New york is closed for business in the aftermath of super storm sandy, which left at least 30 people dead. Damages are likely to surpass those of last years hurricane irene. Sandy has move left much flooding in its wake, paralyzing new yorks Mass Transit System and leaving millions in the dark sandy has left much flooding in its wake. Here is more from americas most populous city. The storm has moved on, but the water remains. Many of the citys road and subway tunnels are still flooded. Public transport will be out of action for days to come. The effects of sandy can be seen on the streets residents are relieved that the worst is now behind them. Well, last night, we could look down this street here, and we saw the river coming toward us. It actually look like something out of a movie. It was unbelievable. Near central park, a crane dangles from a construction site over the street below. The storm caused it to partially collapsed. There are still strong winds, but nothing like those of
Health care plan authored by senator Lindsey Graham and bill cassidy. Tomorrow Senate Lawmakers plan to do with the nomination of the National Labor Relations Board and then they will adjourn for the rest of the week for a state work. The coverage of use senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, by whose providence our steps are ordered. You are our source of hope, joy, and peace. Guide our lawmakers on the path of integrity so that they will honor you. Inspire them to recommit themselves to the noble principles upon which our nation was founded. Give them wisdom to trust you with all their hearts and to passionately and humbly pursue your will, knowing that you have promised to direct their paths. Today, may our senators experience the constancy of your presence. Lead them to your higher wisdom, and bring them to the end of this day with their hearts a
[gavel pounding] [indiscernible] attorney general sessions, welcome. For all the people in the audience, we welcome you as well. Think general set thank general sessions were being here that attorney general sessions were being here for the oversight hearing. His is an opportunity for congress to investigate and question the policies and actions of any executive branch. It is an opportunity for the executive branch to take any of thosey for policies and actions, and an toortunity for congress defend its constitutional powers and check any abuses by an overreaching executive branch, and it has been that way for 230 years. That wee complained have not had an oversight hearing with this attorney general earlier. Was that for deferring the attorney general should have his team in place before appearing before us. Certainly, attorney general holder and attorney general did have their respective teams well in place by the time they appeared here as you are now here. The other side has been b
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[background noises] [inaudible conversations] [background noises] the committee will come back to order. I now recognize mr. Buchanan from florida. Think it mr. Chairman appreciate the opportunity we also want to thank our witnesses by note ms. Hilton a lot of other offices on the helper you are relentless grandfather 10 children nine and under. I read the country is made up of 25 are kids. They make up one 100 the future so that your work and the Committee Work is huge. I just ask you what i think i tu been involved with nine different states the potential impacts and we can help you and others get the best return for that tax a pair have the biggest impact in terms of the kids in the country. To push in one direction or another. You would be a couple of big things we can make a big difference to weigh in on . Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words and i appreciate your question. I work at the federal and state level to enact change. At the federal level will be reauthorized