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and a year or two from now we'll know better and to lift the waiver or to make it a permanent waiver, i think, would be an unwise erosion of the bury amendment at this time. and that would be my answer. thank you. the presiding officer: the senator from georgia. mr. isakson: let me make this comment, if i can. the barry buy america amendment is on target. the reason for waivers is when we find that there is no domestic product equal to or better than a product that has a component overseas, in the interest of our men and women in the military, we give the waiver so it doesn't keep us -- so that we didn't prohibit ourselves from having the best material possible. if an american domestic manufacturer produces an alternative fiber or fabric which meets or e exceeds the ran that's now being used, the barry waiver will no longer apply because it will be a domestically-produced united states product that is superior or equal to that particular product of rayon. so i would respect ifully submit to the gentleman from virginia and south carolina that the argument that there is a prohibition --
and a year or two from now we'll know better and to lift the waiver or to make it a permanent waiver, i think, would be an unwise erosion of the bury amendment at this time. and that would be my answer. thank you. the presiding officer: the senator from georgia. mr. isakson: let me make this comment, if i can. the barry buy america amendment is on target. the reason for waivers is when we find that there is no domestic product equal to or better than a product that has a component overseas, in...
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we think a waiver process could help there. the commission in the cfpa could agree that this kind of case, we don't need to know in advance of these other cases when a shorter period. >> filcher's time is up in the chair recognizes the ranking member, mr. radanovich. >> mr. calkins, the proposed legislation provides a coverage entity to include those who provide tax planning, financial and other related advisory services or provide educational courses and instructional materials to consumers. pbs often runs such a programming on tv for their audiences as to financial cable stations and radio stations. with these entities be covered persons under the proposed
we think a waiver process could help there. the commission in the cfpa could agree that this kind of case, we don't need to know in advance of these other cases when a shorter period. >> filcher's time is up in the chair recognizes the ranking member, mr. radanovich. >> mr. calkins, the proposed legislation provides a coverage entity to include those who provide tax planning, financial and other related advisory services or provide educational courses and instructional materials to...
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both players are out of options and one will likely be placed on waivers, once sa sar tourist comes off the field. last night, after the thumping of the mariners, o's were trying to win this afternoon in seattle. david hernandez looking for the third win of the year. bottom of the first. hernandez throws a pitch and lopez sends it high and deep down the left field line. goes off the south pole for the two run home run. his 12th. and mariners take a lead. only runs hernandez allowed on the day. top of the seventh. same score. former o's olson brought in for relief. bases loaded and no one out. facing markakis and he is gone. olson gets the key first out of the inning. next batter isington and he bounce says one to short. mariners end the inning. what a job by olson as the birds fail to score. >> top of the 9th. o's down. and they have the bases loaded with no outs again.
both players are out of options and one will likely be placed on waivers, once sa sar tourist comes off the field. last night, after the thumping of the mariners, o's were trying to win this afternoon in seattle. david hernandez looking for the third win of the year. bottom of the first. hernandez throws a pitch and lopez sends it high and deep down the left field line. goes off the south pole for the two run home run. his 12th. and mariners take a lead. only runs hernandez allowed on the day....
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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 its entirety. that is at 8:00 eastern on c- span. this holiday weekend we will hear from white house domestic policy advisers who have worked with presidents from nixon to george w. bush. they will discuss their relationships with chief a status on friday at 8:00 eastern trip then they will talk about experiences selling polic
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...
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my commitment to the city has never waiverred and is as strong as ever. among the allegations are the mayor stole gift cards meant for the needy. took gifts from a developer, while voting on his projects, and never reported them on her financial disclosure forms as required by law. the mayor's attorney tells wjz, he will fight this vigorously. and this new indictment is just as flawed as the old one. reporting live from city hall, mike hellgren, wjz eyewitness news. >> remember, we'll is always on. stay with eyewitness news for complete coverage of the city hall corruption probe. now, new at 6:00, much more on this developing story, live from city hall. >>> we're following breaking news right now. a short time ago, sky eye chopper 13 was over a stabbing in howard county, where one person may have been stabbed multiple times in the 5700 block of columbia road. there is no word on that person's condition or suspects at this time. >>> another round of severe storms tonight. howard county launches the first of its kind campaign to warn people about the danger
my commitment to the city has never waiverred and is as strong as ever. among the allegations are the mayor stole gift cards meant for the needy. took gifts from a developer, while voting on his projects, and never reported them on her financial disclosure forms as required by law. the mayor's attorney tells wjz, he will fight this vigorously. and this new indictment is just as flawed as the old one. reporting live from city hall, mike hellgren, wjz eyewitness news. >> remember, we'll is...
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it is called senior care and it exists by waiver of the department of health and human services. is a very successful program, very popular among seniors. the cost per enrollee is one-third the cost of private plans. but for all of those of you who are out there saying that inserting a public option will stifle private competition, we have more private sector choices in medicare part d in wisconsin than most other states. this has been a singular success to have a public option competing side-by-side e private option and i will tell you that every member of our congressional delegation, a democrat and republican when that waiver was up wrote the secretary saying please, please give us our waiver to continue our public option and when jim sensenbrenner and i can agree on something, dino you have got a good thing. so, we have got to keep a public option. >> ides is one their constituents to have this choice. wonder constituents to be able to decide whether they want to stick with their private plan or they want something kind of like we have as members of congress. i think that is
it is called senior care and it exists by waiver of the department of health and human services. is a very successful program, very popular among seniors. the cost per enrollee is one-third the cost of private plans. but for all of those of you who are out there saying that inserting a public option will stifle private competition, we have more private sector choices in medicare part d in wisconsin than most other states. this has been a singular success to have a public option competing...
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we had a waiver through what was called an 1115 waiver with medicaid. it was up for renewal. the feds were pushing us to pay for it a little differently. in working largely, i think probably the key with senator kennedy in working with then the bush administration and more recently now with the obama administration, in helping to negotiate a waiver of the part of passing our plan, the bush administration agreed that the plan we had was to try to expand insurance coverage, the right way to go. and they granted the renewal of the waiver at the time. subsequently, still with the bush administration, governor patrick in massachusetts negotiated an even more generous plan. and the federal government said to us, well, they're willing to give you the increased revenue that you need, and we're going to give you increased flexibility because we don't have an annual cap for the three years. it's a three-year cap to maintain. so the administration in boston has more flexibility in how we deal with our -- administer our program. they said we're giving you that because you said -- you did
we had a waiver through what was called an 1115 waiver with medicaid. it was up for renewal. the feds were pushing us to pay for it a little differently. in working largely, i think probably the key with senator kennedy in working with then the bush administration and more recently now with the obama administration, in helping to negotiate a waiver of the part of passing our plan, the bush administration agreed that the plan we had was to try to expand insurance coverage, the right way to go....
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in order for private businesses to takeover, virginia needs a waiver from congress. pamela brown, abc 7 news. >> thank you. >>> if you're getting on metro, expect delays at least through e.thuda yon the redin trains areg maiovinowsler between e takoma and fort totten metro stationsto as the ntsbos ntueintoo l into what caused the deadly train crash la m.on on thursday night, the takoma station will close early for more safety testing. >>> a group of families victimized during the virginia tech shooting are upset. we have more on an unlikely amendment to a defense spending bill. quest this is the advertisement that appeared recently. it is asked to defeat the thune amendment which is attached to the defense authorization act. the pact was paid for by 30 families who were affected by the virginia tech killings. >> we do not want anyone in the country to have to go through what we have gone through. >> peter is still mourning the death of his daughter. the gunman opened fire at virginia tech. this stone sits under a tree and memorializes his daughter. this amendment --
in order for private businesses to takeover, virginia needs a waiver from congress. pamela brown, abc 7 news. >> thank you. >>> if you're getting on metro, expect delays at least through e.thuda yon the redin trains areg maiovinowsler between e takoma and fort totten metro stationsto as the ntsbos ntueintoo l into what caused the deadly train crash la m.on on thursday night, the takoma station will close early for more safety testing. >>> a group of families victimized...
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farm report. >> the epa will accept comments about the e15 waiver until monday.ou can submit those online at epa. gov. >>> it's that time of year when our partners at top producer magazine start looking for the best farmer or rancher in the country. they are looking for the top producer of the year award. they demonstrate excellence in the business of farming which includes leadership, family and employee relations. the top three fine lights will receive a trip to the seminar in chicago. the winner will be announced there. find the application at top producer online.com. applications are due by september 30th. >>> when we come back, it's time for tractor tales and our salute. stay with us. in t two classics to >> in this morning's tractor tales we have two classics to share from you. tom wilson is the first and fourth winner of this harvester c. he bought the tractor brand- new in washington. 7 years later he traded it in. the used machine was bought and used by two more farmers over the years. in 2007, 41 years later, tom found and repurchased it from the origin
farm report. >> the epa will accept comments about the e15 waiver until monday.ou can submit those online at epa. gov. >>> it's that time of year when our partners at top producer magazine start looking for the best farmer or rancher in the country. they are looking for the top producer of the year award. they demonstrate excellence in the business of farming which includes leadership, family and employee relations. the top three fine lights will receive a trip to the seminar in...
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. >> you know, i haven't waiverred from serving the citizens of baltimore. and i'm going to stay focused on doing the job for the citizens of baltimore. we have a lot ahead of us. we're getting ready to work. i'm going to bike 20 now. and then going to focus on serving the citizens of baltimore. >> reporter: mayor sheila dixon reacts to the news that has shocked and stunned her closest political allies. >> can we get your reaction to what is happening to the mayor? >> you just got it. it's rals. >> reporter: what is ridiculous about it? >> that's all i'm going to say right now. not making a full statement. but it's just ridiculous. and you know it's harassment. >> reporter: mayor dixon, indicted on new perjury charges, at city hall, councilmembers react. >> i'm just wondering when it's going to come to an end. something like a dark cloud just hangs over. and it's really hard. you know, we want to say that people are innocent until proven guilty. but this seems to go on and on and on. >> any concern about how this impacts the way she runs the city? >> i have
. >> you know, i haven't waiverred from serving the citizens of baltimore. and i'm going to stay focused on doing the job for the citizens of baltimore. we have a lot ahead of us. we're getting ready to work. i'm going to bike 20 now. and then going to focus on serving the citizens of baltimore. >> reporter: mayor sheila dixon reacts to the news that has shocked and stunned her closest political allies. >> can we get your reaction to what is happening to the mayor? >>...
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blue dogs who said they oppose the government healthcare takeover but some of them have begun to waiver under pressure from democratic leaders and the white house. >> they don't have the kahunas to stand up and support the american people, so don't pretend anymore. we're calling you out. i'm looking at you and telling you we're coming after you. >> they voted to officially pan the president's climate change bill "cap and trade is a tax on energy that falls on hard working american families and the cost of the tax exceeds any benefit, especially in this type of economic crisis." and they shammed the president's appointment of czars, not subject to congressional confirmation as an abuse and violation of the power of the president and demanded congress to de-fund them. after a rocky start as chairman, michael steele seems to have made peace with g.o.p. critics. some have proposed limiting his power over party money but in the end went with a traditional cosignature for expenditures over $100,000. bret: carl cameron, live in san diego. we can finally show you images of the air force i flyov
blue dogs who said they oppose the government healthcare takeover but some of them have begun to waiver under pressure from democratic leaders and the white house. >> they don't have the kahunas to stand up and support the american people, so don't pretend anymore. we're calling you out. i'm looking at you and telling you we're coming after you. >> they voted to officially pan the president's climate change bill "cap and trade is a tax on energy that falls on hard working...
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has publicly said that the family wants to bury him at neverland ranch but that will take a special waiverm lawmakers. >>> you a neck perspective tonight. while shooting another story that you will see later in the newscast, we met a man who was the pilot for the jackson family. he told us about michael jackson's fascination with flying. >> i knew michael. i knew -- we hung out, you know. he was always fascinated with the helicopter. when it came in, he would watch it land and take off. he was like, what is it like. i was like, come on man, let's go for a flight but he wasn't comfortable. when you sit there, you feel like he has that childlike innocence and he has those child innocence questions. >> a local radio station and former redskins player teamed up for a lunchtime tribute to the king of upon. levar hosted the event at his restaurant. once inside they hung around and watched the memorial on the big screen. tommy ford from martin was there. our coverage of the michael jackson memorial doesn't end here. we have the moment his daughter spoke, final song, live chat and more on myfoxdc.
has publicly said that the family wants to bury him at neverland ranch but that will take a special waiverm lawmakers. >>> you a neck perspective tonight. while shooting another story that you will see later in the newscast, we met a man who was the pilot for the jackson family. he told us about michael jackson's fascination with flying. >> i knew michael. i knew -- we hung out, you know. he was always fascinated with the helicopter. when it came in, he would watch it land and...
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and it cited lower equitys a sets and few waivers on some of the money market funds. joining us now first on cnbc is federated investor ceo chris donahoe. chris, it's your family who owns this company. i guess we'll talk about earnings. i just need -- i haven't spoke to you since september or even before that. what were those days like in september for a company running money market funds? did your life pass before your eyes at that point? >> those days were very, very, very exciting and challenging. we had meetings here late at night, 9:30 at night where we had portfolio managers, lawyers talking with people at the fed, talking with people at the s.e.c. and at the treasury department. the beautiful thing about what happened there was a triumph of successful action by the fed in terms of the facility they gave money funds, the treasury in terms of the insurance which runs out in september. and then the s.e.c. in giving the hall pass to the putnam deal. so despite the tough times, the regulators performed. >> did you -- sorry. did you think you were going to break the
and it cited lower equitys a sets and few waivers on some of the money market funds. joining us now first on cnbc is federated investor ceo chris donahoe. chris, it's your family who owns this company. i guess we'll talk about earnings. i just need -- i haven't spoke to you since september or even before that. what were those days like in september for a company running money market funds? did your life pass before your eyes at that point? >> those days were very, very, very exciting and...
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just has not waivered. there hasn't been much of a cushion for him. leads by one. look at this. a smile. good job. good team. the line up tonight, "60 minutes," "big brother," "cold case," and "without a trace." let's go back to 17. david: from just short of the first of the three bunkers that kind of line up in a row, the last of which is just sort of nestled into the right edge of the green. this is a difficult shotting bobby, to get back to the hole. there's going to be some spin on it. bobby: you've got to take as much spin off of it as you can. and you can't go long. that's what he's trying to do. very low. little half swing shot. very well-executed. david: stay there, stay there. bobby: that drew back a lot more than he thought it would. david: it's the pitch of the green. just back toward the bunker there. move off to 18. a sad finish for lee janzen. bill: this for par. a triple at the 17th. a tip of the cap. he got himself into contention. so that has to be a good takeaway for him. ian: it's tough when you're grinding your way back. been a tough trip for him. but he's on
just has not waivered. there hasn't been much of a cushion for him. leads by one. look at this. a smile. good job. good team. the line up tonight, "60 minutes," "big brother," "cold case," and "without a trace." let's go back to 17. david: from just short of the first of the three bunkers that kind of line up in a row, the last of which is just sort of nestled into the right edge of the green. this is a difficult shotting bobby, to get back to the hole....
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i got a waiver from the ethics agreeme agreement. >> who is in charge that you have a waiver? we have an office of ethics and treasury and a white house ethics office? >> you got it from the white e house?e? >> we got it from the ethics office. >> time is expired. >> this is part of the record. >> without objection. so ordered. >> the congresswoman from california, diane watson. >> mr. paulson, i want to thank you for being here and your patience. a few mondays ago, we talked about an institution that you thought would be able to deal with regulatory activities. how do you feel about the regulatory proposals that have been put forth by president obama and congress. >> that's a brought question. >> have you been following it? >> i would say i made when i was secretary of the treasury, a number of regulatory proposals. put forward a blueprint and there a number of things that the administration put forward that i am pleased about. the wibd down authorities for nonbanking institutions and the idea of a macrostability regulator. >> would you please if we send your questions respon
i got a waiver from the ethics agreeme agreement. >> who is in charge that you have a waiver? we have an office of ethics and treasury and a white house ethics office? >> you got it from the white e house?e? >> we got it from the ethics office. >> time is expired. >> this is part of the record. >> without objection. so ordered. >> the congresswoman from california, diane watson. >> mr. paulson, i want to thank you for being here and your patience....
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just has not waivered. there hasn't been much of a cushion for him. leads by one. look at this. a smile. good job. good team. the line up tonight, "60 minutes," "big brother," "cold case," and "without a trace." let's go back to 17. david: from just short of the first of the three bunkers that kind of line up in a row, the last of which is just sort of nestled into the right edge of the green. this is a difficult shotting bobby, to get back to the hole. there's going to be some spin on it. bobby: you've got to take as much spin off of it as you can. and you can't go long. that's what he's trying to do. very low. little half swing shot. very well-executed. david: stay there, stay there. bobby: that drew back a lot more than he thought it would. david: it's the pitch of the green. just back toward the bunker there. move off to 18. a sad finish for lee janzen. bill: this for par. a triple at the 17th. a tip of the cap. he got himself into contention. so that has to be a good takeaway for him. ian: it's tough when you're grinding your way back. been a tough trip for him. but he's on
just has not waivered. there hasn't been much of a cushion for him. leads by one. look at this. a smile. good job. good team. the line up tonight, "60 minutes," "big brother," "cold case," and "without a trace." let's go back to 17. david: from just short of the first of the three bunkers that kind of line up in a row, the last of which is just sort of nestled into the right edge of the green. this is a difficult shotting bobby, to get back to the hole....
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but california lawmakers would have to grant a waiver, and brian, it hasn't happened yet. >> all right charles county, the near drowning of a 2-year-old. the call came in earlier, the sheriff's office says the child was left sleeping in the care of a 14-year-old. when the parents came home, they couldn't find the boy. and when they came home, they found the child in a back yard pool. the child was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. >>> and d.c. recognizing same sex marriages from other states tonight. the gay community is celebrating a battle. but supporters say the fight is far from over. speaking of marriage, throw the wedding of your drms on a recession budget. we'll show you how it is done. >>> but up next, the air fare war that could save you on your next flight. as low as 30 bucks we're talking for a ticket. we'll be right back in two. . >>> it is official, the district is now recognizing the marriage of gay couples. they will recognize unions in states where it is legal. >> there are some in the community who think far right will vow to fight the developme
but california lawmakers would have to grant a waiver, and brian, it hasn't happened yet. >> all right charles county, the near drowning of a 2-year-old. the call came in earlier, the sheriff's office says the child was left sleeping in the care of a 14-year-old. when the parents came home, they couldn't find the boy. and when they came home, they found the child in a back yard pool. the child was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. >>> and d.c. recognizing same...
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last year, the state of rhode island became the first and only state to get a waiver on medicare -- >> medicated? >> medicaid. the will allow washington to put a cap -- they all will allow washington to put a cap on medicaid funding. it allows states to have weight -- allowing states to have wafers? is that something on the table? >> let me talk to be health team. i do not know the degree to which that is something that they are involved. medicaid represents a growing fiscal component for states, especially in harder economic times. that obviously is something that has to be looked at and addressed. i think that also strengthens the argument for changing the way health care is done and insuring that it is done in a way that is affordable, not just for families and small businesses, but for state governments as well. >> thank you. >> is it too late to e-mail questions now? but i will see what i can do. -- >> i will see what i can do. >> president obama said today that he
last year, the state of rhode island became the first and only state to get a waiver on medicare -- >> medicated? >> medicaid. the will allow washington to put a cap -- they all will allow washington to put a cap on medicaid funding. it allows states to have weight -- allowing states to have wafers? is that something on the table? >> let me talk to be health team. i do not know the degree to which that is something that they are involved. medicaid represents a growing fiscal...
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land of the fee, home of the waiver.now a widely accepted business model in this country to sign you up and then trip you up with asterisks, and insidious charges. experts say that the average american is being nickelled and dimed to the tune of nearly $1,000 a year. well, it turns out there's a growing body of journalism on this very topic. led in part by a great book called "got you capitalism". written by bob. hi, bob. bob starts with what a columnist calls the tourist paradox. go on vacation, you don't speak the language or know the exchange rates so chances are you're charged more than the locals. not enough to make you call a cop, just enough to fatten their till. >> $5. >> but in the age of global commerce, mega corporations are the locals and we're the tourists. and founded by the fine -- confounded by the fine print. >> if you have ten customers you can't cheat them all the time. if you have a million customers and you steal a dollar from them once a week, that's a good business. that's being done inside every m
land of the fee, home of the waiver.now a widely accepted business model in this country to sign you up and then trip you up with asterisks, and insidious charges. experts say that the average american is being nickelled and dimed to the tune of nearly $1,000 a year. well, it turns out there's a growing body of journalism on this very topic. led in part by a great book called "got you capitalism". written by bob. hi, bob. bob starts with what a columnist calls the tourist paradox. go...
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some states don't have the waivers. some states do. and even in some states that have waivers shall -- my state of iowa has one -- the waiting lists are long, take you three or four years to ever get up in the quie cue to be eligible. so it's been a patchwork of different things around the country. on top of that, 1999, nine years after the passage of the americans with disabilities act, a case came from the supreme court -- we called it the olmstead case, olmstead v. l. crrks came out of georgia. the supreme court made an important decision. it said that individuals with disabilities have the right to choose to receive their long-term services and supports in the community rather than in an institutional setting. the supreme court said that. they have a right, a right to that. so this year marks the 19th anniversary of the a.d.a. it marks the 10th anniversary of that decision by olmstead, of olmstead by the supreme court. yet people with disabilities still have to go a nursing home, going to a nursing home to get their long-term servi
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that commitment will not waiver. >> question, is this nation building? is president obama committing to nation building in afghanistan? monica? >> yes, it is. this is the much derided approach when undertaken by president bush in iraq when president obama who was a senator and candidate really had some significant issues with it but here is he trying to do the exact same thing in afghanistan. the problem is we have got about 66,000 u.s. troops either on the grounds in afghanistan or on the way. and our allies really have not stepped up. one of president obama's big objectives here in afghanistan was to try to get our nato allies to commit more trips. 9000 troops suffering a tremendous amount of casualties. so the british government is under pressure. obama has also indicated that -- to his defense secretary he would like to increase the number of troops in afghanistan above and beyond what has already been committed by the end of the year and the problem is -- hang on. let me finish. the problem is that while we are talking about tactics here with troops
that commitment will not waiver. >> question, is this nation building? is president obama committing to nation building in afghanistan? monica? >> yes, it is. this is the much derided approach when undertaken by president bush in iraq when president obama who was a senator and candidate really had some significant issues with it but here is he trying to do the exact same thing in afghanistan. the problem is we have got about 66,000 u.s. troops either on the grounds in afghanistan or...
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federal law requires states to run rest areas, but some states have obtained waivers. this morning they sent a letter to the state delegation asking them to push for such an exemption. >>> and the district is also grabbling with its own budget short faul. the major -- shortfall. the mayor wants to close the million dollar gap. he wants to cut an additional 250 city jobs. that's on top of 1600 job cuts already announced. >> although it's 250 jobs, it probably is not even going to register in most agencies at all. certainly it will not register in the service delivery that the residents expect from the government. >> it will register with those employees, however, who will receive their pink slips october 1st. >>> now to some good news. some kids got a big surprise. the mayor showing a brand new play ground. the price tag, about $400,000 which is a small price to pay, you might say, for some kid's smiles. >>> well, they told us to find you work but people soon find out those promises are empty. details on some unemployment job scams just ahead. >>> plus how this clinic i
federal law requires states to run rest areas, but some states have obtained waivers. this morning they sent a letter to the state delegation asking them to push for such an exemption. >>> and the district is also grabbling with its own budget short faul. the major -- shortfall. the mayor wants to close the million dollar gap. he wants to cut an additional 250 city jobs. that's on top of 1600 job cuts already announced. >> although it's 250 jobs, it probably is not even going to...
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. >> baseball now, with non-waiver trade deadline 24 hours away. they traded the hottest comedy. sherrill, heading to the dodgers. all star in 2008, he converted 20 of 23 save opportunities this season. he took over as closer for the injured ray. and held down the spot ever since. 31 saves last year, second most ever. for a first year oriole. birds get two minor leaguers from the dodgers. one of them josh bell. also included in the deal, is right hander steve johnson, kingsville resident. >> and the trade revealed after today's game. in which the orioles were trying to make it two in a row over the royals and they gave the emerging ace a lot of run support. bottom of the fifth. o's up 2-0. bases loaded for the struggling huff. and that is a slump buster. hits it into the gap in right. three score. and bases clearing double for huff and the o's lead 5-0. and the day belonged to starting pitcher brad bergeson. top of the second. bergeson gets john buck looking for the backwards k. in the fourth, jacobs swings through the breaking ball. in the 6th. billy butler reaches for the nasty
. >> baseball now, with non-waiver trade deadline 24 hours away. they traded the hottest comedy. sherrill, heading to the dodgers. all star in 2008, he converted 20 of 23 save opportunities this season. he took over as closer for the injured ray. and held down the spot ever since. 31 saves last year, second most ever. for a first year oriole. birds get two minor leaguers from the dodgers. one of them josh bell. also included in the deal, is right hander steve johnson, kingsville resident....
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. >> reporter: with ty ads aimed at waivering senators, mostly democrats, in eight states. >> it's time. >> it's time for health care reform. >> reporter: republicans fired back with their own ad campaign. >> a risky experiment with our health care. >> reporter: and in some of his harshest comments yet... >> it's too much, too fast. >> reporter: ...republican party chairman michael steele said the president's plan for a public insurance option is socialism. >> this reckless approach is an ill-conceived attempt to push through an experiment and all of us should be scared to death. >> reporter: in one of the most incendiary comments, republican senator jim demint in a conference call with conservative activists recently said: >> if we >> reporter: today the president accused demint of using the health reform debate for political gains. >> this isn't about me. this isn't about politics. this is about a health care system that's breaking america's families. >> reporter: but it's not just republicans who are giving the president headaches. >> we need to slow down. >> reporter: dozens of cons
. >> reporter: with ty ads aimed at waivering senators, mostly democrats, in eight states. >> it's time. >> it's time for health care reform. >> reporter: republicans fired back with their own ad campaign. >> a risky experiment with our health care. >> reporter: and in some of his harshest comments yet... >> it's too much, too fast. >> reporter: ...republican party chairman michael steele said the president's plan for a public insurance option is...
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for example, did you speak about waiver? you say asked the waiver.you know, sometimes we give the president authority to do things. and then report to congress. it is you -- i'm sorry, dr. moss, who cites a perfect example and an example of national significance that somehow there's a way to dhs. what does dhs has to do it. nobody had experience only fema did. but it's generally understood that, yes, this incident of national significance, yes, you have to do that where before, fema used all of its expertise, this is, he acted and fema was out like lightning. we've gotten rid of this incident of national significance. we still do not have confidence that we will see the kind of instant action if a catastrophe, something we've never seen before, something mr. fugate talked about has been coming out of the sun or, yeah. [inaudible] >> you know, somebody got to make a call. and so the answer is that if somebody has got to make the call, does the statute have to say who has to make the call or is there plenty in the statute and all you need is some backb
for example, did you speak about waiver? you say asked the waiver.you know, sometimes we give the president authority to do things. and then report to congress. it is you -- i'm sorry, dr. moss, who cites a perfect example and an example of national significance that somehow there's a way to dhs. what does dhs has to do it. nobody had experience only fema did. but it's generally understood that, yes, this incident of national significance, yes, you have to do that where before, fema used all of...
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current thoughts, share a clear but the standards are under pressure from states seeking a waiver ofcosts as a chair pointed out that many say is considered their disaster catastrophic at this time occurring so for that reason perhaps have a trigger when how to distinguish in the realm of a catastrophic disaster. an additional consideration might be in the threshold for expanded assistance has been reached to continue the president's notification to congress of the use of catastrophic authority is similar to the procedures currently for emergency spending. the notification to serve as a vehicle to engage in the congress with potential funding requirements and suggested legislation that the move through response and recovery. i have discussed in the alternative funding proposals to my written testimony. one question would be how to determine and should the amount of block grants meets the needs of the right to area and is important to note that while assistance to individuals and also mitigation grants are caps there is no cap on the amount that may be spent for eligible projects swel
current thoughts, share a clear but the standards are under pressure from states seeking a waiver ofcosts as a chair pointed out that many say is considered their disaster catastrophic at this time occurring so for that reason perhaps have a trigger when how to distinguish in the realm of a catastrophic disaster. an additional consideration might be in the threshold for expanded assistance has been reached to continue the president's notification to congress of the use of catastrophic authority...
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we got a waiver to this plan. what happened was that the state was spending about $2.5 billion per year on health care. it was up to 1/3 of the state budget. what happened in a public plan, this is where it is complicated. the public option paid less than 60% of the cost of the care and medicare pays about 80% or 9%. -- 90%. greta: i was talking about whether the president would follow through about reading this line by line but it is profoundly important that everyone read this because -- weather a good bill or a bad bill, you should at least read it. it is like taking sides on a police officer professor gave tes thing. are you willing to hold his feet to the fire? >> i absolutely am. i knew that import legislation was coming up. the public plan will end up, i believe, if you follow the tennessee model, with a single payer system. the only way this works is that they rationed care. greta: you have to at least read the proposal. that is what i am hung up on. i hope that you get a bunch of colleagues on both sides
we got a waiver to this plan. what happened was that the state was spending about $2.5 billion per year on health care. it was up to 1/3 of the state budget. what happened in a public plan, this is where it is complicated. the public option paid less than 60% of the cost of the care and medicare pays about 80% or 9%. -- 90%. greta: i was talking about whether the president would follow through about reading this line by line but it is profoundly important that everyone read this because --...
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. >> back live, governor kaine says he supports the exemption, but now virginia needs a waiver from congress for private businesses to stab him. pamela brown, abc 7 news. >> thank you. >>> expect delays otun l ranaat least through thursday on the -- expect ladeys on metro at least through thursday on the limetro suggest adding at least minutes to your trip. on thursday night, the takoma park station will close early again for more safety testing. >>> there is a warning about a scam. residents are receiving e-mails to be mr. riis shoppers to help evaluate stores. they are told they will receive checks. after they receive the check, the check bounces and the mystery shopper has to pay the bill. >> no one will pay you up front for nothing you have done that. >> some consumers have had to pay back extra mortgage -- have had to take out extra mortgages to pay these back. >> thochecks are not offered ahd of time. that is one where you can tell the offer is a sca >>> a group of ministers is making a bold acquisition against marion barry. they say he has been unfairly singled out for an ethics inves
. >> back live, governor kaine says he supports the exemption, but now virginia needs a waiver from congress for private businesses to stab him. pamela brown, abc 7 news. >> thank you. >>> expect delays otun l ranaat least through thursday on the -- expect ladeys on metro at least through thursday on the limetro suggest adding at least minutes to your trip. on thursday night, the takoma park station will close early again for more safety testing. >>> there is a...
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the military and fallen troopsner waivered. he was often seen atmoreial events even though he was confined to a wheelchair. >>> americans heard the historic moments from walter cronkite. we're looking back on the journalist who told us the way it was for decades. naing onon ud r. weotototatatininci on us cars for everybody anont cfidedence ininin o. caususususlendnds s ve a a a t tcks. ququq n . pick the windows, pick the windows! anything but the windows. deal. oh! new windex outdoor all-in-one... cleans outdoor glass fast. just spray with water, wipe with a windex cleaning pad, and rinse for a streak-free shine in half the time. you're done? she pulled a fast one! ( laughs ) new windex outdoor all-in-one. a streak-free shine in half the time. s.c. johnson, a family company. >>> that's the way it is. >> for decades walter cronkite was one of the most trusted voices in the news. his amazing career and how the world is remembering him. >>> the crew of the space shuttle "endeavour" is busy. what they are working on. president oba
the military and fallen troopsner waivered. he was often seen atmoreial events even though he was confined to a wheelchair. >>> americans heard the historic moments from walter cronkite. we're looking back on the journalist who told us the way it was for decades. naing onon ud r. weotototatatininci on us cars for everybody anont cfidedence ininin o. caususususlendnds s ve a a a t tcks. ququq n . pick the windows, pick the windows! anything but the windows. deal. oh! new windex outdoor...
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two countries that were recently admitted into the visa waiver program.rom a public diplomacy point of view, it has been a home run and has been well received by government officials and citizens alike. i was up in latvia, and they pointed out to me that general mullen was in latvia, which should have been the biggest thing in the newspaper that day that he was there, or the next day, reporting on his being there. and the thing that just blew him away was the fact that latvia was approved for visa waiver status. it was so well received by the people of latvia. i must note, however, the two areas which continue to be of concern to me. one is the way this administration has budgeted for disasters. the president's fiscal year 2010 request for disaster relief is only $2 billion. we know now from fema estimates that this is not enough to pay for the declared disasters already on the books. based on current needs, an appropriation of $5.8 billion is required. i understand we cannot afford that within the discretionary spending of this bill, but i am hopeful tha
two countries that were recently admitted into the visa waiver program.rom a public diplomacy point of view, it has been a home run and has been well received by government officials and citizens alike. i was up in latvia, and they pointed out to me that general mullen was in latvia, which should have been the biggest thing in the newspaper that day that he was there, or the next day, reporting on his being there. and the thing that just blew him away was the fact that latvia was approved for...
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. >> the old idea was that before you could be treated as an adult, there was a waiver process and the government had to show you were no longer able to be rehabilitated. all of that is gone, so there are statutes now, saying that you commit certain crimes, murder, robbery, kidnapping, and you can automatically be transferred to the adult court, which is problematic. laws against everyone who is young who wears the same clothes or lives in the same neighborhood, that is overreach. we did rehabilitation and intervention, prevention, we could keep these kids out of the adult system. the u.s. promise act was proposed to punish serious gang members. those not in the category should be treated and rehabilitated some meaningful way. that has 220 endorsers in congress now. that kind of prevention and recognizing the difference between a gang-banger and a kid with a real issue, we keep talking about trying to intervene when you're 15 and it is too late. if you do not look at kids in fourth and fifth grade, with mentors that say come with me, i will give you money, shelter, and protection -- we
. >> the old idea was that before you could be treated as an adult, there was a waiver process and the government had to show you were no longer able to be rehabilitated. all of that is gone, so there are statutes now, saying that you commit certain crimes, murder, robbery, kidnapping, and you can automatically be transferred to the adult court, which is problematic. laws against everyone who is young who wears the same clothes or lives in the same neighborhood, that is overreach. we did...
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. >> reporter: the democratic party has an ad out aimed at its own senators waivers on reform. >> it's time for health care reform. >> reporter: the message war over health care, hilda vows no surrender. >> i'm going to face congress and meet the president and tell them, he got the responsibility to become the president and we are proud of it, but guess what, we need something in return. >> reporter: the president wants the house and senate to wrap up their work on health care reform before law makers take their long august break. the halls of congress may get crowded as supporters of reform plan to flood those hallways with more people like hilda. jim acosta, cnn, washington. >>> police are releasing more details about a motive in the killing of a florida couple. at least one rumor surrounding byrd and melanie billings is put to rest as family members and friends say their final good-byes. >>> investigators are working on the hotel bombing attacks in jakarta. they made a grisly discovery, the remains of another victim in the rubble. indonesian police don't know if it's a hotel guest o
. >> reporter: the democratic party has an ad out aimed at its own senators waivers on reform. >> it's time for health care reform. >> reporter: the message war over health care, hilda vows no surrender. >> i'm going to face congress and meet the president and tell them, he got the responsibility to become the president and we are proud of it, but guess what, we need something in return. >> reporter: the president wants the house and senate to wrap up their work on...
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. >> and i wonder if you have to sign a waiver or something? because you could get captured or they could shoot back. >> we have to get a followup, do people do this? >> and you are knowingly putting yourself in harm's way and they can't protect you from that? >> what a strange story. >> does that make you a pirate, if you're pirating pirates. >> it makes you a pirate hunter. >> because engineer -- you're not stealing their goods. >> you're like a vigilante. >> this is always the dilemma with batman, is he a superhero or vigilante. >> he's the dark knight. >> i think he's a superhero. >> me too. why is why i didn't like the dark knight. >> and i like george clooney as batman. >> okay, let's move on. >>> many in hollywood and d.c. turn to botox to turn back the hands of time. not us. but one acts -- act tres says it should be banned. rachel white compared botox to steroids and says acting it all about expression. she happens to be beautiful and young also says -- >> she's not young. >> or beautiful either. >> and she says back in jolly old engla
. >> and i wonder if you have to sign a waiver or something? because you could get captured or they could shoot back. >> we have to get a followup, do people do this? >> and you are knowingly putting yourself in harm's way and they can't protect you from that? >> what a strange story. >> does that make you a pirate, if you're pirating pirates. >> it makes you a pirate hunter. >> because engineer -- you're not stealing their goods. >> you're like a...
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male politician that has been attacked based on their looks or has had their children attacked the waiverse. -- the way hers were. i cannot remember them saying getting knocked up by a-rod. >> he is a baseball player, i think. sean: i will not go there. good grief. what is wrong with you? he is a liberal. i told you about him. >> sarah palin should have stuck it out. there is a big difference between somebody there has been governor and has become a cabinet secretary and submenus says, "the reason i am quitting is that i do not want to be a lame duck" -- and somebody who says that. sean: serving in another arena, no criticism -- you have to be consistent. that is inconsistent. >> i am being consistent with everybody execute when she tried to announce her logic with why she was resigning. sean: she was cleared, jennifer, of 12 of the 15. that cost her $1 million. >> i think in a primary, and they would use this against her, and that is what i wonder if she is going to run to try to run this country. i think they will say that she could not handle the heat, so she had to get out of the kitch
male politician that has been attacked based on their looks or has had their children attacked the waiverse. -- the way hers were. i cannot remember them saying getting knocked up by a-rod. >> he is a baseball player, i think. sean: i will not go there. good grief. what is wrong with you? he is a liberal. i told you about him. >> sarah palin should have stuck it out. there is a big difference between somebody there has been governor and has become a cabinet secretary and submenus...
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he gives them a temporary one-year waiver of the rule which meant that he could not only hold the shares, but this one that you could serve on the board of directors and also, mr. friedman, he can also stay on the board and buy an additional 52,000 shares of goldman sachs. in the meantime, time, he makes $3 million. now, just so you know, goldman sachs, they have learned their lesson. look at them, they are profitable now. sure they took all this money and they took this money over here. sure, they took your money. they paid it back through tarp, but this is their money from aig. they learned their lesson, no more did he river activities. they're not going to be doing oil speculation as much as they were. they have a new derivative, the green environment. they have purchased 10% of the chicago climate exchange and $1 billion of carbon assets. that is fantastic. they are endorsing mandatory limits on carbon emissions, $23 million to buy that 10%. so half of what we gave them through aig, a billion dollars in carbon assets, such as alternative energy projects. they are lobbying hard for th
he gives them a temporary one-year waiver of the rule which meant that he could not only hold the shares, but this one that you could serve on the board of directors and also, mr. friedman, he can also stay on the board and buy an additional 52,000 shares of goldman sachs. in the meantime, time, he makes $3 million. now, just so you know, goldman sachs, they have learned their lesson. look at them, they are profitable now. sure they took all this money and they took this money over here. sure,...
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it is called senior care and it exists by waiver of the department of health and human services. this is a very successful program, very popular among seniors. the cost per enrollee is one-third the cost of private plans. but for all of those of you who are out there saying that inserting a public option will stifle private competition, we have more private sector choices in medicare part d in wisconsin than most other states. this has been a singular success to have a public option competing side-by-side the private option and i will tell you that every member of our congressional delegation, a democrat and republican when that waiver was up wrote the secretary saying please, please give us our waiver to continue our public option and when jim sensenbrenner and i can agree on something, dino you have got a good thing. so, we have got to keep a public option. >> ides is one their constituents to have this choice. wonder constituents to be able to decide whether they want to stick with their private plan or they want something kind of like we have as members of congress. i think t
it is called senior care and it exists by waiver of the department of health and human services. this is a very successful program, very popular among seniors. the cost per enrollee is one-third the cost of private plans. but for all of those of you who are out there saying that inserting a public option will stifle private competition, we have more private sector choices in medicare part d in wisconsin than most other states. this has been a singular success to have a public option competing...
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with democrats waivering in their support, the senate is nearly certain to miss president obama's deadlineto pass it by august. >> there are not the vote for democrats to do this just on our side of the aisle. >> friends say when it comes to a vote, if kennedy has the strn, nothing will stop him from returning to vote. >> if they can get a bill put together, he'll be one of those who will want to be there. >> reporter: it's been nearly three months since the last return of the senator from massachusetts. president obama has set a new deadline. he now wants a health care reform bill he can sign into law by the end of the year, a job made much more difficult by the absence of the issue's top advocate on capitol hill. john hendren, abc news, washington. >> sarah palin is now alaska's former governor with unclear plans for what she will do next. palin stepped down yesterday after a campaign speech to thousands of supporters. she said nothing about her political future. but she did unleash some harsh words on the media. >> you have such important jobs, reporting facts and informing the electora
with democrats waivering in their support, the senate is nearly certain to miss president obama's deadlineto pass it by august. >> there are not the vote for democrats to do this just on our side of the aisle. >> friends say when it comes to a vote, if kennedy has the strn, nothing will stop him from returning to vote. >> if they can get a bill put together, he'll be one of those who will want to be there. >> reporter: it's been nearly three months since the last return...
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waived, that any member of congress has a right to raise a point of order and have a vote on that waiver -- the waiving the chair: on this vote the yeas are 108. the nays are 327. the amendment is not agreed to. 9 unfinished business is the request for recorded vote on amendment number 4, printed in part b of house report number 111-219, by the gentleman from arizona, mr. flake, on which further proceedings were postponed and the noes prevoiled by voice vote. the clerk will redesignate the amendment. the clerk: amendment number 4, printed in part b of house report number 111-219, offered by mr. flake of arizona. the chair: a recorded vote has been requested. those in support of the request for recorded vote will rise and be counted. a sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a two-minute, two-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for p
waived, that any member of congress has a right to raise a point of order and have a vote on that waiver -- the waiving the chair: on this vote the yeas are 108. the nays are 327. the amendment is not agreed to. 9 unfinished business is the request for recorded vote on amendment number 4, printed in part b of house report number 111-219, by the gentleman from arizona, mr. flake, on which further proceedings were postponed and the noes prevoiled by voice vote. the clerk will redesignate the...
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ming out of smart people over there to talk to the repubcan waiverer not to the hard right, buto those who might want, lindsey graham -- >> in a way, yes. but this is for a bigger audience. 's not just about the etic groups, it's about regular, workin folks, victims of cri. so it's for people who he invested in america. not just for people who make claims on it. >> when you talk about appealing to the publi it wast a critical moment in the clarence omas hearing a a ctical momentthey pulled. when the american people voted in the polli on tha crital weekend, that'when the opposition folded. >> to make a point for our late iend, timrussert, he sa that the genious of that was t have clarence thas speak at night and hill in theaytime because shs get the prime time audience. >> now, everything is prime time. >> daytime expernce here with what loo to be a well-worked fort. w what the republican members have to take shots at tomorw is a person th ces from that mi sitting behind her. >> right, and if they want to talk abouthe case, they're gog to have to talk about baseball. theye going to go a
ming out of smart people over there to talk to the repubcan waiverer not to the hard right, buto those who might want, lindsey graham -- >> in a way, yes. but this is for a bigger audience. 's not just about the etic groups, it's about regular, workin folks, victims of cri. so it's for people who he invested in america. not just for people who make claims on it. >> when you talk about appealing to the publi it wast a critical moment in the clarence omas hearing a a ctical momentthey...
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he gives them a temporary one-year waiver of the rule which meant that he could not only hold the shares, but this one that you could serve on the board of directors and also, mr. friedman, he can also stay on the board and buy an additional 52,000 shares of goldman sachs. in the meantime, time, he makes $3 million. now, just so you know, goldman sachs, they have learned their lesson. look at them, they are profitable now. sure they took all this money and they took this money over here. sure, they took your money. they paid it back through tarp, but this is their money from aig. they learned their lesson, no more did he river activities. they're not going to be doing oil speculation as much as they were. they have a new derivative, the green environment. they have purchased 10% of the chicago climate exchange and $1 billion of carbon assets. that is fantastic. they are endorsing mandatory limits on carbon emissions, $23 million to buy that 10%. so half of what we gave them through aig, a billion dollars in carbon assets, such as alternative energy projects. they are lobbying hard for th
he gives them a temporary one-year waiver of the rule which meant that he could not only hold the shares, but this one that you could serve on the board of directors and also, mr. friedman, he can also stay on the board and buy an additional 52,000 shares of goldman sachs. in the meantime, time, he makes $3 million. now, just so you know, goldman sachs, they have learned their lesson. look at them, they are profitable now. sure they took all this money and they took this money over here. sure,...
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california lawmaker will have to grant a waiver in order for the family to do that. >> we have an entireection of out web site dedicated to the death of michael jackson. it is all in one place on myfoxdc.com. >>> and now to a developing story here in washington. there has been a new twist in the drama surrounding former mayor and d.c. council member marion barry. late last night, barry's spokesperson held a news conference to talk about the stalking allegations made against barry. among the crowd, his accuser. sarah simmons is joining us with more. >> reporter: donna watts said she wanted to hear what the spokesperson had to say during the press conference. she told a crowd of reporters that watts was under psychiatric scare and diagnose wade compulsive disorder. this all temperatures from an incident saturday night. marion barry was arrested by u.s. park police for allegedly stalking watts at an dost i can't park. barry has denied the allegations and called watts unstable. she admitted early on that the two used to date. since saturday's incident, she told reporters she never flagged do
california lawmaker will have to grant a waiver in order for the family to do that. >> we have an entireection of out web site dedicated to the death of michael jackson. it is all in one place on myfoxdc.com. >>> and now to a developing story here in washington. there has been a new twist in the drama surrounding former mayor and d.c. council member marion barry. late last night, barry's spokesperson held a news conference to talk about the stalking allegations made against...
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>> he has to create a group dynamic where waiverring, conservative, democrats are persuaded they won't cast a vote for something that ends flopping. that really made democrats mad at president clinton 15 years ago. president clinton would get them to take unpopular votes for thing and wouldn't pull it off and things that didn't become law, pay mousily attacks on energy, his health care proposal. one of the main reasons republicans took over congress in the mid-90s is because these democrats felt cut loose by their own president. >> reporter: we have been talking about health care reform since president clinton and probably before that. so what's the rush? it seems like everyone is saying slow down and detail the fine points. >> i'm surprised they are saying a bill in september, that's not in the cards. the dynamic is not to get something done by september. they are only in session three or four more weeks before a summer vacation and come back in september. it does not look, if we see it will be the week before christmas. >>> let's break away from politics to summer scandals and people
>> he has to create a group dynamic where waiverring, conservative, democrats are persuaded they won't cast a vote for something that ends flopping. that really made democrats mad at president clinton 15 years ago. president clinton would get them to take unpopular votes for thing and wouldn't pull it off and things that didn't become law, pay mousily attacks on energy, his health care proposal. one of the main reasons republicans took over congress in the mid-90s is because these...
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look, if you've already got a deal, dealerships may have had you sign a waiver that indicated if a program didn't go through, you had to pay the voucher back yourself or return the car. so if you did get a new car, make sure you look for the documents and all of your paperwork, however i have to tell you, there's a lot of talk that congress could extend funding for the program. in fact, add first the federal government was going to put $4 billion in the program, but it turned out to be just $1 billion. >> where did they get that money from? >> that's the big question. we don't know where that money would come from. and the administration last night was saying, hey, we'll keep the program running, but congress has to allocate the fund. so they haven't decided yet. bottom line here, if you're thinking i want to take advantage of this program, i would not rush to the dealership just yet. you want to see if it's going to be extended, and if it is, then you will have to rush to the dealership because you have to think that money will be limited, as well, and you'll have to act quickly to take a
look, if you've already got a deal, dealerships may have had you sign a waiver that indicated if a program didn't go through, you had to pay the voucher back yourself or return the car. so if you did get a new car, make sure you look for the documents and all of your paperwork, however i have to tell you, there's a lot of talk that congress could extend funding for the program. in fact, add first the federal government was going to put $4 billion in the program, but it turned out to be just $1...
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a waiver of section 425 of the congressional budget act which causes a violation of section 426-a. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from arizona makes a point of order that the resolution violates section 426-a of the congressional budget act of 1974. the gentleman has met the threshold burden to identify the specific language in the resolution on which the point of order is predicated. such a point of order shall be disposed of by the question of consideration. the gentleman from arizona and a member opposed each will control 10 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. after that debate, the chair will put the question of consideration to wit, will the house now consider the resolution? the chair recognizes the gentleman from arizona. but first the house will come to order. will members, especially to the chair's right, please take their conversations to the cloakroom? the gentleman from arizona. mr. flake: i thank the chair. you know, we're going through an appropriations process. we'll do two bills this week. traditionally appropriation bills have been open rule
a waiver of section 425 of the congressional budget act which causes a violation of section 426-a. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from arizona makes a point of order that the resolution violates section 426-a of the congressional budget act of 1974. the gentleman has met the threshold burden to identify the specific language in the resolution on which the point of order is predicated. such a point of order shall be disposed of by the question of consideration. the gentleman from arizona...