But the congress and the government created a situation where the states are rewarded for cutting traditional medicare which deals mostly with children and people who are in greater need and that because of that disincentive or incentive to spend it on the new folks, the newly found undermedicaid, under the new categories, we create the situation where states have to make a decision as to whether they quicken the shortage on the waivers, get rid of the waivers as fast as they can or spend money somewhere else. Is my understanding correct . Yes, theres both direct and indirect outcomes as related to expansion and my point is that we are not fulfilling the promises to the most vulnerable in our society, wait list or not, but we are making new promises to an ablebodied population that does not qualify for longterm Welfare Benefits and states in a situation where they have to make very tough decisions and making cuts in reimbursement rates that directly impact those with development, disab
Spectacle. I think that madonna puts on quite a show. If was everything that i wanted it to be. Just like eli manning. Who watches the game. Dont bring me down. Madonna is a fantastic performer. Springsteen. Michael jackson. Michael jackson. Right. Did the stones ever do it. The stones did it. Did they. Madonna i remember that one. We will keep talking about the super bowl as we are just days away. Here in the bay area, if it is raining on sunday afternoon, thats cool. Stay inside and sit on the couch and get your snacks. Rosemary, it is tv watching weather on sunday. Yes. We have soggy weather in store for the weekend. It wont be a complete washout. And i will show you this coming up in the next half hour or so. Lets talk about what is happening for today. Giving you a sweeping view there over san rafael where we are looking at plenty of overcast sky and the showers are still falling. Nothing like what we saw rip through here early this morning. For the rest of your day, just periods
Victory over president trumps controversial executive order on immigration. The law is a powerful thing. It has the ability to hold everybody accountable to it and that includes the president of the united states. Reporter today a federal judge halted the order which banned travelers from seven predominantly muslim countries and suspended the u. S. Refugee program. It led to nationwide protests at several airports across the country nearly a week ago. In philadelphia two syrian families which plan to visit the u. S. Months ago were immediately told to fly back to syria. The Trump Administrations next move may be to file an appeal judge michael donio, a retired superior court judge believe this is could lead to a battle in the Supreme Court. This is a major issue. This is a constitutional issue. It has constitutional implications. Reporter the big question is if it reaches the Supreme Court before a new justice is confirmed. The judge says decisions like this are why we need nine justic
[ inaudible ] the gut wrenching words of hostage tonight. Honoring his fallen brother in blue on solemn night in smyrna, delaware. Im chris oconnell. Dawn is off tonight. Steven floyd died when inmates held prison correction officers hostage during a 20hour standoff today state official posthumously floyd to lieutena lieutenant. His grief stricken neighbors, friends and family gathered tonight to remember the hero. Brad sattin live in delaware tonight. Brad you were at what was im sure a heartbreaking vigil. Reporter yeah, chris, it was heartbreaking. In fact this vigil comes at the same time were learning new information coming from the medical examiner tonight that lawsuit floyds death has been ruled a homicide by trauma. Meanwhile organizers expected just a few dozen people to attend tonight. Instead they came by the hundreds. Reporter hundreds turned out to support the family of lieutenant steven floyd at smyrna Regional Park with candles, balloons, tears and songs. Reporter in the
As mentioned, the senate advanced the nomination of representative of South Carolina to head the omb, his confirmation vote is expected sometime today or early tomorrow ahead of the senates return, here is his confirmation hearing last month before the Senate Budget committee. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] good morning, our call is hearing to order. We are here, im going to try to keep my opening remarks brief since we have a pair of senators before us to give introductory marks concerning the nominee. President trump indicated his intent to nominate representative for this position, a little over a month ago. I think all the members of this committee can agree that we would like to see it confirmed omb director in place as soon as possible so im happy to know that the other committee, omb, Homeland Security will be convening this afternoon to hold their own hearing with representative molvani, we need director in place with so many issues requiring the attention