I know everybody is having a good time. And net working and moving the enterprise forward. We have two votes at noon. Well be on a short string here. That shouldnt in any way dent grate the importance of this hearing. Of the Small Business committee. And what were going to do today is explore ways to help women owned businesses reach their full potential and grow the american economy. I want to thank my colleague senator shaheen for working together on this. A matter of great importance to all of us. And to all america. Even though all america sometimes doesnt know it. Fair statement. As you know october is National Women Small Business month. Which sefbs as a great reminder that female entrepreneurs own more than 11 million businesses in the country. And employ more than 9 million workers. They contribute 1. 6 trillion in sales to the National Economy and capable of more as its Fastest Growing sector. Administrator linda mcman joined me in idaho. And we visited a number of Small Busin
Islamic world, as well as the election in iran where president Hassan Rouhani has been elected in defiance of iranian hardliners. , you, the iranian people, rejected the call of those who wanted to return us to the past and keep us in the same situation as before. And you helped push us forward. Amy plus, we will look at turkeys crackdown on protests not just in turkey, but even here in the United States. Last week, turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan looked on as members of his security detail assaulted a group of Peaceful Protesters outside the turkish ambassadors residence in washington. We will speak with one protester who was hospitalized. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. President trump is visiting israel today as part of his first trip abroad as president. During the twoday trip, he and secretary of state Rex Tillerson will meet with israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top isr
The severely beaten and bound woman was found locked inside of a closet inside her home. Her daughter in law made the frightening discovery when she went to check on her. It is very scary when you live out in the country you dont expect to it happen as much as do you in the cities. But it can happen where ever you are. Reporter this is first Home Invasion robbery in east brandywine township but there have been several Home Invasions in Chester County within the last few months, including in uwchlan and upper uwchlan township. Police dont believe this latest crime is linked but nerves are rattled until these suspects are caught. Making sure that the doors locked and being observe ant when you go out. It is just dread full. We have to remember that statistically this area is a very safe, low crime area, to live in, but statistics arent much comfort when Something Like this happens. Reporter as he we did mention suspect did steel victims car a 2013 silver fi at 500 with pennsylvania regis
Community are concerned over pedestrian bridges design. It is on. Reporter each and every day hundreds if not thousands of villanova students cross lancaster avenue near Saint Thomas Church on their radnor campus. It is a busy road. Wait, wait. Reporter every day you can catch students crossing against the light, despite traffic, barely barreling towards them. Kids are crossing over when they should not be and problems. Reporter as part of the 285 milliondollar expansion project, radnor township has approved this pedestrian walkway. The bridge was a waste to make sure students were safe and keep them off the road. Reporter but commissioner luke clark says it is what is perched atop the bridge that has some living in radnor concerned. Controversy where cross is, villanova was proposing to put on the bridge. They are not facing pedestrians but the traffic so it is driving public that will be getting this message. Reporter bridge is on villanova property but will be paid for with both uni
The severely beaten and bound woman was found locked inside of a closet inside her home. Her daughter in law made the frightening discovery when she went to check on her. It is very scary when you live out in the country you dont expect to it happen as much as do you in the cities. But it can happen where ever you are. Reporter this is first Home Invasion robbery in east brandywine township but there have been several Home Invasions in Chester County within the last few months, including in uwchlan and upper uwchlan township. Police dont believe this latest crime is linked but nerves are rattled until these suspects are caught. Making sure that the doors locked and being observe ant when you go out. It is just dread full. We have to remember that statistically this area is a very safe, low crime area, to live in, but statistics arent much comfort when Something Like this happens. Reporter as he we did mention suspect did steel victims car a 2013 silver fi at 500 with pennsylvania regis