We begin with week two of the Government Shutdown and absolutely no clear sign of how it will end. And in a throwback to the protestant work ethic, the house is actually back in session today on a monday, for heavens sake. And right out of the gate, a bullish speaker, john boehner, is pushing back against claims that he is being bullied by right wing rebels. He says he simply cant put a bill on the floor, because he doesnt have the votes to pass a clean continuing resolution. And in his effort to get the president to give in on something, it sounds as though the speaker has already moved on to the next even more cataclysmic fight over the debt limit, while, of course, blaming the president. A senior white house staffer this morning said that the president would rather default on our debt than to sit down and negotiate. Now, the American People expect when their leaders have differences and were in a time of crisis, that well sit down and at least have a conversation. Yes all the speake
Professor Matthew Green talks about his book the speaker of the house. This is half an hour. Host youre watching booktv. Were on location at the Catholic University of america in washington, dc, and were meeting some of the professors who have also written books. Joining us now is professor Matthew Green who has written the peeker of the house a study of lloydership. Whats the speaker of the house responsible for . Guest the speaker of the house has a number of responsibilities. He or she is the top officer of the house of representatives and in fact the only one named in the constitution, and so theres an expectation that speakers are there to represent the house of representatives to the senate and American People. The principal practical matter the speaker is responsible for ensuring that the house operates correctly, ensuring that legislation is enacted, helping to develop the agenda, interacting with the president , interacting with the American People, and ensuring that general t
I have never ben prouder of your and your leadership than the day that happened and america owes you a grateful thanks for leading the charge and giving voice to that problem. But leonards courage and heroism just doesnt apply to his service to his country, not long ago when an intruder attacked his home and his family, leonard was there to stand up and protect them as well. And you shrug it off, leonard, but everybody who knows you knows that the outcome of that horrible moment was inevitable. That truth and justice were going to triumph because you were the one who was there at the right time and the right place. We are honored to have the privilege of serving with you. We wish you and dodi and your entire family the best. Dont be a stranger. We are counting on you to continue to inspire us and may god go with you. Id like to now recognize the representative from northern missouri, mr. Graves. Mr. Graves thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, i rise to recognize the distinguished service
Wreaking havoc bringinocg with t blinding snow and devastating tornadoes, at least six people are dead, over 1000 Flights Canceled nationwide stranding Holiday Travelers and now worries things could get a lot worse. Ling welcome, everybody, i am eric bolling in for neil cavuto, were tracking a deadly winter storm making its way towards east coast. Across the south and southwest at least 34 twisters leveling homes in mississippi more than 25 people injured, at least 70g. Homes damaged in that number expected to rise. The storm knocking out power to more than 200,000 homes ande businesses, and if youre trying to fly home after thee christmas visit, you could be out of luck. More than 1000 flights already canceled today and were all over it in a very snowy indianapolis. Chicago ohare keeping track of all the flight delays and here in the fox weather center. Go ahead, what is the latest . We are here i on the south se of indianapolis, eric, and we just had the main part of the storm blow t
The family of the murdered teen lays it out. But hear what the judge had to say. Plus it is exactly what were wondering too. What can and cannot be ruled out about the mysterious lights above the bay area. Good evening, im elizabeth cook. Im ken bastida. Another pipe bomb found in the hills. The question on everyones minds, are there anymore out there . Reporter for the second time since friday, a bomb squad detonated an explosive device found near a School Campus in Pleasant Hill. Someone noticed the parttime bomb in the bushes outside Pleasant Hill elementary. It looked like it was lit, but did not go off. It didnt detonate. Reporter the discovery came three days after a group of five area teenagers were detained, accused of setting off a mailbox bomb on friday night and planning another at a nearby high school. The bomb squads had to detonate that one too and they found a third bomb in the car that the teens were driving. Neighbors say they could hear the explosions for miles. I can