Drivers are hitting those brake, taking it slow as they get on the eastern span of the bridge because you can feel the impact of those winds. We have to tell you about traffic problems out in vallejo. The two right lanes in if the eastbound direction, the 80 near tennessee street, they have been shut down because of some down power lines in the area. Theres no estimated time to reopen. Be aware if you are headed in that direction. Also, 20 minutes ago, northbound 238 right before 880 is shut down because of a downed tree over there. That is just the problems that drivers are facing. Bart commuters have not had an easy time this afternoon either. This was the scene at the daily city bart station earlier this afternoon. Service was halted in both directions between 24th street and daily city because of a tree that came down on the tracks between glenn park station. Bart service is let me catch my breath. This wind is really coming across. Shut down between concord and Pleasant Hill. Afte
What can i say . I know it is raining outside. In year the sun is shining. I joked on twitter that the Atlantic Council one that think tank lottery because when we planned this event, i have a feeling they would not meet the deadline of march 31 for some sort of political understanding or framework. Indeed, i was right. We are the first think tank in washington to be able to discuss the historic event that happened in switzerland. I am delighted. I am barbarously van and i coordinate the Enron Task Force and the Atlantic Council. I ask you to check out our website. We have a new statement that is out that includes esteemed individuals. A lot of foreignpolicy experts and Nuclear Experts. Of course, all of you, by now have read some of the details of this agreement. We will look at it in more detail and specificity. Theres plenty of skepticism out there from israel and to some of the arab states across the persian gulf, and certainly from congress about the nature of what was agreed to i
Resuming debate we left off yesterday. Let me try and give a summary of what this is all about. This is all about getting our fiscal house in order. This is all about prioritizing hardworking taxpayer dollars. This is all about doing in our generation what we need to do to make sure the next generation has a secure future, a debtfree future. So thats why we are bringing a budget to the floor and thats why we are making those difficult decision, and thats why we are advocating for these important reforms. In much of the 20th century, a lot of programs were created. A lot of laudable goals were established. But now in the 21st century, i think we have learned a thing or two about how we can better accomplish and abelieve some of these goals such as Retirement Security. Because the way these programs were designed nearly a generation ago, they are now going into bankruptcy in this generation. And if we allow that to happen, then we will pull out from underneath those who depend on these p
Of the race, 28 days away from the general election, are a few of our favorite reporters and friends. White house reporter for the associated press, jonathan la mere, Donnie Deutsch is back. Were joined by garrett haake, live for us in gettysburg. Donna edwards, i want to first read to you how joe biden described the speech hes about to give. He said im making a speech ive worked and worked and worked on about how the soul of america and racial equality and what significant trouble were in right now. Some people may think its a little dramatic but i think its appropriate. We have to unite this nation and ive decided to do it from gettysburg. Ive worked on this speech very, very hard. Youll see it and know it. I mean, every word of it, he said. What do you think . Im feeling it already and how important and appropriate for him to deliver this speech at gettysburg. Theres nobody who could argue whos ever been to gettysburg that its overwhelming and the prese presence and the importance o
This is two hours and 15 minutes. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. I dont have a gavel to bring us to order. You all know that means keep the conversations to quiet. All right . We are here for serious business. The dean of the nations lawmakers have seen fit to convene us here today because of the extraordinary exuberance they have this matter of detroit , for its fiscal integrity, conclaves fiscal future, its economic background and the way in which the bankruptcy filing reflects upon and reinforces some very powerful and in some cases dangerous currents that need to be articulated and addressed. We are here today because one of the magnificent jewels in the crown of american democracy is under assault. We are under siege in the city. I say we because im a native of detroit, michigan. [applause] allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Michael Eric Dyson. [applause] Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church at 6125 each would. Dr. Frederick George Sampson the pastor of congressman conyer