In the english language were the words thank you, so i want to begin by thanking you and all of your listeners and viewers today. But this poor town that i grew up in is now a food desert where you cant go and get access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The Small Businesses which are the backbone of this country, which were once flourishing are no longer there, not getting the support from the government like they used to. It is a city where kids go to school and their heating and air dont work. 90s, they began to see manufacturing plants changing and moving and picking up to go overseas. And so the rural areas that we once knew to be vibrant, it was a decently welloff small town because it had Railroad Tracks that went both ways, it was very rare to have Railroad Tracks that went north, south, east and west. These small towns that were the backbone of our country, that have the hustle and bustle are now banishing before our eyes. That is one portion of the title. The other part is from
This morning, we hear from a political analyst. Our conversation begins at 8 00 eastern. Now, todays edition of washington journal. Good morning, its washington journal, for September December the 21st. A two hour program today, the house is in at 9 00. Senate leadership announced that a deal was made for another round of Coronavirus Relief with expectations that they will be passed in the house and senate today. The 900 billion package includes a direct aim and for most families, extended Unemployment Benefits and other relief efforts. We will show you the details, but what do you think of the announced deal . Here is how you can let us know. Republicans, 202 7488001. It democrats, 202 7488000 democrats, 202 7488000. Independents, 202 7488002. Our Facebook Page and twitter are also available. Details some of the announced by Senate Leadership yesterday when it comes to the total package. Billion is the approximate price tag for the new round of relief, including 600 of direct payment
Program today. Guest good morning and happy holidays to everyone watching today. Host what do you mean by that and where did you get that perspective . Guest thank you for asking the question, thank you for having me. It is twofold for me. Im from a big city in South Carolina where we have three stoplights. My mom and dad would always tell me the two most important words in the english language were the words thank you, so i want to begin by thanking you and all of your listeners and viewers today. But this poor town that i grew up in is now a food desert where you cant go and get access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The Small Businesses which are the backbone of this country, which were once flourishing are no longer there, not getting the support from the government like they used to. It is a city where kids go to school and their heating and air dont work. 90s, they began to see manufacturing plants changing and moving and picking up to go overseas. And so the rural areas that we
When members return here on cspan and of course watch the senate on cspan2. Urnalist joe but duringmorrow us today, author and seen in political analyst on his book my vanishing country a memoir. Thanks for joining us on the program today. Guest good morning and happy holidays to everyone watching today. Host what do you mean by that and where did you get that perspective . Guest thank you for asking the question, thank you for having me. It is twofold for me. Im from a big city in South Carolina where we have three stoplights. My mom and dad would always tell me the two most important words in the english language were the words thank you, so i want to begin by thanking you and all of your listeners and viewers today. But this poor town that i grew up in is now a food desert where you cant go and get access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The Small Businesses which are the backbone of this country, which were once flourishing are no longer there, not getting the support from the gover
Mr. Chairman. My fellow americans. My fellow democrats, i proudly accept the nomination of our party. [cheers and applause] this moment, this moment is one of personal pride and gratification, yet one cannot help but reflect the deep sadness we feel over the troubles and the violence which have erupted, regrettably and tragically, in the streets of this great city and for the personal injuries which have occurred. [applause] that is neubert humphrey accepting the democratic nomination for president at chicagos Conrad Hilton hotel, or democrats have gathered for their convention in the midst of the vietnam war while thousands of protesters demonstrated outside. Hubert humphrey, longtime senator and unsuccessful candidate for president , is the focus of this weeks contenders program. We are live from minnesotas history center. The documentarian of Hubert Humphreys life just finished the documentary last year. We are standing in the center of an exhibit about 1968. To start our discussion