They are looking for a way out of the chaos in libya. The french president met with rival libyan leaders at a chateau just outside paris tuesday. And with one grilling down, another to go for Donald Trumps soninlaw, Jared Kushner insisting he did not collude with russians to interfere in last years u. S. President ial election, as he prepares for his second session of questioning in congress today. Is 1 00 p. M. Here in paris, 7 00 a. M. In washington, d. C. Canng up, lovers among you reverses amicrosoft decision to phase out its rudimentary paint program. In our have details business update. And it is up and away on a mission to monitor climate change. The latest satellite heading into space from french territory this week. This is life from paris. Thanks very much for being with us. We will begin in the middle east. The contentious metal detectors at one of jerusalems holy sites are gone, but some of the officials who run the alaqsa mosque have been refusing to go inside this tuesday
Anking committee. Its an hour and 45 minutes. [inaudible] [inaudible conversations] committee on Housing Urban Affairs is called to order. Thanks to the two witnesses joining us. Home is more than four walls and a roof for the play and do their homework home as we plan for the future and build wealth. Home is millions of families during the middle class. Homes are an anchor in our lives for too many families are in the country home they can afford and build their life around feels out of reach. I hear it and ohio, hear from everywhere from people mine by the city similar to where i grew up in mansfield. Fiftyfour apartments for working families just opened 54 partners at 50011 interested families but i hear it from rural Washington County in Southeast Ohio marietta, church town, they struggled for years 48 homes for seniors right here in Franklin County in central ohio, columbus population is grown by 14 to more than 1. 3 Million People housing supply has not kept up and prices have be
Once they walk in the door, drink from the fire hose. Whether democrat or republican really doesnt make much differ. 45 trillion Dollar Agency to run and a lot going on. Big issue of repeal and replace, what do we do, nothing like that i saw in aviator 2001 one of the top National Issues. Im not sure where they are going with it but secretary price who i have known for years, these guys have, too, new administrator going to be they are way ahead of the game. What are they talking about now, my experience 88 transition a long time ago. Im actually 106 years old. We didnt do anything. We got people confirmed. Nobody sat around anderson talked about health care policies. I talked to Tommy Thompson, president bush, wanted to do it, privatizing medicare, medicaid in may. Gave a list of things to do, changed the name of the agency just to make people mad. Through part d maybe in may. December ive never seen anything like this. This is way out of the normal time schedule in my experience. Do
I was hoping for a standing ovation. And ive had the pleasure, the honor, and the privilege to you in theall of department as the acting secretary for a couple of weeks. Actually, two weeks, three days. But whos you counting . When i came to the department or its predecessor just a few years ago, i was attracted to public service. I swore to of how the constitution, which is at the core of our government and the heart of our mission at the department. While education is not mentioned specifically in the constitution, it is at the heart of the opportunity the constitution provides for our nation. Each day when you walk into lbj or pcp or ucp, sorry for all the acronyms, or the regional offices, they are all guided by education to promote student achievement and prepare for Global Competitiveness by fostering Educational Excellence and ensuring equal access. En many of us were asked to take on acting roles during a transition, we vowed to help make this a smooth and successful transition
Today at the white house. After the two leaders meet, they will hold a News Conference. Cspan3 will have live coverage of that starting 2 00 p. M. Eastern. Also coming up live this afternoon on cspan3, Senate Democrats led by minority leader Charles Schupper plan a News Conference at 5 30 eastern. Schumer. Ahead of treasury secretary vote talking about Steve Mnuchin the nominee and president s plan to trim regulations on wall street. Live coverage on cspan3 at 5 30 p. M. Eastern. This morning educators and legal experts will discuss the state of School Financing in the u. S. At the American Enterprise institute. Well take you there live in about 20 minutes from now at 10 30 eastern when that event gets started. Until then, remarks from education secretary betsy he devos who was confirmed by the senate and sworn in by Vice President pence last week. She introduced herself to Education Department employees on wednesday. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. That is a good greeting. Im phil ros