Quorum call during this. Id note the absence of a quorum. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call quorum call mr. Durbin mr. President , i come to the floor to discuss the republican tax reform plan and what impact it will have on the Fiscal Health of our nation, but especially the impact it will have on working families across the United States and in my home state of illinois. Ive represented illinois and congress both as a house member and a senator for a number of years. Im proud to say that during my career i have not shied away from tackling big issues, maybe one of the toughest assignments ive ever had was in 2010 president obama created commission on fiscal responsibility and reform known as the Simpson Bowles commission. I was one of 18 democrats and republicans given the responsibility to balance americas budget and reform our Spending Program and our tax code. This is no small task, but it was an important one. We spent month after month in bipartisan
Adam we begin with breaking news at 6 00. A 14yearold boy airlifted to boston to a hospital after he is hit by a car. Thanks for joining us. I am adam sexton. Stephanie i am stephanie woods. The crash happened just after 3 00 this afternoon in hudson. That is where we find mike cronin live tonight. Mike highland street has been closed for hours. This remains an active seen what police try to figure out how the 14yearold boy was hit by a car. The teen was crossing highland street when he was hit by 2007 tucson driving west. Police say the boy suffered injuries and was airlifted to a boston hospital. A factor in the accident. But in general, neighbors say they have seen accidents before and cars drive fast on this road. The cars fly down this road day long. I walk them backandforth to the bus stop. About 20 years ago when we moved here, it was like a back road. Now people use it like a highway. They cut across from hudson to nashua. It is crazy. Together what led up to the accident. As w
M adam sexton. Stephanie and i m stephanie woods. Tonight, president obama is addressing the country from the oval office about terrorism. Abc s elizbaeth hur is live in new york. Elizabeth good evening. White house Officials Say don t expect major policy announcements tonight. But the president is aware the country is concerned so he will call on congress to take action. We have gunshots. Elizabeth the terror attack in San Bernardino is forcing Law Enforcement officials and the Intelligence Community to wrestle with the possibility of new, unpredictable homegrown terror threats. Threats that are prompting president obama to give a Rare Oval Office address to a shaken nation. Loretta lynch i think he ll talk about the actions we ve taken, not just since 9 11 but since paris, to help keep the American People and american interests safe. Elizabeth the president huddled with his Top National Security advisers on saturday, as the f. B. I. Is investigating computer the two shooters reached
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