Some Common Ground to governor. The only way things will happen in the congress if the democrats and republicans Work Together. Lynn jenkins of kansas. Thank you. [inaudible conversations] youre watching cspan2, live coverage. Reaction to the president s state of the union speech in just off the House Chamber where the president spoke. Some of of the issues he talked about, raising the minimum wage, new medicare reform, tax reform, he talked about the cybersecurity order that he issued today. He spent about half the speech talking about the economy, he also brought up voting reform and, of course, gun control measures and one other issue he brought up was the issue of a new war on poverty. And now joining us, one of the 84 new members of congress is tony car dane use of california. Whos seat did you take . They changed the lines around in california, and i put my name for a seat there that was no incumbent. So i was able to win outright. Here i am. What is your background . I well, i s
How will we go to the dr. And get it taken care of . Host president obama will be in the south, georgia, North Carolina, what do you want to hear next . Caller i want to hear about the reform. What can he do for me as far as that. How can he help me get me some insurance so i can take care of my bill . Host eastern pennsylvania, republican line, welcome. Caller i would like to just say that president obama can talk the talk, but can he really walk the walk . Host in what sense . Go ahead and turned on your tv while you are talking to us. What do you want to see him do next . Caller i would like to see him follow through on health care for medicare and Senior Citizens and all the people who cannot afford insurance. And insurance is increasing dramatically for normal middle class people. They will be losing their jobs the cows of the factor that these companies are cutting back, and it is very depressing. Host what did you think about senator rubios speech . You are a republican. We hear
Work and need to work all the time, and the way we work, role work occupies in our life for most men and women is complicated right now in our culture. The Nightingale School about 15 years ago, an allgirl school, had a career day. They invited a corporate lawyer partner, the mother of a child in the school, to come and speak, and she came, and she spoke, and she talked about all the wonderful things she did as partner, and then there was a question period. These were girls between 14 and 18. First question was, what time do you get home for dinner . Second question was, what happens if your child is sick . The third question was, how often do you spend the whole weekend with your child . Not one of these girls asked this woman a thing about the law or law firm or her political beliefs or corporate belief, so that the pressure on women who are corporate lawyers is enormous because underneath them, the generation that theyre raising are complaining, and with justification, perhaps, and
Illegal immigrants but because our legal system is a disaster. If you have the talent, ability, something you can offer, if you are a physicist from sweden or a doctor from canada you almost cant get in america even if you try to do it legally. Here shouldhat are be able to live a life of dignity and so we can control it in the future and we can encourage people that want to come to this beacon of freedom cant get here in a sensible way. That is what we need more of, people that will put their neck on the line. That is one reason, this is a little partisan, but that is a reason why i am a fan of marco rubio. I said you need to do this and if you do it is going to show courage and leadership. But know this, no matter what happens, pass or fail youre going to get hammered from the left and the right. So be it. I think people are hungry for leaders that will say this is right for the country, i am going to do it. Follow me. [laughter] [applause] eric . I had the good fortune of working fo
This is bbc news with the latest headlines at 2. 00. The foreign secretary says the government is listening to conservative mps whore unhappy with the latest coronavirus restrictions for england. Having a vote on regulations in january with a sunset in february is the right combination of accountability and transparency with the measures the public need now. The eus chief negotiatior, michel barnier, continues talks in london over a post brexit trade deal but fishing is still a sticking point. Tributes are paid to jack merritt and saskia jones, who were killed in the London Bridge attack a year ago today. Sources at the Arcadia Group which owns high street brands including topshop and miss selfridge downplay hopes of a last minute downplay hopes of a last minute rescue of sir philip
greens clothing empire. And the man behind the mask of darth vader weightlifter turned actor dave prowse has died at the age of 85. Good afternoon. The foreign secretary, dominic raab, says the government i