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Were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the nation now has an official Ebola Response coordinator. He was named today in a bid to corral any spread of the virus and ease mounting public anxiety. Woodruff the appointment of ron klain came in a paper statement this morning and the explanation came this afternoon, fro...

Over and over again that we have a commitment to make something better. Mercy doesnt often name your buildings. Sometimes they have glorious names like 122 golden gate, which was the name of this building up to now. Its very poetic. But we really wanted to do something to commemorate the incredible contribution the Tenderloin Community and we want to name this building after vera hale, who is here on stage. This building, once its opened will be named the vera hale building. For over 20 years vera has been a tireless advocate around senior issues, around Economic Security issues. She has worke...

1 million in contributions from the corette foundation to make sure this dining hall go its chance to be rebuilt. [ applause ] so st. Anthony can increase their space by 42 in the land use and also build the housing. And while we are reminded there is still 2. 5 million and i know were going dig deep in our pockets to help get that done, because it will get done. Miracles happen completely, not just partially. That i want to thank and recognize susan, because i know the transition from who we knew to be the face of the corette foundation happened years ago. She has picked it up with the greate...

We passed an unbelievable measure that will provide funding for Affordable Housing here in San Francisco. It doesnt solve the problem, but it is a step way beyond what any other community in california has done. I want to thank the board and the mayor for their incredible leadership on this and invite up mayor ed lee. [ applause ] thank you, doug and thank you for your leadership at mercy housing. As you reconstruct your life. [ laughter ] anyway, let me first of all say its a privilege to be with our board of supervisors, many of the members are here. Our fire chief, our police chief, our hom...

So close. I have a long list. Im on page 3 there is only seven more. [ laughter ] im kidding. Im kidding. It does seem that way. I know. We want to thank our events sponsor, our general contractor. [ applause ] the hilton, citibank, banc of america, and barry will say more about them in a second. Im sure i have forgotten something and i apologize in advance, but in the interest of time i will turn it over to barry. Thank you. [ applause ] yes, to wrap this up here, two lendors on st. Anthonys side, the lowincome investment fund, Nancy Andrews is here and the bank of America Elizabeth shooten, ...