Treaty to affect either the federalism issues that we have to deal with or to cause a court to look to the treaty to actually affect the individual lives of citizens here in the country . Is there a way of us coming together and writing ruds in that way . Senator, thank you for the question. I think with respect to the federalism issue, a federalism reservation could address the federalism problem that youve identified. Federalism reservation could, i think, be drafted to be somewhat stronger than the reservation that currently reservation attached to the resolution for ratification that came out last year. Conceivably such a reservation would make very clear what the e numb rated powers that congress possesses are. And reserve out of any obligations that couldnt be satisfied through the exercise of those powers. With respect to the interpretation issue, i think a set of understanding could be drafted that would make very clear that the United States does not accord any significance to
Educational system, customized learning, things like that. And, of course, we talk about the Health Care Law and all the controversy, but the solution is in innovation. Its in some of the technologies. We have a huge, growing area on wireless health. People are monitoring cells. Its what they eat, its how much they exercise, its how much they sleep. And that information at the cautionary level could get to physicians. We could solve a lot of our Health Care Problems by focusing on some of these things, and they will solve problems. Host gary shapiro is president and ceo of the Consumer Electronics association which sponsors ces every year in vegas, and alex byers is a Technology Reporter with politico. He puts out their morning tech newsletter. Gentlemen, thank you. Guest thank you. Thank you very much. Cspan, created by americas Cable Companies in 1979, brought to you as a Public Service by your television provider. Coming up next, Supreme Court oral argument from last month on the ep
The federal funds rate target should be anticipated so long as the Unemployment Rate remained above 6. 5 , inflation between one and two years ahead was projected to be no more than half a percentage point above the committees longerrun goal and expectations continued to be well anchored. My colleagues and i have certain sized that the statements in that guy dance were thresholds, not triggers. Crossing one of the thresholds would not automatically give rise to an increase in the federal funds rate target. Instead, it was signaled only that it would be appropriate for the committee to begin considering based on a wider range of indicators whether and when an increase in the target might be warranted. Large scale asset purchases also provide monetary accommodation by lowering longterm Interest Rates. Working through the portfolio balance channel, asset purchases reduced the supply of loan duration assets in the hands of the public, thus reducing longer term yields. At times the decision
Jong uns birthday by announcing elections with one candidate in each constituency. The coldest its been since 1896 imagine being homeless. At the trial of egypts deposed president Mohamed Morsi has been delayed until february. Security Officials Say bad weather delayed the helicopter fight from the prison, where hes held in the city of alexandria and was supposed to have been brought to cairo. These are the latest pictures from the Police Academy, where he was expected to appear. Bernard smith reported extensively from cairo and is with us in the studio. The weather looks good in the pictures, in the capital. Did anything at all happen in court. The stage was set for Mohamed Morsi and 14 others to go on trial. A litany of charges that the president faces, and one of the main charges is the incitement of killing of protesters in december, 2012. Nobody appeared at court. Mohamed morsi didnt appear. The Authorities Say bad weather stopped the weather transporting him from alexandria to th
[captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2013] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] good morning. This hearing will come to order. Let the first start by thanking secretary kerry for being with us today for this second hearing on the ratification of the crpd, and i think, first, you have the thanks of us for the incredible work you have been doing on behalf of our country, and your presence today sends a strong message about the importance of this issue. We appreciate you taking the time to come back to the committee to support the treaty. We convene the second hearing on ratification, having received the support of thousands of people and organizations, all of whom are looking for us to finally take the treaty over the finish line. We have received compelling letters of support and Companies Like adobe, cocacola, nascar, and the Consumer Electronics association with over 2000 member committees. The u. S. Chamber of commerce, and i believe the chamber is re