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Hurricane Irma's not over yet.

Hello again, I'm on me, and this is To the Point.

From Key West, north to Jacksonville, both coasts of Florida are suffering massive wind and water damage from a storm at still 400 miles wide.

Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia are among cities still in the path of devastation.

At least four people have died in Florida compared to 30 or more in Caribbean islands, now short of food and water where a few

buildings remain standing. We'll take stock and get current reports, including the influence

of climate change and the extent of rising sea level. Later on today's talking point, the

felony trial of a Democrat from New Jersey could give Republicans another vote in the U.S. Senate.

First, here's the news.

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Hello again, Mormon Alany back with To the Point. The sun is out in the Florida Keys and massive damage from Irma is all too visible.

Big relief effort is underway. The storm is still battling Jacksonville and heading northward will update the weather as relief efforts get underway.

Today's talking point,

the felony trial of New Jersey Democrat Bob Menendez resumed today if he's convicted. A Republican would likely be named to replace him, increasing the GOP majority in the Senate. First,

this news update. Two Republican senators are still trying to repeal and replace Obamacare before time runs out at the end of this month.

Last week, John McCain said he would help them get 50 votes, but yesterday he seemed to hark back to his vote that killed the last such effort.

He was talking to CNN.

Why didn't we have hearings, have amendments, have debate,

bring a bill to the floor, have amendments, have debate, and then come up with a product?

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