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Want to see, growth domestic product, goods and service, expanded at an annual rate of 2. 1 in the final three months of last year. That was a slight improvement from the previous estimate, not enough to change growth for all of last year, which came in at just 1. 6 . While gdp and other Economic Data are meddling along, indicators that measure optimism are soaring, consumer confidence, just the other day, we told you that it stands at the highest level since all the way back in 2000. Theres margins, the amount of money borrowed to buy stocks. Its an all time high. That means investors are feeling optimistic about the prospects for the market. We were wondering, why are investors feeling so good when some of the other Economic Data like overall gross profit is just okay. Here to explain the disconnect and take us inside the investors psyche is a trading psychology coach for Portfolio Managers and hedge funds, the guys who maybe manage some of your money. Its good to see you, doug. Its
Eternal god, who hears our prayers and listens to our cries for help, thank you for your mercies that come to us new each day. You save us with your strength, continually showing us your unfailing love. Help our lawmakers today to discern your voice and do your will. Lord, give them the ability to differentiate your guidance from all others, permitting you to lead them to your desired destination. Speak to them through your word, guide them with your spirit, and sustain them with your might. Oh god, you are our rock, our fortress, and our savior. All your promises prove true. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell last week the Republicanled Se
Believe it is not there will also the sheriff are not deputized to be enforcing federal Immigration Law that is a job for the federal immigration port authorities in there has been a Circuit Court decision that said this type of cooperation is not constitutional so that a is why you saw these cities led by democrats or the countys back off if. Is there a parallel efforts in the house . There has been in the. Past but nothing for a theey next few weeks so they could take a cue from the senate do we shortly after the bills come to the floor depending on how successful they are. With anything with fruit and legislation reform what were focusing on right now is appropriation bills to get those through the door working on the counterterrorism package and there are things they need to get done including the conference that just came out that they started to work, that that is another thing. It seems there has been several holds up to hold up with legislation with zika. The build economicit f
We have our George Washington leadership fellows here with us. You are 16 students here who are spending five weeks on the stage in a Leadership Program inspired by George Washingtons life and egacy. They are here through the generosity of david m rubenstein, who made a wonderful guest and helped us conceive of the idea to have this group of people here. I would like you all to stand so we can all recognize you. [applause] megan this is our second class of fellows. They have just arrived this week and have very busy schedules, but they are wonderful to speak ith. If you get a moment, i think you would enjoy it. I am honored to introduce onight speaker, fergus bordewich, and he holds degrees from columbia university. He is a frequent speaker and is also worked as a journalist, which allows him to travel the globe, writing on politics, economics, history, and ore. His articles have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers, including the new york times, the wall street journal, and t