Feature all of our history tv program from wheeling in one block. [video clip] the first project funded by the federal government for growth production was the National Road that extended from cumberland, maryland to wheeling, virginia. One of the reasons for that was that ohio had become a stay in 1803, the country was moving west, we needed to find a way to tie these Western Areas into the capital. The easiest way of doing that in the early 19th century was to put in a road. It would extend from baltimore to cumberland, to uniontown, in 1818 a came here to wheeling. When it came to wheeling at that time, about 15 years old it would give the community what it needed to grow. The population of wheeling would almost triple. Host make sure you tune into American History tv today to see this and other programs from wheeling, west virginia. You can also go to c span. Org to see all the programming we had done on our c span cities tour. On the Martin Luther king holiday, we are featuring al
And be effective in garnering a following, and leading them in a way that works for the good of all. Loretto i have seen this throughout the years is a kind of person who can relate transparently enough to inspire trust and confidence so that you dont have to work a long time, wondering if what you are seeing is truly honest. This place on its way out in the sense that she is a Due Diligence kind of person. I understand the hypothetical kinds of issues and questions but my own background as a scholar would say at best a hypothetical only approximates a reallife situation. In a real life situation character really comes forth when you do the kind of Due Diligence that puts you in a position to make the quality of judgments that makes for a positive difference. This is in her bloodline line. This is in her spiritual dna. I dont know if her father is still in the room, but i can tell you that it has played out in the way that he has provided leadership in North Carolina whether he had to
Mr. Kissinger i would like to apologize for allowing such disgraceful behavior towards a man who served his country with the greatest distinction. I apologize profusely. We meet today to receive testimony on global challenges in u. S. National security strategy. This is the third hearing designed to examine the strategic context in which we find ourselves one characterized by a chelating threats to our National Security and how that should inform the work of this committee and congress. Well, we have had previous testimony from general keane and amaral William Fallon and we have heard consistent themes. Our Foreign Policy is reactive and we need to repeal sequestration and we should not withdraw from with afghanistan on this timeline and we need a strategy again. We will explore these topics and many more with todays outstanding panel of witnesses and i am honored to welcome three former secretaries of state among our nations most admired diplomats and public servants, doctor Henry Kis
What needs to be lifted and what doesnt . I believe the process is that weve gone to all the agencies who are relevant to these documents and asked for a review. But mr. Higgins said they lifted some of the redactions. Yes, and we as well in an agreement with the committee several months ago also agreed with the committees desire to have minimal redactions. And so we went back over these 40,000 documents and minimized the redactions. You know, there was an outside group prior to this committee being formed that had a freedom of information act and got some information. I believe it was from the state department, with no redactions. And as a member of the intel committee, we had gotten the same information redacted. Now, would it be easier for this committee or to have better information if we go through the freedom of information act rather than requesting it from yall . Well, my understanding is that we receive 18,000 foya we received 18,000 foya requests last calendar year. They got
Lacqua. Still to come, the hsbc whistleblower tells bloomberg well bloomberg speaks to the man who lifted the lid on the tax scandal. That is coming later in the show. Guy lets get to another major story. Boris nemtsovs murder. Thousands marching yesterday in memory of nemtsov. Francine Moscow Police estimated the number of marchers at 20,000. A Nonprofit Group of the number at 50,000. Ryan chilcote sent this report. Ryan this is the first opposition protest of the year, but it is no ordinary demonstration. It was supposed to be about economic woes. It is now a morning vigil the Boris Nemtsov, who was shot over the weekend. One of the opposition leaders organizing this very protest. This is the spot where Boris Nemtsov was struck down. He was going for a stroll by the kremlin. As you can see, thousands of people have come here to leave flowers and pay their respects. They just keep coming. There are many theories both official and unofficial, as to why Boris Nemtsov would have been kil