Democr democrats and republicans in the house still have an important vote to take. But i want to thank the leaders of both houses for getting an agreement. Once this comes to my desk, i will sign it immediately. And well reopen of our government, and we can begin to lift this cloud from our businesses and from the American People. Ill have more to say about this tomorrow. And i have some thoughts about how we can move forward in the remainder of the year, and stay focused on the job at hand. Because there is a lot of work ahead of us, including our need to earn back the trust of the American People that has been lost over the last few weeks. And we can begin to do that by addressing the real issues that they care about. I have said it before, ill say it again, im willing to work with anybody. Im eager to work with anybody. The democrats or republican, house or Senate Members on any idea that will grow our economy, create new jobs, threaten s str middle class and get our house in order
Of them by a mile voted no on that. Most republicans in the house wanted to blow past the debt ceiling and keep the shutdown going. They wanted that by almost two to one. What this means is that House Speaker john boehner passed the bill without the support of his own members. But thanks to all of the democrats and minority of his caucus who did support him in this vote we brought about the end to this self imposed National Crisis tonight. President obama is expected to sign the bill right away as in basically now. After that the federal government will begin the work of reopening itself after this long and painful shutdown. The office of management and budget is advising employees to expect to return to work in the morning as in a few hours from now. President obama spoke briefly tonight after the vote saying he intended to get going on policy mentioning immigration and the farm bill, the policymaking that has been shoved off the agenda. As the president left the podium tonight a repo
National debt by the skin of our teeth. Starting right now, midnight, the source the moment that the u. S. Treasury said we would begin the risk of defaulting on National Debt if congress did not raise the debt ceiling. With 90 minutes to spare, the house finally did vote to avoid that catastrophe, voted to raise that on end the shut down. The bill had passed the Senate Earlier by a vote of 8118. The 18 no votes were all republican no votes. All of the Senate Republicans voted in favor of ending the crisis. That is not true in the house. Democrats voted yes as a bloc, unanimous on the idea that the u. S. Should not the fault and the government should reopen. Most of them voted no on that. Most republicans in the house wanted to blow past the debt ceiling and keep the shutdown going. They wanted that by almost 21. What this means is that john boehner pass this bill without the support of his own members, his own Republican Caucus. Thanks to all the democrats and to the minority of his c
The studio. Reporter its games of been fun to watch i was out there about 845. It reporter and is just a whole different feel in the playoffs come and the giants that old cliche nothing spectacular no big home runs they did this in a wild pitch. Reporter and they decided done of the giants were this good run away with this day was a free run triple for nothing bottom of the first. Reporter courtesy of rebel kurd shock of home run for four hudson was a bullpen game on my dad to acidify elbow the ball bids by them as a real nice play. Reporter runners at first and second nobody out and ready shut those down the rightfield line. Reporter 80 this series two games to one to the clubhouse here we go luckily had confidence he laid down the beauty he put down some speed of the great ball game reporter they need to win tomorrow for st. Louis or down three games thursday could be a clincher. Reporter the giants keep doing it nothing dramatic. No big hero is the team effort. Reporter more from ga
Way through this job. Being president doesnt change who you are. It reveals who you are. Joe biden will end the hate and Division Trump has created. Just getting americans to wear masks has been a hurdle in many places, including schools. Four covid clusters uncovered at unc chapel hill. I wish that when we went into lockdown, we looked like italy. I mean, people werent allowed out of their house. Announcer this is new day with Alisyn Camerota and john berman. We want to welcome our viewers in the United States and all around the world. This is new day. It is tuesday, august 18th. 6 00 here in new york. Which comes very quickly after a Convention Ends at 11 03. Thats exactly right. So, if you missed some of it, were about to bring you the highlights. Michelle obama delivered this heartfelt dissection of President Trump his character, his record, and his fitness for the job saying he is the wrong president for the country at this time. She says hes clearly in over his head and incapable