Im bradly graham the cohonor of politics and prose and welcome and thank you so much for coming. We were vers very excited when we learned of last years hearings on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court that ruth marcus was writing a book on the subject because we knee that if anyone could deliver an indepth hen the scene s account of what happened, and also put the whole drama into a grander plate context it would be ruth. Her bookes revealing and incitele and evened hands and fast pace and elusive pros makes for a compelling read. In the acknowledgments she calls thats book she has been preparing to write for her entire career. And indeed she brought to it a wealth of knowledge and experience. Out indicate net history at yale and the how at harvard she went into journalism after he studies and spent 35 years at the Washington Post, closely observing how washington works and developing a wide network of friends and sources. I think nearly all of whom are here tonight.
Werent really going to have an instore event this week but then we heard ruths book was coming out so we decided we had to have it. [applause] so thank you very much for bearing with us. I am Bradley Graham the cone are of politics and prose along with my wife lissa muscatine. Thank you so much for coming. We were very excited when we learned after last years clematis hearings on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court that ruth marcus was writing a book on the subject because we knew that if anyone could deliver an indepth behindthescenes account of what happened and also put the whole drama into a grand and political context it would be roof. She hasnt disappointed. Her new look supreme ambition is fastpaced and makes for a really compelling read. In the acknowledge mens rev calls this a book shes been preparing to ride for her entire career and indeed she brought to it a wealth of knowledge and experience, educated in history at yale and harvard ruth went right into
Back up on face moving forward together. Now its up to the american people. To deliver justice that we deserve at the ballot box tomorrow. At the ballot box. We are going to win. Scott so there you hear what is a last day tradition for the candidates. We can expect it tomorrow. They will go to the local polling place to cast a ballot and perhaps make c major on the schedule. On the public schedules for either one. We will be in new york tonight and tomorrow and both candidates will be giving a victory speech but only one is maureen, jonathan . Maureen thank you, scott. Meanwhile, a virginia senator and a clinton running mate tim kaine wrapping up the Democratic Campaign in the commonwealth. He will appear with the Vice President biden at a get out the vote rally at george mason around 7 30 tonight. Then they are off to richmond for a rally there. There is no word whether kaine will appear with clinton at a midnight rally in raleigh, north carolina. Also in stopped in manassas for a tow
Impose a new set of regulations under the employment Retirement Income security act or erisa on a greatly expanded number of people. Under current law, brokers and dealers that provide services to retirement plans are already heavily regulated. They are not, however, automatically consider labor law fiduciaries and therefore they are not subject to the increased liability provided under erisa. Instead, these Service Providers are subject to regulations issued by the securities and Exchange Commission to protect investors from fraud and ensure transparency. Under the new d. O. L. Rule, virtually any broker that provides Investment Advice of any kind to individuals regarding their individual retirement accounts or iras will be considered a pension plan fiduciary subject to Higher Standards and greater liability. As my colleagues have aptly noted, this rule will reduce the availability of Investment Advice for retirees and make the advice that is available more expensive which will have a
Tainted by a very untruthful version. Reporter what adds to the story is this isnt the first time lochte has been in trouble. In 2010 he was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and in 2005, public urination and trespass. It seems like there are two versions to this story. Somehow the truth will fall in the middle. It makes you wonder why they wouldnt stick to the original story if they kicked down this bathroom door thats not the world. Just expanding upon them to make themselves victims. A lot of times its the coverup. More to come clearly. Embarrassing. Absolutely. Thank you. The state department appears to contradict president obama claim about the release of iranian hostages. Lets go straight to cbs 2s Brian Conybeare live in the newsroom with more on this story. Brian. Reporter the admission that the payment made back in january was contingent on the release of a group of american pay a ransom to free those americans from iran. On january 17, four u. S. Citizens jailed by tehran were