Hosted by the participate policy center in washington, d. C. We believe good morning, everyone. I want to welcome all of you to the Bipartisan Policy Center. Chief medical adviser here. The title of our convenient today is education and healthy, twin pail ars to thriving zunts students good to see you. For those of you new to bpc our mission here is to actively seek at a take the best ideas from both Political Parties to promote health, security as well as opportunity for all americans. We drive principal and politically viable policy solutions through analysis, negotiation and advocacy. Todays event focuses on the bi direction, health in all policies, the idea that policies outside the Health Sphere have a profound impact on healthy and therefore healthy consideration pb a considering policy make area. Its important that education is an important determinant for Health Outcomes. In addition illustrate ihle understood that healthy facilities learning and thus the Education Sector is eq
Tomorrows weather in just a few minutes. Thanks so much. A large portion of the saenSanta Cruz Mountains has been under a Flood Warning all day. The river was forecast to crest right about now. David louie is at the bank of the river in felton. David. Reporter ama and dan, the flood stage for the San Lorenzo River is 18 feet. As you can see right here from our vantage point, it is a little lower than that at about 14 feet. It is still raining here in the mountains and that, of course, means that people cannot lower their guard. The threat of the San Lorenzo River flooding is something residents live with in felton, ben lomond. In some spots such as this one in boulder creek, the river current looks menacing with the power of an unbridled horse racing toward the finish line or in this case toward the mouth of the Pacific Ocean next to the santa cruz boardwalk. In felton grove, a small uncl f unclaif enclave, they put up barriers. The river is not a good indication of the river rising. I
Democracy standoff, dozens of students protesters are arresting after trying to storm the governments headquarters. A verdict in the trial of it hose any bubaric. A packed court was expecting a ruling on charges related to the murders of protesters in the between uprising. Instead, the judge surprised the courtroom by announcing that he needs more time to consider his decision. Osama binj. Aba reports. The man who led e for dick aids, for the death of peaceful protesters, abuse of power and profiteering. But its been postponed until next month. Translator the court has decided to postpone the case to the 29ths of november. The documentary was shown in court which highlighted the 160,000 pages the prosecution has to go through. Mubarak, former interior ministry, six of his assistants and businessmen are accused of ordering the killing of protesters. The case began in 2011. The trial has been divisive from the beginning. Mubarak supporters oppose the only leader many had known for years
Less than 1 of all the earths water is readily available for human consumption. In the semiarid desert plains of the southwest United States where rainfall averages just 2 1 2 centimeters per month, tom maddock studies this scarce resource. Dr. Maddock the real problem that we have is that with increasing populations and shortages of water we are becoming very vulnerable. In the southwest, theres a very unique vulnerability here, simply because where do we get the water if there is no water . Narrator across the country in northern florida, the quantity of water isnt an issue. Rainfall averages an abundant 1 1 4 meters each year. Wendy graham and her colleagues evaluate and model the impacts of industrial and Agricultural Land use threatening the Worlds Largest collection of freshwater springs. Dr. Graham right now, the biggest question is how far we can stress the system and not push it past the point of no return. Narrator both researchers are working towards a Sustainable Future to
Rule. Each amendment shall be debatable equally controlled by a proponent and opponent. No pro forma amendment shall be be in order. And may offer up to 10 pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. The chair of the committee of the whole, in recognition on the basis of whether the member. Amendments shall be considered read. The clerk will read. The clerk the following sums are appropriated for energy and Water Development for the fiscal year 2016. Namely, title 1 corps of engineers, Civil Department of the army, corps of engineers civil, appropriations shall be for authorized functions pertaining to river and harbor, floods and storm damage reduction and related efforts. Investigation 110 million. The chair for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . Mr. Gosar i have an amendment at the desk. The chair the clerk will designate the amendment. The clerk amendment offered by mr. Gosar. After the dollar amount insert increased by 1 million. Page 27, line 13,