Ordered. Were here today to examine the state of Voting Rights and Election Administration in america. The right to vote is sacred. As members of congress, we take our responsibility to protect access to the ballot very seriously. This subcommittee and our committee as a whole is charged with overseeing the administration of federal elections. This country has a long history of failing to ensure equal and unencumbered access to the ballot for all her citizens. While states and localities have a significant role in carrying out elections, congress cannot abdicate its critical responsibility to ensure every eligible american can access the ballot box, cast a ballot free from discrimination and suppression, and has a steadfast faith in our democratic process that their ballot will be counted as cast. Since the beginning of the 116th congress, this subcommittee has been Holding Field hearings across the country, convening forums to hear from voting and election advocates, experts, communit
Public service by americas Cable Television companies and brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. And now the Senate Foreign Relations Committee assessing u. S. Strategy in afghanistan among the witnesses deputy secretary of state John Sullivan discussing the role of neighboring pakistan and randall slieber outlining the military role in training. This is about two hours. Well come to order and we thank those in attendance rolling out the new strategy. Reiterated our commitment to helping establish a foundation for political resolution. With a recent report of shrinking government control of territory continued of Afghan Forces and deadly attacks in kabul about and isis and it is clear that foundation is a long way off. We are encouraged by the troops strength authorized in the new strategy at 12,300 military personnel with an additional 1,000 on request in 2014. Our nato and nonnato allies reinforced their troop commitments and support to Afghan Forces through 2020.
Polling place at the department of Public Health through the doors you can cast your ballot and have you until 8 00 tonight to get here. After an election that polarized our country for many months we are down to two hours to vote. We heard from those that want hillary. That could be extra special yes. And those that want trump . I want him to ease Legal Immigration that is important. And those that had such sustain didnt pick any. That is what my heart tells me to do. To not vote for any president ial candidate. Regardless the numbers from center city are big. We can tell from the trajectory there are more votes than certainly the last president ial election. That is linda haan at 10th and locust at jefferson hospital. Is there is a huge turnout of a demographic not used to seeing. A tremendous amounts of young voters. Its also been an election that all ables are involved in. The kids Independence Charter School took over a portion of south broad to remind you to vote. The only proble
With donald trump wading into controversy after controversy, creating selfinflicted damage to his campaign and the party itself. It begs the question how can a candidate that receives more votes than any republican in history also be seemingly tearing his party apart . The idea to treat it so lightly, amazed. Absolutely amazed and appalled. I always wonder about tough i wonder if mr. Trump has ever taken a punch in his life. Reporter commissioner bratton following in the b backlash. He referred to these comments yesterday after trump was given a purple heart. I always wanted to get the purple heart. This was much easier. Reporter then there was the baby. I was only kidding. You can get the baby out of here. Reporter and now nuclear weapons. Trump asked three times we use nuclear weapons. Reporter one day after he refused to endorse the countrys highest elected republican paul pence coming to ryans aid. I strongly support paul ryan and endorse his reelection. Paul manafort is mailing it
Far behind. Well, hundreds of people inside dozens more gathered outside. Many dnt know the 30yearold woman. Beautiful girl. Its sad. White ribbons tied to lamp post, trees and nearby homes as reverend francis yule focus on love 6 that sense of wonder and awe that is karina is still alive and well in our hearts. Inside her parents remembered their daughter as a shooting star taken too soon. A perfect distribution says anna. She was a very fun, caring, you know, amazing person and this should never happen to her let aknown anyone. Service comes just one day after investigators announce they are examining her missing personal items found near the dirt path in spring is creek park where she was jogging tuesday night. Her body was discovered by her father and police later that evening the two normally ran together but a bad back had kept him in that evening. Just heartbreaking. Awful. You know, especially in this neighborhood Something Like this just doesnt happen. Maria says the shocking