Marie foreignborn citizens who are weaethy and went to invest in the u. S. Get a fast track to citizenship. a lot of people think very something wrong with it, but the program has been around for 25 years. It is still clouded with controversy, even as Congress Extends it for yet another year. What do the washington coliseum, this Seattle Office building, and to new york citys hudson yard having common . They were have in common . They were all funded by foreignborn investors who traded cash for a visa. Different backgrounds also touted its benefits. A very different backgrounds also touted its benefits. But the program is not without its fair share of controversy. From a ponzi scheme in chicago in which dozens of people were cheated out of millions of dollars to claims that those who invest dont get thorough background checks. This program has been plagued with fraud and abuse. But more importantly, it poses Significant National security risk. Senator grassley says it is supposed to be
At 10. First on fox tonight, you are looking at video at a crime scene. But this particular case has a happy ending. Earlier this week we told you ant columbia man whose handicap accessible van was stolen on christmas morning. Just hours ago police founded it abandon. Police were able to search the vehicle for evidence and give it back to its owner robert mckurry sever hours after they made the find tonight. Monday a midlands rental company donate and customized van to him so he could get to work this week. It there are no suspects. Well bring you the test when itsvailable. New at 1 1now, a midlands mamaaccused of killing a woman and dumping her body in a creek informs court this afternoon. To face the charges against him. Tonight harold pratt is being Authorities Say he shot his exgirlfriend on Christmas Day. The victims relatives say they dated for several years but recently separated. Harold pratt appeared in court at 2 30 this afternoon to face the murder charge against him. Pratt
Dublin is an hour and 20 minutes. We had early debris in the lanes on 00 at 580 which is cleared but we still have the delay, 680, slow, too, but clear in the south bay. In the east way we are cooking. Especially in the north bay. In san rafael the Community Center pool is a popular attraction. Parents took their kids outside to get cool rather than stay in the house. And melt. That are or fill up the pool in the backyard. We do not have air conditioning. We never need it. We have a heat wave and people are waiting to call. Call us sooner before later. So we can help. North bay is not used to this heat. Matthew expects to work long hours maintaining or repairing air Conditioning Systems this week. The heat is forcing Campbell Union High School District to shorten choose hours today and tomorrow because they do not have airen coming. The district is banning outdoor activities. Our reporter will have more on what students and parents need to know in the next half hour. San leandro is hel
Good morning. Welcome back to the washington journal. Good morning. Welcome to the washington journal. We want to hear from you. Send us a tweet. Or go to facebook,. Com. Send an email. At the white house before going to new york for meetings at the United Nations, heres what he had to say about the air strikes on monday. Last night on my orders, Americas Armed forces began strikes against targets in syria. Today the American People give thanks for the Extraordinary Service of the men and women indown form including the pilots with the courage and professionlism we come to expect from the finest military the world has ever known. Earlier i outlined our strategy i made it clear that as part of this campaign, the United States would take action against targets in iraq and syria so these terrorists could not find a safe haven anywhere. Also made clear america would act as part of a broad coalition. We were joined in this action by our friends and partners saudi arabia, United Arab Emirate
The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip but in to five minutes, no event shall debate continue beyond past 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from illinois, mr. Quigley, for five minutes. Mr. Quigley thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, since the Clean Air Act was enacted into law more than 40 years ago, weve seen tremendous progress in cleaning up our air and protecting thousands of communities around the country. Unfortunately, Many Americans are still living in communities where poor air quality puts them and their loved ones health at risk. Thats why im proud to support the e. P. A. Standard ground level for air pollution. Wh we work outdoors or simply want our children to play outside, the ozone pollution standards bring us one step closer to cleaner, healthier communities for everyone to enjoy. This proposal would lower the current st