Good morning. Im Melissa Harrisperry. The question on everyones mind today, are we going to war with syria . The United Nations chemical weapons expert left syria early this morning, about three hours before scheduled, wrapping up their investigation into whether chemical weapons were used in the attack last week in the suburbs of damascus that left more than 1,400 people dead. The Obama Administration believes the Syrian Government is responsible for the attack. And yesterday, both the president and secretary of state john kerry laid out the case for American Military strikes against the regime. Military strikes that the president says will be extremely limited. Were not considering any openended commitment. Were not considering any boots on the ground approach. What we will do is consider options that meet the narrow concern around chemical weapons, understanding that theres not going to be a solely military solution to the underlying conflict and tragedy thats taken place in syria.
Jeff good evening, everyone, im jeff glor with a western edition of the broadcast. Congress will vote this week on whether the secretary of Veterans Affairs should get new authority. Some believe he should be stripped of all authority. And this weekend there is increasing pressure on his boss as well. The controversy continues over the long delays at v. A. Hospitals across the country. The v. A. Lead by eric shin schecki says at least three people have died waiting for care, a new report out today says the number is well over 100. And the government has already made millions to settle claims. Mark albert is in washington. Nobody is more outraged about this problem right now major than the president of the united states. White house chief of staff Denis Mcdonough in an interview with Major Garrett on sundays face the nation defended president obamas handling of the v. A. Scandal. Three weeks ago, in the philippines, the president said he had ordered an investigation as soon as he learne
Would know how to follow directions. We dont have an accountability system or a chain of command within the Veterans Administration Veterans Medical Services and its showing thats why veterans arent getting the treatment they should. The health and daily needs said officials there already destroyed incriminating records which destroyed practices. Now the white house chief of staff is speaking out about this as well. The president i have the scars to prove it given the briefings i have given the president and the conversations he and rick and i have had on the matters. We get to the bottom of the exact allegations we are talking about as it relates to whether veterans are getting a timely access to care they have earned that they deserve. Thats exactly what we are digging into. A new web site va oversight. Org have hospital workers anonymously leaving tips. They already have leads. Peter doocy live for us. Thank you, peter. Another deadly weekend in chicago. The latest in a rash of viol
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