Wages, but the pace was slower than market expectations. Consumer spending, which accounts for about 70 of gdp, rose 2. 5 . Corporate investment on equipment was also up 2. 4 and Housing Construction gained 10. 2 . But exports shrank 4. 3 . Its first contraction in three quarters. For the 2016 calendar year, the economy grew 1. 6 . Thats down from 2. 6 in 2015. President donald trump says his administration will try to achieve 4 annual growth through infrastructure spending. Russian president Vladimir Putin and u. S. President trump are expected to hold their first talks by telephone on saturday. Putin told reporters last week he will congratulate trump on his inauguration. He added they may discuss when to have their first meeting face to face. U. S. And russian talks deteriorated after u. S. President barack obama imposed sanctions against the country over the situation in ukraine. But trump is showing his willingness to cooperate with putin on military operations against Islamic Sta
And field under their own flag as a member of the russian olympic committee. Lynchttorney loretto traveled to orlando, the scene of the deadliest mass shooting in history. She praised First Responders. Are also offering emergency counseling to First Responders to help them deal with the trauma they experience. It doesnt know bravery, they shoulder the dangers visited upon all of us and they carry that weight long after the smoke has cleared. The attorney general also met with those wounded and killed. I am mark crumpton. Bloomberg west is next. Emily im emily chang and this is bloomberg west. Coming up, elon musk makes his latest play. Tesla offers to buy a Rooftop Solar Company where his cousin is ceo. Does the deal makes sense . He will discuss. Daily on million instagram. More than doubled. We sat down with the ceo of instagram to talk about unprecedented growth. And 10 sent it to become a Global Player. And can chinas Largest Internet Company become a Global Player . They will pony
The country protested this week to raise the minimum wage. Theyre looking for 15 an hour. Should the minimum wage be increased . Call us and tell you what you think on the democratic line, 202 5853880. The republican line at 202 5853881. Independent line at 202 5853882. A special line we set up this morning for minimumwage workers 3. 202 585388 you can also join the conversation on social media. Or send us an email. Our first guest this morning is steve jamison, a reporter for the huffington post. Good morning to you. Caller good morning. Of these were at one fast food worker protests in South Carolina earlier this week. Tell us what you saw and what it was all about. Caller i went to charleston, South Carolina. This was about workers who were demanding 15 an hour. Its a living wage. And union recognition. I followed about two dozen workers. Many of whom were declaring oneday strikes. Others had the day off and joined the protest and they took part in civil disobedience. They protested
Shooting. Three of those for children who died. Its hard to get your mind around it, you know, that someone so young could leave us, you know, in such a Peaceful Community over such a horrific event. Reporter a teacher victoria soto, will be laid to rest, as well. Vicki died a hero. She was protecting her children, who which she loved very much. She didnt call them her students. She called them her kids. Reporter on tuesday, the sudden, grim need for multiple funerals went on display in a painful, new way. When the service for 6yearold james mattioly ended, mourners left the church, exchanging hugs with many waiting outside for the next service, for jessica rakos, also 6 years old. Ive never been watching a sea of people leaving a funeral for a child. And another sea of people waiting by the church for the next funeral. Reporter students in newtown, connecticut, returned to school for the First Time Since the shooting. Sandy Hook Elementary School remains closed, perhaps for good. Ill
That points. The country unleashed atakdz following the majorityjordan strikes. Jordan struck back hard. Dozens of f16 hit weapons supply stress in syria. The video shown on jordan tv and its Facebook Page with patriotic music. Slogans on their jets reading we are beating them. The targets, chosen by the u. S. Coalition, happened off to jordans pilots in deference to their tragedy. 21 american aircraft flew escort providing surveillance and refueling. The returning f16s flew over the pilots village as King Abdullah raise over her. Jordans Ground Forces training and the king of veteran pilot dressed for action. When you have a first rate military, no question about it both Ground Forces and air power, they have an excellent Intelligence Service and lots of friends in the middle east. The pilots brother was cheered by thousands. This student say it was the way he was killed being burned alive, considered anti that affected the country. And a different story, measles is on the move. Five