A convener, a planner, if under, they can ensure that we flourish flourish. Federations have a history throughout our country. They exist in different mostly urban jewish communities around the country. So can you talk a little bit about what the history of federations across the country is the . Absolutely. There are more than 150 of them around the country. They were formed with the idea of bringing the community together, and assuring there was a fundraising arm for the community, a planning for the community and the federation build communities around the country with their partners. And so our Federation Region serves San Francisco city and county, and the peninsula throughout the mountain view. Correct. In our particular federation, in this region, first of all, what we do is we can be in our partners. And we together collaborate and plan on what the needs of the community are, how were going to meet them. We then raise the funds sometimes in collaboration with them, to ensure th
Flourishing Jewish Community. We play the role of a planner, funder, central address for the community that can ensure we flourish. Federations have a history throughout the country that exist in different mostly urban jewish communities around the country. Can you talk a little bit about what the history of federations across the country is . Absolutely. There are more than 150 around the country. They were formed with the idea of bringing the community together, of ensuring there was a fund raising arm for the community, a planning arm for the community. The federations in many situations built jewish communities around the country with their partners. Our Federation Region serves San Francisco city and counsel city, marin and sonoma. In our particular federation, what does the federation do . We have a large region as you gather geographically relative to many urban federations. In this region first of all what we do is we convene our partners and we together collaborate and plan on
Less talk about your work related emails. We asked for them last year and the state Department Gave us eig eight, if they had 90 of yours why did we get 8 . I dont know, initially what you asked for, but i know they tried to be responsive. 90 to 95 of them were on state. Gov, i understand that the committee broadened the scope of their request and in response, the tastate department has been trying to provide what you have requested and in the meantime, making all of the emails public. In the first request, you think theres only eight emails responsive to the request . I believe your first request was for benghazi and i believe the state department did a search and you expanded it to libya and weapons and a few other terms and i believe they conducted a diligent our jurisdiction is the same as it was. It has not grown. You say you turned over everything. I dont get a chance to watch you a lot on television, but when i see you interviewed, you make a point of saying i turned over everyt
Leadership that you have shown and the people in this room have shown, including the chief beck. Mandatory minimums are an important part of how the federal system is set up, but since 2013 when he smart on crime policy was announced by thenattorneygeneral holder, federal prosecutors have been instructed not to use mandatory minimums except in cases that really merit their attention. In other words, aggravated felons, the leaders of drug organizations, violent people. What thats meant is that our use of mandatory minimums has probably dropped by about 25 in that time. But so far we have not seen a corresponding drop in the willingness of lowerlevel conspirators to cooperate with us. In other words, what we are seeing in the smart on crime policy is a direct ability to reduce mandatory sentences while still protecting the public. So the bottom line is, you asked the question should we eliminate mandatory minimums entirely. And i think the answer to that is no. But we have to reserve the
Christmas theft. Kicking gift boxes to the curb this christmas may get you in trouble tomorrow. What police are warning to make sure you keep yourself safe. Delayed gifts. Weather and larger than expected deliveries mean some presents didnt make it under the tree in time. What one Delivery Service is doing to get presents delivered as soon as they can. From who hd iowas High Definition leader. This is the channel 13 news at nine on fox 17 after a busy day of Car Accidents caused by slick roads yesterday. Today was much quieter for Police Officers and tow truck drivers. Good evening. And merry christmas. Im lynn melling. Thank you for joining us. The fog was heavy in Downtown Des Moines today. And across the state. Making for Poor Visibility on the roads. People traveling on interstate 80, however, didnt seem to mind too much. Last 50 miles maybe, a little heavy. Downhill, not so bad on the top of the hills. Fine so far. Been travelers today heading for places like kansas city and denve