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Were delighted to have you with us this morning. Today is the latest installment in our Washington Post live 2020 candidates series. Through these indepth, oneonone conversations, were learning more about the men and women seeking to become the next president of the United States. And what inspires them to serve the American People. Our guest this morning is new york senator gillibrand. In 2006, she captured the attention of the political establishment by winning an upset victory in the race to represent new yorks 20th congressional district. Just three years later, she was appointed to fill the senate seat of one of her mentors, former secretary of state hillary clinton. Now in her second full term, senator gillibrand is known especially for her work on behalf of women. Shes endorsed paid family leave, sponsored legislation to help reduce maternal mortality, and spoken out against Sexual Harassment and assault, including in congress. Today we will hear more about these efforts, and se
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Law enforcement shot and killed the suspect who the manhunt is still underway as federal enrcement is trying to find the person who shot and killed 22 people. This morwe are asking if you u. S. Un laws should be changed and if so,. Phone lines are split differently, gun 202 70, if you dont own a gun, 202 7488001 and Main Residence, 202 7488002. You can also text us 202 7488003. You can also comment on facebook. Com cspan. You can start calling and then we will show you front page of the Portland Press herald out of maine this morning. The banner headline Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the shootings at an event with the australian Prime Minister. [video clip] last night, lewiston became yet another community torn apart by senseless can violence. Once again, routine gatherings, this time at a Bowling Alley and a restaurant, have been turned into scenes of horrific carnage. Doug and i mourn to those who were killed and we pray for those who were injured and grieved with so many
Im erin burnett. Tonight, sabotage. The president elect joe biden forging ahead with his plans to run the country while the current president is in a, quoteunquote, bunker mentality according to a white house official. Canceling plans to travel to maralago for thanksgiving staying home to do all he can to block biden. Biden again not getting a security update which forced him to go to a panel of experts who dont have classified information. The Trump Administration also announcing today the withdrawal of more than onethird of u. S. Troops in iraq and afghanistan. When are they going to do this . Well, five days before biden is inaugurated president. Weve learned that just before trump fired his defense secretary mark esper by tweet right after the election, esper had said dont do this. Its a bad idea. Conditions on the ground make it the wrong call. Okay. Trump refusing to brief bidens team on the single biggest domestic issue we have, Coronavirus Vaccines blocking bidens team about an