Price tag. This would be a historic expansion of the social safety yet that could touch almost every american. And i want to bring in u. S. Commerce secretary. Madame secretary, the president s build back better plan is critical to his economic agenda. What will be different about his Remarks Today . Well, i think youll hear the president really make the case with the sense of urgency, and he is insistent and right this this is a moment now we have to meet the moment and make these bold investments. I can tell you from my discussions with businesses, the build back better agenda is very good for business. They want investments in infrastructure, broad band, job training, Child Care, so their workers can be productive. And thats exactly what the president s Package Calls for. But we are seeing sharp divisions even within the Democratic Party on how to pay for it. What do you think about that . Does that concern you . It doesnt concern me. Look, the reality is these are investments that
Come. Each Inflection Point in this Nations History represents a fundamental choice. I believe that america at this moment is facing such a choice, and the choice is this. Are we going to continue with an economy where the overwhelming share of the benefits go to big corporations and the very wealthy or are we going to take this moment right now to set this country on a new path, one that invests in this nation, creates real sustained economic growth, and that Benefits Everyone including working people and Middle Class folks. Thats something we havent realized in this country for decades. The data excuse me. The data is absolutely clear. Over the past 40 years the wealthy have gotten wealthier and too many corporations have lost a sense of responsibility to their workers, their communities and the country. Just look at the facts. Ceos used to make about 20 times the average worker in the company that they ran. Today they make more than 350 times what the average worker in their corpora
In Atlanta Welcome to all you watching us here in the united states, canada and Around The World. This is Cnn Newsroom. Im kim brunhubar. Plenty of americans remember exactly where they were on 9 11. In the coming hours those memories and emotions will come flooding back as the u. S. Marks the 20th Anniversary of the attacks. Where the Twin Towers once stood are now two beams of white light. This anniversary comes he at the very moment the u. S. Has left afghanistan, ending the 20 Year War that was triggered that day. Nearly 3,000 people died on 9 11 at the World Trade Center, at the u. S. Pentagon and in a feel in shanksville, pennsylvania where passengers foiled one take. They were mostly americans. But others came from more than 90 countries. The president and First Lady will pay their respects at all three sites on saturday. Earlier Joe Biden spoke about the deeper significance of the tragedy. Memories is what makes us who we are. America at its best. To me its the central lesson o
After a stunning series of Attacks Today against targets in New York and in Washington D. C. The World Trade Center and The Pentagon. The terrorist used hijacks A Billion airliners and theiR Passengers as guided missiles in their attacks. The most serious attack on this country since Pearl Harbor. Tonight, the dead still are being counted, an unknown number still of missing. At this hour, in this war, another development, there are reports out of kabul, the capital of afghanistan, of explosions, with The Pentagon and the cia are flatly denying that the United States had anything to do with those explosions. This has been one of the darkest days in america, and it is not yet over. Here at home now a quick look at the locations where the airliners hit, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, 20 minutes apart. Then, within an hour this morning, The Pentagon. And then, the final crash just minutes later about 80 Miles Southeast oF Pittsburgh, 266 people on the four airplanes alone all p
Look, i am so disappointed that particularly some of the republican governors have been so cavalier with the health of these kids. So cavalier with the health of their communities. This is were playing for real here. This isnt a game. Here are the basics. All private companies with more than 100 workers will have to require vaccinations or Weekly Testing. All federal employees and contractors must get a Covid Shot as well as educators and federally funded programs and Health Care workers in settings with Medicaid Or Medicare reimbursements. And finally the president wants Entertainment Venues to require proof of testing or vaccination. Lets start with a primary Care Physician and Public Health specialist. Dr. Matthew, setting aside the politics, would you consider this good public Health Policy . I would. You know, im really excited that President Biden, i think for the very first time was very stern. He looked at the americans in the eyes and said enough is enough. Frankly, im tired o