Loves. Virtually no 1 believes that what we have before us tonight is a longterm solution. It reminds me of the jokes were used to have, where someone stops hitting you in the head with a hammer and youre supposed to say thank you so much for the relief. In the end, House Democrats were joined by enough republicans for the agreement to become law. As for the president to deliver on a campaign pledge, that the rich would pay more to help reduce the deficit. I will sign a law that raises taxes on the wealthiest 2 of americans wall preventing a middleclass tax hike for while preventing a middleclass tax hike. They have agreed that the wealthiest americans will pay more income tax. Individuals earning more than 400,000 a year deep spending cuts of more than 100 billion have been delayed for two months which means there will be another round of haggling at the beginning of march. The u. S. Government will hit what is known as the debt ceiling, the limit for borrowing and only congress can r
Welcome to our viewers on Public Television and america. For the first time in three decades, the leaders of the United States and iran have spoken directly. President obama and president rouhani spoke over a phone call. The United Nations Security Council is planning to vote tonight on a resolution about the chemical weapons serious and its chemical weapons program. We have this report. President obama did not manage a handshake with uhani this week. But relations have been so troubled for 35 years that even the phone call counts as a breakthrough. I spoke with president rouhani of the Islamic Republic of iran and we spoke about our efforts to reach an agreement on the nuclear program. Iran i reiterated what i said in new york. There are important obstacles to moving forward. Believe that we can reach a comprehensive solution. With you when weapons inspectors back in damascus, the other welcome to breakthrough do the u. N. Resolution to away with the arsenal of chemical weapons in syr
Welcome to our viewers on Public Television and around the globe. The u. S. Navy ordered a review of security and military bases after 12 people were shot dead at the navy yard here in washington, d. C. The gun man was a former sailor her work as a defense contractor as ailor who worked defense contractor. How was someone with his background given access to what was meant to be a secure site . The defense secretary honored the 12 victims, all civilian workers of the naval hq. The Police Presence is still heavy. They are still looking for answers. We had officers who heroically went into a building, witnessing multiple casualties, and continued to pursue and engage a gunman who was determined to kill as many people as possible. Werely essential personnel allowed inside today. The 24 hours earlier, aaron alexis had entered, mass murder in his mind on his passes in order. Mind, his passes in order. Securityigh level of he had a high level of security. Carhot out the tires of a because of
Ira by i believe republicans and democrats alike want to put us on the course to fiscal discipline. We are running at a time. Americans are threatened with a tax hike in just few hours. I hope we can keep in mind that our single most important goal is to protect middleclass families. Democrats and republicans in congress have to get this done but they are not there yet. They are closed but not there yet. One thing we can count on with respect to this congress is that if there is even one second left, they will lose they will use that last second. The gap between the two sides is narrowing. Time is running short. If a deal cannot be found, the eventual impact on americans will be severe. Over the year, the average family would pay an extra 2,000 in tax. There would be sharp cuts in spending across government operations. Defense would be hit hard. With so much money coming out of the economy, america would face higher unemployment and probably effect of recession. The fiscal cliff is a s
Growth objectives. We offer expertise and tailored solutions for Small Businesses and major corporations. What can we do for you . And now, bbc world news america. Is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. Upael says it is stepping its pressure on hamas. This is one of a number of what it calls terrorist targets. The u. S. And europe impose the toughest sanctions yet on the russia. And a rare moment of celebration in the Central African republic in a move Slum Community there. It come Muslim Community there. Amid a backdrop of violence. Welcome to our viewers in america and around the globe. Healthpast 24 hours, officials in gaza say more than 100 palestinians have died in the heaviest bombardment so far by israeli forces. Our International Correspondent is in gaza and starts our coverage tonight. Gaza trembled with the fury of war last night. Had actedned it aggressively. It did. People were forced from their homes. Out into a city with few safe places to hide. Israel want