[inaudible conversations] this hearing of the subcommittee is called to order. We have a vote scheduled for 3 00 which is troublesome. Well see how this goes as far south we have a circumstance when it arises. I would like to thank todays witnesses for participating in this important hearing regarding International Soccer governance. Im not one who generally thinks congress should investigate every scandal in the world of professional sports. Nor do i believe the topic we are discussing today will lead to legislation that must be enacted. But as chairman of this subcommittee with jurisdiction over professional sports, i do believe this is a critical issue that deserves the publics attention. By shining a light on the corruption bribery and other criminal activity that has been a part of International Soccer for far too long, my hope is that the American People current and future sponsors, and Media Companies that support the game today will better understand the consequences of allowin
Six miles per gallon. Anything we can do to increase the fuel efficiency there is going to be a huge saving. I know again d. O. T. Has a super truck. Is that what you were referring to . I did not get the acronym you used . Freidt i know off super Truck Program and focused on getting more 10 miles mper gallon. How do you think it will help on timing and deliveries. It is really Exciting Technology and theyre early stages. Mr. Monje has talked about a couple. Technologies and trucks enable how they are being driven to be able to provide feedback to the driver how he or she able to drive efficiently. We are seeing technologies al w allowing us to be cost effectively identifying the conditions of the high value break. So we know what it is and what kind of conditions it is being subjected to and to be able to use autonomous technology, to be able to identify containers t thats coming in on a ship and able to synchronize the way they are off loaded to take advantage of the trucks or traffi
Government institutions but is connected and responsive to the every day concerns of our people. Theres no doubt that how a united europe works together can be improved. But look around the world at authoritarian governments and those that are ruled by fear and oppression. And there is no doubt that democracy is the most just and effective form of government ever created. [ applause ] and when i talk about democracy, i dont just mean elections. Because there are a number of countries where people get 70 , 80 of the vote but they control all the media. And the judiciary and Civil Society organizations and you have to be registered and are intimidated. I mean real democracy, the source we see here in europe and in the United States. So we have to be individuvigilae pillars of democracy. Not just elections but the rule of law as fair elections, a free press, vibrant Civil Societies where citizens can work for change. And we should be suspicious of those who claim to have interests of euro
Executive board member says the central bank could lose credibility if inflation goals slip. Welcome to countdown. Has just gone 7 00 here in london. In the last hour, it has been reported that france has destroyed the Islamic States command center in raqqa in Northern Syria. Police have a number of raids across france and in neighboring belgium. French president Francois Hollande the u. S. And russia for a new alliance to destroy the Islamic State. We are joined by hans nichols and guy johnson. Some breaking news about french airstrikes and what they have reportedly managed to achieve. Guy a second night of strikes from the french. It appears they are targeting, again, the Northern Syria town of wrapped up. Town of raqqa. It was done once again working with the americans, who are providing targeting information. It appears 10 jets took part in the raid. It appears that Francois Hollande is going to step up this fight against is, and it appears he is once again working with his allies.
Could lose credibility if inflation does slip. Francine welcome to the pulse live from london. Manus french Prime Minister has said this morning that president hollande will meet with obama in washington and putin in moscow next week. Francine overnight starts destroyed islamic states headquarters in raqqa. Hans nichols is standing by in brussels. Lets get across to guy johnson in paris on the ground. What has the french Prime Minister been saying this morning in regards to security spending . In regards to a variety of issues. The radioas on confirming essentially what has president said to the joint session of parliament yesterday. The budget deficit rules, gone. We are going to spend some money and make sure our Security Services have what they need to take the fight to i. S. We are going to have more soldiers, more customs guys, more prison guards. All of that money is going to be spent. That means that france is essentially going to miss a 3. 3 deficit target next year and its bey