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Can agree a budget deal before midnight tonight. A so called shutdown could see government offices closed, thousands of staff sent home and military personnel unpaid. In the last few hours, the house of representatives has passed a short term bill to fund the government until february 16th. But getting it through the senate is proving much more difficult. So whats the disagreement about . Well, heres one major Sticking Point the fate of 800,000 so called dreamers, people who came to the us illeg...

Heart breaking revelation. New details about the death of tom petty. Long and painful Health Struggle and what his family hopes it can teach the world. A look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. It is midnight, no deal. The Government Shutdown was 100 avoidable. Completely avoidable. The blame game begins as the government shuts down. This will be called the trump shutdown. The white house has finally weighed in, calling democrats losers. I wouldnt trust this gang to run a 7 11. Gold...

He had a republican support. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] the committee will come to order before we get started i want to give her deepest condolences of those impacted by the tragic shooting in florida our hearts go out to all victims and loved ones you are in our prayers. The committee is honored to welcome him stephen min nguyen following the Budget Proposal from the Treasury Department we appreciate your time and loo...

Will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father, you are the god of our salvation. Thank you for this sacred moment of prayer. We think of your goodness even in the night seasons, for your ways are reliable and sure. Remind our senators that before honor comes humility as they seek to serve you and country. Give them the wisdom to put their complete trust in you, knowing that you will direct their steps. Lord, use them to do your work on earth. Keep them calm in the quiet ce...

Plutocracy. The rich and powerful get the tax cuts but everyone else just gets cut out. I yield the floor and note the absence of a quorum. Mr. President , we are in the midst of debate on the floor of the United States senate on the issue of immigration. Its the first time in five years taken up this issue. Many compelling reasons for us to get this right. President trump on september the fifth announced that he was going to end the daca program, created by president obamas executive order whic...

Let me try to call this full have stored or, if i may. Welcome to brookings. My name is bill gholston , senior fellow here in governance studies. Thanks so much for coming and welcome also to the people who are watching this event live on cspan. Todays topic is the past, the present and possible future of the u. S. Senate. The location of this discussion is the publication of ira shapiros second book on the senate. This one entitled broken can the senate save itself and the country those of you ...

We leave a last minute or so of that interview to take you like to the u. S. Senate about to gamble in print lawmakers expected to work on 2018 defense programs and policies. Starting of the session with a moment of silence for the 16th anniversary of the 911 attacks. Will take you life out to the floor of the senate. Here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, our s...

At 11 06 a. M. It doesnt count officially until you close at that level. That can often times prove a devil of a time. Higher you get, smaller leaps are percentage wise. To market watcher Jonathan Hoenig and fox businesss nicole petallides. Nicole, when the crescendo was hit, what happened . There is always elation. They open up hats which they will not reveal in the the moment you cross it. You can beg, cry, plead, offer your firstborn child, they wont give you the hats. Finally crossed it, mon...

Is. Our objective is to get it on the president s desk by december to get him to sign it this year. Well work on this as fast as we can but theres no artificial deadline. As i said all along, this is a pass fail exercise and weve got to get it done to create Economic Growth and create a competitive business system. Maria the optimism hitting 23,000 yesterday for the first time. Indicating another rally at the start of trading this morning. The market will not quit. Update quarter of a percent of...

To limit the use of predispute forced arbitration clauses in contracts for Financial Services and products. I strongly oppose the Congressional Review Act resolution to dismantle this vital Consumer Protection. Forced arbitration clauses force individuals to sign away their right to go to court as a condition of buying a product or service, and they allow Corporate America to take advantage of a shadow Justice System that is inherently biased toward the corporation, offers no meaningful appeals ...