Dedicated. It not only celebrates kansas citys pioneer history, but is also a tribute to those who suffer great hardship and loss while traveling across the plains in search of a better life. In her new book, constructing cultural identity, the storian Cynthia Prescott rediscovers Pioneer Monuments erected across the nation, including those in the kansas city region. We are honored to have her here today to discuss her research. Dr. Prescott is an associate professor of history at the niversity of north dakota. Her research focuses on gender in the american west, specifically intersections of gender, social class and historical memory. Her work in these areas have been published in journal of the west and other ublications. Prescotts first book was published in 2007. It traces changing gender roles and ideology among early white settlers in oregon between 1845 nd 1900. While our academic focus and training are in social history, dr. Prescott has a strong background in several areas of
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Close a nearby restaurant. Im joined by tom sullivan, veronica daguerre of the qsj, Brian Kilmeade cohost of fox friends. Thanks to all of you for joining us. Tom, let me start with you. I wonder why mcdonalds is selling more franchise. You wonder why. Here is the problem the majority of people in the polls say asked would you like a give a minimum wage increase yeah of course. Everybody knows that middle class income has gone down, not up. People are feeling sorry for people. The problem is restaurants make about 4 to 5 profit margin. These the wage increases are going to be maybe 20, 30 . You cant, it doesnt pencil. Melissa very healthy debate broke out on my twitter to feed when we did this. People posted signs at automated mcdonalds. They dont have somebody at counter. Others say the ceo is making millions, why cant he pay a little more. Brian, what do you think . I would like to see the profit margins. Its a public company. My feeling when you have the minimum wage job, you need t
One final trading session for 2012. And it comes, of course, with the add eed drama of a fiscal cliff set to take place 15 hours from now. Im carl, with melissa lee. Cramer and faber are off today. Good morning to you, dan. Good morning. The house gaveling into session just a few moments ago. Business there is going to start at 10 00 a. M. Eastern time. Futures are showing some resilience as becky said, despite no deal yet in congress. But remember, the selloff on friday and friday night was pretty severe. The dow is set to open below 13,000. Markets in europe mixed after a shortened session in the uk, france and spain. Our road map starts right where we were months ago, waiting for the 112th congress to agree on a Debt Reduction package. The senate convenes at 11 00 a. M. The dow had its worst day in a month on friday. Set to close december with a loss. The question is, does it continue to sell off if there isnt an accord in congress. We will always have china. Manufacturing pmi data
Moments of the president ial campai campaign. Plus the most intriguing people of 2012. Find out who they are and why they landed on the list. Your money starts right now. Martin, thank you very much. What a colossal waste of time. Down to the wire, waiting for breaking news out of washington on a matter that has no business being breaking news. This was an entirely anticipated crisis, one that is completely of washingtons creation, even at this late moment, washington still ready to gamble with your Economic Future instead of conceding some ground to conclude a deal that possibly saves it. Im ali velshi. This is your money, a battle of ideological wills in washington as america moves dangerously close to a fiscal cliff. Were now at the last minute. And the American People are not going to have any patience for a politically selfinflicted wound to our economy. Not right now. Alas, this is how we do things now, create economic storms then look to provide an umbrella at the last possible