Speaker boehner he will have to take that message back and he gets a little bit more behind him. Week and a shop with a meeting between the leaders and the white house. What is the dynamic . It will be very interesting to see. Hopefully we will hear from them exactly what their conversation was with the president. It is unlikely that were going to see a detailed agreement on specific issues. Are we going to hear about tax breaks or how entitlement reform is going to happen in the deal . On not sure. These figures are going to be out there. Theyre all going to be scrambling to set the tone in the way that they want to set it. Of they will have discussions like the Democratic Leaders also say let these are the areas where we made clear to Republican Leaders where we are not going to budge. Thank you for your time. The country is changing and changing. But that is i think not the reason the president won reelection. The American People think about what the president was offering. In terms
Congressman Nick Mulvaney cut his own slice. The wild theory is that even if the u. S. Breaches the debt ceiling the treasury could continue to prioritize certain payments including social security. Its a line of logic refuted by cannot mists and most people with a general understanding of the way things work. Last week the Treasury Department learned default would lead to the events of the magnitude of late 2008 or worse. Credit markets could freeze, the value of the dollar could plummet, u. S. Interest rates could skyrocket, negative could spill around the world. Cost in 20111 million jobs and 19 billion in borrowing costs. What do actual economists know about this stuff . Apparently a lot. Said former staff director of the budget committee, i donten any serious person who doesnt think this will be cataclysmic. Dont blame numbers crunchers saying default is a good thing for the economy, according to the leadership, it is the democrats who are being reckless. By refusing to negotiate,
Support. Just minutes ago, the Michigan House of representatives passed the socalled right to work bill. It passed 58 to 52. Six republicans voted know, but the bill passed. And believe me if they can do this in michigan they can do it anywhere in the country. It gives new meaning to the term lameduck session. The bill basically eviscerates bargaining. Its a move to cut off the resources that give labor unions their strength. In addition to people funding, we have seen this work before. There is no doubt whats going on here. It is a war on unions. It is a war on the democratic party. Today, a Lansing State Journal photographer captured this video as waves of union sportupporters and police flooded the State Capitol trying to stop the bill. The capitol was locked down. Police say they arrested eight people inside, and even used a chemical spray to regain control control. Outside, Union Supporters marched in solidarity the bill exempted unions representing Police Officers and firefighter
Support. Just minutes ago, the Michigan House of representatives passed the socalled right to work bill. It passed 58 to 52. Six republicans voted know, but the bill passed. And believe me, if they can do this in michigan, they can do it anywhere in the country. It gives new meaning to the term lameduck session. The bill basically eviscerates bargaining. Its a move to cut off the resources that give labor unions their strength. In addition to people funding, we have seen this work before. There is no doubt whats going on here. It is a war on unions. It is a war on the Democratic Party. Today, a Lansing State Journal photographer captured this video as waves of union sportupporters and police flooded the State Capitol trying to stop the bill. The capitol was locked down. Police say they arrested eight people inside, and even used a chemical spray to regain control control. Outside, Union Supporters marched in solidarity, the bill exempted unions representing Police Officers and firefigh
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