Understanding of their hometown economies and hear firsthand from their customers about why they visit the area. So planning governments judgment with their ontheground knowledge stands to hurt the economic harm already done to this area. We should see solutions to address these problems in the hands of the folks on the ground who have been working to solve these problems for years. The Good Samaritan approach i have been broaching, please be able to see both our senators from the state of colorado here who join with us in that concept of being able to address the problem and make sure were achieving a positive result, and i appreciate that support as one of the possible solutions as opposed to superfund designation. The animas river is a significant source of revenue in Southwestern Colorado and beyond, especially in the tourism season. This avoidable spill will have a significant impact, a longterm impact, and were working with state, local and federal officials to gather information
Regional economy. The program today, i will focus on one sector where we are likely to see the most impact more than any other and that is in regards to tourism. Decades ago, western colorado relied on the mining and Agricultural Industries for economic growth. Our state economy has diversified and fortunate to have you do for landscapes that stimulate tourism economy. Tourism relies on our states reputation for having unparalleled Outdoor Recreational opportunities and some of the finest facilities. The Outdoor Recreation industry booms in the winter from skiers all over the world by offering mountainous terrains to hike and explore as well as fishing, rafting, hiking and other act or and other outdoor activities. Many of the businesses offer amenities and are found throughout my district, including southwest colorado, the region directly impacted by the cold king mine still. A study published earlier courtesy of the Tourism Office provides a detailed look at the importance of tourism
Country. We need to lift the budget caps. We need to spend the money that we need to spend on National Security. I will also say that there are other pieces of National Security. The budget caps remain in place for the department of homeland security. They remain in place for the department of justice. They remain in place for the department of treasury. Three agencies that play a Critical Role in National Security for this country. In tracking the money of terrorists and protecting the homeland and making sure we can try and convict terrorists when we catch them. So it is not good for the country to maintain those budget caps. And that is what this bill does. It also relies on money that simply isnt going to be there by having this imaginary oco funding. The second way i think this bill was not good for the troop, not good for the country is something the chairman alluded to, and that is there are restrictions on what the pentagon can do by way of saving money. The chairman mentioned
We had to hold our elected officials accountable. I wanted tell you right now, with your help and gods will, we will change the direction of our country. We will break down what happened in this, the most expensive Midterm Election in history, and look ahead to what it means for the 2016 race. President obama starts making grand bargains with his Republican Senate in the next two years, he creates a situation where democratic hardy that still has many advantages going into president ial cycle, could lose some of those advantages. And we will look at Ballot Initiatives including increasing the minimum wage which one in every state it was put before voters. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now, democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. Republicans have emerged from tuesdays Midterm Elections with control of congress for the first time in eight years. In the most expensive midterm in election history, the Republican Party took control of the senate, st
She gets abducted right off the street, all caught on camera and right now a frantic search to dpet her home. Stay here for all the details because her dad joins us live. Fox friends starts right now. And live from studio e as in election day. Clever. Thank you. Look, its Kimberly Guilfoyle. Shes in today for elisabeth. Very good to be here. Exciting day. Polls open across the nation and maybe perhaps a big shift in power. Were going to have to see. None will close while were on the air. Well continue to speculate and watch people walk in. Now open, kentucky, connecticut, New Hampshire. Vermont started first and then virginia. When we will vote and how we will vote will be key for us. People in vermont have been voting for the past hour. Its exciting. Were waiting for results. Lets get right to it because today the balance of power is up for grabs with some key states in play. Peter doocy live in washington and hes watching. You know him; right . Weve met. Peter . Reporter republicans