Measles outbreaks in the u. S. Despite the fact that measles was considered wiped out here in the u. S. 14 years ago, were seeing a resurgence of this highly contagious but preventable disease across the country and at an alarming rate. So whats happening . Joining me dr. Kevin campbell of the university of north carolina. Dr. Kevin, thanks for joining us. Just how dangerous is this . Measles can be a very dangerous disease. Measles can actually cause pneumonia. It can cause an infection in the brain, actually in 15 of the cases can be deadly. The problem is very, very pretentable if youre vaccinated begins disease. Gerri weve seen a lot of parents who opted not to inoculate their children . Why is that happening and is this an important part of what is going on . It a very important part what is going on, particularly places like l. A. And new york where you have very International Population and you have travelers coming from all over the world that may carry measles virus. If you ha
Her name was ann marie duchon to come and testify about some of the challenges she had faced. Ann marie told us that she loves her job. She works at the university of massachusettsamherst, but since the day that she started, the day she started she made a lower salary than her male counterpart who is doing the exact same job. They had the same responsibilities and both of them had taken a pay cut to accept that job and they both graduated from the same university in the same year. Well, when ann marie found this out that he was making more than she was, even though they had the exact same resumes and qualifications and year of graduation, she went in and asked for a raise and she was told she couldnt have one. Well, she stayed on at that job and continued to work hard, and it wasnt until her husbands job was at risk that she started thinking about how much those lost wages meant to her and her family. She ran the numbers and she found out that over the years, she had missed out on more
A senator mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from delaware. Mr. Coons i ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Coons mr. President , i have 11 unanimous consent requests for committees to meet during todays session of the senate. They have the approval of both the majority and minority leaders. I ask unanimous consent that these requests be agreed to and that these requests be printed in the record. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Coons thank you, mr. President. With that, i yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call quorum call mr. Barrasso madam president . The presiding officer the senator from wyoming. Mr. Barrasso thank you, madam president. I ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Barrasso i ask unanimous consent to be allowed to speak as if in morning busin
Remember that laudable progress comes not by might or power but through your spirit. Give them the wisdom to seek your guidance for every critical decision, as you infuse them with the courage to obey your commands. As they seek to do what is best for america, be for them a shield and sure defense. May they ask the right questions as they labor to keep libertys lamp. Burn bright. We pray in your sacred name. Amen. The presiding officer thank you, chaplain black. Would everyone please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington d. C. , may 20, 2014. To the senate under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable cory booker, a senator from the stat
New video surfacing this morning showing iraqi troops getting taunted by islamic militants. Fifth and ferry commuters in the north bay waiting to see if theyll have service this morning because two large ferries are out of commission. To the kron4 morning of the time 609 as we continue to track an accident on highway 101. Northbound. This accident at peninsula ave still blocking the two left hand lanes. It pickup truck on its side and theyre waiting for a second to a truck to get there in cleared the lefthand lane. The traffic backed up to third avenue. in san jose firefighters are keeping a close eye on a brush fire that broke out near kelly park yesterday it was about 50 firefighters battling this blaze yesterday morning. No homes were threatened but crews kept a close watch on hot spots with sparks blowing down wind and area full of dry grass so crews worked to get that grass out of nearby coyote creek making sure every last ember was out. The helicopters on the scene as well. Sever