some scrutiny after a former aide filed a complaint with the federal election commission. that includes an allegation bachmann made improper payments to a state senator who chaired her campaign in iowa. here s how she handled those questions. clearly it looks like it is politically motivate and and they re not true and i m working very closely with the people involved to make sure we answer all the questions and we get to the bottom of it and i m thoroughly convince i will be cleared. the democratic congressional campaign committee charged with electing democrats to the house, bachmann gone and this republican congressman will turn off americans of all political stripes because they re using the bachmann playbook, put politics before solutions. republican sources note her district in minnesota is not easy to win. she will likely make a lot of money after politics. jon? jon: mike emanuel in washington, thanks. jenna: well, happening now , a showdown worthy of the wild, wild west. l
as well. so by all the different measures, one looks at along the border. they are all trending in the right direction. though some argue captures being done suggest the illegals are winning outsmarting the authorities. jon? jon: mike emanuel in washington. thanks. one of the teenagers charged in the murder of a 13 month old boy in a stroller learns today where he will spend his time until his day in court. and when that day in court might come. plus, internet search giant google taking on the fbi and taking an historic stand. in a case that could drastically affect your privacy online. that s coming up.
hagel is trying to show solidarity with those feeling the pinch. i had a discussion shortly after he took office with the secretary, and he will voluntarily subject part of his salary to furlough levels, even though he s not required. he has committed to that. reporter: one tough message hagel is offering is reducing layers of upper and middle management, cut costs and red tape. he argues it also leads to a more effective organization with junior leaders having more power and clout. gregg. gregg: mike emanuel in washington. thanks. jenna: an airline creating controversy over how it charges passengers. it signs a little bit like the pricing formula used at your supermarket and some are not so thrilled with the weigh more pay more policy. more on that after the break. [ shapiro ] at legalzoom, you can take care of virtually
calling for getting many many people the help they need. you have fixed the mental health system. the every police officer knows people on the street that should be institutionalized because they are out there walking around on the street. we need to change our civil commitment laws. we need to change the mental health system, fund it, make it work. get these people into treatment. we are not doing that. tomorrow bipartisan group in the house will unveil a ghal would make gun trafficking a federal crime and go after people who buy weapons for convicted criminals and others who should not have them. shep? shepard: mike emanuel in washington. mike, thank you. survivors called the scene horrendous after a tour bus plummeted down a mountain road in a crash that killed several people. we re hearing details of the moments before the impact and we ll get to that. but first mourners gathered together today-to-remember a big city leader who was larger than life. new york city mayor ed koc
they should avoid another process that causes self-inflicted wound to the economy. jenna. jenna: mike emanuel in washington. mike, thank you. jon: on capitol hill concern is growing over what could happen if the country defaults on its debt. right now administration wants to pay the bill in the order which they are received but republicans say there is a better way that might even avoid default. chief political correspondent carl cameron is live in washington for us. so what are the alternatives here, carl? what s the plan? reporter: well, they re talking about plans and none of the alternatives are particularly good because the situation is so bad. with the white house refusing to negotiate spending cuts with republicans as part of a deal to raise the federal debt ceiling both sides are trying to prepare for and even avert a potential default. white house says if it happens it will pay revenue to pay bills in order they are received what you said. for the past year, pennsylvania sen