Back our efforts to provide Health Insurance to folks who dont have it. Its all about rolling back the Affordable Care act. This more than anything else seems to be with what the Republican Party stands for these days. I know its strange but one party would make some people uninsured the centerpiece of their agenda but that apparently is what it is. Of course what is stranger still is that shutting down our government and it doesnt accomplish their stated goal. The Affordable Care care act as a law that passed the house and passed the senate and the Supreme Court ruled the constitutional. It was a central issue in last years election. It is settled and it is here to stay. Because of its Funding Sources its not impacted by a Government Shutdown. These americans are here with me today because even though the government disclosed part of the Affordable Care act is now open for business. For them millions like them this is a historic day for a good reason. Its been a long time coming. Toda
You have fed the children. And once again tonight you have raised millions to address a variety of health care crises. And hopefully a large portion of this years money will go towards fixing the obama care website. [ laughter ] good morning. Its friday, october 18th. Welcome to morning joe. This has been i think the longest week ever. Were still in washington and here with us on set in washington we have a great group. Washington anchor for bbc world news katty kay. Then former White House Press secretary robert gibbs with us. Senior Political Editor and White House Correspondent for the Huffington Post sam stein who had a harrowing trip. Correspondent for bloomberg, josh green who found a new way to get his cover at the top of the show and put the creepiest picture youve ever seen, spooky creepy and i just realized i feel bad to say this, but this guy looks like my best friends husband. Im sorry. Its ted cruz. It is . Looks like jim to me. Any resemblance to bill murray . A little mu
Today, in one of three lines this morning host you can talk to us on one of our social media avenues as well. We have about 50 respondents on the facebook page. And you can also reach out to us www. Cil j,ournal span. Org. Many of the stories reflecting specific issues on the president s beach. At the goal. Look the president s diplomacy at the u. N. Meeting you. Host to give us a little more context of the president s speech today, joining us on the phone is jeff mason who covers the white house for reuters. Tell us a little bit you may have heard headline but as far as specifics, what is the president expected to say when he addresses the u. N. Today . Guest the white house has not really leaked anything from the speech yet but he is very likely to go to the topics you just mentioned, very closely. Obviously everyone is eager to hear what he has to day say , in terms of the threat of u. S. Strikes and the Diplomatic Solutions that was agreed to with russia. Everyone wants to see wher
90s there, as well. D. C. Heating up in more ways than one. This is the hottest time of the year. But this is unusual. And sam champion is starting us off with the heat warnings and advisories for so much of the country right now. Its not just how high the temperatures are. But how many days the temperatures have been so high. Thats the important part, elizabeth. How long the heat will last. I dont think people realize what you just said. Its not august thats statistically the hottest time of the year. Its right now. The fact that were going to threaten records in hartford, and providence, just one or two degrees off the record today. But this stretch of heat will last for five, six, seven and in some cases longer days. Thats going to be the real issue for a lot of folks trying to keep cool. From maine to minnesota, blistering heat affecting almost half the country. You ever been close to death . Its about two steps closer. Reporter after the hottest day of the year in new york city ye
Meeting, it comes up again. Its going to promise to be an even livelier meeting if you want to call it that than the one last night and it is going to be the big question is whether they go with this or not. But thats the next one next tuesday. New at 6 00 the bay areas Housing Market is suddenly red hot. Prices havent risen this fast since the 1980s. It might be too good to be true. John ramos reports. Reporter the headline says, dataquick says the bay area median house price jumped 32 since a year ago. Thats the largest one year increase since the Research Service began keeping records 25 years ago. It is hot, very hot. Everything is six to 20 offers on it depending on the price point. Reporter ryan taylor is a realtor in the concordwalnut creek area. He says the escalating prices are not necessarily good news if you are looking to buy. Over and over again i have been beat out with my buyers writing offers 20 to 50,000 over asking and still not being the best offer. Reporter taylor i