Financial needs of schools planning to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. Also a look at the recent rise of covid19 cases with dr. Drake deutsche dr. Drake dr. Jake deutsch. It isgood morning, thursday, july 16, 2020. A three hour washington journal is ahead. We begin on decisions being made in School Districts around the country about when and how children will go to school this fall. With the coronavirus creating debate over in person versus Virtual Schools and concerns about School Funding shortfalls areteacher shortages, we opening our phones to hear from educators and parents this morning. What is your biggest concern when it comes to School Reopening . Phone line split up. Educators, 202 7488000. Parents, 202 7488001. You can also send us a text. That number is. That number is 202 74880 2 3. Otherwise catch up with us on social media at facebook. Com cspan. A good thursday morning to you. You can start calling you now as we show you education secretary betsy devos reiteratin
President of citizens against government waste and he will talk about the 2020 government pig book. Good morning. Guest good morning. Host can you tell us exactly what citizens against government waste is and where you get your funding . Guest citizens against government waste was created in 1984 following the release of the report under praise that in reagan. President citizens against government waste has been issuing the pig 1991, porkbarrel spending or earmarks, so we are funded by the taxpayers. The paper came about in 1991. We worked with the pork busters coalition and created a seven point criteria for determining what would be an earmark or porkbarrel project in the appropriations bill. This year, we have had 15. 9 billion which is up by almost 4 from the prior year. This is going on, by the way, even what Congress Claims is an earmark moratorium. Before we get into what you found, can you define what you are calling an earmark . Guest the seven point criteria includes whether
To be director of the office of management and budget. The senate limited debate and advanced his nomination on a partyline vote of 7744. At 5 30 p. M. , the senate votes on confirmation of the vote nomination. Getting your thoughts on that very highprofile pack of twitter that occurred yesterday, asking you how concerned you are about it. 202 7488000. Is the number. If you live in mountain or pacific time zones. The twitter hack is drawing questions about the platforms security and resilience in the runup to the u. S. President ial election. Twitter said that hackers have contained obtain control of those of president ial critic candidate joe biden. Musk ashian and elon the story goes on to say that twitters role of the Critical Communications platform for political candidates and Public Officials including donald trump has led to fears that have hackers could wreak havoc during the election or otherwise compromised national security. Adam konner, a liberal think tank said on twitter,
Look, there is pent up frustration in this country in regards to our criminal Justice System and overwhelming number of protesters are protesting that injustice. There are those that commit violent acts. They need to be held accountable. There are those that are going to try to provoke, they need to be held accountable. Dont blame the unrest by the comments that we heard yesterday from president trump. Took a look at the home state paper the baltimore sun. Com, thousands take to Baltimore States i83 to protest the death of george floyd and police brutality, seemingly peaceful protests in baltimore. Overall, how do you think the city of baltimore and the state has fared under its leadership . Baltimore has done very well. The protests have been almost all peaceful, had very little incidents as far as vandalism is concerned. What they are protesting is the fact that we have discriminatory Law Enforcement, criminal Justice System. I would hope once and for all, legislation ive authored to
Prices and lack of demand. Oil is up about 2 amid more tensions with iran. That countrys foreign minister is threatening allout war in the event of a u. S. Or saudi military strike. Meanwhile, facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg heading to capitol hill today, trying to promote his vision for moderate internet regulation, as antitrust investigations are heating up. Plus, we have news on a possible isis connection to that mechanic who tried to sabotage an American Airlines plane. And Major Tv Networks are saying no to advertising ecigarettes. Varney company starts right now. David first to washington, d. C. , where midlevel china trade talks are kicking off today and they seem to be having a positive effect on the markets. The Dow Jones Industrial went from negative to positive on the news. Edward lawrence joining us live from the white house right now. Hi, edward. Whats going on . Reporter yeah, literally right now, the talks with the chinese delegation have started. The delegation has walke