Are going to say this is relevant to me, i signed up for this. Guest whether obamacare is going to be a plus or a minus for either side, i am willing to bet. Host longtime democratic supporter, and supporter of Hillary Clinton. Do you think she will run . Guest this is a very critical decision for her, and a tough one. She left Public Office on a high note. Her numbers are very good right now, and Everyone Wants to hear from her. She is right out chiming in and focusing on the issues that she cares about. I do think that she will probably have to decide next year. We will see the way things go. You already see people that are giddy about a campaign, a Hillary Clinton campaign, and you see both sides gearing up at preparing for the possibility of her running. I think from the standpoint of somebody who has to quickly decide to put together a campaign, that is not her. She has the luxury of really waiting and weighing whether this is something that is good for her personally, whether it
Will implement. Last fewen much of the weeks reviewing. This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Surgeon General warning on smoking. A halfcentury later, your thoughts and how you view the federal governments role in smoking and other healthrelated issues. Thats our question for the first 45 minutes. Our phone lines are open. The numbers are on your screen. Host you can also join us on twitter or facebook. Or you can send us an email. Log on to the department of health and Human Services, this is what the report looks like 50 years later. Commemorating the 50th anniversary on the Surgeon Generals warning on smoking. Dr. Terry luther laid the foundation. Through the efforts of Tobacco Control professionals, work has moved forward 50 years later. If you want to look at the statistics released by the department of health and Human Services, there is this. The smoking rates have fallen 59 . The Tobacco Industry continues to spend more than eight ileum dollars per year on marketing. M
Next hyped the scenes with the cochairs of the commission on president ial debates, mike mccurry and frank. He was president bill clintons press secretary. They talked about the history and the future of the debate format. How the United States differs from other countries and reaching out to younger voters. From the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco this is an hour and 15 minutes. Good evening. And welcome to todays meeting of the Commonwealth Club of california. The place where youre in the know. I am dr. Mary marcy and im the president of Dominican University and a member of the Commonwealth Club board of governors and the moderator of todays program. Can you find us at commonwealthclub. Org and podcasts of past programs. Today its my pleasure to introduce a very interesting and relevant program. Planning is now underway for 2016. Even though we think of these debates as a regular part of the american political theme, few people understand the history and scope and influence. A few
A recap of the days headlines and a look at whats in store for tomorrow. Believe we will not had those kind of sustained numbers again the 2008 recession they say me did at antiquated jobs especially in manufacturing. Now replaced by automation and the industrialization of third world countries. New jobs are coming back and advanced manufacturing hence th need for retraining. Thats what fourth Generator Engine Manufacturer told the president in iowa on thursday. Hes got 150 employees and need a lot more. The jobs are out there, everybody is seeing they are busier than they dont know wha to do bird were so busy that weve got guys on mandatory overtime and their great guys, just want more of them. I saw a guy or waiting less at the said hes here are hiring. I think thats a good sign. Whether those gdp numbers ar sustainable may depend on whether employers like can fill those vacant jobs. One way to try to do that is by setting up expensive Job Retraining Programs made possible in part by
Liz a look into americas news headquarters on a very busy saturday, im elizabeth prann. Nice to be with you at home, im leland vettert. President trump pushed his feud with federica wilson. Also saying the media hasnt given him enough credit for this weeks success in the senate. What does the white house want to focus on . Culture fight over gold star family call or tax policy legislative achievement . Its an excellent question, leland. You know, the story with the soldier so much consuming so much oxygen, but policy wise tax reform continues to be front and center. In interview tomorrow morning with sunday morning futures President Trump says he wants tax reform this year, he wants it done even sooner. President trump was asked, you know, do you think with the rapid timeline that youre going to have the votes, here is what he said . I think we have the votes. I think that rand paul is going to vote for the tax cuts. I think that other people we have tremendous enthusiasm this time. He