See it tonight, at 8 00 eaern on cease in. Right after that, texas congressman Michael Mcauliffe discusses terrorism and he serves as the chairman of the Homeland Security committee. We will look at the challenges that Security Committee currently changes. He will be speaking at the global Terror Threat bipartisan policy center, at 930 eastern, cspan. A spin on cspan washington journal live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. Coming up sunday morning, Eleanor Clift of the daily beast will join us to discuss the political news of the day. Nick ferrier know, the director of the centrist project will discuss his efforts to support centrist candidates on 2018. Be sure to watch, live at 7 00 eastern on sunday morning. Join the discussn. Theuncer monday, marks 16th anniversary of september 11, and our live coverage of the remembrances begin at 8 a. M. Eaern, on cspan two. Letter from new york city. At 930 a. M. , live coverage of the september 11 ceremony the pentagon. At
We convene today to examine recommendations by the Inspector General and gla. Gao. This mission is never more important than during times of natural disasters, like the one in the gulf coast we are experiencing now in Hurricane Harvey with another hurricane about to hit the florida coast. I want to express my sincere sorrow to everyone impacted by the storm. Hurricane harvey is one of the worst natural disasters the United States has ever faced, and still too early to tell the devastation that has displaced thousands of people. Members on both side of the aisle present in sichuans who have experienced loss as they begin to rebuild their lives from this national tragedy. During the storm and in the aftermath, epa plays a Critical Role in the federal response to Hurricane Harvey. While epa is in the midst of initial response efforts, their work is on the begun. We look forward to monitoring their response and learning the full extent of the Environmental Impact and the challenges ahead.
From a major hurricane in over a century. These are images across the state of florida. Then there is hurricane jose, which is also a category four storm. That storm at the moment is moving away from a string of caribbean islands, a welcome reprieve. With all of this happening, we want to begin with your calls at this hour. We have aligned set aside for florida residents. 202 7488000 for those of you in eastern and central time zones. 202 7488001 for those of you out west. If you live in the state of florida or have evacuated and have moved to georgia or north carolina, we would love to hear from you, 202 7488002. This is the headline from the tampa bay times, ready or not, irma projected to hit today. Lets listen to how they are covering this developing story. [video clip] within the eyewall itself, that is how they did that. We can also take the big picture here. Bands go well up into the central part of the state now. Keyshe folks in the upper and miamidade, know the closest approac
Should be brought up, but the people who have houses who will be affected, im guessing im hypothesizing, the average incomes are higher than some of those on the inner part of the state. Friends whoseo 10 houses are all in red zones in fort myers and we are all the water. Attorneysoctors and and business owners. Have, theres a difference in income levels. What i guess im concerned about is when people start to come i have a son who lives in fort myers and theres a lot in cash of economic impact. His job will be gone. Hes in the fishing industry. What are we going to do with this generation to help rebuild . Payroll andm on the start building, or going to build . You are going to need medical and theyre not going to have a place to stay. Thatt want to point out there is going to be a Significant Impact and yes, it and theto florida economy in the state and all, but at the federal level also, when the income of people drop in florida, there will negatively impact the federal income tax t
This is not only a natural disaster, it is a National Disaster and i think the federal government has a role to help people out. There havent critics from those who look at Texas Republicans who voted against some of the a4 hurricanes in. Is there a hypocrisy here . Too. Voted against that for example, planned parenthood funding will continue because of that bill so i think it is the wrong thing for those things to be united in one bill. They shouldve had i think the federal government has to do what is necessary, but the federal government is starved for resources and has been for some time. You havebe nice one party that refuses to raise of ofever and that kind hovels washingtons ability to get things done. The federal government has to was necessary, just adding on to the National Debt is not a good way to go into the future. Host not only raising taxes, republicans are looking for a tax cut. Guest a tax cut or tax reform. In part, i agree with eleanor. The federal government is pro