And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Ifill for the first time in years, there was serious talk today of Getting Congress to act on immigration. Senators from both sides of the aisle joined to offer propose manies and said theyll work to get them passed by summer. We are dealing with 11 million human beings who are here undocumented, the vast and enormous majority of whom have come here in pursuit of what all of us would recognize as the american dream. Thats what we endeavor to move forward here on. Ifill that announcement today moved Immigration Reform to the front burner in congress. Eight senators, four democrats and four republicans, launched a renewed
And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Ifill for the first time in years, there was serious talk today of Getting Congress to act on immigration. Senators from both sides of the aisle joined to offer propose manies and said theyll work to get them passed by summer. We are dealing with 11 million human beings who are here undocumented, the vast and enormous majority of whom have come here in pursuit of what all of us would recognize as the american dream. Thats what we endeavor to move forward here on. Ifill that announcement today moved Immigration Reform to the front burner in congress. Eight senators, four democrats and four republicans, launched a renewed
Welcome, im bob abernethy. Its good to have you with us. More than 3 million muslims from around the world traveled to mecca this week for the hajj, the annual pilgrimage all able muslims are called upon to perform once in their lifetime. Pilgrims take part in a series of rituals that recall events from the lives of abraham and the prophet muhammad. On friday, muslims began observing the three days of eidaladha or the festival of sacrifice. Some sacrifice animals such as sheep or cows to recall abrahams willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to god. In a major speech on poverty, vicepresident ial candidate paul ryan this week praised religious charities, while blasting federal antipoverty programs, he charged they create what he called a debilitating culture of dependency. Sister simone campbell, leader of the nuns on the bus tour, criticized ryan, a fellow catholic, for wanting to slash federal funding for lowincome families. She argued that contradicted church teachings. Meanw
Welcome, im bob abernethy. Its good to have you with us. More than 3 million muslims from around the world traveled to mecca this week for the hajj, the annual pilgrimage all able muslims are called upon to perform once in their lifetime. Pilgrims take part in a series of rituals that recall events from the lives of abraham and the prophet muhammad. On friday, muslims began observing the three days of eidaladha or the festival of sacrifice. Some sacrifice animals such as sheep or cows to recall abrahams willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to god. In a major speech on poverty, vicepresident ial candidate paul ryan this week praised religious charities, while blasting federal antipoverty programs, he charged they create what he called a debilitating culture of dependency. Sister simone campbell, leader of the nuns on the bus tour, criticized ryan, a fellow catholic, for wanting to slash federal funding for lowincome families. She argued that contradicted church teachings. Meanw
Border. Warner with conflict raging inside syria israels taking no chances. Its now fortifying the security barrier behind me to guard against any dangers that may arise. Ifill and from mali Lindsay Hilsum has a story of celebration as french and local forces push north to capture two key towns. Reporter look at these people. Just thrilled because they can dance. They can sing. The women can ride motor bikes. They can do all the things they havent been able to do for the last nine months while the jihadis have been in power. Woodruff we close with a new edition of the daily download. Tonight, can your facebook postings get you fired . Ifill thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these i