She started a petition on change. Org, calling for a change on the ban on gays. We started a firestorm of equality. And im excited about it. Reporter the proposal the boy scouts of america is considering would give different groups that sponsor scout groups the power to decide whether to continue the ban on gays. Some Christian Conservative groups are enraged. Tony perkins called the shift a serious mistake. Rob . Sunny . Tahman bradley, in washington. Thanks, tahman. And president obama travels to las vegas today to sell his ideas for immigration reform. Yesterday, top lawmakers from both parties pledged to get a wideranging perform bill through the senate by summer. Included in that bill would be a provision to grant legal status to more than 10 million Illegal Immigrants in this country. Senator john mccain concedes its a critical issue for republicans as support for the party among hispanics has dropped dramatically. Protesters in egypt are defying the governmentordered nighttime c
And obamas agenda for america. And good morning, america. Were live to you, right now, across the country. Gma special inauguration coverage. Magnificent morning here, for the celebration of our enduring democracy. Theres the National Mall right there. The crowds starting to gather. Some 800,000 expected today in the shadow of the Washington Monument and the capitol. Theres the view the president will have, from high atop the capitol, right now. Everyone, converging on the center of washington. Theres the president and his family, just after 8 30 this morning. Going to church services, st. Johns episcopal church, across from the white house. Reverend luis leon, the rector right there. Four years ago, the president began his Inauguration Day there, as well. Also today, Martin Luther king day, a dual celebration. Were noting that, as well. The Martin Luther king memorial. The president will have his hand on the bible of Martin Luther king and abraham lincoln, as he reenacts the oath of o
Good tuesday morning. Im sunny hostin. And im rob nelson. Good morning, everybody. We begin with what could be a major change of heart from the boy scouts of america, now considering lifting its longstanding ban on gays. After generations of saying no to openlygay scouts and leaders, the organization may be ready to roll out the welcome mat. Heres abcs tahman bradley. Reporter its an american tradition of more than 100 years, the boy scouts of america. But its not been for everyone. That could soon change as the Iconic Institution considers a policy shift that would lift the ban on gay scout leaders and gay scouts themselves. Some troop leaders and scouts are gay. They just hide their sexuality. This former Eagle Scout Program director, came out to his scouting friends. I served ten years on the ranch staff. And i am gay. Reporter for a scout revealed he was day, he would be skiked out. Ryan wanted to be an eagle scout after becoming a cub. But after earning the 21 merit badges, he was
Katie couric this week, as we learn the mastermind behind the dating hoax may come forward. And get ready for the bro bowl. The rival coaches are brothers. Which team will their parents be rooting for . And good morning, america, on this special day. And what a magnificent inauguration morning here in washington, for this celebration of our enduring democracy. Youre looking live at the white house right now. The president and theres the capitol where the president is going to take the oath, and deliver his inaugural address this morning. Also, the Martin Luther king jr. Memorial. Well show that. Today celebration, Martin Luther king day, as well. And, robin, i know youre watching at home this morning, as we prepare for this moment of history. I wish you could be down here with us. I know everyone up in new york shares that sentiment. Hello to all you guys this morning. Were going to be down here all day long covering the inauguration. And, josh, all weekend, weve been tracking the cele
Good morning, everybody. We begin with what could be a major change of heart from the boy scouts of america, now considering lifting its longstanding ban on gays. After generations of saying no to openlygay scouts and leaders, the organization may be ready to roll out the welcome mat. Heres abcs tahman bradley. Reporter its an american tradition of more than 100 years, the boy scouts of america. But its not been for everyone. That could soon change as the Iconic Institution considers a policy shift that would lift the ban on gay scout leaders and gay scouts themselves. Some troop leaders and scouts are gay. They just hide their sexuality. This former Eagle Scout Program director, came out to his scouting friends. I served ten years on the ranch staff. And i am gay. Reporter for a scout revealed he was day, he would be skiked out. Ryan wanted to be an eagle scout after becoming a cub. But after earning the 21 merit badges, he was denied. His father welcomes the change. Its about time. O