Wisconsin pays 1,000 in dues. That was taken out by the city and school board and given to the union you never saw. Now it sits in your pocket until the union guys come and say, can we have our thousand dollars and youre allowed to say no. Oddly enough, several do. And he got a concealed carry in a pass that was one of two with no concealed carry for firearms. And every rich republican has made a contribution to him when the unions tried to recall him. Only governor whos ever been recalled who successfully defeated the recall and got himself reelected. Everyone else went down in american history. Pretty cool. Then go to rick perry. Faltered last time because you shouldnt take large quantities of Pain Medicine during debates. I have not had any in hours. But that said, he spoke at cpac, conservative Political Action conference and establishment press was saying wow, hes incredibly articulate. Yeah, when hes not taking Pain Medicine. Very successful governor for like 14 years. So theres
You get very lower but low numbers for Discretionary Spending. Can we run government at a smaller gdp than we had in 1940 . I dont think so. But the other thing that has happened that may not be sustainable is that the rate of Health Care Spending has slowed. Its slowed dramatically. We are not quite sure why thats true. Part of it is the recession and we mayowth and low have come to our senses and realize that our Health Care System is an efficient. True. Both are we are working very hard where i am at the Bookings Institution on how do we keep these reforms sustained so we can produce more health care for less money. That is a work in progress. Not clear. But i think that is where things are. Do you worry from a messaging of beoint, in a position careful of what you wish for . In another panel, there were a lot of people raising the point, in 2009, 2010, we have to do something about this at this debt. We got the opposite of what they were asking for. They wanted larger deficits in t
Would get in the way. But not clear beyond that. Could there be a strike tomorrow . I cant answer that. If we dont reach an agreement there could be a strike. T were doing everything we can and have delaye strike. The assembly moved dead line this, time, unions have not set a new deadline. Its obviously been frustrating to those who depend on bart, one man out here with signs earlier today. And uncertainty continues. We have not heard from either side in a couple hours and have no time frame tonight how long theyll talk. And again, unions have not given indications of whether they might strike tomorrow. So much uncertainty, thank you very much. Seems both sides began talking again shortly after that federal mediator arrived in town. 48 hours ago. So, who is this guy . And does he have what it takes to broker a deal . Were live in San Francisco with that story. Cornell . You know, george cohen not a household name. When talking mediation hes a very big deal. Bart riders may be happy to
With the threat of a bart strike we asked commuters how they feel about the daytoday uncertainties. You know, i really feel for the bart employees and i want to back them up. On the other hand its stressful. You know . So it makes it difficult. Every day i have to check whether there will be bart tomorrow or not. Then, very to alert my employer. That is only a difficult situation. That is the easiest way to get over to my friends in oakland. Bart has 200 buses running from nine stations carpool lanes on 80, 880 and 680 are extended and cm says they dont plan to write tickets unless there is a strike. There will be an additional landing at the Ferry Building to help reduce congestion. You can down load the waze app. You can find out if there is a bart settlement or a strike. All have you to do is down load our abc 7 news app allowing for push notifications then youll get breaking news alerts whenever news happens right away. And tomorrow morn agent 4 00 a. M. Well have the late skbreft
Commuters are anxious lay waiting word on how long bart trains will continue to roll. Good evening, im dan ashley. Bart workers could walk on a moments nlts but tonight theyre at the bargaining twaibl out the pressure of a strike ultimatum. Here is what we know. Talks resumed this afternoon after a marathon session overnight lasting more than five hours past the strike deadline. The chief bart negotiate jor not at the table tonight but executive director is. And now, leading the process is a federal mediator with a track record for resolving high profile zuts disputes. Laura . I can tell you at this point the a lot fewer fire works than yesterday here at the caltrans building perhaps both sides are tired, or they may be making some real progress. As you said, general manager is at the table ask just returned from a short break that. Is something unions wanted theyre also three federal mediators working with two sides. Both said the of george cohen made a big difference. Beyond that, ba