In income. So instead of standing in the corner and figuring out how to bring a trade bill to the floor they ought to be fixing equal pay for equal work, they ought to be fixing Student Loans for our students, they ought to be passing a highway bill, they ought to be increasing the minimum wage, and they ought to deal with currency fairness because our trading partners, they play with their currency in order to push forward their products. But oh, no. That is not on the agenda. We could have an agenda for a vibrant middle class but instead of that, we are moving toward a trade bill. Now, i know there are some who disagree with me, who come down this floor and say were going to create jobs with this trade bill its going to be great. Well let them explain how were not going to see some of the 12 million jobs that are manufacturing jobs in america not move to countries who pay 56 cents an hour. Another country 1. 19 an hour. I know theyll disagree with me. Theyre making all of these promi
And the implications on the vote. We begin with Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell. What we gistjust saw is pretty shocking. There are always limits to what could be accomplished when the American People chose divided government. but of course it doesnt mean washington shouldnt work toward Bipartisan Solutions that make sense for our country. Trade offers a perfect opportunity to do just that. We believe in lifting up the middle class and knocking down unfair barriers that discriminate against American Workers and products in the 21st century. On this issue the president agrees. We worked in good faith all year long to formulate a package both parties could support. The Top Republican on the finance committee, senator hatch, engaged in several months of negotiation with senator wyden. They talked with chairman ryan consulted with president obama, with democrats, with republicans, the issues they had to work through were tough. Difficult concessions had to be made. Many believed an agreeme
Over again . People are talking about whether a new tech bubble is forming. How many times will we have this discussion . The more, bill, this activity picks up, the more people will question some of the valuations. Is it a legitimate worry . Is there Something Different this time . Well explore this issue. Have you ever played candy crush . No. I havent either. We are no candy crush, no house of cards. Were living in our own little bubble at the new york stock exchange. Also, its the pharmaceutical deal that has carl icahn tweeting again. Actavis is buying forest labs. Paul bisaro will be joining us, a first on cnbc interview, to tell us what was behind that move. A reminder of where we stand in markets, the dow shedding 13 points this hour in an up and down session. The nasdaq looking pretty strong today. Its adding threequarters of 1 . Finally, the s p 500 up just a couple. So barely positive. 1,841 is the level were watching right now. Lets talk about this market as we watch it dri
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Including all political and social actors, who today disagree. We trust that all of the parties in ukraine will refrain from unilateral action that could hamper dialogue or remove the opportunity for a peaceful solution. We believe that it is all up to the ukrainians to decide their internal affairs. It is not for the Security Council to define this situation. Our responsibility is to maintain International Peace and security. We then hope that all countries will respect the principle of noninterference and and internal affairs. And the commitment to act strictly in compliance with International Law and the United Nations charter, with the goal of achieving a peaceful solution in this country. Thank you. I think the representative of argentina. And now give the floor to the representative of australia. Thank you, madam president. Australia is seriously disturbed that the draft resolution before us has been vetoed. Its purpose was to reaffirm the fundamental principles and norms governi