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Theres no protection for those farmers, then that those farmers go under. They go bankrupt and that way of life ends. And so, yes, so my heart goes out to those farmers that that may occur to. But its a larger issue than just the farmers. Without Crop Insurance, without that protection, those farmers may lose those farms. That means we dont have a food supply that we can count on. That means that the world doesnt have the food that they need to feed the hungry. And i know most people get food fr...

Now we have these reports saying 30 of everything we do may not be necessary in health care. When we step back, 30 of the medications we prescribe, the tests we order, the procedures this is something, i think, which is for the first time really being called out as a problem. Dysfunction in the u. S. Healthcare industry. Dr. Marty makary on what hospitals will not tell you, tonight it 10 00 at 10 00. The Supreme Court will look at what happened in 2008, and they will say that this precedent. And...

So if youd be good enough to withdraw your language in the appropriation bill or tell mr. Mccarthy to do that, that would be a good first start for us. We are not going to get 1 as long as there is a long voyage language in the appropriation bills that says no federal money can be spent on california high speed rail. That does not help us. That does not help but get any more product money to the project. That is why i say we are looking for private investment. Amendments are not meant to help yo...

Asking for your thoughts on whether it is a good use of taxpayer dollars. Weird also like to hear if and how ike commuting is supported in your community. We would also like to hear if and how bicycle commuting is supported in your community. We have a special line for cyclists this morning. You can also catch up with us on all your favorite social media pages on twitter and facebook. You can also email us. Morningstart this talking about this story in roll call. It notes that as cycling to work...

I am filling in for Erik Schatzker today. He is off today. You know why . We are breaking economic news. November existing home sales are officially out. Our economics editor, Michael Mckee, it is at his desk cranking away with the headlines. That news and we do not know why. Right now we see existing home sales fell on the month by 4. 3 . The worst performance of the year. A lot of people may attribute this, and it is a good that it is through to the fed that pushed morgan rach up Mortgage Rate...

Worth of stock. Has happened to facebook shares over the last year. Should investors be worried . When the ducks are clacking, feed them. In washington, it is official , the Federal Reserve will begin winding down its stimulus program. Peter cook and the economics editor joining us now. Newsere there for the conference asking questions. What do you make of this ecision . Classes defense seems on track. The economy is doing better. He justified the move on that basis. He thought as well about the...

A precursor for the rest of the year. Heres the thing. A lot of people will look at us being down. Compare to it 2008 remember 2007 we also were lower on the s p 500 for the first day of the year. But through october of that year it looked great. Its what happened next that raised some eyebrows. We talk about the historical precedence but its just one day. Were not panicking yet. Maybe the dip buyers are still on vacation. For all of 2013 and 2012 the s p 500 was never under water. In other word...

And we unleashed an economic boom. Thats what you want. Do you want a government that just is envious and jealous and wants to punish people or do you want a government that has rational policies and allows the economy. In the 1980s we had 7 growth in one year. We had millions of jobs created. Mark my words, you will raise tax rates and youll feel good because you went after and got those rich people because you said you were. You campaigned against rich people. And you got enough envy whipped u...

Media. Mr. Forbes discusses his book, freedom manifesto, a followup to his book how capitalism will save us. Now joining us on booktv is magazine publisher, politician and frequent author, steve forbes, whose newest book is coming out in august of 2012 and its called freedom manifesto why free markets are moral and Big Government isnt. We are at freedom fest in las vegas, where mr. Forbes is speaking. Mr. Forbes, why is that free markets are moreover, but that government isnt. With an example of...

Americans 85 and older, our oldest old, are the Fastest Growing segment of our population. And this is the very population that is most at risk of the multiple and interacting Health Problems that can lead to disability and a need for longterm care. At the same time, declining birthrates mean that there will be fewer Family Members and paid caregivers to care for our nations growing aging population. Today, there are approximately seven potential caregivers for each person over 80, as this chart...