Im ben olinsky im the Senior Vice President for structural and governance here at the center for american progress. And its my pleasure to welcome you this afternoon for an incredibly important conversation on on the filibuster with senator jeff and mike zamore coauthors of the newly released book filibustered how to fix the broken senate and save america. And i want to just take a minute to thank you all for your patience, given the vagaries of senate vote timing, its thought that president buchanan was the first to call the senate the worlds most deliberative body to better understand characterization. I looked the term deliberative. The cambridge dictionary defines it as involving careful and discussion when making decisions. So, for example, you might say she deliberated over the menu. And incidentally, when someone over the menu, they ultimately on what to order or they go hungry. But when we look to the senate these days, we see less deliberation. We see less real debate and comp
Thats where you find us right here on capitol hill. We will tell you whats happening in our nations capitol and give you a chance to get involved in the conversation at 86655press. How about a big news today . South carolinas jim demint announced he is going to resign from the senate to head the Heritage Foundation. That is good news not senate. At a time gets rid of one of the most whacko extremist members of the senate. Bad news for the Heritage Foundation because they are going to be known as just a bunch of rightwing extremists. We will find out about that. First lets check in with Lisa Ferguson with this mornings current news update. Good morning, everyone. Happy friday. The president has a pretty light day on his schedule today, just a morning meeting with his advisors and this afternoon, he will sign into law the Child Protection act of 2012. Now, that law protects children against child pornography, sexual abuse and sex trafficking by giving Law Enforcement more power to protec
11th hour deal. What tax and spending issues do need included in any compromise. Republicans, your number is democrats independents if you are outside the u. S. You can also catch up with us on all your favorite social media sites, twitter, facebook, or e mail us. A very good morning to you. Taking to the latest headlines on the fiscal cliff. I will run a few through a few of them for you. From the daily news also l. A. Times i will take to a boston globe the boston globe the New York Post the story i want to start with this morning is from politico. That line is Senate Leaders are headed into a critical sunday session of congress with a similar mission to avoid historic tax hikes, setting the stage for a high wire a final act of fiscal cliff negotiating just two days before the country is hit with a series of tough austerity measures. That again is from politico this morning. Youre getting your thoughts, and we want to hear your message to congress on the fiscal cliff negotiations. Th
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Workforce tonight. One and six restaurants is closed. Huge parts of the retail sectors are in tatters. J. Crew in bankruptcy, pier one, neiman marcus, brooks brothers, century 21, and many others. So, if there ever is a time that americans needed relief, it was right now. So be glad to know, there is something for you in this bill. It is entirely possible that you could get a 600 check courtesy of the u. S. Congress. That money, should you receive it, is yours to keep. Do what you wish. Buy a moderately sized Television Set and watch the free channels. All might come if you want. Rent a tesla for a day and drive it until the power runs out. Or splurge and ordered two full appetizers at the restaurant in napa, tip not included. The skys the limit, go crazy. 600, all for you. Its good to be an american. On the other hand, it is also good to be a jordanian. This same bill, past but not read by the United States congress, allocates 500 million for Border Security in jordan. Thats enough ca