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Hello, im ray suarez. Youll probably hear it a thousand times between this moment and election day. Turn out is going to be low. Nobody comes out for the mid terms. Okay, its a commonplace observation but is it a verdict . Does it have to be that way . Today on the program a political strategy session, a candidate, party or campaign decided that low level of participation isnt good, not for them, their party, or the country. Is there really anything anyone can do about it . Well talk about the t...

After masked men try to tear down barricades surrounding a prodemocracy protest site. Also on the program, aaron is here. Flurry of deals expected between china and absolutely, tim. The chinese premier is in russia, and some big deals on the table, ranging from neg to highspeed rail and finance. As russia looks east for new markets, weve got a special report looking at the growing trade link between these two, and what it means for the rest of us here in europe. Hello. It is midday in london. 7 ...

Nonviolent extremism as well as violent extremism, and weve invested more time, resources and money in counter narrative operations. Mr. Speaker weve always been clear that the police and security agencies must have the capabilities and powers they need to do their job and following the attacks in paris the Prime Minister has reiterated that commitment. Unfortunately, it comes to Communications Data and intercepted communication, theres no Cross Party Consensus and, therefore, no parliamentary m...

The productive use of Americas Energy resources in this congress and where we will be able to capitalize on our countrys energy prosperity. And i am excited and looking forward to an open amendment process where we can do our jobs where we can offer amendments where we can debate those amendments. And most importantly where we can vote, because that is the only way that we are held accountable to our constituents, the American People. Thank you mr. President. I yield the floor. A senator mr. Pre...

Freshman democratic senator from tennessee began a special investigation into organized crime, the mafia or the crime in cities of the country. And he started going around with the committee to the cities rather than have everybody come to washington. It made the circuit. When it got to new orleans, the local tv station preempted howdie doodie and put the hearings on. That got a lot of attention in new orleans. This was senators and mobsters. It was a great combination and investigation. Really ...

Including the 1954 mccarthy hearings and water gate investigation. People come into this room all the time now. Its used for lunches, receptions, used for lectures, meetings, award ceremonies, announcements, all sorts of things happen here. Its a grand room. Its just a wonderful setting. Immediately people are impressed by the dimensions of the room, wonderful carvings and fixtures here, great chandeliers and history. Theres a plaque on the wall that lists the famous events that took place in th...

That it was giving too much power to the president. Do you agree with that . What is your view of this . I have mixed feelings. Youre talking about the authority that is given for the trade agreements. And what is the tpa, the actual acronym trade promotional authority. Trade promotional authority. There is an argument to be made by some on the separation of powers that by giving this authority to the president that youve taken power that should be the congress. There is also i guess, another ar...

The senate. There is renewed speculation about the next campaign, 2016. What that might look like. Jeb bush says he is thinking about running. On a weekend when Hillary Clinton of became a grandmother, we want to get your thoughts on that race in 2016. You can join the conversation. You can send us a tweet. You can send us an email. Good sunday morning too. Lets look at some of the headlines outside washington dc. The Des Moines Register is showing an amazing race. It is become a sixpoint lead. ...

To reporters about this new Republicancontrolled Congress and working with them. Here is what he had to say. [video clip] weve come to a point where we have a chance to reverse a different problem a decades long erosion of middleclass jobs and incomes, and making sure that the middle class is the engine that propels our prosperity for years to come. To do that, we have got to make some smart choices, weve got to make the right choices. We have got to invest in the things that secure faster growt...

President on everything they tried to do starting with the economic stimulus bill and the obamacare and on and on. They never were willing to try to sit down and work any meaningful way with the senate democrats. Guest what harry reid did was stifle a lot of debate in the senate. A major amendments were not offered. What that did was selfdefeating for harry reid and the democrats because democrats were up for election last summer and were not able to distinguish themselves from read and obama an...