[ theme music ] stephanie hello, current tvland here we are back on the tv. Look at us. We did a regular horse drawn Television Show yesterday. I felt like nicole kidman. I miss you already. Stephanie i miss you too. Were going to have a jackis healthcare corner today. People are on the edge of their seats saying what time is jacki going to be on . There is a great reporter and good friend and it was some great stuff. Stephanie jackis healthcare corner. Now here she is in the current news center. President obama is back in washington today. He is going to give a speech at 10 45 urging congress to avoid the spending cuts that will kick in on friday. Any spending cuts need to be coupled with an increase in revenue. The white house has invited emergency workers to appear today for the president s speech. Two men who cochaired the president s Debt Commission are in 2010 are out with a new plan. So far the president and congress have come up with 2. 7 trillion in savings, so this would be o
[ theme ] stephanie whatever, jim. Jim is so competitive jacki. In the parking structure hes like ha ha, i got in the building first into the building first . Really . That does it for you . You compete about that . Stephanie love letter for jacki. Dear steph. Huge fan and podcast subscriber. Everyone involved makes the show fantastic. You guide the show along masterfully. Chris is more than hes given credit for. Silliness occurs when healthcare geek jacki is in the studio with us. Any way to have her there with you more often . Well, there would be if jim ward didnt constantly sexually harass her. There is that whole restraining order. Im several feet away from her. Thats what the restraining order says. Stephanie why cant we have nice things. Here she is in the current news center. That was sweet. Good morning everybody. During the state of the union address, president obama talked about fixing the nations infrastructure. Things like the 70,000 or so structurally deficient bridges ac
You now. If hilarity was lottery winnings i would blow him on a ferrari. Next to me, joe devito. A block. The lede. Thats the first story. Wait, they actually let this guy host . Yes. He is saying nope to public dope. Recreational mark marge use may be Legal Marijuana use may be legal in colorado, but denvers mayor doesnt want to see you or smell you smoking. It Michael Hancock introduced an ordinance that would make it illegal to light up in city, pas or private property where it is seen or smelled. It could be subject to a 999 fine. Thats silly. You could also have a year in jail. Which sounds like fun. Similar laws exist for glue, but they say making it illegal for people to fire up bongs on their own porch is going too far. Mayor hancock says, quote, marijuana is one of the elements that can be invasive. I shouldnt have to smell your activities from your backyard. Tell me about it. We asked a denver resident for comment. This is what is wrong with animals who use drugs. They make d
[ theme ] bill hey, good morning everybody. Good to see you this morning and welcome to the full court press here on current tv. Coming to you all the way across this great land of ours from our studio on capitol hill in washington, d. C. Bringing up to date on all of the news of the day. President obama is back at the white house and he will be back at work in just a couple of hours together with all members of the White House Press corps back from florida the white house, meanwhile has released its own outline for comprehensive Immigration Reform. And on the gun safety front the New York Times reporting there is growing bipartisan support in congress both for legislation to tighten up the background checks so that they apply in all cases and also for a ban on highcapacity magazines. How about it . Lots going on. Well get into all of that. First, lets get the latest, todays current news update, Lisa Ferguson out in los angeles. Hi lisa, good morning. Hey bill. Good morning everyone. A
Theme stephanie ok, then, hello happy friday, everybody. Jacki sheckner had to do an emergency valentines day intervention last night. Yeah. Stephanie we were having a rough valentine. However, we did not just get off a Carnival Cruise ship. So youre not covered in crap. Stephanie emotionally i am. I did administer tough love. Stephanie thats what youre good at. Get over it. Stephanie get off the cross somebody needs the wood. She always feels good calling me and then whatever, get off the phone. Stephanie i get my tough love and i know shes got other people to move on to. Pity party we wrap it up. Stephanie were on a schedule here. Stephanie b. F. F. In the current news center, jacki sheckner. President obama will welcome president napolitano as the italian leader prepares to leave office. Then hell give out the 2012 citizens medal to 12 people, the nations second highest civilian honor. Former senator harris waford helped form the peace corps and been an advocate in Higher Education