It really gets a foothold in the nation. The longer this shutdown continues, the worse the effects will be. For as many people as this affected on day one, its not hitting the majority of americans. Yet. Thats because social security, medicare and Unemployment Benefits are still being paid. Air traffic control, military salaries and most Veterans Benefits are still funded. And you are still getting your mail. But as far as the shutdown is concerned, the drama continues from both ends of pennsylvania avenue with little hope that this will end soon. And even some republicans are split. You are starting to hear more of that now. World war ii veterans from the chicago area and across the country are among those dealing with the negative impacts of the Government Shutdown. Wgns julian crews has more on them, and others who are already feeling the effects here in chicago. Weve had them on our list for two to three years, and they have been waiting and calling to see how theyre doing on the l
Preparing capabilities for terrorism, operational coordination, Situational Awareness we would consider that an allowable expense. Are you aware of local Police Department that is purchasing an mrap with their own funds . Im not and nt i couldnt answer that question. The local Police Department buys it. I was around here but according to my briefing here, the First Program was authorized in the Defense Authorization bill. Primarily about the drug wars. Is that correct . Thats correct. What were local Police Departments missing that they needed to be funded or given from the Defense Department to combat the war on drugs. Let me be clear. We do this because were asked to do this. I understand. What what equipment were Police Departments were outgunned by drug gangs so they were looking for protection and fire power. This was expanded in 1997. My note says based on lobbying from Police Organizations. I cant answer why the authorization was expanded. At the time it was for counterterrorism
As a divisive symbol in the state. We dont need any more talking. All the points have been made. The governor has spoken. The flag ought to come down. So this at the same time lawmakers are prepping to start a special session to pass the stayed budget. They are expected to vote on whether to add the flag issue to the agenda. Long time charleston mayor joe riley has led the fight to remove the flag for several years, dating back to 2000. He led a march from columbia to charleston calling for it to be removed from the dome. The flag was moved from the dome to another place on the Capitol Grounds and he spoke with my colleague Andrea Mitchell last hour. The flag is going to be moved. Its unfortunate that such a horrific tragic event is the reason, but its going to go. Its going to go in a museum. Nbcs krigcraig melvin has been following this story in Columbia South carolina. Craig, we can see the flag over your shoulder. This is the point of controversy for so many lawmakers. Explain wher
She is the prison worker charged with supplying tools to the two inmates who escaped. Ill have more on that in just a moment. And the second major development, sources familiar with the investigation tell nbc news dna from both david sweat and richard matt in a remote Mountain Lodge not far from the prison where they escaped on the 6th of june. The District Attorney says a hunter reported seeing a person running away from a camp in the area on sunday. That hunter says he went into the cabin and noticed two things out of place. A jug of water and an open jar of Peanut Butter on the table. More now on that exclusive interview with the husband of Joyce Mitchell. She pleaded not guilty to charges of providing tools to two escaped convicts. Her husband lyle spoke to matt lauer answering a lot of questions. I cant imagine a more tensionfilled and tumultuous 17 or 18day period. How are you, lyle . Taking it day by day. Its been rough. Can you describe how this has turned your life upside down
Governors call to remove the confederate, and it appears to be moving forward. What are you hearing there . 1 00 the Lower Chamber here in the state will reconvene. Thats the house. Theyre expected to take up the budget first and shortly thereafter, theyre expected to take up a piece of legislation that would essentially start the ball rolling. I was told yesterday by a number of Democratic Leaders and Republican Leaders that the governor of South Carolina would not have trotted out the number of folks she trotted out yesterday for that announcement to senators other cabinet members, some political heavyweights here, she would not have done that had they not been confident that they had the votes to get this thing done. Again, here in South Carolina it requires not just a majority but a supermajority, twothirds of the house, twothirds of the senate about both have to sign off on this. Right now behind me you can see what is shaping up to be the rally that you mentioned, tamron, that ra