And tim scott of South Carolina appointed to fill the seat vacated by jim demint is the senates only black member, and the first black republican senator since 1979. Freshmen on both sides will now join, in earnest, the fight over spending and taxes, as majority leader reid made clear today. As we advance the debate over the best way to strengthen our economy and reduce our deficit during the 113th congress, democrats will continue to stand strong for the principle of balance. Woodruff on the house side, republicans are still in control, albeit with fewer members 233 to the democrats 200. There will be 82 freshmen 47 democrats and 35 republicans. As in the senate, the house now has a Record Number of women, 81 in all. Minority leader nancy pelosi held a photo op today with the women of her Democratic Caucus this morning. But the spotlight today was primarily on House Speaker john boehner. Hes coming off bruising battles over the fiscal cliff bill, within his own caucus, and criticism f
Suspects in a new delhi gang rape were officially charged with murder, rape, and kidnapping today. Brown the crisis beneath the streets. Miles obrien reports on a growing threat to the countrys infrastructure aging sewer systems. In detroit, there are 3,500 miles of sewer lines, some of them dating back to the mid 19th century, the crumbling pipes offer a glimpse at a Huge National engineering challenge that is largely unseen and unappreciated. Woodruff and ray suarez examines the changing face of Cable Television as al jezeera, the pan arab news giant, buys current tv, a Television Channel founded by al gore. Brown 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 institutions and foundatio
Miles obrien reports on a growing threat to the countrys infrastructure aging sewer systems. In detroit, there are 3,500 miles of sewer lines, some of them dating back to the mid 19th century, the crumbling pipes offer a glimpse at a Huge National engineering challenge that is largely unseen and unappreciated. Woodruff and ray suarez examines the changing face of Cable Television as al jezeera, the pan arab news giant, buys current tv, a Television Channel founded by al gore. Brown 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 institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers
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