Thousand. D. H. L. Welcomes a global story thousand today were off to the rain forests of paris where the trade and local wildlife is pushing some species to the brink of extinction. In the democratic republic of congo a swiss director has provided a platform for people to talk about their suffering. But first we head to the United States where the far right is also becoming increasingly vocal which is deeply affecting many communities. There are more than three hundred twenty six Million People living in the usa and the far right violence is on the rise that was clear even before the horrors of charlottesville according to recent f. B. I. Statistic. Seven thousand six hundred fifteen people were the victims of hate crimes in two thousand and sixteen thats four hundred more than the Previous Year and those are only official figures. People are often victimized because of their skin color Sexual Orientation or religious affiliation this kind of prejudice is something a Muslim Community
You. The epas Chesapeake Bay program director, also vice chair of the anacostia watershed citizens advisory committee, says the rivers visitation is on the upswing. Is it . Absolutely. Its been a long hall, though, hasnt it . It has. Weve told people for two generations, dont go there, the waters dirty, and you know what, they dont go there. So, frankly, my biggest challenge is to change the frame of reference that people have about the anacostia. When you say shenandoah, they get all bleary and tearyeyed, but when you say anacostia, they go, dont go there. What do you think is the most important change . I think its really been cleaning the river up. We consider trash, for instance, to be a psychological toxic, that people dont want to come to the river because theres trash there. As the river becomes cleaner look, 30 years ago, you couldnt have built the stadium in that location. The smell would have driven you away. So, as the river improves and its becoming a destination. Dolly, th
Cspan three. This year cspan is touring cities across the country, exploring American History. Recent visit to lafayette and West Lafayette indiana. You are watching American History tv, all weekend, every weekend, on cspan three. The development of canals and railroads was important to the early growth of lafayette. We visited the big depot to learn more about the role of transportation in the citys history. The first one got here from ft. Wayne in 1843. Moving the wabash river down to the ohio river and up to toledo. It was possible to go by canal boat for the entire distance. It was possible to go up to new york city or any place on the great lakes. That was significant because this was a transfer point. The farmers to bring their grain. There were animals that could be processed here, there were various packing plants here that could transfer those products, the slaughtered animals, the packing in the grain canal boats and later onto the railroad to finish off the canal. Trains cam
Thought and i have a this the bias as well. There are those who say we should try to turn out more of, if you well, the traditional white republican vote and get that percentage up higher. I reject that. I do not think it will work. It cannot work in the long term. The party has to be competitive amongst young people minorities , particularly hispanics and asians. We also have to do better in the black community. Down to 10 there. Demographics may be destiny, and a certain sense, but voting groups change behavior based on that appeals they hear from political parties. The message of the Republican Party is what matters. There is no reason why we cannot be competitive with hispanic and black voters, a jiggly after president obama is no longer the candidate with these special appeal he had to that community. If we have a message that talks about upward mobility economically and dealing with problems of education and employment. The message of the party matters. Young people in the last e
And i do know that its up nearly 90 so far in the First Quarter of this year. Around 54 officers killed in the line of duty. The exact total i dont have. Judge poe i have more questions and i will submit them in writing. Thank you. Chairman the gentlelady from texas has a unanimous consent motion. Representative jackson lee may i just say one or two points, mr. Chairman . First of all, let me ask to have unanimous consent to enter into the record the following documents and statement from the aclu, statement of the National Urban league, executive order 136 88 which provides federal standards for acquisition of military equipment, a letter from mr. Scott and colin requesting a hearing for myself, im sorry. For mr. Scott and mr. Cohen. And an article entitled, Law Enforcement warrior problem to be added into the record. Chairman without objection. Rep. Jackson lee and if i might make one simple comment. That is i want to express to all of you, the significance of your testimony. That th