This is real money, and you are the most important part of the show. Join our live conversation for the next half hour on twitt twitter ajrealmoney and facebook. Com ajrealmoney. Its down to the wire with more than a third of the shoppers this weekend still finishing up the christmas purchases. According to surveys out of that group of shoppers on the hunt, more than a quarter are Still Holding out for lastminute bargains between today and tomorrow when Christmas Eve starts. Thats smart, because analysts say 2013 is shaping up to be the most competitive season for retailers since the recession. For shoppers that means lots of discount promotions are available as the holiday approaches. For retailers, though, all that price slashing did not prevent a dropoff in shoppers in the final weekend. Store visits on friday and saturday, two of the most important shopping days of season, dropped by an estimated 7 compared to the same time last year. Thats according to retail next, an an will thet
A senator mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from pennsylvania. Mr. Casey mr. President , i ask that the quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Casey thank you, mr. President. Mr. President , i rise today on the day when we are ever hopeful that well be able to complete legislation tonight that will remove the threat of a default as well as to open up the government and to allow us to go forward now with negotiations on shortterm budget issues for the next year and even beyond that. So were im confident that that will happen, well be able to complete most or all of the work tonight. But i think in a larger sense why its vitally important we get this agreement effectuated is because there are an awful lot of people throughout that have been hurting. Hurting for several reasons. Weve had a recovering economy but job growth hasnt moved fast enough, we still have by way of example in pennsylvania over half a Million People out of work at last c
Healthcare. Gov numbers. Now it is your turn to weigh in. Democrats, 202 5853880, republicans 202 5853881, and independents, all others, 202 5853882. You can also send us a tweet cspanwj or post your comments on facebook. Com cspan and e mail us journal cspan. Org. Callsl get to your phone we thoughts in a minute, but have someone joining us on the phone. Everybody has known the numbers since yesterday afternoon and lots to say about them, but lets begin first with what the white house had to say when they released these numbers. [video clip] are you there . Guest hi. The white house was trying to downplay expectations about these numbers. Everyone knew that they would be poor, and yesterday, president obama did not have anything direct to say about them, but the administration was upbeat. They said the people are online and shopping in the marketplace. They predicted that enrollment would ramp up over time, which is what we have seen in other programs like Medicare Part d come and the
The housetol hill gavel out just before 11 00 this morning after debating two noncontroversial bills. They are now in recess. A couple of tweets to pass on. How longsman was asked congress is expected to be in he said late. Also, at 2 00 therell be strategy. If there are remarks afterward, we will have them for you. We will likely hear the agenda for the senate for the day after they have cap old then. Senators will offer general speeches until 5 00 when harry reid will be recognized. Today, the White House Briefing with jay carney where we expect or remarks and questions about a Government Shutdown. Supposed to start at 1 00 p. M. Eastern. We will have it live. House republicans held a News Conference on the steps of the capitol. Included kathy rogers, who spoke first. Ok. Good sunday afternoon. With me are several of my colleagues from the house. We were here almost midnight last night taking action. After midnight. Taking action where the house would stay open the senate doors are l
Insurance. Phone lines are now open. For democrats and if you have signed up and enrolled through the Affordable Care act, please call us at 202 5853883. On twitter we are at cspanwj, facebook. Com cspan, and our email is journal cspan. Org. The deadline for most people to enroll for Health Insurance. Exceptions forme major life events, job loss, death in the family. The bulk of people must sign up by midnight tonight. Its take a look at how this is playing out in most papers. From the wall street journal. The website blocked some applicants but do not show major technical problems. Of theumers near the end 2014 open enrollment for obtaining insurance under the Affordable Care act. At the Human Capacity maxes out with too few navigators and other and roll that workers to steer through the application process. Many people were told to try after monday. Our first call comes from new york. That he is on the line for independence. What you think about the Health Care Enrollment . Have hear