Books about class, in america. Daniel talks about his book the poverty industry about how federal funds are misspent by the state. In their book, the human cost the welfare, they argue that welfare programs hurt their recipients. David roth writes about the effort to raise the michigan mum wage. And later, an interview with don watkins, he argues that efforts to correct incominequality are misguided. Hello, thank you for coming out tonight for this politics, and prose, as we have the honor of hosting daniel hatcher, my name is davis. I work with the events staff. We just have a few quick announcements. First off, that is politics and prose. This is a new partnership, in which we are selling books and hosting events. So youre here, and you can find us at 5th and k. , you can see, different events that will be scheduled throughout the city. Part of that, is now youre in a restaurant and you can order food and drink while hearing a great book talk. Treat your wait staff well. If you will
All people accused of a federal crime plead guilty, i would have said thats because most of them did it. Thats why they plead guilty. The governments right to go after them. Now that i know more i realize thats not the case. Government has ways of making innocent people plead guilty, its unbelievable. Essentially its a plea bargain. They come to a doctor, they say they want to get a doctor. Nothing wrong. Our federal statutes are so luminous and accordion like they can find something if not for your tax return, its looking like you administer Pain Medicine . Were going to charge you with the Illegal Administration of illegal drugs. But she was in pain, im a doctor. They say i know, but you exceeded the allowable dose of pain medication and they charge you with a crime that will put you away for five years but if you plead guilty, you will get three months and you can Practice Medicine again. So whats your choice . Rule growing your entire life, be locked up for five years and destroyed
Investigation, Police Rushed over in the circle for a stabbing report. Police believe it started as a fight between two men that got so heated one pulled out a knife. Both ended up hurt but are expected to survive. The man with the knife will likely face an assault charge. A discussion between two drivers ramped up in alexandria today. Take a look at the damage road rage did to the Travelers Hotel on richmond highway outside the belt way. The driver of this mangled Toyota Corolla apparently started the whole thing. The road rage victim said elmer king got angry when he wouldnt let him cut in. It ended when king hit the victim and another car and jumped the curb into the Hotel Parking lot. No one in the cars or inside the hotel was seriously hurt. The hotel suffered damage to its structure. In Prince Georges County loved ones and police are desperately searching for a woman who somehow mysteriously disappeared from the bw parkway. Scott broom reports that the family fears time is runnin
Brown, even though registered democrats in maryland outnumber republicans 21. Early on, polls show brown leading by double digits. Lets listen to what he is saying about the stunning upset. That was nothing compared to the challenges that lie ahead. Weve got a lot of work to do. Our state economy is in real trouble. We focused on that for years. Now weve got to roll up our sleeves and get to work on trying to turn our state around. And were going to do that, as weve said, forever in a bipartisan fashion. Doesnt matter to me if somebodys a republican or a democrat. Im going to be the governor for all marylanders. Were going to put together a bipartisan administration. Were going to work as closely as we can with the people on both sides of the aisle. As weve committed to do throughout this entire campaign. I was pleased to receive a very gracious phone call this morning from governor omalley who pledged his full cooperation in the transfer of power and in the transition. He invited my w
He said resources are in place to protect lives and property and the right to free speech. The tv crews caught up with Michael Browns dad this afternoon. Michael brown, senior very solemn and soft spoken said the family does not know what the grand jury has decided, only that the announcement will come a little later this evening. Reporter how you feeling about it . Sir, whats your message for the protesters out here as they wait along with you and support your family . Brown, sr. Has been a big advocate for peaceful protests. He said anything else would dishonor his sons memory. Even with michael brown, sr. s plea for peaceful protests Law Enforcement agencies in ferguson and all over the country are on standby tonight. The white house says its also keeping a close eye on the situation. The department of defense qu has been engaged with local Law Enforcement in communities not just in the st. Louis area but across the country because we are mindful of im sorry. Weve been talking a lot