Reporter we have seen this impact overseas in asia. Some people say that this is a necessary pullback for a market that has been going up and up and it is unsettling for people who are looking at their retirement settlings and there are questions on what lies ahead. The closing bell stopped the plunge. The redline of losses basically wiped out this years market game in one dramatic day. Investors are skittish. It is hard to say. I think the investors are overreacting. It is hard to say. Reporter healthcare, energy, and banking stocks dragged the market down. Banking and Technology Stocks have been the leaders. They are the ones that can fall the furthest. Reporter the fundamentals of the u. S. Economy appeared to be sound. And putting things into perspective on black monday in 1987 the dow lost more than 22 . Mondays drop was 4. 6 . We have good fundamentals in this country, we are getting better. Reporter there is concern that this could lead to inflation and the Federal Reserve may i
Any organization to respond in a way that would have been without any criticism or flaws. What we felt was appropriate for the situation was absolutely not appropriate and a horrible solution. Reporter it feel to utilize the federal wireless alert system that sends text to all cell phones in a specific area. The Emergency Alert system that uses wireless Cable Systems and Cable Television systems were not used. We had no plans for seniors or people of disabilities and knowing that they might have a hard time in evacuating in a fastmoving fire. We were really good in dealing with the disasters that we have experience. We got real good in dealing with fires like this but frankly, we have not experienced a fire like this. Reporter california has 57 of the counties. Anyone of them at which at any time can have the same situation that sonoma does. It is far past time to assess and act. I tell every official dont wait until the disaster hit you before you make this a priority. That is exactly
The senate not here in washington next week. Here on thenuing washington journal on our live our friday morning, getting your thoughts on the best. Way to prevent School Shootings. On the. Best way to prevent School Shootings. Educators, 202 7488002 we want to get your thoughts in the best way to prevent the school and safety of schools is on the front pages of many of shootings ats schools continue to haunt our hallways with 17 schooled with 17 killed at parkland. In 1999, at columbine high school, 13 killed. What is the best way to prevent this . The president address the nation about the shooting. Heres what he had to say. In these moments of hearted and darkness, we hold onto gods words in scripture i have heard your prayer and senior tears i will heal you we trust in that promise and we hold fast to our fellow americans in their time of sorrow. Want to speak to americas children, especially those who feel lost, alone, confused, or scared. Youre never alone and you never will be. Y
Chattanooga, and charleston. We want to get your check thoughts on background checks. Should they be strengthened . If you support the idea, 202 7488000, oppose it, 202 7488001, and a third line for gun owners, 202 7488002. You can also check in on twitter and facebook. Senator joe manchin, a democrat from West Virginia who has worked on this issue of background checks, with pennsylvanias senator pat toomey. The hill newspaper reports that under federal law, licensed gun dealers are required to conduct a background check either online or by phone using the National Instant criminal background check system. In every state, the system searches for criminal convictions. But the system only scanned Mental Health records in 30 states because it is not required under federal law. Take a look a listen. [video clip] is there any federal solution to what we are talking about here . I need my friends on the republican side of the aisle to help with the most reasonable, sensible path forward. Bas
7 00 tomorrow. We will see you then. [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2015] the president will argue today that it would be a historic mistake if congress blocks the Nuclear Accord with iran. He president will frame the decision before lawmakers as the equential foreignpolicy issue since the decision to go to war with iraq. He needs the backing of enough democrats to fight gop opposition. The white house says it has enough democratic support to a pulled a veto. Read more at the hill. Com. We will have live coverage of the president s speech today at American University starting at 11 20 a. M. Eastern. To post yourble thoughts on facebook and twitter. After the president s speech we will be taking your phone calls. Coverage on capitol hill over on cspan3 getting underway momentarily. The Senate Banking committee on the iran sanctions. That hearing is underway. Following on cspan3. Agreement with National Security experts also talking about the role of the International