What an extraordinary day it was on tuesday. The first day of the conclave to elect the next pope. Were going to have complete coverage of all the days events. There is breaking news to tell you about. The cardinals down the street to tell you about me. We are learning, tonight, that the church has settled four lawsuits against the archdiocese he ran. Four men allegedly abused as boys, collecting 10 million in total. They were abused by a priest in the 70s. He did time. Hes no longer alone. Theyre here in rome, trying to elect another pope. They are here right now, sworn to secrecy. The color of the smoke from the ballots they burn. To let the world know if we have a pope or not. Black smoke, no decision. Chances are, the field has been narrowed somewhat. A handful of men went to bed thinking, it could be me. Or it could be me. A mindblowing day that was historic and fascinating, right from the start. One of the cardinals that could be pope. And the men who will choose him. Sidebyside,
Newshour Congressional Correspondent kwame holman begins our coverage. We believe that we owe the American People a balanced budget. For the Third Straight year weve delivered. In fact we balanced this budget in just ten years. Reporter as House Budget Committee chairman paul ryan spelled it out, the republican plan would cut the deficit by 4. 6 trillion dollars over ten years. Some of that would come through the higher taxes approved in january. But 1. 8 trillion would come from repealing the president s Signature Health care law. In addition the plan convers medicaid to a block grant to the states and reduces its federal funding share. Ryan also proposed, as he has in the past, transforming medicare by giving seniors a fixed amount to purchase Traditional Program coverage or a private plan. Last years republican Vice President ial nominee acknowledged that the plan wont get past Senate Democrats or president obama. Instead, he said, its an opening bid. Will the president take everyon
Hugo chavez was an outspoken, controversial leader, championing the underdog at home and abroad. The guest list at todays funeral reflected that. In part, a whos who of americas least favorite leaders. Ahmadinejad. Nt raul castro, cubas leader and left wing activists like sean penn also came to pay their respects. The economy suffered under chavez and the system he bequeathed favors only the party faithful. He was a laborer who said he was blacklisted after he signed a petition against chavez. After the first few years it became a disaster for everyone. Confrontation between brothers and fronalds. His supporters will remember him as a revolutionary who fought for the poor but questions about how he governed and the mistakes he made means history may not judge chavez so kindly. In caracas and a dramatic time for the people of venezuela. Im joined by nelson. An influential journalist continuing getting scoops. Nelson very well connected. What did chavez mean for the venezuelan people . T
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Captions by vitac www. Vitac. Com thats all for us tonight. Tomorrow night, i grill newt gingrich. Anderson cooper starts now. Piers, thanks very much. Good morning, everyone. It is just after 3 00 a. M. Here in rome. What an extraordinary day it was. The first day of the conclave to elect the next pope. There is breaking news at this hour. The totally devout involving one ft cardinals right behind me. Cardinal Roger Mahoney of los angeles. We are learning that the church has settled four lawsuits against the arch diocese he ran and one naming him as a defendant. Four men allegedly naming him as boys collecting 10 million in total. That priest pleaded guilty in molesting boys. He did time. Hes no longer a priest. Hes not a long. There are many around the world and several are here in rome trying to spend another day to elect a pope. They are secluded right now. Sworn to secrecy. The only means of communication, the colors from the smoke from the ballots they burn. A black or a white an