Thoughtse ask for your on the debt ceiling. We ask how confident you are that we can reach an agreement before the deadline. If you are outside the u. S. , it is 2025853883. You can also join us on all of your favorite social media pages , on twitter and facebook or e mail us at journal at c span. Org. A very good columbus day morning to you. I want to take you to the latest headlines from around the country on this that mimic impasse on this debt limit impasse. Heres the front page of the journalconstitution. The lobe over to the front page of the financial times. We will reach you from the front page story of the Washington Times today. For more on the talks that are going on behind the scenes, i want to bring on billy house, National Journal Congressional Correspondent was been helping us cover the twists and turns of what is going on. Billy house, good morning to you. Thanks for coming back and joining us. Heres a story from the National Journal this morning. That sense of optimism
The majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes each. But in no event shall debate continue beyond 1 50 p. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from virginia, mr. Wolf, for five minutes. Mr. Wolf thank you, mr. Speaker. In peaker, a loop 1248 luke 12 48, jesus said from everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded. From the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. The congress and the president have been entrusted with much, namely the responsibility to govern this contry. The American People rightly expect us, regardless of party affiliation, to come together especially during times of crisis and find ways to get things done. They are understandably fit up with the current dysfunction, and i am, too. Each side thinks its winning, but in reality the
Law. A report saying the Administration New of flaws last spring. At a hearing on capitol hill the top official said 30 has not been built. Republicans say healthcare. Gov is a Security Risk who try to enrol. Tuesday marks the 150th anniversary of the gettysburg address. Thousands of people honoured the address. President obama said he sometimes walks to lincolns office to look at the original copy. Those are the headlines, consider this is up next on Al Jazeera America. After 12 years hundreds of billions of dollars spent and more than 2,000 american soldiers killed, the war in afghanistan was supposed to be wrapping up. But if the war in afghanistan is truly winding down, why are we now reportedly committing to leave thousands of troops there for at least another decade . And also a tragic attack on one of virginias most prominent politicians once again casts a harsh light on the Mental Health system. And did you ever ask youst if you could beat your child in a footrace . A new study
After 12 years hundreds of billions of dollars spent and more than 2,000 american soldiers killed, the war in afghanistan was supposed to be wrapping up. But if the war in afghanistan is truly winding down, why are we now reportedly committing to leave thousands of troops there for at least another decade . And also a tragic attack on one of virginias most prominent politicians once again casts a harsh light on the Mental Health system. And did you ever ask youst if you could beat your child in a footrace . A new study says yes, you would leave them in the dust. We start with the war in afghanistan. Afghans say they have reached an agreement with the u. S. On a framework that includes a longterm substantial military presence. That had lead to concerns that we may have troops in afghanistan for many years to come. Joining me now to discuss that involvement in afghanistan are christine fair, assistant professor at the center for peace and Security Studies at georgetown university. She se
Michael bloomberg signed legislation banning the sale of Tobacco Products to people under 21. And today marks the 150th on anniversary of the gettiesberg address. Nows of people honored the speech at events all over the country. Consider this is antonio mora is up next. Im John Siegenthaler ill see you back here at 11 00 eastern, 8 00 pacific time. And you can always get the latest on aljazeera. Com. After 12 years hundreds of billions of dollars spent and more than 2,000 american soldiers killed, the war in afghanistan was supposed to be wrapping up. But if the war in afghanistan is truly winding down, why are we now reportedly committing to leave thousands of troops there for at least another decade . And also a tragic attack on one of virginias most prominent politicians once again casts a harsh light on the Mental Health system. And did you ever ask youst if you could beat your child in a footrace . A new study says yes, you would leave them in the dust. We start with the war in af