On the senate floor today. This is a big week for those of us from illinois. Because it was just a day or two ago, two days ago, that the illinois General Assembly passed marriage equality, about to be signed into law. Making it the 15th state in the nation that has reached this amazing, historic milestone. It is an important day for illinois in the United States senate. Republican senator and the democratic senator both cosponsored and supported this important legislation. This was an historic victory and shows how quickly our country is moving forward. It was not that long ago when it was acceptable to refuse to hire people based on the color of their skin, their religion or their gender. But congress corrected that wrong with title vii. At one time, and lawyers could fire people simply because of their age. We put an end to age discrimination. As tom harkin, who can proudly say he was the author along with bob dole, there was a time in this country when an employee could be passed o
I have to turn it over to ali velshi who will pick up. Well keep this up because this is this is dramatic. The story that has been playing out again and again in houston as you see this rescue worker, this Police Officer see that little girl being brought over in floaties. Gabe, thank you and please, stick around. Gabe, stay right where you are. This is very compelling. Were not going anywhere, were staying with this picture. These are rescues in houston, were monitoring rescues in how fast houston and nearby richmond. If youre familiar with sugarland, richmond is next to it. These are rescue workers taking children off their parents hands while the parents carry their belongings and get to safety. These are active rescues under way, Gabe Gutierrez is standing by. He has been nar rating this for us. For those viewers who have just joined us, tell us what were looking at. Reporter here, ali, were here on the Northwest Side of houston just north of i10 near highway 6. Highway 6 is shut d
Good morning, everyone, it is wednesday, september 5th. We got a lot to get to, including another big upset in a primary race. But first, fear has struck in washington. Thats the title of Bob Woodwards new book, which describes in part, why the president s lawyers are so adamant against an interview with special counsel robert mueller. The book provided by abc by a source alleges in the white house on january 27ing, the president s then personal attorney john dowd pep perred trump with questions ab the russia investigation, provoking stumbles, contradiction and lies until the president eventually lost his cool. Dowd said, dont testify, its either that or an orthopedic jump suit, if its decision time, youre going to go forward. I cant be with you. I think the president of the United States cannot be seen taking the fifth. No, no, no im a good witness. Ill be a real good witness, trump added. Dowd knew this was self delusion. You are not a good witness, dowd said. Trump had one overridin
To me. Its very sad. We owe the American People to be there for then, for their financial security, there is Collateral Damage or others that dont share our view well, so be it. This year you want to spice things up again, right . I get it you wanted an indian woman but Elizabeth Warren failed her d. N. A. Test. [laughter] magic in the air ainsley it is friday. I heard clip from nikki haley in new york. Ed she can say whatever she wants to now she is leaving. Steve she had fun at the expense the Elizabeth Warren and mayor de blasio as well. Ed we are going to have fun at your expense today because i heard its your birthday. Steve it is my birthday. Ains happy birthday so glad you were born. Steve that means its official live my birthday when ainsley says that. Ainsley when you walk in his house today, cathy is going to have your mommas pot roast . Steve she made it for me last night because we are during the book tour today we are going down to canton, georgia to be at the river church
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