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Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you so much. Please, have a seat. At the dawn of our public, a small secret Surveillance Committee born out of the sons of liberty was established in boston. The groups members included paul revere. They would patrol the streets at night, reporting any signs that the british were preparing raids against americas early patriots. In the civil war, union balloons reconnaissance tracked the size of confederate armies by tracking the number of campfires. In world...

As we continue to take a look president s speech yesterday on surveillance reforms, were join at the desk by James Branford the author and leading expert on the National Security agency. Mr. Branford, as you look at the changes that the president announced yesterday, how drastic these and how much of these were more cosmetic reforms . Think they were more cosmetic than dramatic. Changes were pretty much required. There was really a need for him to take some action. So he did take some action, bu...

Far enough in the role reforms that he announced. Did he go too far . What role would you like to see Congress Take up . Our phone lines are open. Independents can call 202628 0205. If youre outside United States, oh 184. Ber is 202628 a very good saturday morning to you. The president s speech touched on everything from phone records, emails and phone calls, National Security letters and five the courts. We will go over all of that on washington journal. We will have a washington reactions from...

The 20th amendment. You know, the date was a much different date in the original constitution. But to answer your question, it is usually the case that a recess is going to be longer than three days. If the sent finish all of this legislative business, for example in this year on december 30, then voted to a german, and and im again me onto the beginning of the second session of the congress on january 3, that will be in intrasession recess even though it would not be the one that would require ...

I think they do an outstanding job in very difficult circumstances. There are often cases that are just heart in terms of flows of funds consistent with our laws but have the effect of providing relief at the same time, not just in syria. It comes up in many troubling parts of the world. I am happy to look into the question of access and communication. We strive to a high level of clarity and communication. Sometimes the issues relate to specific matters that are not public matters. I would have...

Dorners truck was found here last thursday. A smoldering wreck. But no body inside. Police said they found tracks leading away from the car, but no suspect. They is searched through the night. They still aerial searches, ground searches and door to door searches going on. Reporter the former cop is seeking revenge a motive spelled out in a manifesto posted online. A rant against a Police Department he says blamed him for exposing abuse. I will utilize every bit of smallarms training that i have ...

Supervisor mar and commissioner yee will join us short she. Mr. Clerk do we have any announcements. Yes please silent all cell phones and devices and speaker cards somebody submitted to the clerk. Thank you. Can you call the item on the agenda today . The item is review the Tenderloin Hunger Task force and assessment for the tenderloin and the Food Security task forces annual report. Thank you. This has been cosponsed by mar, kim, cohen, campos and yee and i know this is a very important issue, ...

They do have the social worker on hand. Its terrible to see librarians having to mediate disputes between some irritable patrons. But, all in all, i think the library is a find place and i believe they are doing a great job and are to be commended. Thank you. Any other Public Comment . All right. Thank you very much. Next we are moving on to item no. 8. Lava mae. This is denise sandoval. Yes. Thank you for the opportunity to present council this afternoon. Lava mae is a mobile shower and Toilet ...

Bowe bergdahls first moments of freedom. The taliban has released video showing bergdahl being handed offer to American Forces. Here is a taliban fighter carrying a white flag leading Sergeant Bergdahl to a helicopter. And rain and hail. Flash flooding in missouri. President obama touched down in brussels. Earlier he met with the ukrainian president elect. The race between incumbents thad cochran and Tea Party Challenger Chris Mcdaniel is likely to go to a runoff. Donald sterling speaks out for ...

Entire family. And brandnew home movies of little ethan, the brave 5yearold who survived that harrowing weeklong hostage standoff in alabama. His brother recalling the incredible call to the family when ethan was saved. And good morning, everyone. You see that snow on the screen right there. But guess what, only 12 days until robin returns. You see that chip on the screen. We cannot wait to welcome her back. Its great to have amy robach here. We have two major breaking stories this morning. Were...