Government wanting to deny all freedom of information act requests. Then there needs to be some sort of legislation that allows the public to have access. Video Editing Technology is so readily available at low cost or free that mpd will be marched pressed to assert it does not have access to the very same technology that we all do in some rudimentary way. Reporter some argue there needs to be a middle ground, respect for privacy while balancing the need for transparency. If there arent very clear legislated guidelines to who has access in which situations, basically what we are doing is just giving Police Another tool to surveil communities. Reporter to date metropolitan police has denied all requests of the freedom of information act under this Pilot Program and its been months and many people argue that this really defeats the purpose, especially under the climate to have these body cameras on police officers. If the public cant see it, is it public . Thank you very much. Mayor bows
Folks already have. Reporter im surae chinn at the Wilson Building in northwest. There is wide support for Police Officers wearing body cameras, but what good is it some argue if people arent able to view the video . The little girl on the front porch has a very distinct jersey on with the name of her school. Reporter d. C. Police chief cathy lanier played video from a Police Officers body camera. It shows a reenactment of a domestic dispute played we actors. Complete by actors. Completely verbal. I know im on meds. Reporter she said having to redact, blur or edit video for the public would be too time consuming. Other Police Departments have found even with the best Available Technology it can take 17 hours to fully redact a four minute video. That is not an excuse to have blanket pro licks against releasing these documents. Reporter prohibition against releasing these documents. Reporter thats the police union chairman. Some argue there needs to be middle ground, respect for privacy
Phase, loading components of the highlytoxic sarin gas. Syria doesnt even acknowledge that it has chemical weapons. Theyve said that they would never use them against their own people. But one top official warned this summer that they would only be used against what he called external aggression. And that sarin gas that alex just mentioned, it is extremely toxic. A single drop can kill a person in a matter of moments. Of course, the u. S. Has been worried about syria using chemical weapons for quite some time, now. Abcs Tahman Bradley has that part of the story. Reporter a senior official tells abc news, the use of chemical weapons could trigger retaliatory action from the united states. Monday, president obama warned the syrian regime. I want to make it clear to assad and those under his command, the world is watching. The use of chemical weapons is and would be totally unacceptable. Reporter Obama Administration and military Officials Say they believe president assad has gotten the m
That take care of their people and respect the human rights of their citizens. Ukraines gone through a difficult past. Ukraine is critically important to the United States. Its in a strategic location, it is very important to regional stability. We have a lot of our nato partners in that region. This is a very important country. The corruption that youre referring to was under previous administration. That Prime Minister, as you know, is now hiding in russia, and ukraine is starting a new government, an inclusive government, a government that will represent all the people of the ukraine. And that is critically important that they have the economic underpinnings so that they can gain the confidence of people. Thats why the imf provisions are particularly important, because it allows for the International Monetary fund to be able to go in, do the necessary audits, put the country on the right path and allow it to become a viable economic country. The Loan Guarantees is part of a package.
I have never ben prouder of your and your leadership than the day that happened and america owes you a grateful thanks for leading the charge and giving voice to that problem. But leonards courage and heroism just doesnt apply to his service to his country, not long ago when an intruder attacked his home and his family, leonard was there to stand up and protect them as well. And you shrug it off, leonard, but everybody who knows you knows that the outcome of that horrible moment was inevitable. That truth and justice were going to triumph because you were the one who was there at the right time and the right place. We are honored to have the privilege of serving with you. We wish you and dodi and your entire family the best. Dont be a stranger. We are counting on you to continue to inspire us and may god go with you. Id like to now recognize the representative from northern missouri, mr. Graves. Mr. Graves thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, i rise to recognize the distinguished service