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Pelley there has been a massive Drug Overdose in Central Georgia opinion at least two dozen cases over the past 48 hours, and the reports are still coming in. So far, as many as four people have died. This is just the latest alarming examine of the overdose epidemic in america, and Mark Strassmann begins our coverage. Reporter authorities in Central Georgia say a deadly new drug has hit the streets hard. Its the largest cluster of opioid overdoses in state history. Bibb county sheriff david davis this is a poison and it acts very fast, and our timeline is very tight to be able to get to these individuals and render them aid. Reporter at least two dozen users have been found unconscious or unresponsive in the last 48 hours and potentially four have died from overdo ....
Indexes were pulling back. You can see, were now flat across the board. The nasdaq just inching positive. All and all, one of the rare not up days for your stock investments. And of course all of this coming ahead of what is likely just the second fed rate hike in a decade. Tyler . Thank you very much, brian. We are less than an hour away from that fed rate decision. Most people do expect a quarter point hike. Could it be more . Well explore that in this hour as well. It has been a year since the last hike, then there is yellens News Conference, thats at 2 30 eastern time. Steve liesman following all of it for us live in washington. Hi, steve. Good afternoon. Just a quick note that we got some data this morning, the fed got some data on the second day of its meeting when it makes its policy announcement. And decision. And that data was weaker. I want to show you the cnbc rapid update. What happened is economists have taken. 2 off ....
This is i think, as you all know, a place where Public Policy and research meet. I bring together the world of ideas with the world of policy action. Very happy that tim johnson, the director of the Latin American Program is here this morning. And also want to acknowledge sal low star who had a lot to do with the planning, and this is an event were cosponsoring with immigration works, to tamar a jacoby, and Arizona State university, working on the issues. I want to acknowledge cardenas, a former governor and distinguished mexican colleague and many other good friends. And mane others back at the Woodrow Wilson system. And dan, who is out of government and into this civilian life. Theres no doubt the latino vote was important in this past election. When we put ....
So, in those areas, citizens are coming together, trying to fill the vacuum or the gatt that is being created. I thought that was very interesting because syrians do not have experience governing themselves. Since 1962, the state has been highly centralized. The state to maintain control of everything in syria even if you permit to apply for a open a store. You have to check first with security forces. People in syria have to do this very well with almost no funding or very little funding. They also have to operate in abnormal circumstances. There is aleppo the city and also the periphery. They make up the province. All of the periphery has been liberated. When i was in aleppo i missed the hustle and bustle of the city. The first thing i did their was i was hosted by the revolutionary transition. They come together into what they can to fill this void. We took a tour of the city. Most of the shops where closed down. Some were not. I wanted to find out that was trying to function as a < ....
Various infection agents. This is a process. Revolution has increased productivity in enormous weight. It has leveled off. There will be problems. We will have to increase in significant ways. I have seen commentary from people that suggested it would be substantial increases. I am not sure. In the interest of time, i would like to take three more questions. This gentleman. I am bob. I have adhd. This has been very challenging. I do not understand a lot of scientific staff. I have a short question. Tobacco ise fda said healthy for you. It is good for you. Thank you fda. We believe you. That is not a question. That is a preface to my statement. [laughter] wrong. To me what is andave weeds, we have tests are yields not five, i appreciate the drought resistant crops. We want to increase our yield. Toxins,ed poison roundup, on our crops and their cotton to kill the weeds and the pesticides. Is this correct . The court, we or the cows and the animals digest the products that have these supe ....