Video that well get to. I want to show you the scene behind me. You see pg e is behind me after that driver hit a power pole, knocking out power in this area. Lets get to that new Surveillance Video that we obtained from a laundry mat here in the area. You can see moments after this car hits the pole, the sparks flying. Then after that, you see that driver that police are trying to look for in a gray or white sweater with some dark pants running away. We do know according to Oakland Police that this crash took place around 5 30 a. M. That car was overturned when they showed up. There was a passenger who was stuck inside of it and sent to a hospital. Last time we checked, that passenger was in critical condition. I did get a chance to speak with a resident in the area who said the crash felt like an earthquake hit the area. She also said its common place for cars on this street to get into accidents. Its a little blind curve. Theyre coming too fast, and boom, theres cars there. Do you t
To choose their partys president ial nominee. A contest on the Convention Floor between gerald ford, a president who had never been elected or former governor Ronald Reagan, challenger and star of the conservative wing of the Republican Party. The temporary chairman presiding over the conventions opening days was senator bob dole and he would take his place on the republican ticket as president fords vicepresident ial running mate. , i re i turn the floor over have a host of things i want to be sure to give before i lose my spot here. Lets see, first of all to the kansas city public library, carey r cosby kemp and cooking on a. We have had pleasure of working emw them over the past few months. My own director bill lacy and the staff of the institute for their unfailing support. Enator dole. And to our panel guests and theenid and crosby Kuemper Foundation for making this event possible. And all of you for being here today. We have a video greeting from senator bob dole. He is getting r
Scenes pictures and videos, author information and to talk directly with authors during our live programs. Facebook. Com booktv. [inaudible conversations] [applause] good afternoon. Im gene mccormack, and Jean Mccormack, and i have the privilege of serving as the president of the edward m. Kennedy institute for the United States senate. Welcome to the heart of the institute, our replica chamber, where every day senators in training are debating the issues that matter. Yesterday we had a wonderful 8yearold stand in opposition to something and be very articulate. I always think when i see that, that senator kennedy would smile. We are delighted to have so many of you here with us today for this program which celebrates the new book, lion of the senate, by our own board member, nick littlefeld and our alumni, david nexon, and welcome to many alumni who served with senator kennedy. As we often say, you may be off the payroll, but youre never off the staff. [laughter] were here happy to hav
To step up for them and buy 10,000 books tonight, and you want to and new york collaborates with autism. Started the First Charter School in the country for children with autism, and who is now working on Adult Services and adult homes and adult education. New york collaborates for autism. 10,000 books, everybody. Thank you all very much. [applause] [inaudible conversations] youre watching booktv. Heres a look at what is on primetime tonight. We kick off the evening at 7 30 p. M. Eastern with a report on required reading for college freshmen. Then at 9 00, a description of the lives of slaves in the white house. Thats followed by offeredwords with mickal hayden at 10 00 p. M. Eastern. The former nsa and cia director sits down to discuss national security. And we finish up our primetime programming a 11 00 on the influence of big now in politics. Next weekend well discuss all her books and take your questions, tonight on cspan2s booktv. [applause] good afternoon. Im Jean Mccormick and i
Been raising given that he was the fire chief and a Small Community 25 years the vast majority of land in the United States 90 percent dont get paid at time but we dont want them not trade either. Trained either but we need those tools. But i am concerned as the deputy secretary said these programs are difficult for volunteers to navigate. And if you could respond how you could fashion a Grant Program, provided we still have it, to take the higher administrative cost the money doesnt go where it belongs. We applaud that the two gentlemen in the middle but we do see the higher administrative cost to apply for the grants and the low dollar amounts to be spread over services and a narrower fashion. So looking at what you can do for the firefighters to make those more accessible. I myself as a volunteer firefighter for most of my life before i came to washington and and and i am very cognizant how difficult it can be to interact with state and federal government requirements on the part a