Forever, forever, large portions of forests. Im sure that is a canadian issue. If i lived in canada, they would be protesting. I dont. We dont need to build a pipeline there. They will use precious Water Resources and create waste pits that will be polluted with the extract, except for the part that which is shipped south to be processed and shipped overseas. So i really dont see this as something we should preempt the laws of the United States. 2. 5 million comments. Republicans dont care much about the comments. 2. 5 million comments that are still being evaluated, raising concerns about various aspects of this project. But here, i will say, bad legislation, good politics, we are trying to help someone get elected to the senate who is currently a member of the house, the senate is potentially moving ahead with this bill. The house, with very little notice, zidded they would bring up this bill that we have passed in one version or another eight previous times. And use of the house of
It ever coming up for a vote. Marylanders deserve the transparency to know how their elected leaders vote every time the state takes a bigger share of their hardearned tax dollars. This is a regressive tax that hurts struggling maryland families and our most vulnerable and which adds to the cost of almost everything. These automatic tax increases should be pealed and we will submit legislation repealed and we will submit legislation to do so. This initial tax relief package is just the starting point in the process of rebuilding our states economy. And of course tax relief is only a part of the solution. We have other important initiatives as well. Including number 7. Improving transportation. Over the last several years moneys for local road improvements have been slashed by up to 96 . Our administration is committed to restoring the money that was taken from the Transportation Trust fund and to making sure that it never happens again. Today [applause] today i am pleased to announce t
Iraq, Eastern Europe and the pacific. For more about the confirmation process, we spoke with leo shane earlier today. Host leo shane covers congress for the military times. How is he regarded . A lot of members of the Armed Services Committee Said they did not see this as a focus on his credentials. They see this hearing is more of a chance to criticize obama on a number of National Security issues. It sounded like chairman mccain and Ashton Carter, the nominee, were in agreement and terms of getting rid of the sequester, the Pentagon Spending caps. How will they go about doing that . That is the big question. You heard senator mccain. They said they will hammer that this year, the mandatory spending cuts expected to go into effect in fiscal 2016. They are concerned that that can cripple the military. But as of now, we havent seen much of an alternative land, just a bunch of thomas is that they need to get rid of this. The military absolutely needs to have that money. We heard more of
Xl oil pipeline. The senate back tomorrow at 3 00 a. M. Eastern to be director of the National Drug control policy set for 5 30. It is likely the senate will try to move forward again on the Homeland Security department. Democrats blocked debate on the bill three times. Language that the president will take executive actions on immigration. They could also vote with defense secretary nominee ashton carter. The Committee Held its confirmation hearing last week. Answered questions about sequestration cuts, the u. S. Fight against isis, and the ukraine. This part of the hearing, you will hear mr. Carters opening statement. Thank you, mr. Chairman. Thank you, mr. Reid. Thank you all. D members of this committee. Thank you all. Thank you for inviting me to appear before you as president obamas nominee to be secretary of defense. Im honored by his trust and confidence and also by the prospect of serving once again the troops, and the country that i love so much. If confirmed, i will take the
Saudi king, the white house says president barack obama will be speaking with the new saudi king in the coming days. Its a sign of the strategic importance of saudi arabia, a key regional ally. The long reigning king died yesterday and was very today in an unmarked grave following friday prayers. King solomon king salman has promised fairness from the ruling dynastys thirdgeneration. The body of King Abdullah was brought into the main mosque in riyadh for a simple ceremony. Leaders from around the gulf joined in prayer. Even the regional rival iran is sending its foreign minister to a ceremony. He came to the throne at the age of 81, but he had already been to factor region for nearly 10 years before that, presiding over the holy city of neck as well as the economic might of one of the Worlds Largest oil producers. Saudi arabia is a powerful ally of the united states, supplying america with oil in return for u. S. Weapons. The u. S. And saud arabia also share a common rival in iran. Th