Reducing gun violence and today the talk in the south bay was about solutions at the local and federal level. The question what would help our communities move forward toward ending gun violence . Reporter whether it is street attacks, violence in the home, or mass shootings, gun violence is a daily threat in our communities. Today congressman Jimmy Panetta held a round table with local leaders about what can be done to stop or slow down the crisis. Were inundated and unfortunately it can lead us to be very overwhelmed. Reporter joined by Santa Clara County sheriff bob johnson who says applications for concealed carry permits have skyrocketed he would like a mandatory psychological exam for anyone trying to obtain one among other things. We can do better in safe storage laws making sure people that do have guns have them safely stored. Reporter the congressman touted the bipartisan Safer Communities act passed last year which added protection for Domestic Violence victims, Community Fu
Like tax heights on the middle class and subsidize corporate welfare. That menacing idea at the core of their bill is a problem that like a hydra spouts many heads. Slashing the state and localistc deduction remains a massive problem for House Republicans from suburban districts in virginia, new york, illinois, washington and of course, california. Multiple analyses have shownhe t that despite theed socalled sub compromise that allows family to deduct 10000 in property tax m the pain inflicted on familieseu will be mitigated. State likes california and newsh york will experience an accidenr of taxpayers. It will drain local resourcesus and impact services. For those House Republicansnd voting for a conference report is a poisonous vote substantively and politically. And not to mention that home values will fall in those votin districts of those House Republicans. If they are voting to decrease n home values by ten or 8 for every homeowner in their district that is political suicide. T
Their Second Amendment rights if they have different rules and regulations. Conceal carry reciprocity act ebb sures that Second Amendment rights do not end when they cross state lines. The fact show that citizens who carry conceal handgun are not only better prepared to act in selfdefense, but also in defense of others. Legislation under consideration today also includes the fix nix act, a bipartisan bill to ensure that federal and state authorities comply with existing law and support records that the National Instant criminal background checks system. Legislation penalizes agencies that fail to report relevant criminal records through the fbi and incentivizes states to improve their reporting and federal funding to make sure Domestic Violence records are actually reported through the federal bureau of investigation. The bill contains a study on bump stocks that requires the bureau of justice to report with congress within 180 days on the number of times a bump stock has been used in
Israels capital. This act passed congress by an overwhelming bipartisan majority and was reaffirmed by unanimous vote of the senate, only six months ago. Yet, for over 20 years, every previous american president has exercised the laws waiver, refusing to move the u. S. Embassy to jerusalem, or to recognize jerusalem as israels capital city. President issued these waivers under the belief that the recognition of jerusalem would advance the cause of peace. Some say they lacked courage, but they made their best judgment based on facts as they understood them at the time. Nevertheless, the record is in. After more than two decades of waivers, we are no closer to a lasting Peace Agreement between israel and the palestinians. It would be folly to assume that repeating the exact same formula would now produce a different or better result. Therefore, i determined that it is time to officially recognize jerusalem as the capital of israel. While previous president s have made this a Major Campai
Congress passed a twoweek funding bill ahead of the deadline. Later, we talked to a reporter about al frankens host good morning, it is friday december 8 are the headline, congress reels from resignations. Said on the floor yesterday that he would resign from his seat here it the house side, republican franks of arizona will also step down over allegations that he asked female subordinates to bear his child. ,epublican line guest 202 7481 ,emocrats line 202 7488000 and independents 202 7488002. Arizona line today for residents. 202 7488003 host many of you just listend to al franken on the floor yesterday. This is what he had to say that he came to noon eastern time. [video clip] statesing in the United Senate has been the great honor of my life. I know in my heart that nothing i have done as a senator, nothing has brought this honor on this institution. I am confident that the Ethics Committee would agree. Nevertheless, today i am announcing that in the coming weeks, i will be resigni