Malnutrition. Union leaders will be meeting the bosses of the car maker, vauxhall, today. Theyll be discussing the job losses at Ellesmere Port. Ill have all the details shortly. Good morning. In sport, the defending champion, Roger Federer, is in action at the australian open, looking to emulate yesterdays achievement of kyle edmund in reaching the quarter finals. And sarah has the weather. Good morning. A lot of lying snow in the north of the country, but milder air pushing through all regions today. I will bring you a full forecast in about 15 minutes. Thank you. See you later on. Good morning. First, our main story. The head of the army will warn today that britains military risks falling behind that of its enemies unless it gets additional investment. In a speech to the defence think tank, the Royal United Services institute, general sir nick carter is expected to say that russia now has superior battlefield capabilities to the uk, and poses a significant threat in terms of cyber
President s would weve ever had. And a grandfather, whirl wind johnson hosted a tennis camp including for Althea Gibson and arthur ashe. My grandfather, a phenomenal physician, but somehow managed to be a student of the tennis game and transform that learning into a program that would, for decades, provide players an opportunity for africanamericans to integrate the sport. Watch the cspan cities tour saturday beginning at 5 p. M. Eastern, sunday at 2 p. M. On American History tv on cspan 3. Working with our cable affiliates as we explore america. Health and Human Services secretary, alex azar spoke before the Senate Finance committee this week about the president s proposed 2019 budget. He answered questions on a range of issues, including funding for medicare and medicaid, the Opioid Epidemic, Community Based clinic training and autism and also discussed the administrations approach for lowering Health Care Costs including Prescription Drugs. Mr. Azar was sworn in as hhs secretary in
Planning and autism. He talked to senator or in chairs the committee. The committee will come to order. Before i begin i wantto discuss on behalf of the committee how we all feel. In light of yesterdays events in florida. I was personally horrified as i watched the news unfold yesterday, that though i was also moved to hear some of the stories of the heroism displayed by some of the students and teachers at the school. In times like these i know that the thoughts expressed by those of us far away can sometimes seem empty and meaningless in the face of such a terrible tragedy. I will simply say i am praying for all those affected by these acts of senselessviolence. That of course includes a member of our committee will i know is mourning the loss in his own state. May they all find peace, healing and a speedy recovery. I welcome everybody here. And todays hearing which will be our third and final hearing on the fiscal year 2019. Currently, we already have the treasury secretary and the
On more than 10 years after they on more than 10 years after they started. Mark the executive order the president signed tuesday night just before a state of the Union Address says the u. S. Maintains the option to detain additional enemy combatants at the Detention Center in guantanamo one lawful and necessary to protect the u. N. National security. Republican, and trey gowdy and chair of the House Oversight committee is not seeking reelection. He released a statement saying he will not be seeking any political or elected office but will rather be returning to the justice system. He previously investigated the 2012 terrorist attack in benghazi, libya. He brings to 64 the total number of congressional members to seek reelection. 46 number includes republicans. Usa gymnastics has confirmed the resignation of its entire board of directors in a tweet, he thanked him in the process of moving forward with a board of directors during the month of february and with the United States Olympic C
There. Stephen metcalf. As you know, my right honorable friend will know, the successful launch of the Engineering Campaign aimed at changing the perception of engineering and inspiring the next generation of engineers. The Prime Minister is personally committed to this campaign so can i invite him to join me and 80,000 other people at the big bang best to reinforce the message that engineering is a great career and open to everyone regardless of background and gender. My right honorable friend makes an important point on the issue of engineering particularly for more women seeing engineering as a career, something i have promoted for many years now and engineers vital to our economy. And it isnt just about gender and ethnicity. Everybody having a chance to build a good career in engineering. And thank you, i join you in commemorating Holocaust Memorial day, many members will sign the book of remembrance, many attending the event tomorrow, we have to teach all generations that descende