Chairman of the board and my friend, senator tom daschle. To [applause] let me just say what a fantastic day this has been. Sen. Daschle we gather at an important time, a time when our country is facing one of the most challenging moments in history. A time when the pillars of our democratic republic are being tested. But the American People increasingly are refusing to sit idly by. They are reacting, they are responding, and yes, they are resisting. [applause] so this afternoon, we want to talk about the energy out there and how that energy is actually affecting policy in washington and across the country. Were going to talk about climate action. Were going to talk about public lands. Voting rights, and civil rights. Some of the to meet resistance leaders who all across this country are organizing to defeat the trump agenda. Cap, will say, as chair of how proud i am of the work this organization does day in and day out. The leadership, the staff, the board, everybody involved in suppo
Previous fiscal analysis by California Legislative Analysts Office showed that massive tax increases would be need to fund the system. Supporters of the plan say health care should be a human right regardless of how much it will cost. Why not allow the power of the state to negotiate on behalf of californians, to get us the belter deal. We know right now we are paying more and getting less. The bills cope authors say theyre still working out the financial details. In addition to taxes, the state would seek waivers from the federal government to help offset the cost of the program. In San Francisco, abc 7 news. Now if you want more information about single payer, versus multipayer, we have posted that information on the home paige of our website. Abc 7 news. Com. Well, Police Arrested a man posing as a nurse in the tenderloin. The da office says chad litz forged certificate from American Academy of nurse practitioners. He treated dozens of people. He was discovered four months into his
Greeces Financial Rescue package. However, they are still stressing that no formal deal has been reached on a common text in the full 19nation euro group of ministers. Greece is seeking to extend its loan by six months and change the terms. Germany is amending clear reforms and a repayment commitment from athens. Will get the latest on that moment. First, this report. Perhaps the third time is a time. The greek finance minister optimism going into a third meeting with his eurozone counterparts. I have no doubt that there will be a very collegial discussion and, hopefully, at the end of this, will come out with some white smoke. Greece is seeking a shortterm extension for its bailout. Creditors argue athens is asking for extension without committing to the reforms agreed to. Germany has been log ahead with athens over the bailout but its one of many voicing criticism and solidarity. We are working together in the recent eurogroup meetings with greece, the eu finance ministers were unite
And absurd. And the battle rg continues around debaltseve. And two of the rarest predators get a National Park to help protect tell. Them. Egypt has launched two rounds of air strikes against positions held by fighters allied to the Islamic State of iraq and the levant in libya. Four Egyptian Military jets launched attacks in response to the killing of 21 egyptian Coptic Christians by the group. The strikes were coordinated with the Libyan Air Force which is loyal to the u. N. Recognized government based in the port city of tobruk. Meanwhile, the rival government calls them a breach of immunity. Military intrerchtion intrefns intervention of libya. Egypt has launched air attacks for the second time in a day. Killing a number of children and damaging residential buildings. The self proclaimed defense minister says they have bombed partly of the eastern city of benghazi and cert. A if we were able to hit them we wouldnt hesitate to fight them. Same thing applies for egypt. Borders arent
Grand jury about whether he used steroids to become baseballs home run king. Today na conviction was overturned and bonds issued this statement saying in part i am humbled and truly thankful for the outcome as well as the opportunity our judicial system affords to all individuals to seek justice. Some call at t park the house that barry built. Arguing that bondss mirage of home runs and mvp seasons provide the sizzle the giants needed at that time to build their own ballpark. Vic lee is live now where i believe people are just as eager as bonds is, to chose this chapter of baseballs really ugly steroid scandal. Reporter most people we talked to at the ballpark didnt even know about the courts decision. Some of them even forgot what had to happen to barry bonds but most everyone had an opinion, all the way from the fans to the coach. Good for barry. You know im happy for him. Im glad hes getting results so he can move on. Its about time. Thats great news. I agree. You know, it has been