Majority missed a major deadline, a deadline to pass a budget for america and its government and Appropriations Bills that fund the government for the year. Republicans have the power of the majority here in the United States senate, in the house of representatives, and the presidency. Yet, the Republican Leadership has failed, failed to put together a budget for america and its government. That provides certainty for our country. Families in wisconsin who are struggling pie check to paycheck to paycheck, they put together a budget for their families because they have to in order to make ends meet. But here in washington, my friends on the other side of the aisle have played by a different set of rules. On friday night they didnt put forward a budget for america and its government. Instead they offered their fourth shortterm continuing resolution for the last four months. This is no way to govern, simply kicking the can down the road each month and ignoring the real needs of our countr
Start writing a budget that works for not only my state but every state in the union. It can be done. Its been done many, many, many times before. Unfortunately, this year, our budget ran out on september 30. We had a c. R. That took us from the next day, october 1, to december 8. And then when december 8 rolled around, we had another continuing resolution, c. R. , to take us from december 8 to december 22. And then when december 22 rolled around, we had another c. R. That took us from december 22 to january 19, and thats where we are today. Because some of us said enough is enough. We need to have a budget that works for this country. Here we are on bay two of the Government Shutdown, and this body cant even agree to pay our troops. Thats how dysfunctional we have become. Now were using military men and women as political pawns because of the dysfunction we have here in washington, d. C. In the past, we have always taken care of these folks because the Service Members and their famili
Harassment claims against him. And Severe Weather hits both coasts. Powerful storms tear through parts of the south and a heat wave scorches california. Good morning from the studio 57 news room at cbs news headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie greene. We are learning more about the ambush that killed four american soldiers in niger, but questions replain. The top u. S. General says it remains unclear why the soldiers waited to call for help and why one of the soldiers became separated from the others. Like we just heard, general joseph dun ford told reporters that the americans soldiers families deserve answers but he asks for patience as the military investigation continues. It was two hours before backup arrived to help soldiers earlier this month. The pentagon monday offered more details into what the investigation into the incident which left four u. S. Soldiers dead has uncovered. As for the backup, Officials Say troops on the ground didnt call for it u
Another one of husband form his former colleagues come forward. And Severe Weather hits both coasts. Powerful storms tear through parts of the south and a heat wave scorches california. Good morning from the studio 57 news room at cbs news headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie greene. We are learning more about the ambush that killed four american soldiers in niger, but questions replain. The top u. S. General says it remains unclear why the soldiers one of the soldiers became separated from the others. Like we just heard, general Joseph Dunford told reporters that the americans soldiers families deserve answers but he asks for patience as the military investigation continues. It was two hours before backup arrived to help soldiers earlier this month. The pentagon monday offered more details into what the investigation into the incident which left four u. S. Soldiers de as for the backup, Officials Say troops on the ground didnt call for it until an hour into
Good morning, welcome to todays hearing. Its no exaggeration to say that americans love sports. We love watching them, playing them, collecting sports memorabilia, and even arguing about our favorite teams and athletes, whether its watching the super bowl with friends, joining an office bracket pool for march madness or stretching out for the turkey trot 5 k races on thanksgiving morning, we love our sports. Personally, im a dodger and a packer fan and some of my best moments have been spent competing in sports or cheering on my two daughters at their meets and games. This committee is committed to promoting american success in international competition, ensuring exciting play in our professional leagues, providing opportunity for our student athletes and maintaining a vibrant sports culture for the benefit of all americans. At the same time, protecting the health and safety of american athletes of all levels, professional, amateur, student and youth, is a longstanding priority of the