F. Kennedy school of government. Teresa miller, Insurance Commissioner an honor to have you here. Gary cohn very similar to the capital. Former deputy Administrator Center for medicare and Medicaid Services. To our distinguished witnesses coming your testimony today is very important to s. Because the marketplace is essential to the success in good health of the American People. It is my privilege not to call to order our hearing action now updating and improving the Affordable Care act to lower costs and ensure options for families. Democrat take great pride in the success of the aca lowering costs them are protecting health and financial situated families. Cover more than 20 million. But that is just the beginning of it. We talk about the additional names. That is important. What is also important are the over 100 Million People in the 350 Million People who have expanded and if it in one access under the Affordable Care act. This quality for every american no matter where they get t
I call to order this hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on consumer protection, product safety, insurance and data security. As the title suggests, this subcommittee exercises wide jurisdiction over a diverse range of topics. This will be our first hearing this congress to examine matters pertaining to insurance, specifically, that of Insurance Fraud. Thank you to our expert witnesses who came here to join us today. Insurance fraud is a major concern not only for insurers,we who bear the costs of fraudulent claim payouts, but also consumers, who see these costs passed on to them in the form of higher premiums. This hearing will examine the scope of Insurance Fraudst atlarge in the United States and address nationwide fraud trends across a variety of Insurance Markets, including property and casualty, and Life Insurance. In addition, well discuss the tools available to states,s insurers, and consumers to protect themselves against these crimes. The Insurance Industry has an enormous pre
I call to order this hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on consumer protection, product safety, insurance and data security. As the title suggests, this subcommittee exercises wide jurisdiction over a diverse range of topics. This will be our first hearing this congress to examine matters pertaining to insurance, specifically, that of Insurance Fraud. Thank you to our expert witnesses who came here to join us today. Insurance fraud is a major concern not only for insurers,we who bear the costs of fraudulent claim payouts, but also consumers, who see these costs passed on to them in the form of higher premiums. This hearing will examine the scope of Insurance Fraudst atlarge in the United States and address nationwide fraud trends across a variety of Insurance Markets, including property and casualty, and Life Insurance. In addition, well discuss the tools available to states,s insurers, and consumers to protect themselves against these crimes. The Insurance Industry has an enormous pre
Kron4s alecia reid is also live on scene tonight. Aecia what do we know about the woman found dead . Alecia the mystery behind the cause of the massive ghost ship fire continues tonight. Earlier today, the atf and oakland fire said. They have wrapped up their on site operations at the warehouse. But investigators still have not determined the exact cause of the tragedy. Or she was murdered there. Authorities believe that the widow was set on fire after being killed a suspects so often tried to burn the crime scene to destroy a forensic evidence dna fingerprints other things that they hope will be discovered. Preserving the crime scene during the reign authorities are not saying how the grandmother was killed but they do say it was definitely murder. And that was lisa read pam the mystery behind a massive test of fire continues earlier today the Oakland Fire Department says that the wrapped up their onsite operation they still have not determined the exact cause of the tragedy investiga
Local forecast. Heres roqui theus. Its 4 30 a. M. Lets take a look in the north bay in cotati. Northbound at 101 at sierra, twocar crash. A lot of green in the area, though, so traffic smooth. Moving to an earlymorning mass transit problem, bart is on time. Muni, caltrain on time. But ace train one Union Pacific is doing track work around Great America and they share tracks. So this is causing about a 45 minute to an hour delay on ace train one if you are using that for your morning commute and a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza as youre headed into downtown San Francisco, traffic smooth across the span. But the metering lights turn on at about 5 30. Women all around the globe are taking part in a day without women today. The group behind januarys womens march organized it. They want to show what the world would be like if women werent in the workforce. Last night Hillary Clinton was honored for her work with young women. The former secretary of state says there is still a lot of