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In the interest of our safety. he would like for congress to respond and im sure the vice president has outlined a very constructive, common sense, pragmatic solutions. but if congress cannot act, im heartened be i the fact that the president said he will take executive action. theres a number of things i implore him to do under executive actions that are long overdue. but we know the resolve of this president. we hope republicans and the nra come to the table around a comprehensive agenda, but ...

Eliminated, yet lawmakers have done nothing. >> congress hasnt been able to do it. so i will. our kids only get one shot at a decent education. they cannot afford to wait any longer. given that congress cannot act, i am acting. >> we saw a very different approach last night at the gop, when candidates went after teachers and said they would abolish the department of education. we do not need to play the blame game. be need to bring everyone together and make education work. the future of our nat...

So i will. our kids only get one shot at a decent education. they cannot afford to wait any longer. so given that congress cannot act, i am acting. starting today -- so starting today well be giving states more flexibility to meet high standards. keep in mind the change were making is not lowering standards. were saying were going to give you more flexibility to meet high standards. were going to let states, schools and teachers come up with innovative ways to give our children the skills they n...

of greeces bailout and concerns about slowing growth in china. china has been a very big engine of economic growth for the rest of the world while the u.s. has been taking a back seat and worrying about jobs here. all these major trends and factors are still in play here. also, moodys downgraded some of the greek banks. so, were still watching the banking system in europe. still watching the european wildcard and, again, weve been talking to traders and analysts who have been saying to...