Steve hes directing the fbi and atf to hire more agents to speed up background checks and to enforce existing laws. And he wants 500 million to expand access to treatment for mental illness. They dont appear to be inconsistent with or a violation of the Second Amendment in the sense that they do not prevent people from acquiring firearms. Steve the nra says the president is engaging in political rhetoric instead of offering meaningful solutions. A spokesman says, the American People do not need more emotional, condescending lectures that are completely devoid of facts. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell says the plan is about nothing more than politics and congress will be overseeing the president s actions to determine whether they follow federal law. Eric friday marks the 5th anniversary of the tucson shooting rampage that killed 6 and wounded 13, including former arizona congresswoman gabby giffords. Joins Anderson Cooper for a onehour live town hall meeting on gun control in fa
Time, we wake up early wednesday mid teens. There will be a few clouds to start the day but more sun is expected for the afternoon with highs ni the 30s. This morning at the state capitol. Governor branstad a look forward in his annual condition of the state address. He laid out his vision for the next year. And more importantly his budget plan. 170904170918 the budget i propose today was crafted the same way hardworking iowans do, with a cautious eye and optimism for the future. It is a tight budget. It is a budget that will keep our state stable. The governor says his budget and this entire legislative session will feel the impact of last years avian flu outbreak. He wants to spend more than last year. But not as much as some lawmakers wish to. The two biggest expenses will be medicaid and education. Branstad says there will be an increase in Education Funding this year. Mostly the governor re introduced his plan to use the Current School infrastructure sales tax to also pay for Wate
Ongoing feud with fox news caused him to dump the debate and hold tonights event at Drake Universitys sheslow auditorium. Right now we know there will be a preshow event beginning at 7 and then the main event at 8 pm. The fundraiser hasnt even announced which organization it will benefit,. Local Organization Operation First Response which helps wounded heroes disabled veterans and their families with personal and financial needs. Says they wont be taking any of it even if they are offered. Theres a fin line because with status we have to be very careful and we cannot endorse any candidate and in this sort of event you dont know if its for political gain or what. President ial candidate donald trump is expected to arrive at the airport around 6 pm and make his way to Drake University. We will have a full recap of trumps event this evening later on tonight at 10. This caucus cycle has been busier for Drake University than ever before. It also hosted a democratic debate and a democratic t
The summit 11 00 a. M. Eastern time. Well begin with your thoughts on u. S. Russian relations. Are we in a new cold war . President obama was asked that question. He said no. But where do you think this is all headed . Join the conversation on twitter or facebook. Com cspan. You can email us also. A reporter last week after president barack obama made the announcement of another round of sanctions against russia had the question whether or not this is a new cold war. Heres what the president had to say. No, its not a new cold war. It is a very specific issue related to russias unwillingness to recognize that ukraine can chart its own path. And i think that if you listen to petro poroschenko, they have said they seek good relations with russia. What they cant accept is russia arming separatists who are carrying out terribly destructive activities inside of ukraine, thereby undermining the ability of ukraine to govern itself peacefully. Thats something that no country should have to acce
Our bipartisan bill, and i would ask our leadership to bring this legislation to restore Economic Growth and job opportunity to the senate bill to the senate floor for action as soon as possible. Thank you, mr. President. I would yield to my colleague from pennsylvania for his remarks. Mr. Casey mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from pennsylvania. Mr. Casey mr. President , thank you very much. I first want to commend and salute the work thats been done already on this legislation by the senior senator from maine and for her leadership. Senator collins appropriately focused on the issue of jobs and job creation. I know in our state weve got, at present we are finally below the half million unemployed number. We went many, many months when the Unemployment Rates went as high as gosh, it must have been as high as 550,000. It went down, but it hovered around a half a Million People for far too much months. Were below that now. Were at about 443,000, still a big number, belo