A surrender deal with the government. Was a third day of protests in iran as the government warned against illegal gatherings. Also a funeral is held for a Palestinian Protesters shot by israeli troops in garza. And with only seven months in office how the french president has moved himself and his Country Center stage. Could have you with us on the news our Syrian Rebels and their families have begun arriving in their region south of damascus after making a deal with the government a convoy of buses carrying about four hundred fighters and their families was allowed to leave the rebel bet chain and travel to deer and it led the rebels lost to the Syrian Government and its allies after heavy fighting earlier this month say the holder has more from beirut. In the last rebel pocket in the southwestern countryside of damascus it is a military gain for the Syrian Government and its allies they launched a Massive Military Campaign two months ago the rebels were trapped in a small area they
Customers a day. Host you will have to leave it there. We appreciate your time. We will now bring you to the Senate Homeland security and Government Affairs committee. They are looking at the bureau of oversight. And the challenges facing the federal prison system. You can see the chairman, ron johnson, who will be gathering there shortly. Senator johnson good morning. This hearing will come to order. I am looking forward to this. I was telling the witnesses, i have read all of the testimony, and i generally do that to the best of my ability, sometimes the testimony can be a little dry and will put me to sleep when im reading later at night. In this case, not whatsoever. The testimony was fascinating partly because i am new to the issue. I will keep my Opening Statement brief. I know senator booker wants to make an Opening Statement and he is been involved longer than i have. Being a business guy i am dated driven data driven. The data on this with a high level incarceration rates are
Opportunity at the end to thank both candidates were with us tonight. We will begin with opening remarks by the senators and proceed from there. Senator strange . Thank you very much i cannot tell you how much i appreciate the opportunity to discuss the issues that are so important to our country at this historic time i went recognize my wife who would be here with us but our second grandson was born the day before yesterdays so she is in washington with our son and daughterinlaws so i have a great pleasure to sit with them in the hospital and a whole that young man as it puts that into perspective why we care about the next generation she wished she could be here our first date was that a nascar race and i knew we would have a long and happy marriage. So this is a historic election in coming have been the States History of lot of gay issues are at stake so who is the most qualified the president s agenda . To make America Great again . The president supports me if you have not followe
Good evening welcome chewed tonights debate i am from Troy University i will be the timekeeper for this evenings activities there is no moderator for the debate tonight. I would ask them as a matter to help to move this along you will refrain from affirmation and applause during the course of the debate and we will have an opportunity at the end to thank both candidates were with us tonight. We will begin with opening remarks by the senators and proceed from there. Senator strange . Thank you very much i cannot tell you how much i appreciate the opportunity to discuss the issues that are so important to our country at this historic time i went recognize my wife who would be here with us but our second grandson was born the day before yesterdays so she is in washington with our son and daughterinlaws so i have a great pleasure to sit with them in the hospital and a whole that young man as it puts that into perspective why we care about the next generation she wished she could be here ou
Good morning, good morning. It is wonderful to feel such energy and this room. Im honored to be the dean of American University Washington College of law. Welcome to the Washington College of law. Next step in Health Reform 2017 conference. This year in partnership with the American Society of law, medicine and a the generous support of our cosponsors we are thrilled to have expanded the event to a 3 Day Conference attracting speakers and attendees from the academy and practice. Importantly, this conference is timed with the launch of our new policy program. I know our faculty and students will be partnering with you and your important work in the areas of healthcare, law and economics. Thank you and please join me in welcoming American University provost doctor scott bass will introduce our American University president , Sylvia Matthews burwell. Thank you. [applause] thank you, dean nelson and welcome to all of you. My pleasure to introduce the next keynote speaker, Sylvia Matthews b