That, democrats are not going to ut up 60 votes needed to overcome filibuster, those bills would move separately. Is nt seem likely the map there to conceal carry component. Dumain, covering for mcclatchy. The house will take up that Gun Legislation this afternoon. They gavel in at noon eastern. First votes around 1 30. First votes initial votes on the legislation around 1 30. The House Rules Committee voted yesterday to allow no amendments today. Heres part of yesterdays Committee Meeting where members suggested what amendments they wanted. Thank you very much for joining us this afternoon for another fun rules Committee Meeting. Today the committee will be mr. Sessions the rules committee will come to order and thank you for joining us for a fun rules committee today. The rules committee will be considering the concealed carry reciprocity act of 2017. Conflicting state codes and regulations have created a patchwork of reciprocity agreements for concealed carry permit holders. Permit
Rallies took place over the weekend. Israeli air strikes in gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks have killed two palestinians. And now Israeli Military says it was targetinging hamas making facilities and palestinian president is saying he will not meet with Mike Pence Visit next week. There were major protests outside rome over president decision and some of americas closest allies are upset over unnecessary conflict in a volatile region. President trump on hand in opening of Civil Rights Museum in jackson, mississippi, this museum takes visitors through the state history through segregation. The president spoke about sacrifices during that tim youll tu us time. Here we memorialize brave men and women to sacrifice so much and so that others might live in freedom. President s appearance drew criticism from civil rights leaders who say mr. Trumps policies undermine the values and goals of civil rights movement. Congress man jon lewis boycotted the ceremony. As we head into this week.
Wednesday, december 20. Michael thomas is talking about weather ahead and erin como is talking about the roads and mike, not as nice and still not bad. Not as nice and not the worst day in the world. Could be worst for late de. Lots of clouds. Temperatures not moving far from where they are now and currently 52. Hey, erin. Ill take the degree rights now. We have a crash Harmony Church in hamilton. We get you around that one. Ill tell you maureen, holly, you ladies are popping in those colors. Pop, pop, thanks, erin. Ow top story this morning the republicans push to reform the the National Tax Code is almost complete app now it has one more hurd toll clear before getting president tr trump. Melanie alnwick live on capitol hill with the the latest this morning. The the vote was late, mel. Thats right theyll be back at it early again this morning. House republicans were celebrating yesterday because they tug their hurdle. Turns out they were a few chains technical changes that had to be m
The european markets were down a couple minutes ago. They are pretty much back up. It seems the feel good factor in u. S. Stocks have now petered out somewhat. Im looking at u. S. 10 year treasury yields, pretty much a picture of stability. The dollar off the trade bound. The dollar, gaining a touch. Coming up on bloomberg surveillance, we sit down with luca paolini, the chief strategist at Pictet Asset Management. Thewe will also break down saudi budget with the director of Economic Research at the Gulf Research center. First, lets get straight to the bloomberg first word news. Sebastian uber has lost the battle as it differs from traditional taxes. The car hailing app should be regulated. The eu court of justice ruling, think of the president sentting. British officials fear spain will threaten to veto, if negotiatey fails to with madrid. It has been in british hands since, 1713 but spain could make a claim over the land. To the u. N. Assador nikki haley is pressing other countries n
Itching, wanting to raise rates for some time. I still think the inflation rate is there. It has hit an air pocket. We are pleased with what going on in the unemployment picture. Job creation remains solid. The jobs number is a good number. The labor market is continuing to heal. There is room to maneuver, but we are a long way from full employment and wage growth is a long way from where it would be if we were close to it. People have confidence this administration cannot only get the big themes, but can deliver on them. If he wants to everybody happy, including his base, he has the real policy stuff. There are a few bleary eyes in london and maybe a few surprised faces. What the Business Community wants to see now have a new government in place is the economy at the top of the agenda. I think the fed has the to see the whites of the eyes of inflation. We know the insatiable chase for yield continues. Should be watchful for excesses or buoyancy getting to a tipping point. I imagine ja