Here it is the totality of issues. And Nothing Happened in the last week that was just that we came to a conclusion. We approached the mayor, she agreed to join with us and the timing is what it is that it says among the totality of issues with chief kirkpatrick decision to not follow the Police Commissions recommendation to fire the officers involved in the march 20 18 shooting death of joshua pollack. The federal monitor overseeing the Police Department made that same recommendation. Yes in that particular case. She that the direction of her own supervisor, the monitor. He nor did we think that was a good decision she says and a chief kirkpatrick 3 year 10 yearold pd also took a step back in terms of compliance with mandated Court Ordered reforms so as you may know the chief when she first came on board were down to 2. Items in monitors reports and we have been taken out of compliance in 6 additional so now we are at 8 we want to get out of it. But the point is is that were moving in
At one point, all lanes were blocked. Traffic is squeezing through that area. But again, we are going to see this backup for quite some time. It is going to take some time to clear. Injuries reported. A couple other vehicles involved as well. So jumping over to our maps right now, we are going to show you the the backup. The big rig is right past ashbee, just before cal street as you commute into emeryville. San pablo avenue, probably your best alternate at this point as far as surface streets goes. I know 6 street as well as frontage road there. Adjacent to the eastshore freeway is really bogged down this morning. B. A. R. T. Might be a good choice as well. Ac transit just tweeted out as well that the sf gh jl and will also experience delays because of this accident is on the eastshore freeway. So definitely give yourself the extra minutes. I will have your drive times coming up in my next report. Well, we are starting of the day with temps in the 40s and in the 50s. Grab that jacket
And vicki kennedy, the widow of Edward Kennedy discussed their husbands careers and legacies conversation about Public Service at the Kennedy School of government and Harvard University. Next, a house panel looking at the Trump Administrations changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program. We hear from the Senior Vice President of the no kid Hungry Campaign and antipoverty advocates. Come to order, weve got objection and the chair is authorized for a recess at any time. I now recognize myself for five minutes to give an Opening Statement. Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy. Children shouldnt have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Thats an unimaginable burden for a young person that can deprive them oftheir childhood. Food insecurity hurts childrens academic outcomes, their ability to Pay Attention and their behavior. It has longterm impacts on physical and Mental Health and even depresses lifetime earnings. As doctor Martin Luther king sa
Of representatives at 5 p. M. Eastern. And you can see that here on cspan2. Now, live to the floor of the u. S. Senate. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, we whisper our prayer boldly before your throne of grace. You have invited us to come to you with all our needs. We thank you for our requests that you have already answered. We have sought and found. We have knocked and walked through open doors. Lord, with your grace and mercy, strengthen our lawmakers for their journey. Prepare them for the ravages of the valley and the chill of the mountain summits. Guide them, great redeemer. They are pilgrims on this earth. They are weak, but you are mighty. Inspire them to keep their eyes on you and not the problems that seem too difficult to solve. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pled
Adam wilson discusses the current challenges facing Law Enforcement in the u. S. And the state of relations between the police and the communities they serve. We will also take your phone calls, comments, and tweet. Live right now on cspan. Host this is the washington journal for january 2. We will ask you to share your thoughts about the largest about hate crimes and terrorist incidents in the United States. The fbi released data looking at hate crimes in the u. S. We will show you the data and ask you to give your thoughts on this topic. Here is how you can call us. 2027488000 if you live in the eastern and central time zones. 2027488001 if you live in the mountain and pacific time zones. And if you are a member of Law Enforcement and want to give your perspective, it is 2027488002. Ou can text us at 2027488003 you can post on our twitter feed at cspanwj and our Facebook Page available to you as well at facebook. Com cspan. The fbi last november released information about the topic o