Live coverage on cspan 3. The Democratic National committee matter oft weekend took finish work on their Party Platform which will be voted on at the Democratic Convention later this month in philadelphia. The document is a representation of the democratic parties position on several foreign and domestic issues. For the next four and a half hours well show you the debate that occurred on saturday. We need to come to order, please take your seats. All right. I need people to take their seats please. Lets be ready to reconvene. Please, if you want to get homet this weekend. [laughter] no one is used to our starting on time. No one is used to it. Kourtney. Testing. Amendment number 36 has been withdrawn. Amendment number 58 sponsored by dennis abusky page 10, line 35 the proposed amendment is to add the following. Ng. Many state democratic parties are voiced opposition to the tpp, and in this case, full and more complete discussion of the contents should be debated in public. The idea, tr
But when we see a 12yearold boy in cleveland get killed, standing still with a toy gun, offices are choosing this time and time again. To ignore the racist element and this is to live in a wonderland. The severald about dozen laws that are out there these days, to address police violence. Is there one piece of legislation you can point to out there that you think might make a significant difference moving forward . Guest president obama could signing executive order, or congress could put legislation forward. The national level, that could have a demonstrative impact, if we had a standard that highlighted the preservation of life. You think about places like baltimore, it was until recently, like the last few choke hold people. It was not against the rules. That is true in cities across the country, and that is ok. That is not ok. There is negative discipline, and that does not make sense. It is not a system designed to make officers accountable. It would be around a use of force stand
Max richmond. This amendment deals with the cost of living adjustment. One of the most anticipated events for seniors is the announcement by Social Security of the cost of living adjustment. For the last few years, they have been disappointed with the announcement. The purpose of a costofliving adjustment is for social ensure that Social Security benefits are not eroded by inflation. This is not happening. In 2010, it was zero. 2011, it was zero. This year, 2015, it is zero. Based on that Social Security trustees report, announced a couple years ago weeks ago, it will be between zero and 2 10 of a percent for 2016. The reason Social Security beneficiaries are sincere or little cola is because the formula for determining colas is flawed. It is based on the Consumer Price index for wage earners. It looks that inflation as it impacts the weight under. It does not put the proper weight on goods and services that seniors rely on. Therefore, you get a zero cola. Your minute has concluded. I