Hello and thank you for joining us. Im andrea roehn. Congress could send president obama a budget to sign into law today, a vote on the agreement is lated in the senate this afternoon as tara mergeiner reports not everyone is happy. Reporter the senate is expected to pass a bipartisan budget bill this afternoon. It cleared a critical test vote yesterday. The yes are 67 and the nos are 33. The two Year Agreement cuts the deficit 23 billion over the next decade, and replaces some of the acrosstheboard spending cuts known as the sequester with targeted cuts. Please dont use our retirement, the military retirement thats been promised to us. Find it somewhere else. Lisa wants senators to vote against the bill because it cuts some Retirement Benefits for military veterans. My husband went to war on the fact that he was promised that money in return when he got back. Some republicans and democrats say even if the budget passes, they will fight to restore the Retirement Benefits. How far have
Il [gun salute] ladies and gentlemen, it is blue angels, the flight squadron will be approaching momentarily from behind me. [cheers and applause] [applause] ladies and gentlemen, we invite all our guests to remain standing for the national anthem. [playing national anthem] [applause] i invite all who wish to pray with me, let us great. Pray. God of all wisdom, knowledge, and learning, four years ago these graduating midshipmen arrived at the Naval Academy and marched through the circles of the hall to commence a life of study and service. It was here in the halls of this storied institution that they were infiltrated with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty, and were prepared for the arduous task of military leadership. On this day, as they receive their commissions, grant that they may take their rightful place as true leaders in the service to which they have been assigned. Bless them always with a buy health, help, protect them from harm. Those who love them and are look
Economic arena. I always forget that he actually worked years ago. Then we have steve forbes, the grand master of todays ceremonies. Then we have bill ford. Well talk about the Automotive Industry, maybe ask him a question about tesla or two but really try to understand what manufacturing means in this country. And then the governor of north dakota, now, the governor of north Dakota North Dakota has the lowest Unemployment Rate in this country. Were going to talk about shale, natural gas, what all of that means, innovative and manufacturing and finally, the big issue of the morning, education, and we have cheryl hyman, the chancellor of the city or rather the Chicago City College here and what theyre doing with education and teaming up with companies and what theyre doing to create jobs. Thats what we have going on right here in chicago at the forbes reinventing America Summit. And im going to send it in the meantime back to you, becky. I knew what happened there. I was confused, too.
Were really operating with 20th Century Technology in the 21st century. Woodruff and Robert Macneil returns to talk about his latest novel. Ifill those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff president obama moved today to put out a political firestorm and let people keep their existing Health Insurance policies for now. He said the government will suspend the requirement that individual plans meet minimum standards at least for one year. Its up to Insurance Co
Firearms and explosives. B. Todd jones talks about the challenge of reigning in gun violence. Were really operating with 20th Century Technology in the 21st century. Woodruff and Robert Macneil returns to talk about his latest novel. Ifill those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff president obama moved today to put out a political firestorm and let people keep their existing Health Insurance policies for now. He said the government will suspend the requirem