Stuff on roadways at least the bay bridge not look at the worst ive seen it there right, yeah, theres a little bit of a line a little bit of a wait here at the pay gates job but this is good its actually. This year than yesterday okay yesterday was veterans day thursday heavy so friday light go with that i like that thursday heavy here at the bay bridge toll plaza, the line here is filling just the over crossing so filling in as i said yesterday was veterans day folks took the day off we didnt have any delays or backups at the toll plaza and now its back to business as usual right so 12 minutes and growing to make it into San Francisco but very quiet and trouble free here across the upper deck were checking in on the drive times and they look good, i dont have any hot spots are problems to report no problems for 5. 80 livermore to dublin 6. 80 looks good dublin to fremont the recovering from a crash in san leandro south 8. 80 to 38 and then rolling along to 37 westbound from 8. 80 over
100 will come from the states now this is a dip from the 600 on employed americans were getting before the july 31st deadline. The other 3 actions. He signed include a moratorium or or memorandum on a payroll tax holiday for americans earning less than 100,000 a year an order on assistance to renters and homeowners and a memorandum on differing student loan payments for santorum talks with our political analyst michael yaki to learn more about the possible implications of these executive orders, he joins us now. Live in the newsroom with more hi dan. Grant vicki well right now its not clear if the president has the authority to approve this unemployment payment because congress essentially has the power of the purse. President trump signing the executive order that is almost 50 last. Then what people were given last month before the july 31st deadline. Trump says that states will have to make up a 100 out of the suggested 400 in unemployment aid. The request opponents argue might be an
Lockdown in that country, and Risk Appetite builds. Asian stocks had for their best day since 2008. Equity futures point to a positive open in europe, as well, after an incredibly positive day yesterday. Just under an hour away from the start of cash equity trading on that continent in europe and over in the u. K. Lets look at futures after yesterday, the dow put up a up ad game the dax put record gain, almost 1000 points yesterday. It is pretty astonishing that we well. Tures up today, as i should say, the dow yesterday in the u. S. Put up a record gain of sorts, the biggest gain in the Dow Jones Industrial index average since 1933 and yet, you see futures on the s p and dow jones positive, nasdaq futures down a little bit, but they also saw a big gain in tech stocks yesterday, the nasdaq jumping yesterday about 10 . A lot of indexes yesterday in the u. S. , jumping 10 . The nasdaq, really just joining the bunch. Our top story is the stimulus packages across europe and in the u. S. Wh
And talk with people at different backgrounds. Its an opportunity to hear firsthand from conservative leaders. I think mark meadows is certainly a conservative leader. After 27 years as a successful Small Business leader, he decided it was time to do something in washington. He iran for office and was elected in 2012. He has been representing the good constituents of the 11th district of North Carolina since that time and in his third term. He serves on the House Oversight and government reform committee, the House Foreign Affairs committee and the house transportation and infrastructure committee. Over a year ago congressman meadow was elected chairman of the House Freedom caucus, a group of about 40 members who are really committed to making sure those who think their voices are not heard in washington are indeed heard. Congressman meadows is a champion of all things conservative. He is a champion of fiscal responsibility, of a government being accountable to the people, he is a lead
Stephen mansfield on his washington in one hour, author Stephen Mansfield on his Washington Times oped about President Trumps support our go talk show host bill press. He discusses the year in politics and what to expect in 2018. Members are advised that these of the last votes expected in the house for the day, the week, the month, and the year. The House Republican leader in congress as they wrap up business for the year. Lawmakers quickly leave the u. S. Capitol and head home for the holidays. We welcome you to washington journal. Congress did pass a shortterm spending plan that keeps the government running for a few more weeks, only to face the same issues when they return in early january. We want to get to your calls and comments. How would you rate the performance of the house and senate and your own representative . 202 7488001, thats our line for republicans. 202 7488000 for democrats. For independents, 202 7488002. Yesterday, congress wrapped up business as lawmakers head out