Stay right there dont move mr. Chairman, my fellow americans, my fellow democrats i proudly accept the nomination of our party [ cheers and applause ] this moment this moment is one of personal pride and gratification. Yet one cant help, but reflect the deep sadness that we feel over the troubles and the violence which have erupted, regrettably and tragically in the streets of this great city and for the personal injuries which have occurred. [ applause ]. Thats Hubert Humphrey accepting the 1968 nomination for president at chicagos Conrad Hilton hotel where the democrat his gathered for their convention in the midst of the vietnam war while thousands of angry protesters demonstrated outside. Hubert humphrey, longtime, minnesota senator and unsuccessful candidate is the focus of this weeks Contenders Program. We are live from minnesotas history center. Nick collette is the document ari documentarian of Hubert Humphreys life and the tumultuous year of 1968. I want you to set the stage f
Been dissing on key battleground states clinical reporters and analysts on the ground, trying to get a clue as to what will happen in four days. We will wrap up with the state of arizona. Tim host, tying together a podcast. He joins as to talk about the tar heel state. Why is North Carolina important this year, compared to 20 . It continues to be a microcosm of the country. Canave urban centers that. Nd become democratic the state is changing. Its economy is changing greatly as well as we move forward. A microcosm of the entire country. Polls stand the right now . Up by one, pretty much all way. 0. 7 initics average is favor of joe biden. 7 in favor of joe biden. Hase 1976, North Carolina only voted twice for a democratic president. Im in the camp of i will see it when i believe in. I dont think it could not happen, there is a strong chance it could. Host when you take a look at 2016 and the president s victory ere, three Percentage Points, votes. By 173,000 why is this race tight now
Experiencing unprecedented declines in activity. Although the remains considerable uncertainty about the economy, we know that the Banking System has served as a source of strength throughout this period. They have supported their customers and committees by pppinating 500 million in loans. The Banking Systems ability to support the economy reflects the Industries Strong capital and liquidity position. In the Second Quarter of 2020, Equity Capital increased to more than 2. 1 trillion, which 13. 4 . Ted to highervels were slightly than the quarter preceding the pandemic. Taken meaningful action to provide banks while maintaining safety and soundness. I will provide an update in five areas in which we have made significant progress. Supporting communities in need, encouraging outstanding loan making. I would like to briefly touch on each of those, starting with our response to the Economic Risks related to covid19. We undertook a series of actions that helped maintain stability in financ
Here. Good morning to discuss the status of the National Rail network to have 140,000 miles of rail seven class one railroads and thousands of companies to ship products ands Raw Materials also and Intercity Passenger Rail Service operating on 22000 miles of that same network todays first panel president and ceo of amtrak and the executive director of the Development Corporation and the Economic Developers association testifying we will be. The Vice President corporation on behalf of the American Council mr. Randee gordon and the chairman to testify remotely and he didnt jeffries president and ceo association of american railroads and dennis pierce president of the teamsters rail conference. During this covid pandemic. In 1970 the real Passenger Service act was adopted to relieve our railroads on the common carrier to carry passengers. The statue created amtrak and provided real runs can be used by amtrak to offer intercity passenger real service, returns and compensation that are just
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