To do it now. Also indications some republicans who heretofore have been reluctant to address gun control measures of any sort, seem to be changing their tune a little bit. Among them, john cornyn, republican from texas, this might be a good time for congress to pass some sort of a gun control bill. We need to do more for our thoughts and prayers. The president as weve been saying is open to tighter background checks. We go to blake burman at white house with the latest. Reporter thats exactly right. The white house will dive head first into the issue over the next couple days. Tomorrow they will host what they are calling a listening session here at white house on issue of School Safety and violence. Parents, teachers, students, sitting down with the president. They say that the president really wants to listen to those individual. Then on thursday, it will be same kind of an event, more so with state and local officials and lawmakers as well. Back to the issue, back to the event on w
Most in a closing basis rates the s p 500 and its at a record. You will see if it remains. It is a broadbased rally. Look at the bloomberg. We have all the groups here. Financials are getting the most, along with technology, materials, and energies doctrine of the groups in the s p 500 are higher here. Financials and technology are bouncing back as we see gains in yields. In particular, because losses associated with the storm will not be as steep as has been predicted. You have insurers all higher. T says it sees losses that is net. The company says it has a strong surplus level and a Strong Capital position here. We gote of the estimates those downgraded. Overall, the losses e stimated 49 billion instead of 200 billion is estimated previously. Friday heading into the storm, we were already seeing the prices of these cap bonds drop. Cat bonds drop. Using the prices go higher. Update on today, there is a day lag. But this shows you the trends. What is i mentioned going on in the bond m
And take any secondary conversations outside so that the meeting proceeds efficiently as possible. If you would like to speak on any items today, please fill out a blue card. It is not required, but it is helpful. Unless announced by the president , each person will have 3 minutes for Public Comment. Ch if there is an item that you are interested in that is not on the agenda you can speak during general Public Comment. In order to allow equal time for all, neither the commission nor staff will respond to any questions during Public Comment. The commission may ask questions of staff after Public Comment is closed. Last, if the fire alarm is to activate, you must exit using any exit. The elevators will not be available for use. If you need assistance, please go directly across the hall from us in the mens restroom. There is a security box and press it and security will answer and let them know where you are and they will assist you. We are on item 2, the president s report. Item 11 and r
President , each person will have 3 minutes for Public Comment. Ch if there is an item that you are interested in that is not on the agenda you can speak during general Public Comment. In order to allow equal time for all, neither the commission nor staff will respond to any questions during Public Comment. The commission may ask questions of staff after Public Comment is closed. Last, if the fire alarm is to activate, you must exit using any exit. The elevators will not be available for use. If you need assistance, please go directly across the hall from us in the mens restroom. There is a security box and press it and security will answer and let them know where you are and they will assist you. We are on item 2, the president s report. Item 11 and recreation and Parks Department budget. It is a discussion only item. Not an action item. Commissioner . Thank you, i will be brief. Its clear to me as we enter the new year and tomorrows weekend celebrations in washington, i think the rec
President , each person will have 3 minutes for Public Comment. Ch if there is an item that you are interested in that is not on the agenda you can speak during general Public Comment. In order to allow equal time for all, neither the commission nor staff will respond to any questions during Public Comment. The commission may ask questions of staff after Public Comment is closed. Last, if the fire alarm is to activate, you must exit using any exit. The elevators will not be available for use. If you need assistance, please go directly across the hall from us in the mens restroom. There is a security box and press it and security will answer and let them know where you are and they will assist you. We are on item 2, the president s report. Item 11 and recreation and Parks Department budget. It is a discussion only item. Not an action item. Commissioner . Thank you, i will be brief. Its clear to me as we enter the new year and tomorrows weekend celebrations in washington, i think the rec