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Once again, live coverage from capitol hill this morning. Theyre meeting to discuss the cable tv industry. And focusing on practices involving billing, fees, refunds, and the number of other Customer Service issues. We expect this to get under way in just a moment. This is live on cspan3. I should let you know that right now, House Democrats continuing their more than 20 hour sitin the House Chamber demanding that republicans bring up gun control legislation. The house officially in recess throu...

Mr. Portman we are here today to discuss a topic that affects just about every american family. And often frustrates us as American Families and that is cable or satellite tv service. For over a year now, we have undertaken an investigation of the cable and television, Satellite Television industry. As many of you know, weve been issued in this interested in this issue. We have a keen interest in making of the Satellite Companies do the right thing by their subscribers. The subcommittee reviewed...

Suspend the rules and pass h. R. 5690, which the the yeas and nays are ordered the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk Union Calendar 590, a bill to ensure the Government Accountability office has adequate access to information. The speaker pro tempore the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperat...

Declaration. That would free up federal dollars for rebuilding. In spillville, the first day rebuilding focused on this Community Owned ballroom. Flooding did as much damage, if not more, than eight years ago in 2008. Many volunteers knew how to tackle the job from past experiencem uck out the floor first and let it dry. Some volunteers here were so focused on fixing this Community Asset first they started work here befor i know my place needs a little assistance but ill get it done. Its an unfi...

Debate on deck tonight. Europe with minor losses and claims were slightly elevated. Well get ism services in about an hour. Of course, were just a day from jobs friday. Energy pioneer Robert Mcclendon dies in a horrific car crash. This is a day after he had been indicted. Were going to go live to oklahoma. What jay my dimon told cnbc about the lie of hitz bank. Mitt romney is expected today to deliver a harsh set of words on donald trump, describing the frontrunner as a phony and a fraud. First ...

We will begin with the news out of South Carolina where a white Police Officer was arrested for murder of an unarmed black man running away from the officer. The video from a bystander led to the arrest of the cop. What are your thoughts on this . Republicans guest 202 7488001 democrats 202 7488000 independents caller 202 7488002 we do want to show you the video at the Police Officer shooting this man. Some of you may find it disturbing. Turn away from your tv now. [video clip] [gun shots multip...

Host what is the potential of it being approved . Gene this is part of a rationalize asian the cable industry. We have seen of the rationalize ation of the cable industry. It is a Broader Market that includes other broadband providers and other content dividers. Host same question to you. Gene i think this is the cutting edge of our economy today, this is the Digital Economy driven by broadband. Cable companies are the largest providers of highspeed internet service. Here you would have a compan...

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Next item. Item no. 6. Item 6 the budget and legislative Analysts Office report on equitable uses for the vehicle license fee information at the request of plans and Programs Committee chair mar, the budget and legislative Analysts Office has prepared a report on equitable uses for the vehicle license fee vlff. The budget and legislative Analysts Office will present the finding of the reports at the committee meeting. This is an item no. 6. Sf 612341234 this is an information item. Its 11 41. I ...

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