Im going to comment today on heavyduty prospect. Buyers of heavyduty today can offer technology that will keep driver safer active breaking. But on the horizon we see Great Potential for both vehicletovehicle messages for b to e and b to i. Its dedicated using short range. The government got it right when it set aside for only safety relatedcommunication. In 2013 the fcc began exploring to also support unlicensed wifi users. Provide nod consensus yet reached. The concern is allows other technologies to be shared could create and sending lifesaving communication signals. Lets say a vehicle number one is approaching red right but the blocked by a building. The driver in vehicle number one can be alerted of an oncoming vehicle number two thats not slowing down. The alert will allow the collision to be avoided. For example wifi user the accident would not be avoided. 5. 9 giga hertz frek roadside and inspections stations where truck stop along the interstate with long license and create po
And this month with congress on the summer recess, the cities tour is on cspan each day at 6 00 p. M. Today we tour the literary life of waco, texas, with the book about gospel music from the civil war to the civil rights movement. The story of the 1917 lynching of a black 17yearold and the history of the first africanamericans in the space program. Today at 6 00 p. M. Eastern time. A hearing now on new technologies to improper the safety and efficiency of the nations Transportation Systems. Officials from volvo group north america, zahn, bnsf railway and the port of long beach testify before the Senate Commerce committee. Good afternoon, everyone. I am pleased to convene the Senate Subcommittee on surface transportation and merchant marine infrastructure safety and security for the sixth hearing which is titled technologies, transforming transportation, is the government keeping up. Mr. Booker and i are excited to bring together a range of issues we have worked on together here in the
Even how we hail a cab. We have opportunities to dramatically reduce Public Safety, address infrastructure problems in creative new ways. The federal government can be a key player in helping to advance and utilize the developing technologies. Lets take a look at safety. While trafficrelated fatalities injuries continue to decline, over 30,000 people each year still die on our highways. We continue to see trains that derail too frequently. Putting enormous burdens on our first responders. In the face of these challenges we have got to understand the opportunity that comes with technology and improving our transportation system. Our country has already invested billions in interstate highways, bridges, rails and ports. Technology can help us to get more out of what weve already built. Today, there are exciting marketready proving solutions to make our roads safer. From automatic breaking, dispensers and even Autonomous Cars and drones. Advancements in taking control of a vehicle if it d
Linking vaccines to autism. Like most other established medical organizations, the american kad mee of pediatrics says no link etchixists. They call it dangerous to suggest others. Others like Robert De Niro and john f. Kennedy junior disagree. They voiced their concerns. Thank you for being here. The Organization World mercury project is devoted to raising awareness of the dangers of mercury. Why did you want to become part of the group . My son i have been affected personally. My son has autism. I love my child more than anything. Wouldnt change him. But its still his life has been altered forever. We live with it every day. To be clear, you believe that your sons autism is linked to the vaccination . I believe so, yes. We have an epidemic of childhood injuries, diseases in this country that i think the signs are very clear its related to the mercury in vaccines. You net with the president , President Trump about this issue. What did you want, what did you want to tell him, what did
Release suspect description. Were told newly is being impacted in both directions on broad. As they continue their investigation, police are asking people to avoid the area because from judging from the scene the street is what what blocked off and the investigation is beginning. This intersection is no stranger to shooting. An 1yearold was shot and back an 18yearold was shot and in the fall, two men were shot at plymouth and broad. Police officers from the taraville Police Station was there at that intersection helping a local barber shop owner who had his windows blown out and they came to replace the windows. Plymouth and broad, a busy intersection. Tara is in route. When she establishes a signal, well go to her. To the latest in the deadly oakland fire that broke out earlier this week. Theres growing certain over what will happen to dozens of people forced out of their homes by that raging fire. Oakland city leaders and the red cross and county officials trying to find permanent ho