Slowing economy. Joining us for the hour, stephanie link great to have you. What do you make of this market right now . I have fatigue over trade i really do. Its impossible every day it changes. So im trying to ignore it and focus on fundamentals. Today i thought we got some good data on the economy. The philly fed better than expected vince were better than expected meaning he they went own maybe were bottoming. Lets see the flash pmis tomorrow existing home sales up 5 yearoveryear good consumer, lets talk retail earnings have been very good Minus Department stores and some one office. I think that bodes very well for the consumer fatigue over trade but excitement over m and a. Very much so. Im still excited by trade. Im more excited about bristolmyers closed earlier than expected. Thats a great story for 2020. So theres a lot underneath the surface to this market of whats going on and thats what im trying to focus on versus trade. Lets get straight to that big story, the potential c
Floor on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, from the rising of the sun until its setting, you remain the same. We find solace in your changeless faithfulness; your mercies sustain us each hour. Lord, do not keep silent as our lawmakers grapple with the great issues of our time. Reveal your purposes to them, guiding them on the paths of courage and obedience. Lord, remind them that you appointed them to their work, and they are accountable to you. May they not forget that you are the supreme judge of the universe in whose presence humanity must one day stand. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presid
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Were just learning just how much more significant. Valero is responsible for releasing 74,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide into the air for a three week period where it flaired off as dangerous gas and put near by communities at risk. Reporter 74,000 pounds compared to 15,000 pounds in all of 2015. And 14,000 pounds in all of 2016. Holland crestman sulfur dioxide can exacerbate or make worse people who are suffering from asthma. Reporter and thats not all. Reporter the refinery released an amount of carbon ulculphide which can cause damage to your brain and lungs over a long period exposure. Reporter and the public was not made aware. This is the first accounting that weved had of how big a volume were talking about. Reporter the mayor of benecia has called for more transparticipant transparency from the refinery. Valero isnt a bad company he would just like more information when accidents happen. Valero has been good neighbors. I try to buy valero gas when i can. Im in the neighborhood. T