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Obtained shows the taliban, including hakimullah, at play. They are man thought to be responsible for murdering thousands. And leavings afghanistan, the government entering dialogue, it is becoming clear that the militants in the region feel more and more that they are calling the shots. Talibanore on the leaders remarks, i am joined from new york by the director of the south asia center at the atlantic council. We do not often hear from hakimullah. How significant do you think this offer of talks is . This is a very clever move on his part. Clearly he is using the media to his benefit, having said the government should negotiate through the media, he has chosen to use the media. I think it is a bit of a trap for the civilian government, which has talked about having talks but it also realizes that in the past talks have not yielded the end result they wanted, which was peace. The other part of the trap is that he wants to be seen as representing all the people of the border area, the
Josh, or is there a timing element here because you wonder what is going on, why stocks are getting hit at this point . Its interesting. I was talking to traders today and some of them said listen, if you were concerned about this shutdown, if you were worried about the shutdown, if it had gone on longer than you anticipated, then why not trim some of those gains and some of these high flying stocks moved to the sideline until you see resolution or clarity about what will happen next inside the beltway. Josh, obviously, washington is the trump card but earnings are very poet tant, as well. Sure, alcoa informally kicking off the earning season. If youre a bull then youre wagering you will see, tyler, some resolution in d. C. And also, youll get a positive earning season, that you will get better than expected data points for traders, investors and analysts to look over and provide hopefully the next positive catalyst for the stock market, guys . Josh lipton reporting from Silicon Valley
Died, will receive the benefits and at least give them some comfort and solace. Appalling, frightening. Everyone can come up with their own description. It is time for us, members of this body, to stand before the American People and publicly discuss the path forward. Republican aides say they are drafting legislation to restore the benefits. A vote could come as soon as today. The Fisher House Foundation has offered to cover advanced grants until the government can reimburse them. And on the Government Shutdown day nine we are one step closer to the debt ceiling. President obama and House Speaker boehner are still at odds. The only thing that i will say is that we are not going to pay ransom for america paying its bills. We are willing to pass at least a shortterm budget that opens up the government at current funding levels. The president said if there is unconditional asurrender by republicans he will talk to us. An oversized credit card made a symbolic appearance on the senate floo
Well have a lot more from our interview with the president , including what he says to people in the district. Theyre feeling a disproportionate share of problems because of the shutdown. Thats coming up later on news 4 at 6 00. Congratulations. We look forward to that. Much more of doreens exclusive conversation coming up at 6 00. The shutdown triggered a facetoface confrontation today. Both lawmakers held news conferences today on the steps of the u. S. Capitol. When gray approached reid to ask about the citys finances, our cameras were rolling. Im on your side. Dont screw it up. Im on your side. News 4s tom sherwood right in the middle of it all when the confrontation unfolded. Hell have much more, including what the mayor said after the faceoff coming up in the next half hour. What did you mean by dont screw it up . The remains of four Service Members killed in afghanistan are back on u. S. Soil. The ceremony took place this morning in delaware. Defense secretary chuck hagel was th