And alters the earths climate. Yet, scientists tell us more of the Carbon Pollution thats been emitted into the atmosphere has occurred hearing in 1988. 2007 been in Congress Since and weve done some good things since then. We raised auto efficiency standards. Supported the dramatic expansion of wind and solar power. The kind ted to fund of Climate Resilience to protect the places that we know and love. Enough, not by a long shot. Piece ed our first major of climate legislation in 10 years. 9, partisan vote sent h. R. Climate action now, to the action. Here it awaits that bill takes a commonsense approach of keeping the united paris climate agreement. Because the u. S. , we shouldnt back down. Shouldnt surrender. Not in the face of the Climate Crisis. To take bold action now. Now. F 70 of young people in america say they worry about Climate Change. I dont blame them. Theyre doing more than paying class. On in science this generation is the most wellinformed and connected in history, an
Been passed a decision on housepast legislation. You phillips i am joining from minnesota, where i have spent the past month visiting with members of my community about what they want fixed in washington. I ran for congress because i was tired of the erosion of political discourse around the country and a government that places special interest before our common interest. Whether it is protecting the community from Climate Change or protecting love lines from gun violence, special interest seem to get in the way of sensible action. Is what i have heard in minnesota is any indication, most americans feel the same way. We believe Campaign Contributions should not be the ticket to representation, not in a democracy that works for everyone. Last fall, you sent a message to washington by electing a historic freshman class of reform minded democrats. I am proud to help lead the mission to clean up the culture of corruption in washington and return power to the people, where it belongs. We go
Climate and Energy Policy, and drug availability. And later, Becky Pringle on recent School Shootings and safety. Host good morning everyone on this friday, february 23rd. We begin this morning with gun owners only. Do you support or oppose what you are hearing from the president on combating gun violence . If you own a gun and you support. Imits, 202 7488000 if you oppose limits as a gun owner, 202 7488001. You can also join us on twitter or join the conversation on facebook. Com cspan. Gun owners only this morning for our first hour. The Washington Post front page this morning with the headline arminges teachers is the president s top priority. Here is what he had to say yesterday when he met with state and local officials on the issue. [video clip] lot have been reading a about it, and i think when you allow a person that has been in the marines for 20 years, who has done nothing but handle guns and handle them safely and well you cannot just get a teacher a gun. One of the Fake New
E. P. A. Administrator scott pruitt expected to make his remarks in about 15 minutes or so and also tonight hearing from fox news channel, keynote speaker. The fourth and final day tomorrow watch coverage starting at 12 40 p. M. Eastern time. Well hear from budget director Mick Mulvaney discussing the Second Amendment and the chair of the House Intelligence Committee also tomorrow. While we wait for Scott Pruitts remarks tonight well take a look at some of todays washington journal. Host joining us this morning at the Political Action conference is the president and c. E. O. Of the Heartland Institute. Thank you for being with us. Lets begin with what is the Heartland Institute and why did you take this job after leaving congress . Absolutely. Great question. The Heartland Institute is a free market group. Weve been based in chicago the whole time but we operate in every state by working with state legislators, 7,000 plus of those around the country. Though congress is out of session t
Friends of Miami Book Fair. If you would wait one more time because i would like too recognize you for your support. [applause] and of course Miamidade College , a convener of this outstanding literary gathering where so many students, yes, lets applause. [applause] so many Miamidade College students, faculty and staff give of themselves and volunteer in various aspects of this fair to make it what it is so thank you to Miamidade College as well. [applause] you will be able to purchase your own book, senator sanders book immediately outside of this room so please take advantage of that following the presentation. Without her there it to i would like to bring on someone who will make the formal introduction this evening and he is none other than ronalds non goldfarb. Mr. Goldfarb wears many, many hats. Rs he is a washington lawyer. He is also the author of the 11 plus books. While serving as the literary agent for over 100 authors including senator sanders. Mr. Goldfarb has served in th