Here today, thats an increase of over 70 . Debt now represents 101 of the g. D. P. Lets put this in context, americans owe more money than the value of all the goods and services that are produced right here in the United States in one year. That level of debt quite honestly is unsustainable. Is nt just me saying that. C. B. O. Says our high and rising debt would have serious negative consequences on the economy and the federal budget. Admiral mike mullen said, the single biggest threat to our National Security is the debt. America is faced with two paths. One to continue down the path of blissful neglect or on the other path to seek an honest solution to it. Instead of solving our debt problems, president obama has committed to exacerbating them. The president s budget would add 8. 5 trillion to our already staggering debt. But despite new taxes in addition the obamas budget never ever balances. It is a vision that confines our children and grandchildren to heavy debt and tax burdens.
We begin with the latest on the new jersey traffic jam scandal disrupting the administration of governor Chris Christie. Federal prosecutors have begun a preliminary investigation as has the state assembly, and 60 jersey residents have filed a federal Class Action Lawsuit against christie and the state. Christie says he knew nothing about the lane closings into the George Washington bridge last september. The closures led to major delays on what is the busiest bridge in the world. The scandal threatens to undermine possible president ial aspirations governor Chris Christie may have. At a press conference yesterday he was asked if he would consider resigning after what happened. Thats a crazy question, maam. Im telling you i had nothing to do with this. So, no, i never gave any thought of doing that at all, nor would i. Marlie hall is here in new york with more. Marlie, good morning. Good morning, annemarie. Thousands more internal documents related to the scandal are scheduled to be re
2014. Good morning. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. We begin with the latest on the new jersey traffic jam scandal disrupting the administration of governor Chris Christie. Federal prosecutors have have begun a preliminary investigation as has the state assembly, and 60 jersey residents have filed a federal Class Action Lawsuit against christie and the state. Christie says he knew nothing about the lane closings into the George Washington bridge last september. The closures led to major delays on what is the busiest bridge in the world. The scandal plans to undermine possible president ial plans governor Chris Christie may have. He was asked if he would consider resigning considering what happened. Thats a crazy question, maam. Im telling you i had nothing to do with this. So, no, i never gave any thought of doing that at all, nor would i. Marlie hall is here in new york with more. Good morning. Good morning, annemarie. Thousands of documents relate to the scandal are schedule
Now as indicated by the red on the radar. So heres the first line. Heres the second line and heres the culprit that cold front. Its still toward the western part of the state. So out ahead of it will stay muggy and we also have to watch for the second line to push toward the philadelphia area over the next several hours. Also, we have a Flash Flood Watch for the entire area through late tonight for the threat of ponding on the roadways with any of the heavy rain showers that appear. So thats the primary threat. Winds the secondary threat and then also we could see some small hail. So if youre stepping outdoors for your friday evening plans, have the umbrellas handy. The lull in the action now will return later on this evening. Scattered showers and thunderstorms around 9 00, 10 00 oclock and then some leftover activity by 11 00. But the good news, all of this, it will be moving out just some time for fathers day weekend. Details and that complete forecast coming up. All right. Scott, t
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