Landrys, first owner of the houston rockets. One of the most exciting teams in thes in nba coanchoring along with melissa and me power lunch starts right now meantime, get a check on the markets at this hour stocks are mixed after a positive start with only the dow holding steadily in positive territory. The s p and nasdaq, really hovering near the break even as we sort of are saunter towards the ent of this trading year and visa, winners. Lagging ge hitting its lowest level in six years hotels and booze getting a bid hilton, marriott, wyndham, brown foreman, Constellation Brands hitting alltime highs netflix leading the nasdaq and s p 500 and agency could weathe spreads across the country, natural gas, you might expect, soaring today. We mentioned in the open a billion dollar buyer is here, Tillman Fertitta were talk taxes, restaurant business, houston rockets, Gaming Business and a lot more with him welcome. Good to have you. Good to be here. We begin in washington where everyone is
Once again, live coverage from capitol hill this morning. Theyre meeting to discuss the cable tv industry. And focusing on practices involving billing, fees, refunds, and the number of other Customer Service issues. We expect this to get under way in just a moment. This is live on cspan3. I should let you know that right now, House Democrats continuing their more than 20 hour sitin the House Chamber demanding that republicans bring up gun control legislation. The house officially in recess through the fourth of july but the protests continue in the House Chamber. House cameras have been turned off. But we still have been able to bring you coverage of what happening in the chamber. You can watch that live on our companion network cspan. Were leer today to discuss a topic that affects just about every american family. And often us from straits all of us as us from straitsfrustra American Families and that is cable or satellite tv service. We have taken an investigation of the cable and T
Mr. Portman we are here today to discuss a topic that affects just about every american family. And often frustrates us as American Families and that is cable or satellite tv service. For over a year now, we have undertaken an investigation of the cable and television, Satellite Television industry. As many of you know, weve been issued in this interested in this issue. We have a keen interest in making of the Satellite Companies do the right thing by their subscribers. The subcommittee reviewed literally thousands of documents and interviews countless witnesses to learn more about the Consumer Practices of the 5 largest paid tv providers. This includes comcast, charter, Time Warner Cable, dish network and directv. Together these companies serve more than half of all american households and nearly three quarters of those who pay for television programming. Todays hearing will focus on the companies billing and Consumer Service practices. Our joint report outlines troubling findings fro
At the familys retreat. How police were alerted to the intruder and why he said he did it hot hot hot and our 5alarm firefighter challenge is getting hot. Firehouses from around the country competing. Down to the final two for the 10,000 prize. Will your firehouse be the winner . All good morning, america. Its getting hot in here. Good morning, america. Those firefighters have been so much fun all week. Today the big finals. We want to welcome back amy, hope you had a great trip. Thank you very much, i did. Robin in l. A. For the espys. We will be crowning our champion in the 5alarm challenge later in the show so do stay tuned. Right now well get to that extreme weather. Nearly 100 storms reported across the country. Almost 2 inches of rain in one hour at that College Campus in idaho. Very dangerous conditions and ginger tracking it all. All it takes is one storm. This is the radar the storm that blew threw quick, 2 inches comes through rexburg, idaho, and you have scenes that look lik
3 30 at thornton and wagner heights road. Several people in the suspect vehicle needed medical attention and there is word of one t fatality. We will have a live report from alan as soon as we can. We are joined on the phone by sandy, who lives in stockton not far from where all of this is happening. What did you see and hear this afternoon . Caller good afternoon. I saw nothing than the lowflying helicopters over head. I was speaking to the Tree Trimmers in our yard and at that point the sirens were almost deafening loud. We live approximately three blocks from the hammer lane corridor, which they seem to be traveling on. And within ten seconds i could hear rapid fire and the Tree Trimmers told me to run inside quickly. You heard a lot of gunshots. Did you at any point fear for your own safety . Caller no, i did not. What do you know about the situation . Police officer are keeping residents in the home and been told to stay back . We have not been notified by any police situation, no