Jennifer tonight were going to go straight to the state of michigan where more than 10,000 protestors descended on lansing, the capitol to raise their voices against harsh new antilabor laws. Right to work has got to go he wants to turn us around make 10 an hour, what are we going to do for our families . Jennifer preach it, sir. Despite the uproar outside the capitol, inside it, the Republicanled Legislature still passed righttowork legislation today. That legislation would muzzle the union voice in michigan by taking away the requirement that everyone whos in a union shop should pay union dues. You might ask why is that a big deal. Well if not everyones required to pay youre going to have people who enjoy the advantages of a union better pay and Better Benefits environment but who dont contribute to the unions survival at all. This only works if were all in it together. And more than that, this law is going to starve unions of their funding. From a political perspective in this democ
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Place, of what Shenandoah National park is. Woodruff those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by at bae systems, our pride and dedication show in everything we do; from Electronics Systems to intelligence analysis and cyber operations; from combat vehicles and weapons to the maintenance and modernization of ships, aircraft, and critical infrastructure. Knowing our work makes a difference inspires us everyday. Thats bae systems. Thats inspired work. Ive been around long enough to recognize the people who are out there owning it. The ones getting involved, staying engaged. They are not afraid to question the path theyre on. Because the one question they never want to ask is, how did i end up here . I started schwab with those people. People who want to take ownership of their investments, like they do in every other aspect of their lives. United healthcare, online at uhc. Com. And the william and flora
Get ready to rumble, america. The First Political battle of 2013 is on. It starts in washington. Where today president obama for some reason went ahead with his decision to nominate chuck hagel for secretary of defense. Hagels a republican, but hes been accused of antisemitism toward israel and hes also soft on iran. And epa regulatory menace lisa jackson finally resigning because president obama apparently will approve the Keystone Pipeline. Thats the latest from a number of sources. And i say good riddance to her, but good for the Keystone Pipeline. Here is a disgraceful story tonight. New reports that welfare cash is being spent on strippers, booze, and important shows. Whatever happened to work requirements. And the battle everyones waiting for in miami tonight, notre dame looks to win the National Championship over obama. But in one way, the fighting irish may have already won. And last but not least, im going to tell you why i think a debt ceiling and Government Shutdown, bad ide
Kqed newsroom. Im thuy vu. California democrats gather in los angeles this weekend for the states partys convention. While its not quite as glamorous as last weekends academy awards, there is a lot riding on this Election Year. Scott shafer leads our analysis of what the party faces as it gears up for november. In many ways, its the best of times for california democrats. The party holds both u. S. Senate seats and every statewide office from governor on down, while the Republican Party struggles to rebrand itself. Still, theres plenty for democrats to worry about, starting with political scandals that have cost them their twothirds majority in the state senate. Joining me to discuss what challenges may be ahead are democratic strategist chris lehane and scott detrow, Sacramento Bureau chief for kqed joining us from los angeles, where hes covering the convention. And scott, let me start with you. What impact are these scandals, including the investigation of senator ronald caldron of s