We have passed federal bills and more than 100 bills across the country so we are really grateful for all of the support from the people. Certainly the support from our , generous people who really just want to make the world a better place. Today is the oneyear anniversary of the First Step Act being signed into law. Tell us what the First Step Act did and how effective has it been. Washe First Step Act actually a negotiated bill. It wasnt even the build we really hoped to pass, which was the sentencing reform and corrections act. It was a groundbreaking reform at safelywas aimed reducing incarceration at the federal level and also reducing recidivism. But also it ensured that we do not have these egregiously long oneences for people like woman who received a life sentence for a first time lowlevel nonviolent drug crime. Effective. Been it has freed thousands who should have been home years ago, but we still have a long way to go, and yesterday actually we thea one Day Anniversary of
Actually, when we finally sit down and talk, and i have a personal experience with this, by and we sit down and talk with Law Enforcement, not talking past each other but to each other, we have the same goals in mind. Fact, so many members of Law Enforcement have innovative ideas on how to make our Justice System fairer and more effective. To your point on having these celebrities i am from kentucky, we do not have a deep appreciation for celebrities other than basketball players. I get it. I get your point. We need lawenforcement at the table leading the charge. I am grateful the fraternal order of police endorsed the First Step Act, which was wonderful. Kentucky, rob sanders, the toughest of the tough on crime prosecutors emma had an Innovative Program with a rehabilitation facility where he was diverting a lot of individuals who would have been to thisd of felonies rehabilitation facility that has. Ad success for forever, rob and i were at odds with each other and we met in the midd
We are going to open up regional lines for this conversation this morning. That means if you are in the eastern or central time zones, we want to hear from you at 202 7488000. If you are in the mountain or pacific time zones, we want to hear from you at 202 7488001. In mind, you can always text us your opinion at 202 always3, and we are reading on social media. You can reach us on twitter at cspanwj and facebook at facebook. Com cspan. Again, the idea and concerns about government surveillance has been on peoples minds recently. Infact, there was a story nbc today that i wanted to read to you that talks about some of the concerns about government surveillance. The unsupported claims that President Donald Trump has made for two years about the fbis russia investigation, calling it a witch hunt cooked up by his political opponents, the conclusion by the Justice Department watchdog of the that the probe was justified was big news. But the other major findings of the Inspector Generals rep
Since 1911 preservation virginia has shared the chief justices life and legacy. We are grateful to many descendents who have over the years returned books furnishing tableware and personal items. These objects bring the room alive and it doesnt take much to imagine the activities of the family the household and the many guests who visited. There are no artifacts that better define marshalls career than the robe he wore for his tenure as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court. The room is cared for by generations of descendents before finding its way into our collection. The robe is a witness object and if robes could talk what a story this one could share. John marsh award this robe is a prison guard presided over Supreme Court cases during which time the Supreme Court was elevated to an equal branch of the federal government and today the simple black robe is a recognizable icon at the american judicial system and as our curator collection put it this iconic image of the ame
At the national arboretum, which is right across the street from a hotel, where relishia rud was last seen on videosurveillance video, with her abductor, Khalil Taylor tatum. Its believed the janitor, khalil tatum, abducted her. Police nerve found her, but found tatum dead, with a self inflicted gunshot wound, only half a mile from todays search efforts. Every child is every citizens child. Its up to us as citizens and as lawmakers to find a way to protect these children. And not allow anyone to slip through the cracks. Because its not a childs fault that they grow up in poverty or with parents that cant look after them. Its every parents responsibility. Some wonder why now, here. While chief lanier would not go into details of some are wondering, why havent they searched here before. Because this is only across the street, where relishia rud was last seen. Police will gather tomorrow morning at 6 30. Live here, surae chinn, wusa 9. I know they are hoping for answers. D. C. Police say