. >> robin roberts is a concerned mom and member of the advocacy group, parents united for public education. growing up in philadelphia public schools. >> we don't feel safe sending our kids to an environment which we don't think is in their best health interest. there's no reason for someone to walk into a district school that is dirty that has mouse droppings that has applies on traps, that has huge mold stains on the wall. peeling plaster and paint. >> the city's top watchdog philadelphia controller allen butkovitz has been doggedly after the district for evere for years exposing a deplorable and dangerous condition for kids. >> we have highlighted the filthy conditions but there are mundane conditions we suspect are very health-damaging for kids. there's mold, there's exposed asbestos that hasn't been encapsulated, as regulations require. >> reporter: take a look at what some of the city controller found in his most recent investigation. released just a few months ago after inspecting 20 of the city's more than 200 schools. exposed high voltage panels. door handles removed if emergency

educated, informed audience pleased to see a number of students very universities across the united states and are delighted that c-span is covering this event tonight and think brian lamb for his public service in making this remarkable television resource available. so let us give a warm welcome to the ambassador and ask him if he would be kind enough to address. thank you so much. [applause] >> thank you so much for your wonderful welcome and providing this form for me to share my perspective on the important issues. i would like to briefly touch upon the regional security challenges. the initiative of the government of pakistan has put into education and also reform. certainly it is one of the most important relationships in my country. without a doubt it is a unique relationship. and since 1947 we have been part of every initiative with the united states of america. not only in the region but globally. and when we talk about the ups and downs in this relationship i have no doubt , the partnership. in the past we have had our respective against each other. certainly we have recognize and realized that we need to look to the future. and with this objective in mind we are opening a

public service. i don't know what the next chapter of arne duncan's life will be, but this chapter, his service as secretary of education for the united states of america was extraordinary in his commitment to the teachers, administrators, parents and the taxpayers of america. i want to join with many in expressing my gratitude to arne duncan for his service to our nation. mr. president, i yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: quorum call: quorum call: is quorum call: quorum call: a senator: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from west virginia. mr. manchin: i ask the quorum call be vitiated. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. manchin: mr. president, i rise today to applaud my colleagues for being in the christmas spirit. i've never seen so many gifts and presents given out in one bill. let's be clear -- we aren't voting on just a $1.1 trillion spending bill called the omnibus. we're not voting on just that bill. that bill by itself could have been acceptable because it helps veterans, middle-class families, our defense departmen

educational component. it won't be just for parties. >> how many units are there? >> for pine, 113. >> thank you. >> thank you. any other comments or questions? questions from the public? all in favor. >> aye. >> any opposed? motion carries. item k. requesting authorization to enter a new grant with mercy housing for provisions service connection to families residing in san francisco rental assistance demonstration converted housing development units during the period of november 1, 2015 through june 30, 2017 in the amount of $59,478 plus a contingency for a total grant amount $65,426. >> this prompt is locate -- property is located on 491, 31st avenue. >> so moved. >> any comment or questions from the commission? hearing none. all in favor. >> aye. >> thank you, motion carries. item l. requesting authorization to modify the grant with veterans equity center, vec for provisions of community services during the period of july 1, 2013 through june 30, 2018 in in a amount of $1,059,954 plus a 10 percent contingency for revised total not to exceed amount of $1,165,949. monte cimino welcome. >> my name is monte cimino program analysis on office on the aging. we seek your a

educational component. it won't be just for parties. >> how many units are there? >> for pine, 113. >> thank you. >> thank you. any other comments or questions? questions from the public? all in favor. >> aye. >> any opposed? motion carries. item k. requesting authorization to enter a new grant with mercy housing for provisions service connection to families residing in san francisco rental assistance demonstration converted housing development units during the period of november 1, 2015 through june 30, 2017 in the amount of $59,478 plus a contingency for a total grant amount $65,426. >> this prompt is locate -- property is located on 491, 31st avenue. >> so moved. >> any comment or questions from the commission? hearing none. all in favor. >> aye. >> thank you, motion carries. item l. requesting authorization to modify the grant with veterans equity center, vec for provisions of community services during the period of july 1, 2013 through june 30, 2018 in in a amount of $1,059,954 plus a 10 percent contingency for revised total not to exceed amount of $1,165,949. monte cimino welcome. >> my name is monte cimino program analysis on office on the aging. we seek your a

units submitted applications for the upcoming fall term. a 5% increase over this fall semester. university officials say the increase in applicants reflect the growth in demand for higher education in california. the nation's largest public university system and rose roughly 460,000 students nationwide across 23 campuses. >>> christmas has come early for one bay area family, a mother and her two children received $2000 from the antioch police department for a trip to disneyland. the donation was raised among police department staff to cover the money for the trip that the family lost in a burglary. the mother thought she was going to the police department to look at a photo lineup of possible suspects, instead the officers gave her a gift during a food and gift giveaway at the police department. >>> for the weekend, let's take a live look outside from our embarcadero camera. and for the weekend, it's the roller disco party in san francisco. get back to the 70s and enjoy group the music for you to skate two. happening on golden gate park from noon to 5:00 today and it's free. >>> take a look at this, countdown has begun for super bowl 50. crews finished installing a gold number 50, also have levi stadium, officials are in