Information we have at this time, as i said, indicates that u. S. Citizens are among the hostages, but they dont have at this point more details to provide to you. Were certainly concerned about reports of loss of life and are seeking clarity from the government. Trouble for tao. The onetime heisman hopeful, is he the victim of a cruel hoax or part of the plot . Just got a message from somebody i think in hawaii saying they had heard his girlfriend didnt exist. Every single thing about this was real to me at the time. There was no suspicion that it wasnt no belief that it might not be, and so the pain was real, the grief was real, the affection was real. Good day. Im Andrea Mitchell live in washington. Our new nbc newswall street journal poll is real, and it shows that white house officials move just how difficult the fight is going to be to pass the president s new gun proposals. The president s biggest public opponent on this issue, the marshall Rifle Association carries a favorable
Solution to our problem. Government is the problem. As times change, so government must change. We need a new government for a new century. My most solemn duty is to protect this nation and its people from further attacks and emerging threats. On this day we come to require an end to the petty grievances and wornout dogmas that have strangled or politics for far too long. Ready for round two. The white house unveils the president s new official portrait, but he and Congress Face a public deeply pessimistic view about whether they can get the economy moving again. First Lady Michelle obama celebrating her 49th birthday with dinner out shows off a new haircut. Bangs. With us this hour stephanie cutter, chair of the president ial inaugural committee, board of directors, and our lookback at inaugurations past with no apologies for either the 1980s hair or the fashions. Oh, boy. Good day. Im Andrea Mitchell live in new york. President obama heads into his second term with a strong Approval
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Right now on Andrea Mitchell reports, the president tells House Republicans no deals on the debt ceiling. The issue here is whether or not america pays its bills. We are not a deadbeat nation. Taking a stand on the onemonth anniversary of the newtown massacre. The families speak out. This is a promise to turn the conversation into actions. Things must change. This is the time. This is a promise we make to our precious children because each child, every human life, is filled with promise, and though we continue to be filled with unbearable pain, we choose love, belief, and hope instead of anger. Calling them out. Tough words from former secretary of state general colin powell for his fellow republicans on race. Theres also a dark vein of intolerance many some parts of the party. The end of the longest war and the man president obama has nominated to wind it down coming up. Retired general Stanley Mcchrystal on chuck hagel. The exit strategy from afghanistan and his own career. Plus, sho
Nbc musewall street journal poll shows the lobby may have more clout. Coming up, the nations top Police Commissioner new yorks ray kelly on the frontlines in a battle against guns. We know were not going eliminate, you know, all gun violence, but it will certainly diminish the possibility of having another newtown. The nra defends its web ad, pea touring the president s daughters. President s have been off limits for decades. Theyve been understanding that we dont talk particularly about the minor children of president s. Nobody was talking about his children. Nobody was maiming his children. Money was doing this. Rescue attempt. Fastmoving developments unfolding in algeria. We are awaiting word on the fate of dozens of foreign hostages, including americans as well as al qaeda militants and a bp national gas plant. Unfortunately, the best information we have at this time, as i said, indicates that u. S. Citizens are among the hostages, but they dont have at this point more details to p