you can do now to make sure you're ready >> i urge everybody whether you live in an apartment or home, consider earthquake insurance and make sure that your home is retro fitted >> what we're focused on is not about these are the things you need to do to get prepare bud lets build community. those people are going to help you out in event of an emergency. emergency. >> when it hits, be sure to protect your head. >> one of the most dramatic stories of the loma prieta quake was
the source of everyone's existence. >> health care officials met today to discuss a state wide early warning system. the bill requiring california emergency agencies to develop an early warning system. the sponsor says now is the right time to get this going. >> this is the most-stark reminder technology is deployed sooner rather than later. >> an expertal system sounded an alarm ten seconds before the napa quake hit. >> do you know what to do in an earthquake? we got a...
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require health care worker owes check a state wide state data base to prevent patients from abusing the systemand local governments paying for many services. and for doctor who's will have to pay more for their insurance, too.fá supporters of the prop claim a decrease in medical engineers -- negligence could decrease the amount. 12, drug and alcohol testing of doctors and three, requiring health care providers to check a data base before prescribing certain drugs. voting no means you do not support one, increasing the amount for noneconomic damages and malpractice lawsuits, two, drug and alcohol testing for doctors and requiring health care workers to prescribe to a data base before prescribing certain drugs. >> you can see the reports we've prepared on abc7 news.com. just look for the voter guide. >> follow abc coverage of the returns on tuesday with the abc7 news app. >> stay right here, michael finney is next with an app called fetch. >> it finds what you're looking for and fetches it's for you. >>> for busy schedules it's hard to find time for shopping. >> l is a shopper anyone can afford.
require health care worker owes check a state wide state data base to prevent patients from abusing the systemand local governments paying for many services. and for doctor who's will have to pay more for their insurance, too.fá supporters of the prop claim a decrease in medical engineers -- negligence could decrease the amount. 12, drug and alcohol testing of doctors and three, requiring health care providers to check a data base before prescribing certain drugs. voting no means you do not...
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certainly just from wendy's package, but also around, you know, good chunk of the united states from this storm system. nice widem. over the canadian border, down through and into the gulf, so huge system, the frontal boundary waist going to eventually be our story. you can see, the area of low pressure, if you look closely, rotation taking place, generally right around chicago, going to lift north. so we get the cold front with this. and because of the timing, it is mainly a rain and wind issue. now, looking at future rain and the, up until tomorrow evening, early evening, about the time the sun would go down. so looks like heaviest amounts are generally confined through the poconos, lehigh valley reasonable zero, could be looking at just over inch, shy of two, and where you find some of the heaviest rain falling. meanwhile today still quiet. before this system gets here outdoor plans, okay. raindrops not until at least midnight. comfortable and 72 degrees this after innocent. >> good morning, finally starting to see crush crawl its way on in. let's get you outside. we take a look how you are doing. first up, r
certainly just from wendy's package, but also around, you know, good chunk of the united states from this storm system. nice widem. over the canadian border, down through and into the gulf, so huge system, the frontal boundary waist going to eventually be our story. you can see, the area of low pressure, if you look closely, rotation taking place, generally right around chicago, going to lift north. so we get the cold front with this. and because of the timing, it is mainly a rain and wind...
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. >>> test, this is a state wide required monthly test of the emergency system. originating from the pennsylvania emergency management agency harrisburg. this is only a test. >>> at three minutes before 5:00, we're following breaking news in montgomery county. we are live on the scene. this is a live picture from willow grove. police were serving a warrant when investigators say the suspect refused to leave his home. investigators believe he is armed. we'll continue to monitor the story and bring you more information as soon as it becomes available. >>> and to the atlantic city casino crisis. more help on wait for thousands of casino workers who lot their jobs this year. layer today, the medical center will unveil a new program to assist those laid off employees. the medical center will send $500,000 to six charitable organizations that serves southeastern new jersey. >>> and new jersey ready to approve gambling on those social games you download and play on cell phones. the real money gambling will be games that involve an element of skill like candy crush and o
. >>> test, this is a state wide required monthly test of the emergency system. originating from the pennsylvania emergency management agency harrisburg. this is only a test. >>> at three minutes before 5:00, we're following breaking news in montgomery county. we are live on the scene. this is a live picture from willow grove. police were serving a warrant when investigators say the suspect refused to leave his home. investigators believe he is armed. we'll continue to monitor...
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protest when people marched their out-houses down the street when county commissioners insisted people hook their out-houses to state wide city sewer systemsis time for a look ahead and a look back. the u.s. supreme opens its new term today. the justices appear likely to take on same sex marriage and will decide once and for all whether gay and lesbian couples have a constitutional right to marry. >>> happy birthday to emily mortimer from the newsroom, 43. csi actress elizabeth shue is 51. and former nfl player and coach and current nbc analyst tony dungy turns 59. >>> now, keep it here for more news, weather and sports. i'm dara brown with bill karins. thanks for watching "early today." have a great one. >> announcer: from nbc bay area, this is "today in the bay." >> good morning to you. i'm sam brock. >> and i'm laura garcia-cannon. lots to get to this morning. let's first check that monday morning forecast with christina loren. >> good morning. everybody at home, new week, new forecast. we're going to bring on that heat but then studiy cooling all week long. overall, this is our last hurrah, our last day of near triple digit temra
protest when people marched their out-houses down the street when county commissioners insisted people hook their out-houses to state wide city sewer systemsis time for a look ahead and a look back. the u.s. supreme opens its new term today. the justices appear likely to take on same sex marriage and will decide once and for all whether gay and lesbian couples have a constitutional right to marry. >>> happy birthday to emily mortimer from the newsroom, 43. csi actress elizabeth shue is...
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the source of everyone's existence. >> health care offials met todato discuss a state wide early warning system. thbill requiring california emergency agencies to develo an early warning system. the sponsor says now is the right time to get this going. >> this is the most-stark reminder technology is deployed sooner rathethan later. >> an expertal system soded an alarm ten seconds before the napa qua hit. >> do you know what to do in an earthquake? we got a feel today. tomorrow is the great california shake out earthquake drill helping ople learn and practice wt can be done when a quake hit. officis say things you can do now to make sure you're ready >> i urgeeverybody whether you live in an apartment or home, consider earthquake insurance and make sure that your home is retro fitted >> what we're focused on is not about these are the things you need to do to get prepare bud lets build community. those pele are going to help you outn event of an emergency. >> when it hits, be sure to protect your head. >> one of the most dramatic stories of the loma prieta quake was the rescue of buck helm, the 5
the source of everyone's existence. >> health care offials met todato discuss a state wide early warning system. thbill requiring california emergency agencies to develo an early warning system. the sponsor says now is the right time to get this going. >> this is the most-stark reminder technology is deployed sooner rathethan later. >> an expertal system soded an alarm ten seconds before the napa qua hit. >> do you know what to do in an earthquake? we got a feel today....
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>> part of the theory behind a system is that they're meant to coordinate and to develop state wide issues, issues that impact the whole state. and serve the institutions in a way that -- in terms of shared resources in helping them more effectively and cost effectively deal with some of the issues that are common to all of them. we represent each of these institutions in the capital, it's a collaborative effort on issues related to state legislation or federal legislation. >> and you reference the $6 billion annual budget for the university of wisconsin systems, state funding makes up gifts grants and contracts at about 5 billion dollars. the impacts, $15 billion plus annually. what does that mean, this economic impact? >> most economic analysis, that impact in terms of what it duds to the economy throughout the state, it has an impact of what we purchase and how other higher and how that money play into the economy. to that's more or less a direct and indirect impact of those expenses on the economy in the region. >> and we want to hear from wisconsin residents this morning. we have a fo
>> part of the theory behind a system is that they're meant to coordinate and to develop state wide issues, issues that impact the whole state. and serve the institutions in a way that -- in terms of shared resources in helping them more effectively and cost effectively deal with some of the issues that are common to all of them. we represent each of these institutions in the capital, it's a collaborative effort on issues related to state legislation or federal legislation. >> and...
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the in between storm systems but there's a big cold front very potent storm system stretching midwest across the deep south. saet states under tornado watches from missouri to louisiana and texas. so this is causing a wide outbreak of severe weather. good news for us by the time it gets here it losses a lot of punch. we're not talking about severe weather but we will get rain for the first half of the day on saturday. tomorrow, though, in between storm systems we have a nice day. partly sunny skies. 75 degrees. little warmer than today. that rain will be moving in late tomorrow night. so the evening looking good. future tracker showing around midnight is when some of the showers will begin to break out. far north and west suburbs. otherwise we're looking at cloudy skies. as we head into saturday morning this is when we will get a broken line of some showers maybe even isolated rum m of thunder around 8:30 in the morning and it's quick moving system and by about lunchtime west of philadelphia already clearing and then you can see the showers across new jersey and that will be moving out by the middle of afternoon and by 4:00 even clouds will be out of here. so saturday, we'll start soggy. but it will end
the in between storm systems but there's a big cold front very potent storm system stretching midwest across the deep south. saet states under tornado watches from missouri to louisiana and texas. so this is causing a wide outbreak of severe weather. good news for us by the time it gets here it losses a lot of punch. we're not talking about severe weather but we will get rain for the first half of the day on saturday. tomorrow, though, in between storm systems we have a nice day. partly sunny...
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the telegraph" in wide ranging attacks on the u.s. judicial system and its high prison rates. just ahead here, the latest on the ebola patient in the united stateshat a nurse from dallas may have been showing symptoms before she flew to cleveland and back last week. also her uncle tells a different story about who told her it was okay for her to fly home. fithen a little family fun...... with breakfast for 4 and wifi. join us for the family fun package. doubletree by hilton. where the little things mean everything. having a perfectly nice day, when out of nowhere a pick-up truck slams into your brand new car. one second it wasn't there and the next second... boom! you've had your first accident. now you have to make your first claim. so you talk to your insurance company and... boom! you're blindsided for a second time. they won't give you enough money to replace your brand new car. don't those people know you're already shaken up? liberty mutual's new car replacement will pay for the entire value of your car plus depreciation. call and for drivers with accident forgiveness, liberty mutual won't raise your rates due to your first accident. switc
the telegraph" in wide ranging attacks on the u.s. judicial system and its high prison rates. just ahead here, the latest on the ebola patient in the united stateshat a nurse from dallas may have been showing symptoms before she flew to cleveland and back last week. also her uncle tells a different story about who told her it was okay for her to fly home. fithen a little family fun...... with breakfast for 4 and wifi. join us for the family fun package. doubletree by hilton. where the...
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widely in africa. could become a threat to our health care system. >> there will be more cases of ebola. tens of thousands people come to the stateair where an action disinfectant has been given. the state fair of texas has been running for three weeks. when the first case was reported, people were concerned but they certainly weren't panicking. that it has shaking people's confidence in the way the authorities have responded. >> i cannot believe they allow that woman to get on a plane. that is unforgivable. >> i am skeptical of what they say. >> there is a lot of skepticism and misinformation in the media. >> this is where ebola in america started. alert, more suitable hospitals will take on the treatment. >> the bbc is in dallas tonight and she joined me from outside .f the hospital what more can you tell us about the nurse? >> the family will be treated at the national institute of health . the cdc official asked today, was she being moved because her condition is deteriorating? no, absolutely not, she is being state-of-the-art facility. because so many of the medical professionals that would be starting the intensive care uni
widely in africa. could become a threat to our health care system. >> there will be more cases of ebola. tens of thousands people come to the stateair where an action disinfectant has been given. the state fair of texas has been running for three weeks. when the first case was reported, people were concerned but they certainly weren't panicking. that it has shaking people's confidence in the way the authorities have responded. >> i cannot believe they allow that woman to get on a...
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the worst offenders to include some state inmates who we house at the state's request. and we do so with fewer staff than most other correctional systems. it is extremely crowded. operating at 32% over capacity system wide and 51% capacity at our high security institutions. both the high crowding and low staffing levels contribute to the rate of violence in our prisons. last year alone more than 120 staff were seriously assaulted by inmates. most often in our high security institutions. in addition, nearly 200 inmates were seriously assaulted by other inmates. despite these challenges, our staff interact with nearly all inmates in an open setting without weapons and physical barriers. it is not uncommon for one staff member to be on the recreation yard with hundreds of inmates who are engaged in various activities. our staff encourage inmates to take advantage of their time in prison to improve their lives by participating in programs suches a education, job training, drug treatment, and other available programs. since the hearing held by this sub committee in june, 2012, i have focussed attention and resources on our use of restrictive housing. we have accomplished a great deal over the past 18s in ter
the worst offenders to include some state inmates who we house at the state's request. and we do so with fewer staff than most other correctional systems. it is extremely crowded. operating at 32% over capacity system wide and 51% capacity at our high security institutions. both the high crowding and low staffing levels contribute to the rate of violence in our prisons. last year alone more than 120 staff were seriously assaulted by inmates. most often in our high security institutions. in...
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widely in the united states? and the c.d.c., agai, dr. frieden, very firmly says this is not africa. here, we have a very robust health care system. yes, it's expected and they prepare for people coming here, but they're going to isolate these people and they're going to very specifically follow their contacts, and with that, it should be contained. >> pelley: jon, thank you very much. well, over 6,500 cases of ebola have been reported in four west african nations, and more than 3,000 people have died. we learned today that the c.d.c. headquarters in atlanta was the scene of yet another security lapse involving the president of the united states. it happened two weeks ago while the president was there to talk about ebola. bill plante is at the white house tonight. bill, this security lapse involved a man with a gun. >> reporter: yes, it did, scott. a security guard, who was on the elevator with the president at the c.d.c., began taking pictures with his phone. secret service agents asked him to stop. he didn't, and he was taken for questioning. and when he was fired on the spot by his boss, he turned over a gun, which the secret s
widely in the united states? and the c.d.c., agai, dr. frieden, very firmly says this is not africa. here, we have a very robust health care system. yes, it's expected and they prepare for people coming here, but they're going to isolate these people and they're going to very specifically follow their contacts, and with that, it should be contained. >> pelley: jon, thank you very much. well, over 6,500 cases of ebola have been reported in four west african nations, and more than 3,000...
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state-wide.36 people have contracted enteovirus. two children have developed paralysis.one in southern california.the other here in san francisco. >> jacqueline: as we look off shore the core of the system is up to the north. that is, indeed tell and of the storm. it will move in as we head into tomorrow. missing us to the north, we would time this up on futurecast. coming up! >> pam: happening now. giants versus cardinals in national league championship game 5 at a-t-&-t park. >> pam: the giants win/ lose. kron 4's sports director gary radnich is here tonight, with highlights >> pam: from tonight's game. gary? >> reporter: just about exploding pam and the eighth ending. michael moore will pants and a home run. * this game 3-3. before it was 3-2. hitting a to run shot in the third inning. right now bottom of the night in the they have a chance to end this. there is one runner on and no one out and the bottom of the night in the id has been a very exciting game! dickenson the series will continue on to say louis and the cardinals will have the momentum on their side but the giants desperately will like to in this tonight. so, a strong performance tonight for the former saigon when there
state-wide.36 people have contracted enteovirus. two children have developed paralysis.one in southern california.the other here in san francisco. >> jacqueline: as we look off shore the core of the system is up to the north. that is, indeed tell and of the storm. it will move in as we head into tomorrow. missing us to the north, we would time this up on futurecast. coming up! >> pam: happening now. giants versus cardinals in national league championship game 5 at a-t-&-t park....
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i'm concerned about wide spread infection because a lack of communication in our hospital systems in the united states. >> and just thinking behalf is goi -- of what is going on with our crew. nbc camera man got ebola and nancy sneiderman is returning with him. how does it happen? >> it's the scary problem. we mo we know it's not respiratory but it only takes a second to be exposed to somebody's see cession. there could have been any way it could have happened. it's so devastating to someone who is trying to get the information, like a cameraman and give the information to us that he has contracted this disease. i mean, we that work in this media situation every day you as as well as myself we have to be careful because we're exposed to at will ha a lot of things. i feel bad about this young man. he'll be okay. he's coming back and we'll take care of him. >> what a pleasure thank you so much. >>> and now i'm joined by phone by congresswoman rosa deloro democrat from connecticut and the ranking member on health and human services committee. thank you for being with me. >> thank you sovp. i'm pleased to
i'm concerned about wide spread infection because a lack of communication in our hospital systems in the united states. >> and just thinking behalf is goi -- of what is going on with our crew. nbc camera man got ebola and nancy sneiderman is returning with him. how does it happen? >> it's the scary problem. we mo we know it's not respiratory but it only takes a second to be exposed to somebody's see cession. there could have been any way it could have happened. it's so devastating...
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the worst offenders to include some state inmates who we house at the state's request. and we do so with fewer staff than most other correctional systems. it is extremely crowded. operating at 32% over capacity system wide and 51% capacity at our high security institutions. both the high crowding and low staffing levels contribute to the rate of violence in our prisons. last year alone more than 120 staff were seriously assaulted by inmates. most often in our high security institutions. in addition, nearly 200 inmates were seriously assaulted by other inmates. despite these challenges, our staff interact with nearly all inmates in an open setting without weapons and physical barriers. it is not uncommon for one staff member to be on the recreation yard with hundreds of inmates who are engaged in various activities. our staff encourage inmates to take advantage of their time in prison to improve their lives by participating in programs suches a education, job training, drug treatment, and other available programs. since the hearing held by this sub committee in june, 2012, i have focussed attention and resources on our use of restrictive housing. we have accomplished a great deal over the past 18s in ter
the worst offenders to include some state inmates who we house at the state's request. and we do so with fewer staff than most other correctional systems. it is extremely crowded. operating at 32% over capacity system wide and 51% capacity at our high security institutions. both the high crowding and low staffing levels contribute to the rate of violence in our prisons. last year alone more than 120 staff were seriously assaulted by inmates. most often in our high security institutions. in...
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of the peace building commission brazil stated the intention to serve as a platform for the discussion and information sharing on the crisis in new york by engaging a wide audience for all of the system organizations. as we have announced in the security council brazil shipped to sierra leone and liberia which contain personal protective equipment for infection prevention and control as well as medical supplies to care for thousands of patients over the course of three months. additionally it also authorized a donation through the world food program, the affected countries. the inter ministerial public health group has been created including the ministries of health, foreign affairs as well as the others in the government agencies. this group has been meeting regularly to consider not only the internal precautionary measures in line with recommendations from the who but also the affected countries in west africa. finally, i would like to express my government appreciation for those that have been selflessly dedicating their efforts to control this outbreak and the affected region. thank you mr. president. >> i think that distinguished representative brazil and i now give the floor to
of the peace building commission brazil stated the intention to serve as a platform for the discussion and information sharing on the crisis in new york by engaging a wide audience for all of the system organizations. as we have announced in the security council brazil shipped to sierra leone and liberia which contain personal protective equipment for infection prevention and control as well as medical supplies to care for thousands of patients over the course of three months. additionally it...
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systems in st. louis county. it is crazy. we have the most crazy, unfocused, balkanized system of government that i have ever seen and i've worked in five or six states. so, wide variety of issues. we're doing our best to get to all of them. it is not easy but it is certainly important. >> bill, you actually rate the media. you do a journalism review. what have you written about ferguson, the coverage of ferguson? >> i will get to that in a second but i just wanted to sort of start with, whatever we think about how well the media has done, it's clear that most people in st. louis think the media has done badly. there was a, there was a survey the other day that showed about 70% of the people thought that the media had made things worse rather than better. now i wouldn't, i wouldn't necessarily agree with the majority sentiment there. i think that some of the things that christopher just finished pointing to were, ways in which the media has really helped. this is opposed to local and national media, really helped focus on important issues, you know, balkanized courts, the fines, and with the arrest warrants. police use of, police profiling of african-american
systems in st. louis county. it is crazy. we have the most crazy, unfocused, balkanized system of government that i have ever seen and i've worked in five or six states. so, wide variety of issues. we're doing our best to get to all of them. it is not easy but it is certainly important. >> bill, you actually rate the media. you do a journalism review. what have you written about ferguson, the coverage of ferguson? >> i will get to that in a second but i just wanted to sort of start...
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the worst offenders to include some state inmates who we house at the state's request. and we do so with fewer staff than most other correctional systems. it is extremely crowded. operating at 32% over capacity system wide and 51% capacity at our high security institutions. both the high crowding and low staffing levels contribute to the rate of violence in our prisons. last year alone more than 120 staff were seriously assaulted by inmates. most often in our high security institutions. in addition, nearly 200 inmates were seriously assaulted by other inmates. despite these challenges, our staff interact with nearly all inmates in an open setting without weapons and physical barriers. it is not uncommon for one staff member to be on the recreation yard with hundreds of inmates who are engaged in various activities. our staff encourage inmates to take advantage of their time in prison to improve their lives by participating in programs suches a education, job training, drug treatment, and other available programs. since the hearing held by this sub committee in june, 2012, i have focussed attention and resources on our use of restrictive housing. we have accomplished a great deal over the past 18s in ter
the worst offenders to include some state inmates who we house at the state's request. and we do so with fewer staff than most other correctional systems. it is extremely crowded. operating at 32% over capacity system wide and 51% capacity at our high security institutions. both the high crowding and low staffing levels contribute to the rate of violence in our prisons. last year alone more than 120 staff were seriously assaulted by inmates. most often in our high security institutions. in...
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wide net but should we be concerned? >> we should be. we're told we have a row best health care system here in the united states. that is true. we're not africa. that is true. if somebody comes here, they'll be identified quickly if they're identified correctly, put into isolation, quarantined, contacts followed. that didn't happen here. the guy came in, said he was from liberia, handshaking. how about walking down the hall and saying, hey, the guy from africa has symptoms. >> and you also have to depend on the honesty of the person, right? >> no question. >> he filled out the form and said he had no contact with anyone who had ebola. >> it's not clear in fairness to him. the patient who had bleeding, it could have been a complication of bleeding and it wasn't till he came here that the other symptoms became specific. >> here's the question. is there growing concern in the united states that this may be a greater than we thought? >> we have to emotionally immune nice people in a way that almost certainly there will be other cases that will come here. it's magically thinking. >>> united airlines said there's zero risk essentia
wide net but should we be concerned? >> we should be. we're told we have a row best health care system here in the united states. that is true. we're not africa. that is true. if somebody comes here, they'll be identified quickly if they're identified correctly, put into isolation, quarantined, contacts followed. that didn't happen here. the guy came in, said he was from liberia, handshaking. how about walking down the hall and saying, hey, the guy from africa has symptoms. >> and...
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>> part of the theory behind a system is that they're meant to coordinate and to develop state wide issues, issues that impact the whole state. and serve the institutions in a way that -- in terms of shared resources in helping them more effectively and cost effectively deal with some of the issues that are common to all of them. we represent each of these institutions in the capital, it's a collaborative effort on issues related to state legislation or federal legislation. >> and you reference the $6 billion annual budget for the university of wisconsin systems, state funding makes up gifts grants and contracts at about 5 billion dollars. the impacts, $15 billion plus annually. what does that mean, this economic impact? >> most economic analysis, that impact in terms of what it duds to the economy throughout the state, it has an impact of what we purchase and how other higher and how that money play into the economy. to that's more or less a direct and indirect impact of those expenses on the economy in the region. >> and we want to hear from wisconsin residents this morning. we have a fo
>> part of the theory behind a system is that they're meant to coordinate and to develop state wide issues, issues that impact the whole state. and serve the institutions in a way that -- in terms of shared resources in helping them more effectively and cost effectively deal with some of the issues that are common to all of them. we represent each of these institutions in the capital, it's a collaborative effort on issues related to state legislation or federal legislation. >> and...