Them. And particularly in light of the force structure reductions, which are going to take place, weve got to make sure that we provide them the support system so they can return to their communities and to their families and be able to reestablish their lives. All of that is out there and all of that are issues that we have to think about and we have to be prepared in order to protect the National Security of this country. We have to be prepared to deal with. But tonight, i wanted to focus on the goal that still remains at the top of the priority list, as it must. Goal that the president made very clear, that we have a responsibility to disrupt, degrade, dismantle and ultimately defeat those who attacked america on 9 11. Al qaeda. Since september 11, 2001, our country has worked relentlessly to bring those responsible for the worst terrorist attacks in our history to justice. We have made very clear that we are at war with al qaeda. Weve also made clear in going after Osama Bin Laden
Engaged can have an impact. Just really make sure that everyone that isnt paying attention that goes out and votes has at least some information and im always pushing people to try and get that extra knowledge so they can have an informed vote, whichever party they vote for. Another thing i wanted to say is with the state of the union address, i was listening to the last couple of guests you had on the constitution. I just want to say that i think it is important to recognize that the congress and the president arent always supposed to work together. I think there is to be some amount of gridlock. And an executive order i think it has to be used to a certain amount. But to the amount that the president has said in the state of the union i think expands upon his power as the president. Host thanks for the call. We had a lengthy discussion on the constitution and the federalist papers and the use of executive authority by the president. If you want to respond. Guest i think the amount of
Medicare or medicaid patients. Dose to 60 of the work we is in this population of patients. I do notpendent know if that is the right word but im going to use it how dependent is the u. S. Health care system on the federal government and moneys from medicare and medicaid and other sources . Medicare represents about 23 of the 2. 4 trillion spent every year in health care in the country. Edicaid is another 16 i think the latest figures i have seen are about 39 of the 2. 4 trillion is medicare and medicaid. It is a major component of the health care spending. How would you describe the relationship between the mayo clinic and the federal government . We have had a long relationship with the federal government. Many, many decades working closely with them to advise them on policy and regulation and sharing our model. We believe our model of coordinated care focus on the patient provides better efficiency, safer care, better outcomes, and overall with lower cost. We have sure those message
Why the authorities are calling him paranoid and bonkers, right now. Tim tebows fall from grace . Celebrated for his dramatic lastminute touchdowns and praised for his faith. Now, being torn apart by his teammates behind his back. Why is the once most popular man in football no longer being hailed as a hero . Good morning, everyone opinion everyone, as we come on the air, overnight, three israelis killed by rockets from the gaza strip. Israeli warplanes are hitting dozens of sites in the gaza. L of that follows a dramatic bombing by israel. You see the assassination right there. This could be dangerous. Another story were following closer to home, how did a woman steal 50 million to fuel her passion for racehorses . And how did she finally get caught . Well explain it all. And it was a routine cheerleading stunt gone horribly wrong at an nba game. Now, new details on a cheerleaders condition. And people are asking, is this sport just too dangerous . Lets get right to the cia sex scanda
In their work buildings. Its just chaos right now. Do you have children . Yes, we do. How are you explaining this to them . Unfortunately, there is a bad man on post, and daddy has to protect us. Wow. Thats pretty chilling. Im sorry youre going through this. Were praying for all the families, and we ask that everyone keeps them in our prayers, we hope we do not encounter as many. Casualties as we did in our last one. Very well said. And i assume youre there for each other. Because a lot of people cant really understand what youre going through. Yes, and if anyone has questions we open our messages and people are free to do that. Churches are opening prayer vigils right now. The community is coming together, and we just become a strong family. At this point it seems that this might go on for a few hours. It seems that some people might not be able to get back on post to go to their homes. So where are they going to go . That is what the churchthe churches are doing. Theyre opening thems