If it was fiercely then urgent, it certainly is now. 50 years ago there were only five africanamerican members of the house of representatives. There was no congressional black cauc caucus. Today there are 43 members. We want more but there are 43. Theyre led by congresswoman marsha fudge who you heard from and they are the conscience of the congress. In that blauk caucus we have the privilege of serving with john lewis, some of us for over 25 years in the congress, and arent we proud of that. I also want to mention that 50 years ago, though he was not a member of congress at the time that john conyers was one of three people invited to the white house to meet with president john f. Kennedy following the civil rights march, the march for jobs, justice and freedom, who is with us. 50 years ago we had the first catholic president in the white house. Today we have the first africanamerican president and the first africanamerican first family leading our country so beautifully from the whi
At some Point Washington has to deal with its spending problem. And when your dad says something, you listen. And when you dont, it usually bites you in the [ bleep ] later on. Ive had enough of it. Its time to act. The clock is now ticking on what many economists say is a nearcertain double dip recession if more than a trillion dollars in automatic spending and defense cuts are allowed to occur at the beginning of next month. And while the president is busy running the government, today nominating a new candidate for the interior department. And yesterday pleading for action to prevent the socalled sequester, republicans have been out front telling anyone who will listen that they, too, are absolutely opposed to any cuts to military and discretionary spending. I dont like the sequester. I think its taking a meat ax to our government. A meat ax to many programs, and it will weaken our national defense. However, just to be clear, Speaker Boehner says that he will not allow any new reven
Chris Matthews debates hot political issues with politicians, newsmakers and Washington leaders. Sunday in washington d. C. Closely following the terrible events in charlottesville, virginia. We condemn this egregious display of hatred and bigotry and violence on many sides. I think there is blame on both sides. In his decision this morning to once again get into the culture war by attacking mostly black athletes for kneeling. Trump writing the nfl players are at it again taking a knee when they should be stands proudly for the national anthem. He added be happy, be cool, a Football Game that fans are
paying so much to watch and enjoy, is no place to protest. Stand proudly or be suspended from playing. Kenny stills wrote we were not protesting the national anthem, we were actively working to create. I am joined by ashley parker, eugene scott. Thanks to all of you for being with us. Ashley, let me start on the question of the president , this is not the first time we have seen this choo
Have been upgraded from third degree to Second Degree felony murder. Hes the one pinning floyd to the pavement. He kept him there. We got all four. Demonstrators chanted we got all four after the other three former officers were charged with aiding and abetting Second Degree murder. Floyds death has exposed a raw nerve in this country. A huge march happened defying a curf curfew. Portland, oregon, protesters were met with riot police and National Guard troops. One of the many flash points has been at the trump white house. It has been pushing protesters further and farther away. We get the latest from cnns alex marquadt. Reporter the large demonstrations have been focused for the past week on the white house. Today this was as far as the demonstrators could come, pushed back even farther away from Lafayette Park. Now about another half block away. Still, protesters came in huge numbers peacefully chanting, taking a knee at times, singing, listening to music. A Real Party Like atmospher
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