Foundation. We are here today because americans are concerned about their health care. Else care remains a top priority for 70 of voters to say it is their number one concern and they share they are worried about some clear things. They think costs are too high, they have reduced choices and they dont feel they are in charged of their health care. They want to know when they or their loved ones get sick, they will be able to see a doctor and tell us they are afraid. These are real concerns and they deserve Real Solutions so today, liberal proposals that say they speak to this concern. One is called medicare for all. It would outlaw private coverage and put almost all of us on a government run plan. It is a bill that would implement it is supported by almost all House Democrat members, four senators including four running for president. Another proposal, i will call medicare for all lite for ease gives all americans the ability to enroll in a new government run plan. On the surface, the
Nasdaq, and google was 2,000 and the s p 500 holding on to fractional gains at 1803. Watching hewlettpackard can pop with its quarterly numbers beating the street, mixed bag, citigroup says they have 30 more upside, Goldman Sachs keeps the celebrating so were watching that as well. Commodities are to the downside. Oil below 92 for the First Time Since june so we are watching that story closely as well. Dennis lets talk about the wintery weather, weather making its way to the east coast causing several headaches for a lot of people on the busiest travel day of the year. Accuweather meteorologist pilotpoint is tracking the storm and jeff flock as the latest travel delays. Where is the storm heading . Is it getting worse . Luckily traveling in the eastern u. S. There have not been a lot of fun but thankfully the worst has already occurred. Many of us will be looking at improvement over the next 24 hours but lots to talk about on the busiest travel day of the year, retain close it to the c
Government surveillance are expected together on the 12th anniversary of the patriot act. That is where we let to begin with you. Where we want to begin with you. With european leaders calling for new restrictions on such actions, we are opening up our phone lines to you this morning. How concerned should america be about the government spying on foreign allies and partners . That is our question for you. Republicans can call at 202585 3881. 3880. Rats, 202585 882. Pendents, 2025853 you can also catch us on your favorite social media, twitter and facebook. Or you can email us at journal cspan. Org. That story on u. S. Spying on its allies, revelations about the u. S. Listening in on phone conversations of World Leaders. Are some papers from around the world, the front page of the Guardian Newspaper shows german canceler german chancellor angulo Merkel Angela merkel. Here is a german newspaper talking about the nsa efforts. That is angulo Merkel Angela merkel and some of the folk she ha
Chair recognizes members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leader for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 1 50 p. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from texas, mr. Doggett, for five minutes. Mr. Doggett thank you, mr. Speaker. Next monday when our country honors an apostle of nonviolence, dr. Martin luther ing jr. , iran will begin reducing its nuclear stockpile. This important action is part of an International Agreement to begin implementing the interim joint plan of action that was announced in november. Hope for a nonviolent resolution of our conflict with iran will appropriately advance on a day that honors nonviolence. Some in congress have been unwilling to accept these negotiations or to acknowledge that the administration has been
Israeli leader arial sharon. And the president s team is closely watching the Supreme Court to watch the argument over recess appointments and whether they are constitutional. Want to get your thoughts on whether the president can make recess appointments, under what conditions are the , if the court gears up to hear arguments today. Here are the numbers to call. Host if not by phone you can cspanwj, on twitter, facebook, and email. Covershow the hill the story. Nothing less than the boundaries of executive power are at stake monday as the Supreme Court considers whether president obama violated the constitution during his first term. Oral arguments slated for monday will center on a trio of recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board. If they uphold the decision, experts say that the justices could endanger hundreds of nlrb decisions. Even more significant other ramifications for feature president s, the court poised to bolster or blended the chief executives appointment