24th right to work state, all that is left for that to happen, for the republican governor to sign it. Rick snyder promises to do exactly that, probably tomorrow. Look at more pictures we have for you here. More than 12,000 protesters gathered in freezing temperatures. I think i saw some snow falling earlier there in lansing as the lawmakers were inside, voting. And, against the odds, democrats waged a final losing battle. Poppy harlow, let me bring you in there, amidst all of this in lansing. Set the scene for me, now that we know, poppy, both the bills passed. What is the reaction like in the crowd . We knew this was going to happen and frankly, brooke, so did many of the workers, many of them Union Workers here in the crowd today as you said. Thousands, likely more than 10,000 here protesting this legislation. But it is about the symbolism. What does this mean for a state like michigan that is at the heart of the organized Labor Movement in america to pass this right to work legisla
Meltdown. Technically the nation went over the fiscal cliff when the new year began. But practically the senate pulled a parachute that should soften the fall. About 2 00 a. M. Eastern, senators passed a round of compromises with a vote of 898. I said should. This deal is far from done. Now it is up to the house to stop 600 billion of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts. At this hour, though, a vote is not scheduled. Multiple house members took to the floor today to say their vote will be no. The current agreement with the fiscal cliff was agreed to, were told, somewhere around 11 30 last night. The bill was voted on at 2 00 in the morning. Now, again this is new years eve. I dont know how many senators between midnight and 2 00 a. M. In the morning had a chance to thoroughly read this agreement that is 157 pages long. You see, this is not how we should run our government. This is drama. Unnecessary drama. So what did the senators pass . Well, it was very long bill, 157 pages. There
Im deborah feyerick. Have a good night and a great have a good night and a great week. Captions by vitac www. Vitac. Com big new developments in the health of Hillary Clinton. She is back to work today. The case against accused a rare ra movie sheeter james holmes. We are just hours away from prosecutors unveiling their evidence in court. The biggest scandal to hit washington since washington. Call it knee gate. Seriously. What is one of the brightest stars doing in the game with a bum knee only to injure it again, maybe even worse . I cannot tell you how we have been discussing this this morning. Its a story. There is outrage. There is consternation in washington right after the fiscal cliff. Can they get no reprieve after all the problems theyve had . Oh, my goodness. Welcome to early start. Im john berman. Nice to have you back. Im Zoraida Sambolin. It is 5 00 a. M. In the east. The president preparing for another bruising battle with republicans over his choice to head up the defen
Class tax cut as first part of any deal. And he linked republicans to scrooge today while touring a pennsylvania toy factory. Listen. If congress does nothing, every family in america will see their income taxes automatically go up on january 1st. Every family, everybody here, youll see your taxes go up on january 1st. I mean, im assuming that doesnt sound too good to you. That is sort of like the lump of coal you get for christmas. Thats a scrooge christmas. Thats pretty scroogy, right . President obamas proposal calls for 1. 6 trillion in new tax revenue. 50 billion for new stimulus spending. And about 400 billion in entitlement cuts. Republicans say, the president s proposals nothing but a political stunt. Here is boehner. The white house spends three weeks trying to develop a proposal and they send one up here that calls for 1. 6 trillion in new taxes, calls for a little not even 400 billion in cuts, and they want to have this extra spending that is actually greater than the amount
Swallowed by a sinkhole. A man disappeared overnight as a sink hole opened up under his bedroom. His brother pulled for safety, kim, following the unbelievable story. And well have the latest on a fire raging in california. Today is the day when 85 billion in spending cuts go into effect. President and congressional leaders will meet today, if no deal is made, and we dont expect one, what happens to our economy . Plus, the harlem shake. The internet craze rattling the faa. Why the agency is very interested in this viral video filmed mid flight. Doesnt look very safe. Wade davis, a former player from the tennessee tig the Tennessee Titans, a sports agent, the archbishop of chicago, and others will be our guests, and walter t. Shaw, a former jewel thief for the mafia thats now a movie producer. Starting point begins right now. Good morning, welcome, everybody. We begin with brand new information happening about the sinkhole. A terrifying story. Apparently the sinkhole opened right under