Today is a historic occasion. The proceedings of the United States senate are being broadcast to the nation on television for the first time, not that we have operated in secret until now. Millions of americans have set in the galleries and observed Senate Debates during their visits to washington. But today, they can witness the proceedings in their own homes. We might say that the nation is tuning in late. Woodrow wilson said that the informing function of congress should be preferred to its legislative function. Today, as the u. S. Senate comes out of the communications dark ages, we create another historic moment in the relationship between congress and Technological Advancement in communications through radio and television. That was june 2, 1986, 30 years ago this month, and the occasion was the first day of permanent television of the United States senate. We are going to use the opportunity of the 30th anniversary to look back at the senate and how it is changed in the era of t
For wanting to end fracking. Trump says that the country needs to open up more fracking to avoid dependence on middle eastern oil. He would absolutely approve, he said, the keystone pipeline, and he would get the government out of the way of the Energy Industry. Oh, republican senator rob portman is on the Senate Energy committee. Hes joining me exclusively on whether Trumps Energy plan is viable. Donald trump has issued a lot of controversial comments, and hes also gone back and forth on some of the issues. The 2016 race, what does rob portman think about that and whether trump at the top ticket would help or hurt portmans Senate Reelection campaign. Senator Bernie Sanders going closer and closer to Hillary Clinton in california. Closest now, a dead heat in a brandnew poll as the vermont senator considers debating donald trump if he cant convince Hillary Clinton to work the hollywood stage. Former north dakota democratic senator byron and former Vermont Republican jim douglass. Well t
Im talking about. [ rooster crowing ] [ laughter ] it was [ rooster crowing ] cant live without that now. Ill help you out, ro. We have our live weather camera suggesting clear skies inland. There is a fog bank thats streaming well into the tri valley, however. And right now, we do have temperatures at 53 San Francisco, 54 degrees in livermore. It is shrouded in a deck of low clouds and fog, localized drizzle in oakland in the mid 50s. Good morning, santa rosa, youre at 53. Half moon bay visibility less than 2 miles due to that deep marine layer thats surging onshore towards the trivalley. Eightmile visibility in santa rosa. So while we are overcast for openers, well see bright sunshine away from the bay, partial bay clearing in the 60s and low 70s. Otherwise no clearing along the seashore. Your complete forecast is still coming up at 18 minutes after the hour. But right now, heres gianna. Im getting a little jealous with all our sound effects. I think paco is going to have to find me
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About . Vote . The new yorkwith times front page this morning. It is the nra. The association has spent millions of dollars on Television Commercials for mr. Trump, even as other republican groups have kept their checkbooks closed. Mr. Trump has not run any ads of his own. Forceful gave a fo testimony at the convention. The nra this week released a new ad, againstlion Hillary Clinton. Take a look. [video clip] she is one of the wealthiest women in politics. 30 million income. Tours the world on private jets. Protected by armed guards for 30 years, but she does not believe in your right to keep a gun at your home for selfdefense. I fully appreciate how life is for so Many Americans today. She would leave you defenseless. The enemy Political Victory Fund is responsible for this advertising. Host the latest ad by the nra. They have spent 6 million in ads supporting donald trump. We want to know how important is gun policy to your vote this november . Good morning. Welcome to the conversat