Porsche families stand at odds over ceo. And Hillary Clinton vows to champion Everyday Americans as she launches a president ial bid with a visit to iowa. Good morning, everyone. Its monday morning. How are you . I know. What a fantastic week. Its nice to be back. Fresh rejuvenated. It was not really good for chinese exports. They dropped 15 . The masstive drop it really causes a lot of people this morning to question once again the strength of this huge economy whether or not were going to have to see a slowdown coming from asia. Im not so sure. We know that chinese data is very erratic, it tends to be extremely volatile. For the first two months of the year chinese exports were up 15 . Were now seeing this big draw down . Is it because of the Chinese Lunar holiday, we dont know. What weve seen these triple arcogs. Were seeing Chinese Markets rallying today in anticipation of more stimulus. What difference is that going to make . I dont know is the answer. However t might be an elemen
Mr. Chairman, let me start with a few general comments. As i think you indicated in your remarks and i think that all of us have underscored the region as a whole has a great importance and a lot to offer in terms of security and u. S. Interests. So one of our challenges has been to ensure through our diplomatic and other engagements that we can work with the governments of all four countries in ways that support each other. And clearly as i was underscoring in my remarks i think that rocco and algeria morocco and algeria can be helpful to libya so one of the issues the colleague can address is to try to use those strengths to security support throughout the region. Likewise, in terms of economic development, unfortunately it is a region in which it isnt sufficient economic integration that drives down the economic prospects of the region. So one of our efforts come and again some of the lines of activity that we are seeking to try to break down the barriers and encourage that kind of
Spectrum to continue efforts to finalize a constitution that respects the universal rights of all tunisians and to set an election day. It also remains a top priority to help ulster Tunisian Security capacity. This region remains vital to protecting our National Interest as we look to maintain relationships with key allies and nudge nascent democracies through difficult transitions. With the aim of promoting stability and countering extremist threats. Chairman, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I look forward to answering your questions. Thank you very much. Ms. Dory. Chairman, i am pleased to appear before the subcommittee for the first time to provide an update on the security situation in north africa and the department of defenses engagement strategy in the region. Dod is committed to working closely with the state department to enhance u. S. Government Security Assistance to build the capacity of north African Security forces. Thatpproach recognizes develo
The temperatures are ranging from the upper 30s to the upper 40s. It is 40 degrees out the door in concord. If you are headed into the afternoon it will be a pretty nice day with very mild conditions. 63 expected for concord and the temperatures will be the upper 60s for places like oakland. Livermore will have plenty of sunshine and a high of 64. High clouds will straight man later on today. There is a storm that a possib impact the bay streaming in later today. We may have wet weather in the forecast for thursday. It will be a 20 chance. But as we go to the rest of the week it will be dry conditions. Mostly sunny skies. More details on that coming up. Were not looking at any serious hot spots on the freeway. Heres a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza. The traffic is moving well. As we head over to the san mattel of bridge to drive time is 12 to 13 minutes and no delays or accidents to reporters. A three yearold child was killed yesterday after a pickup truck hit him in the crossw
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the board of supervisors budget and finance meeting for wednesday november 13, 2013, im supervisor mark farrell. Im joined by other supervisors. I want to thank the members of sftv. Mr. Chair any announcements yes. Please silence all electronic devices. And keep the documents that should be given to the clerk. The agenda will be acted upon today mr. Clerk call item one. This is for Telephone Services from 2010 to, 2013 to may 31st, 2014, with an additional opposite to extend the term remaining to the welfare fair of more than 3 million over the 4 Year Contract term. Okay minute from the Sheriffs Department. Okay theyre not here testimony 2. The department of height to extend the diseased control fund and its called hepatitis linkage for help its b okay. We have someone from our Public Health department. Thank you for being here hi, im a environmental hepatitis coordinator. Its a partnership too the San Francisco Public Health department and the goal o