We are live on capitol hill this morning where irs commissioner John Koskinen is set to testify on cybersecurity. Hell be appearing before the Senate Finance committee. Live coverage here on cspan 3. We expect it to start in just a few minutes. Again, waiting for the start of testimony from irs commissioner John Koskinen this morning. Hell be talking about cybersecurity and how the irs protects the information of taxpayers. This is taking place before the Senate Finance committee. Just a couple moments away. While we wait for this to get started, elsewhere on capitol hill today, visits continue for Supreme Court Justice Nominee Merrick Garland. Hes meeting with 14 senators today, seven democrats, six republicans and one independent. So far, he has had meetings with 21 senators, 18 democrats, 3 republicans. Oneonone meetings with senators to take place in their offices today. Senate Judiciary Committee chair Chuck Grassley was up first and they started at about the 7 45 today. There was
Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Veteran suicide continue to be a national epidemic. Veterans are estimated to have a suicide rate thats 50 higher than those who did not serve in the military. Major driver of sued rates is the incidence of post Traumatic Stress among our veterans. According to the department of veterans affairs, between 11 and 20 of those who served in operatiOperation Iraqi freedomr enduring freedom suffer from pts. Veterans with pts may be troubled by intrusive thoughts, avoid people, places and things, and experience hyperawareness and nightmares. They mind find they are no longer able to trust and love those closest to them. Some may even feel that life is no longer worth living. Unfortunately, many veterans have had significant problems in receiving the health care they deserve. Issues regarding inadequate treatment of veterans by the va have been widely reported. These include long wait times and the overprescription of
Treasury department specifically looked at the program. Joining us on the phone is michael mckinney. He is with the treasury Inspector General for tax equation. He serves as the deputy ig for audits. Guest ep for joining us. Guest sure. Host what was the intent of this report . Guest we are required to review this process for reducing improper payments. The iris issues a report to us and with 120 days we issue a report. The earned income tax credit is really the Largest Program it has where they make taxpayers. That is the program we assess. Host you specifically looked at tax credits put out in 2012. What have you found out . Guest one of the main provisions in the executive requiredthe agency is to set reduction targets as well as a plan to achieve those reduction targets. 20 ad a pretty high rate of to read but the irs has not set any reduction targets were a plan to achieve those reduction targets. That is a major concern. When you say him properly pay, you mean payments that shoul
Three punch. Mckenna threw a punch. The split verdict means mix emotions for the City Attorney progress we believe that the citizens of Prince Georges County have spoken loudly and clearly. Although we appreciate and honor the protection that is provided to us, that protection must be reasonable and that protection must respect the dignity of every human being in this community. I am definitely glad that some justice has been done today. It has been a long two years for me and my family. But there is a broader crime committed here and it spans way further than the two cops in this trial. We hope that the department of justice continues their investigation. Sentencing for harrison is scheduled for december 14. He could face 10 years in prison. As for officer bakers future with the Prince Georges County police department, that is unclear. Either way, both officers are still officially suspended. Live in Prince Georges County, wbal 11 news. A stormy start to the weekend for many in our vi
Monster Energy Drinks saying caffeine contributed to the girls death. Many believe they should be regulated and properly labeled. Rob roblin has the details. They are called Energy Drinks and are loaded with caffeine, sugar, and diet supplements. But the problem is the caffeine level in these drinks peaks getting larger and larger and larger, because of the combination of your caffeine and the herbal supplements. When you are thinking to plus 2, it is to plus 10. The big caffeine Energy Drinks, while certain legal to sell, can be dangerous. Prexy end up with more caffeine than you ever could imagine, well more than the body should have. The way kids are drinking these drinks, they are getting larger and larger and larger. I visit the cemetery every day. The parents of a 14yearold hagerstown girl who died in december are suing the makers of Monster Energy drink, claiming the caffeine levels in the drink contributed to their daughters death. We want to get the word out there so this neve