It is the last fiscal year 2023 and without an agreement government shuts down tonight. Federal workers will stop getting a paycheck. The house comes in at 10 00 a. M. Right after this program the senate, at noon. We are taking your calls on the possible Government Shutdown that is hours away. Democrats, 202 7488000. Republicans, 202 7488001. And independents, 202 7488002. We have a line set asi for federal employees, 202 7488003. You can also use that line to text us. We are on social media on facebook and x. Welcome to washington journal. I want to start with this article from capitol hill. Speaker Kevin Mccarthy on friday evening floated passing a clean continuing resolution without ukraine aid, marking a clear shift in the possibility he is willing to consider ending a shut down after being repeatedly undercut by his own party. The speaker did not commit putting a measure on the floor, and other republican said lawmakers are still exploring gop only possibilities to bring up a vote
Good morning and welcome, everyone. This is joint hearing of the subcommittee on disability assistance and Memorial Affairs an oversight and investigation will come to order. I first want to take a moment to thank my colleagues, chambering man. Ranging member esty who should be along this morning and Ranking Member Kuster Holding the hearing on important issue were facing helping gulf war veterans get benefits they earned. It should go without saying we have a duty to take care of the men and women who have been wounded while serving in our military. Unfortunately too many injured gulf war veterans are not being taken care of. Va estimates 44 of gull war veterans develop gulf war illness, yet 26 of those veterans are receiving benefits. Something doesnt add up. On march 15th, 2016 during a similar joint hearing on gwi claims va, va testified that it was taking steps to improve service for gulf war veterans. Yet one year later, gao found va is still only approving 17 of claims of gulf w
Fears the economy is heading into another recession. President obama continues to try to assure americans that things are Getting Better, which brings us to todays questions for our viewers today. Are you better off or worse off than you were eight years ago . Special lines for todays questions, if you feel like youre better off, 2027488,000. If you feel that you are worse off than eight years, 8001. If things are the same for you, call 2027488002. You can also reach us on social media, on twitter, cspan w. J. And on facebook. We start off by talking about that jobs report that was released yesterday that showed fewer jobs added to the payrolls this year this term. They break it down a little bit in the atlantic today. The job report, the atlantic writes, is out. Its a huge miss. On friday morning the Labor Department reported that the u. S. Economy added just 38,000 jobs, while the Unemployment Rate dropped 4. 7 . The Monthly Employment growth averaged 192,000 jobs added for the first
In a private service in have a hey low. Reporting live in richmond, im jodi hernandez, nbc bay area news. New details on the search for a man seen in this video. Hes a suspect in a string of sexual assaults near the uc berkeley campus. Tonight police are increasing patrols and spreading the word hoping one recognizes him. Were in berkeley where she spoke with police about this case. Reporter weve seen Berkeley Police on foot, on bikes, trying to increase safety but also trying to see if they spot this man back in the neighborhood. They think their best bet may be that video and its already been viewed thousands of times. Its scary especially since there are three that have happened. Reporter word spread quickly at uc berkeley after Police Issued an alert about three sexual assaults. For me im always definitely aware of my surroundings and just being aware of who is around. Theres concern that he could escalate in his behaviors. Reporter Berkeley Police say the suspect appears to be tar
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