He is not embarrassed about it and angry about the label thats associated with it and he said, these were federal tax dollars that came from my constituency and we decided to get how to spend them. Now, in my district, thats close to 400 and we have to sort that out. I will end with this, mr. Chairman, i dont like the translation, those folks ought to be in jail, if they are doing something they are proud, they ought to be on tv. We talk about spending as itas exploded inhe modern age. What has exploded is the ability to help hold members of congress and administrations accountable. Theres not a member in the room who has seen pork barrel because it didnt originate in 1990s or 1970s or 1950s. We have had the challenge since 19th century and the earliest days of the institution. I would like to believe that with your leadership where we have been challenged but i but to mr. Sullivans point of low e Approval Ratings, i dont want the suggestion to be made that folks, that anyone wants to
Bay area communities in the line of fire. Tonight, how the wildfires in the west are putting a strain on resources here at home. Good evening, im juliette goodrich. Im brian hackney. Kpix 5s Christian Hartnett is live in san leandro where the Alameda County Fire Department has been busy this summer. Reporter they are one of the many local agencies with firefighters and fire engines out in Northern California near fresno battling fires away from home and it isnt even considered peak fire season right now. But cal fire says this summer has proven to be one of the more difficult summers across the state when it comes to wildfires. A lot of help has been called. As of yesterday, 12,000 firefighters were battling 17 wildfires in california. Half called in from fire districts across the state. Alameda county fire says its all hands on deck during these times. So were daily evaluating our capability, were going to take care of our homes, communities and the state of california. Sometimes we h
Kuroda feeling cautious. They tell bloomberg the nations cannot keep up its current growth rate, but how long can it continue this a comet is Monetary Policy accommodating Monetary Policy . It is looking to promote expedia ceo to run the global firm. He was not on the list apparently, but it looks like he could be the man. We are less than a half hour away from the European Market open. What are we looking at . Couldthe question is, not get anybody else to come in and run the business . Uses it a lot of the time, but it has come under fire lately for other issues, scandal , issues of the like. We are not showing the ftse futures because it is a bank and hopefully everybody in Great Britain is still asleep. We do see euro stocks, futures down, dax futures down, cap futures down. A littleresting after bit of weakness today. Take a look at bunds. It looks like investors have been selling ones, driving yields up. If i just show you the oneday chart, you can see there has not then a lot of
When all is said and done, this storm can dump more than 50 inches of rain. And biblical has become a flimsy and tough. Super sized greatness is on display as people kay for their neighbors. Dont get me wrong. People need all the help they can get. But the power of selfreliance and empathy in the face of this store speaks to a decency most of people have not lost touch with. It will be months before the Economic Impact is known. But to the anies pouring into the red cross and social media, the goodness in people overcomes the worst circumstances. Lets get into all of this. Im kennedy. An entire years worth of rain in a single storm and it may not be over for another week. We are told at least five people have died since harvey made landfall over the weekend. 15,000 currently in shelters and many people have lost their homes and cars and any future prosperity in the short term. Helicopters and boats and trucks saving people all over coastal texas. In some places the water is rising an i
Joining us im jess kwa aguirre. Raj mathai. This might be the middle point of the destruction in houston. The danger continues tonight. Here what we know. Bay area certain and rescue crews have now arrived in the flood zone. And more help on the way. What you see here another highly skilled team leaving from move et field. Tomorrow morning President Trump will arrive in texas to survey the damage and suffering first hand opinion the latest numbers now the police and fire officials fielded about 2000 calls for rescues since last night. Three people confirmed dead. But a number of people still unaccounted for. Among the missing a family of six which includes four children and their great grandparents which you see. The van swept away by flood waters. Ian cull begins our coverage. Ian so many tragedies so much misery but Amazing Stories of bravery. There are a lot of helpers in the place that desperately needs it. Flood waters rising. The storm far from over. National guardsmen including