And how many were enslaved including those born free in the north. Enjoy American History tv every weekend on cspan3. Now, a hearing on the Health Concerns of veterans exposed to dangerous chemicals in uzbekistan known as k2. A veteran told members of the House Oversight committee that more Scientific Data is needed before providing health care and disability benefits to veterans who served at the base between 2001 and 2005. Hearin this is about 90 minutes. Ecur ity all right. Good morning, everyone. O welcome to todays hybrid will hearing of the national Oversight Committee on the committee of oversight and me government reform. Pursuant to house rules, some persons will appear remotely anl some in person via webex. Ce mas. Let me remind everyone from thea latest guidance from the house. Physician all individuals attending this hearing in persos will have to wear a face mask. You will only see members and witnesses appearing remotely on the monitor in front of you when they are speaki
We have cloud cover on satellite and radar its mostly off the coast, were looking at Sunshine Building in. Its on the cold side. 18 in philadelphia. 16 in trenton. 18 in wilmington, 14 in allentown. 19 in beach haven. 18 in millville. Theres a bit of a breeze this morning thats giving you these numbers on the windchill map. 3 in allentown. 7 in philadelphia. 5 in trenton. 4 in wilmington, 8 in millville. You know what to do weve been dealing with over the last couple of months. Bundle up with extra layers. 27 by 11 00 a. M. , 31 by 1 00 p. M. 34 is the high today okay. Lots of sunshine out there, but a little bit breezy, wind out of the northwest at 8 to 16 Miles Per Hour and thats going to drive the windchills down into the probably low 20s for a good portion of the afternoon. A little heads up, were in the sub freezing temperatures zone any standing water from yesterday has probably frozen up, i would be cautious driving around, in case theres an icy patch. I think the bigger issue i
Despite sunshine, chilly out there, certainly. The one issue we have Walking Around this morning and to an extent driving we have sub freezing temperatures overnight. Any standing water leftover from the rain and snow, be careful walking and driving. Karen rogers milder air is coming after today, especially for the weekend. Ill have the details coming up. Reporter ive been talking to people on social media who are worried about icy spots. We dont have widespread problems, but 309 northbound at highland avenue you will see a slick spot or two. Blue route, schuylkill expressway, i95 speeds in the 50s, we have another new accident in Chester County on a springdale drive at east lincoln highway. I will take it slowly and drive cautiously and be prepared to hit a slick spot or two, if you do. I95 live at cottman, southbound traffic heading center city, a touch more volume we saw a halfhour ago, no delay, but moving nicely here. Water main break in rawnhurst castor avenue, watch for restrict
90s but you have to look at the heat index values to see what it feels like and 89 right now. Heres what it feels like. The looks like the same as temperature map because the humidity is not making an i am possible out there this evening and that is why things are a whole lot better then they have been. Temperatures feeling like the thermometer tells us. 86 degrees at 7 00. Back in the 07s by 11 00. We have another hot, sunny weekend on the way, great for outdoor plans but just how long does this heat wave last . Ill have the answer to that coming up when i join you inside, ukee. In the news, could Surveillance Video from a neighborhood business hold a clue to finding a Young Mothers killer month. Man was found shot to death in her home last night, her baby daughter sitting nearby. Eyewitness News Reporter alexandria hoff is at the scene where a vigil is planned for the young mother later tonight. We spent all day, and, loving mother, a great friend with a conn stagers smile. And that
Lets look at that, david murphy is outside, and karen rogers is looking at the morning commute. Reporter theres a light misty rainfall on the terrace. Umbrella you might need it, but you could get away without if youre not out that long. Up in allentown we had snow thats moving toward the east. Its very light. You might find a coating on lawns North Hampton, Lehigh County and berks. Theres the precipitation behind it. Well transition to partly sunny skies later. 43 degrees in philadelphia. 34 in allentown. Nonetheless there can be slushiness in the upper elevations. 44 by 10 00 a. M. 49 by noon, later this morning and midday youll see sun coming back partly sunny skies in all likelihood by 3 00 p. M. High of 53 before we zip back down to 545 by 6 00 p. M. Karen, youve had problems on the roads. Reporter a big accident is blocking all lanes in upper merion. This is our sky 6 view of Henderson Road. We have a streetlevel view. The action cam is live on the scene. You get a better idea of