She is still one of the most powerful democrats in the house of representatives, even though she is the minority leader. What we have seen is chapter one. Now here is nancy pelosi in january 2007 on the opening day of the 110th congress. Ski could nancy pelosi, representative of california. Speaker nancy pelosi, representative from california. [applause] please take your seats. The house will be in order. Madam speaker, leader hoyer my distinguished colleagues welcome to you all. I would particularly like to welcome our new colleagues. It was an honor and privilege to serve in this great institution. I would like to thank you in advance for the sacrifices and contributions you will make to this body during your time here. Has colleagues we go a huge debt to those who have served before us. I would be remiss if i did not mention the enormous contributions of one of my predecessors, gerald ford. Former president ford served in the house for over 25 years including eight of those years as
Cold air is blowing into the area. Its especially chilly on this manmade rink. Tonight will be the coldest were seen so far. Is it bad that i want to wait until its a little bit warmer to get on that ice . Im right there with us. It will be with us for a while. Yeah, you know, its going to get quite a bit colder than it has been today. Temperatures have been dropping off. We have felt that as we ended out the week. Just a couple days ago we had 70 degrees. Now 40 in philadelphia. 37 allentown and reading. Below freezing right now in the poconos. 39 right now in dover. Take a look at what most of the country is seeing. 30s stretch all the way down into dallas. Much of the southeast seeing about 40degree temperatures. Many of us are either near freezing or below freezing. So the cold air is really taking its grip and its not going to let go any time soon. By 6 00 p. M. , upper 30s. Friday night, 10 00, temperatures dropping closer to freezing. Tomorrow morning will be the coldest so far.
2 00. Were back below the freezing mark at 6 00. Keep in mind theres a strong, blustery wind blowing at times. Karen things get better over the weekend and really good on monday. Reporter i dont know if thats a good forecast or your hitting on me. I like it. Reporter lets go to the maps in Gloucester County, fire activity blocking a lane on 295. Watch for a ramp swedesboro road to 295 northbound. Camden county, its construction blocking up to two lanes, at 6 00. This will get you to 168 and nicholson road. We have a downed pole that was causing a problem, but all lanes are back open on 291. I95 approaching cottman, no delays no overnight construction youre looking good on a friday morning, tam. Thank you, karen. Were following breaking news in bethlehem township, a water main break that caused a sinkhole and that forced two dozens people out of their homes in this cold morning air. Katherine scott is live at the scene on hampton road. Good morning, katherine. Reporter good morning, tam
To . Schools are so important to go hand in hand with real estate and county population too. I think its a couple of things. I think partly its a normal shift in enrollment and demographics. Weve had we certainly have had growth in our immigration population students who are coming here from other parts of the world. Thats clear in our numbers. But also we expanded our specialty programs last year. So we had waiting lists for gifted Children Montessori french immersion. So we expanded programs like that. Thats not the only ones but we expanded programs like that and started three new elementary spanish immersion programs. There have been people coming to board meetings and saying for a long time we want to be a part of the school but we want the programming thats important to us. So we have e panneded those programs as well as International Baccalaureate programs. We certified New High School last year and started our first primary years, Elementary Program for ib and one at James Madi
President obama and the first family will soon be on their way to hawaii for their annual christmas vacation. But first a total of 11 reporters got to ask president obama questions, and a few of the questions came with attitu attitude. Americans seem to have lost trust in you, your credibility has taken a hit. Are you youre not addressing the fact the public statements that your statements to the bubblpublic. When you look back and you look at the decisions you have made, what you did, what you doesnt do, were you personally, what do you think has been your biggest mistake . With respect to healthcare specifically or general. The whole thing. The whole thing. Mike viqueira joins us live from the white house, and mike, the tone of the press core often tends to reflect the mood of the public. More americans disapprove than approve of president obamas job. Is that what fueled the questions today . Reporter i think that might be the trend. You might be right about that. The president s pol