Hes the most important political figure in wisconsins history and one of the most important in the history of the 20th century in the United States. He was a reforming governor. He defined what progressivism is. He was one of the first to use the term to self identify. He was the United States senator. He was recognized by his peers in the 1950s as one of the five greatest senators in american history. He was an opponent of world war i. He stood his ground advocating for free speech. Above all, he was about the people. In the area after the civil war, america changed radically from a nation of small farmers, small producers, small manufacturers. 1870s, we had concentrations of wealth. We had growing inequality. We had concern about the influence of money in government. The United States senators were elected by legislators. There were huge sums of money going into those campaigns. Individuals were looking for a way to change the status quo. Around 1900, the idea of progressivism coales
Discuss. And later, Siobhan Hughes on the Senate Tax Bill and potential changes to the legislation. Host good morning, it is wednesday, november 29, 2017. The federal government is 10 days away from a shutdown, and the past for a spending bill is less certain than it was 24 hours ago. Congressional democrats skip the meeting set with President Trump and other members, and now with the december 8 deadline moving closer. President ats and the have said they will both play each other if the government shuts down. Who do you think will shoulder the blame in the event of a shutdown . Give us a call, democrats, 202 7488000. Republicans, 202 7488001. Independents, 202 7488002. And if you are on social media, you can catch up with us on twitter and facebook as well. A very good wednesday morning to you. We are asking your reaction today after what happened yesterday when it comes to this looming budget battle. Here is one of the headlines from todays Washington Post. To start a tense months of
But the next hour, a book tv exclusive. Our cities tour visits fayetteville arkansas to learn more about its unique history and literary life. For seven years now, we traveled to u. S. Cities, bringing the book seen to our viewers. You can see more at cspan. Org citiestour. Hi, we are standing here with jason, who will be providing us a driving tour of fayetteville. We are standing in front of the walkers stonehouse. We have a sculpture. That is one of the many public pieces of art we have here in fayetteville. What are we going to see today . , we are going to take a tour of the historic and entertainment district. We are going to head up to the university of arkansas. And we will also get a lovely view of the highest point in fayetteville. Are you ready to go . Lets get out of here. We are on our way. This is one of my favorite spots and all of fayetteville. It is a oneway street, pretty quaint. On either side we have gtx, we have we have boutiques, we have a few places for food. We
Of yesterday. There might be a little bit more cloud cover, but the closest cloud cover is off to the north and west, thats where it will stay. 56 in allentown 59 in reading, 57 in millville. Down along the boardwalks, 67 and 70 depending on where you are. As you head out the door. 65, comfortable, low humidity. 68 degrees by 8 00. Noon, 83 degrees, 3 00 p. M. , 86 were going for a high of 87 today that will slide in about 4 00 p. M. And 5 00 p. M. This afternoon. Low humidity, but enough for cool drinks if youre outside exercising or doing work. We have a hot and humid change for the weekend. Ill show you the relief you can get at the shore. Reporter you dont have to tell me twice, ill head there. Lets look outside at cottman, roads are dry and clear, the extra overnight construction has cleared, as well. Starting tonight at 8 00 p. M. They will work on a new northbound traffic pattern. When they did this near girard it took a while. Were still seeing delays northbound. Well see how t
And, i think that there is an onshore breeze. And, there will be a couple here on wednesday. But this will impact is probably more so into thursday. A few lower 90s. And, they will send it back to the valley. They have invested been investigated around highway 99. This is a tour bus that crashed. And according to our fox affiliate in Fresno County at least five people were killed in this crash and combat tour bus crashed on highway 99 and, here are some pictures. It happened just south of the town of livingston north of atwater. And apparently that tour bus swerved to avoid something in the road and ultimately it slammed into a pool of some kind. And again, five People Killed in this crash northbound 99 all of the lanes at last check were shut down for the investigation. So, that is certainly an area to avoid. If you know anyone in the valley give them a heads up. Back here closer to home, i will show you what the right looks like on highway 4. This is getting busier and busier heading