This is an institution that rests on the trust and reverence of the American People. Losing that trust and reverence is dangerous is dangerous. Its dangerous for millions of people who will lose the Affordable Care act protections. Its dangerous for the women who could lose their right to choose and all of us who do not want to turn back a half a century of progress. Its dangerous for our economy at a time when American Workers and consumers find themselves at the mercy of corporations that have grown larger and more powerful than at any other time since the gilded age. Its dangerous for the future of our planet and safety of our climate, at a time when the west is burning, seas are rising, and the earth is warming faster than ever before. And, quite frankly, its dangerous for our democracy. We owe the American People a voice and a decision that will shape the course of history for generations. And we owe the memory of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her seat on the Supreme Court more than jus
Committee heard from representatives of veterans organizations on legislation recently passed in the senate which is expected to be taken up in the house. This is 90 minutes. [no audio] [silence] [no audio] good afternoon, everyone. [audio difficulty] millions of veterans every day. This committee is gathered to hear from those organizations about their firsthand perspective and their support for comprehensive Suicide Prevention legislation, s. 785, Veterans Mental Health care improvement act. This piece of legislation has been before this committee and before the senate, and i wanted to give the opportunity to those veteran Service Organizations and others the ability to tell us any thoughts they have in regard to this legislation as we negotiate with the house in its passage and its ability to be sent to the president. Additionally tomorrow, september the 10th, is worldwide Suicide Prevention day, and this is our opportunity to call attention to the tragedy of suicide and urge for sw
Fed governor saying the fed is likely going to need to shift its Monetary Policy from a policy of stabilization to a policy of accommodation which means helping the economy achieve the level of growth that it has previously. Remaining low until certain Employment Outcomes are hit. A thick fog of uncertainty now surrounds the United States. She goes onto say the Downside Risk dominates the strength will depend on Additional Support along with Monetary Policy. She urges fed emergency facile tills to be as broadly accessible as possible perhaps a concern on her part that maybe some of the current facilities are not. Melissa. Does she sound much more pessimistic compared to other Federal Reserve Board Members . She does sound somewhat more pessimistic but the fed overall has been more pessimistic than the market this continues that concern. The concern about uncertainty that really has been a consistent note from fed chair jay powell but perhaps youre right, shes more pessimistic especiall
The nasdaq is tracking for its longest winning streak since december bob . Good news, were just off the highs for the day. The bad news is financials are again not participating in the rally and they need to to really move us forward. Lets take a look at the sectors, as you heard from kelly, it largely tech, semiconductors, internet stocks, the whole technical sector is doing well, Consumer Discretionary tech oriented to an extent, industrials flatter, generally underperforming and banks not even in positive territory by and large we told but the new high on the mega caps. I dont know if you realize how theyve rallied off of the march lows facebook is up nearly 78 , apple 75, amazon 70, microsoft and alphabet, even alphabet is lagging, 46 off of the lows, far outperforming the overall Market Software in general has become really important so if you look at right around here we see new highs in adobe and electronic arts, auto desk, service now, which is the Cloud Computing company. That
Certain. Were winning the battles and support of young people and working people throughout the country. I have concluded this battle for the democratic nomination will not be successful. So today, i am announcing the suspension of my campaign. Please know i do not make this decision lightly. In fact there has been a difficult and painful decision over the past few weeks. Jane and i in consultation with top staff and our supporters have made an honest assessment of prospects to victory. If i believed we had a path to nomination i would continue the campaign. But its just not there. I know there may be some in the movement who disagree with the this situation. Who would like to fight on through the Democratic Convention. I understand that position. As i see the crisis in the nation exasperate by the president unable to provide leadership in the work that needs to be done to protect people in this desperate hour, i cannot in good conscience continue the campaign that cannot win. And whic