Today, particularly the republican delegation and every thursday, we have lunch together. Talk about whats good for texas. But what was always a thing that we always looked forward to, we couldnt wait until ralph got there so that we could ralph could share a funny story. And you know, one of the things that ill miss most about ralph is those times when hed be on the floor or he would be at lunch, sharing those stories. Now one of the things about ralph is that as he got older, he got wiser. And in fact he, got so wise, in 2004, he realized he needed to be a part of the Republican Party and so he switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. We were so glad to welcome him to that. So as i said, its been an honor and a privilege, ralph, to be part of your team on the science, space and technology committee. Its been a great honor to be one of your colleagues, but more importantly, ralph, we want to thank you for your friendship and kinship and most importantly your service
Force behind the creation of southern california. He became the first chief judge of the District Court serving in that position until he was appointed to the ninth Circuit Court of appeals. Judge carter judge keep graduated from the San Diego School of law as its valedictorian, becaming the first female judge for the Southern Court of california and later the first female chief judge. And this honors judge john rhodes who served as a federal judge in san diego for 22 years and was widely respected and beloved throughout the regions legal community. Udge s. Judges, carter, keep and rhodes showed excellence and integrity. Im proud to honor their legacy with this legislation, and i want to thank two of my colleagues in particular, congresswoman susan davis who represented this area before i did, and led this effort for the past several years. And congressman darrell issa for his support and great amendments to the bill. Its better because of his work. And im proud to have worked with the
The scandal wont end his career. This is Al Jazeera America live from new york city, im libby casey. We begin with breaking news and new details emerging at this hour in the deadly shooting at a university in kenya. Officials say upwards of 70 people are now dead. Theres also word that at least 500 hostages have been rescued. Malcolm webb is in garissa with the latest on the shooting. Reporter we are just a short distance down the road from the university and there has been firing going on for hours and a short while ago, it peaked in a heavy firefighting and it appeared heavy weapons were fired. Thats all stopped and its calm. We spoke to two different people who were inside the university campus. They say its over and they say most of the remaining hostages inside have been killed. We dont have any exact numbers and these arent officially confirmed yet but the eyewitnesses we have spoken to in there one student was 23 years old. And she said she was stepping over more body than she c
Bob will retire when hes 153, which would be fine if bob were a vampire. But hes not. Hes an architect with two kids and a mortgage. Luckily, he found someone who gave him a fresh perspective on his portfolio. And with some planning and effort, hopefully bob can retire at a more appropriate age. Its not rocket science. Its just common sense. From td ameritrade. Greta when it comes to the sequester did congress see the light . Literally . Do you know what . Its something. 10 of the lights are out. Its just. I told to you stop talking about it. Turns out its just a blown light bulb. Tell me if you think they should just use subpoenas on capitol hill if they want answers. Bill the Oreilly Factor is on. Tonight its happening because a choice that republicans in congress have made. They have decided to protect tax breaks for the welloff and the wellconnected. What is the real story behind president obamas failure to compromise on the fiscal mess . The the Washington Post not a conservative
On this day in the year 1946, a former british Prime Minister named Winston Churchill ratcheted up the cold war when he he coined the phrase iron curtain in an address to the United States. Churchill condemned the soviet unions expanding control over eastern europe. An iron curtain has descended amongst the continent. Had been pal with brit britain and the u. S. World war ii. Soon after the wars end churchill warned that nation was taking advantage of the power vacuum after the fall of adolf hitler. His met for reason natalled with officials around the grown. For his part Joseph Stalin denounced the speech as war mongering, but churchill sounded the alarm. 67 years ago today. And now you know the news for this tuesday, march the 5th, 2013. Im shepard smith. Were back tomorrow for studio b. Noon pacific time, 3 00 eastern time. And at the fox report tomorrow right before oreilly time. Bill the Oreilly Factor is on. Tonight its happening because a choice that republicans in congress have