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Genuinely aware of the fact that money plays a role in politics, but we are making the argument across a very dangerous threshold to the point has created such paralysis in our politics and policymaking that we are losing our democracy. Host what are the examples of what youre talking about . Guest if you look at every number associated with money in politics, theyve all grown exponentially in the last 20 years. Weve gone from 500 lobbyists 20 years ago in washington to h 12,000 registered lobby...

Take what are you try to say . What were trying to say is that the problem of money and politics has breezed crisist proportions in this country that is a stage iv cancer at this point. I think the public has always been generally aware of the fact that money is a role in politics but were making comment. Created such a policy that were losing were losing our democracy. Er speeone what are the examples of what you are talking about, the paralysis . If you look at almost every number associated w...

The numbers are on the bottom of your screen. Good sunday morning to you after a big saturday night here in washington. Actually several days of action and activity leading up to this dinner. Well start things off with a tease from the president talking about how he has aged in his view over the years. Eight years ago, i was a young man. Full of idealism and vigor. And look at me now. I am gray, grizzled, just counting down the days until my death panel. Hillary once questioned whether i would b...

Investors on another wild ride, and what is ahead and where are the former jobs. The 2016 president ial race already highly contentious with the gop candidates looking to set themselves apart from the field. Education is the way to do that emerging as a major point of debate, particularly after the 2001 passing of no child left behind. Joining us right now is a candidate taking a clear position on the issue, kentucky senator, rand paul, president ial candidate. Good to have you on the program. T...

The important things we have in this country that safeguards peoples rights and freedoms i dont want to see it reduced. You have been watching Prime Ministers questions. Question time airs live every wednesday at 7 40 a. M. Eastern. Watch anytime at www. Cspan. Org where you can find video of past Prime Ministers questions and Public Affairs programs. The Political Landscape has changed. Not only are there 43 new republicans and 15 new democrats in the house, there are 108 women in congress incl...

The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Almighty god of the universe, we give you thanks for giving us another day. We pray for the gift of wisdom to all with great responsibility in this house, for the leadership of our nation. May all the members have the vision of a nation where respect and understanding are the marks of civility and where honor and integrity are the marks of ones character. As members take time in the co...

As the far end of the pendulum it allows everybody to start from a position of we are going to work to keep openness as the basic principle and work act back from there with the exceptions. It sounds like you are saying, congress, keep up the good work. Just to put you on the record. Thanks so much for your enlightened legislation in the internet area. A senator from nebraska ended up being a visionary that he never expected to be. [laughter] you can layer on acceptable use policies, things that...

Including all political and social actors, who today disagree. We trust that all of the parties in ukraine will refrain from unilateral action that could hamper dialogue or remove the opportunity for a peaceful solution. We believe that it is all up to the ukrainians to decide their internal affairs. It is not for the Security Council to define this situation. Our responsibility is to maintain International Peace and security. We then hope that all countries will respect the principle of noninte...

It was earlier this week that president obama announced that he wants to see changes that would expand the number of workers who can receive overtime pay. Some say the move will cause job losses. What do you think about the proposal to expand overtime echo you can weigh in on one of three lines. Social media available to you as well. You can tweak us or send us your thoughts on facebook. Or send ustweet us your thoughts on facebook. This edition at the white house. President Obama Meeting in fro...

Also overnight, 61,000 new cases of coronavirus in the United States. The death toll now tops 140,000 americans. More than 12,000 new cases were reported in florida, where dozens of hospital icus are at capacity. Arizona is reporting a record death toll, as well. And the president , hes bored with it. That is a remarkable quote in the New York Times this morning from a republican political strategist. This report says that some in the white house, including chief of staff mark meadows, a want to...