And this month with congress on the summer recess, the cities tour is on cspan each day at 6 00 p. M. Today we tour the literary life of waco, texas, with the book about gospel music from the civil war to the civil rights movement. The story of the 1917 lynching of a black 17yearold and the history of the first africanamericans in the space program. Today at 6 00 p. M. Eastern time. A hearing now on new technologies to improper the safety and efficiency of the nations Transportation Systems. Officials from volvo group north america, zahn, bnsf railway and the port of long beach testify before the Senate Commerce committee. Good afternoon, everyone. I am pleased to convene the Senate Subcommittee on surface transportation and merchant marine infrastructure safety and security for the sixth hearing which is titled technologies, transforming transportation, is the government keeping up. Mr. Booker and i are excited to bring together a range of issues we have worked on together here in the
Even how we hail a cab. We have opportunities to dramatically reduce Public Safety, address infrastructure problems in creative new ways. The federal government can be a key player in helping to advance and utilize the developing technologies. Lets take a look at safety. While trafficrelated fatalities injuries continue to decline, over 30,000 people each year still die on our highways. We continue to see trains that derail too frequently. Putting enormous burdens on our first responders. In the face of these challenges we have got to understand the opportunity that comes with technology and improving our transportation system. Our country has already invested billions in interstate highways, bridges, rails and ports. Technology can help us to get more out of what weve already built. Today, there are exciting marketready proving solutions to make our roads safer. From automatic breaking, dispensers and even Autonomous Cars and drones. Advancements in taking control of a vehicle if it d
And while fizzling on ibm, theres one ceo in particular that mr. Buffet really admires. Well have details in a moment here. He doesnt own his shares, by the way. Aparentally not. Constellation brands, corona on fire this year, theres the shares, up huge, about 17 . The cfo joins us exclusively to talk about the beer giants strategy moving forward. New report says amazons jeff bezos and apples tim cook could bury the hatchet. The hatfields and the mccoys getting together. Well explain a little bit later. Lets begin, though, with mr. Buffets market moving comments on ib mrgs today. This is what he told becky quick on why he sold a third of the shares. I dont value ibm the same way that i did six years ago when i started buying them. I mean, overall, i think the six years that i revalued it somewhat downward, and as a matter of fact, over the 180, we actually sold a reasonable amount of stock. You sold a reasonable amount of ibm . Right. Last id seen you, Something Like 13, 14 billion dol
Extremely interesting phenomenon. Has mobilized a large number of young people. These and people are saying, look, were not going to consent anymore. If that turns into a continuing, organized, mobilized force, that could change the country. Maybe for not not for this election, but longer term. Amy today, professor noam chomsky live for the hour. All of that and more coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. Protests against the oil, coal, and Gas Industries erupted across multiple continents over the weekend as part of the Global Campaign to break free from fossil fuels. In washington state, 52 people were arrested after blockading Railroad Tracks leading to two oil refineries. Protesters pitched their tents on the tracks and occupied the bnsf Railway Tracks from friday afternoon until police broke up the encampment early sunday. This has been one of the most inspiring things i have ever been a part of in my life, i have to say.
Noam chomsky obamas war presidency, the climate crisis, the new Nuclear Arms Race, and the 2016 election. Bernie sanders is an extremely interesting phenomenon. Has mobilized a large number of young people. These and people are saying, look, were not going to consent anymore. If that turns into a continuing, organized, mobilized force, that could change the country. Maybe for not not for this election, but longer term. Amy today, professor noam chomsky live for the hour. All of that and more coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. Protests against the oil, coal, and Gas Industries erupted across multiple continents over the weekend as part of the Global Campaign to break free from fossil fuels. In washington state, 52 people were arrested after blockading Railroad Tracks leading to two oil refineries. Protesters pitched their tents on the tracks and occupied the bnsf Railway Tracks from friday afternoon until police broke up th