[background sounds] rachel Air Raid Sirens ringing out over tel aviv earlier as the war in israel enters its eighth day. This as Tens Of Thousands of Israeli Soldiers are getting ready for a full scale invasion of gaza. Pete the idf issuing a statement saying forces are currently preparing to implement a wide range of operational offensive plans. Which include combined and coordinated strikes from the air, sea and land. Will hamas is responsible for killing at least 1300 now israelis, 29 of which, u. S. Citizens. Israeli Prime Minister benjamin net an a ya a hue assuring his troops that more fighting is on the way. You ready for the next stage . The next stage is coming. [inaudible conversations] rachel the New York Times reports that Israeli Forces have is delayed their initial plans as Weather Conditions in the area could worsen. Pete meanwhile, a second u. S. Aircraft carrier is on the way to the Mediterranean Sea in what defense secretary lloyd austin calls a show of force as the u
The irs targeting of political groups. In october, chaffetz introduced legislation to impeach koskinen. Without objection the chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. We welcome everyone to the hearing on examining allegations of misconduct on irs commissioner John Koskinen part one. I begin with myself. The constitution sets forth a system of checks and balances and grants each branch of government tools to shake sure no one gets too much power. The power to write the laws, power of the purse, impeachment power and other powers. They allow congress to expert oversight over branches including rooting up corruption, fraud and abuse by government officials and taking further disciplinary action on behalf of the American People when warranted. The duty to serve as a check on the other branches including against corruption and abuse is a solemn one and congress does not and must not take this responsibility lightly. That is why this committee scheduled a hearing
Why it is not a normalcy . What aspect of it is not quite normal . Ms. Sullivan i will invite jerry bell to answer your question. You are talking about a range of probabilities, and this is potentially reinforcing factors which make this year more uncertain than others. But, jerry, do want to answer that . Seasonl we have three classifications, nearnormal refers to a range of activity defined by the overall season strength, as well as the numbers of hurricanes and tropical storms. We used near normal instead of oftentimesple think as the mathematical average, and we are not talking about the mathematical average here, we are talking about the middle third of the seasons with a certain level of activity. Ms. Sullivan each one of the season designations is a range of prospects, not a distinct number. Either the lower range, the nearnormal range, or the higher range. There are uncertainties, like. Ou said bell yes. If somebody could address, talk more about the signals we might be activat
Cartels. Washington journal is live eastern ing at 7 00 here on cspan. Captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2016] national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org]. Announcer president obama participated in the wreath laying ceremony at the tomb of the unknowns at arlington cemetery. The president spoke later about embers of the armed forces who died in combat in the last year. His was the 148th annual National Memorial day service to fallen military service members. [ guards presenting arms] [ starspangled banner] order. Present drumming] playing ] order ladies and gentlemen, the wreath ceremony is complete. The Memorial Day Service will shortly. Please move to your seats. Grace plays] music continues]. Music continues] [applause] music] music]. Music] [applause] gentlemen, please stand for the official introduction of the president , honors, invocation, and national anthem. Chaplin, joint head forces National Cap
Halt. Present. [the star spangled banner plays] order. Present. [taps plays] order. Ladies and gentlemen, the wreath ceremony is complete. The Memorial Day Service will begin shortly. Please go to your seats. [amazing grace plays] [applause] [applause] ladies and gentlemen, please stand and remain standing for the introduction of the president , honors, and national anthem. Command chaplain, joint head forces National Capital region, and the United States Army Military district of washington. Major general bradley a baker, United States Army Military district of washington. Mr. Patrick k hallahan, executive director rb National Military program. Chairman, joint chiefs of staff. The honorable ashton carter, secretary of defense. Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. [applause] [hail to the chief plays] ladies and gentlemen, chaplain. I invite you to pray with me. Almighty and ever living god, by your mercy, the faithful departed find rest. We pray you look kindly on