Objection. Ms. Collins madam president , as the snoor senior as the senior republican woman in the senate today, i am pleased to begin a series of speeches, along with my good friend from california, the senior democratic woman senator, senator Dianne Feinstein to commemorate a significant milestone in our nations history, 100 years ago today the Senate Finally passed the 19th amendment which affirmed the right of women to vote in elections. Madam president , all of us recall that in 1775, as the Second Continental Congress was forging a new nation conceived in liberty, be a gale add Abigail Adams admonished her husband john to, quote, remember the ladies, end quote. Despite Abigail Adams advice, it took a century and a half for women to adhief their right achieve their rightful place as full u. S. Citizens. On june 4, 1919, the United States Senate Passed the 19th amendment to our constitution. The courage and determination exhibited by generations of women and men were rewarded in ju
Series of speeches along with my good friend from california, a senior democratic senator. Senator Dianne Feinstein to memorate a consistent significant milestone in our nations history. 100 years ago today, the Senate Finally passed the 19th amendment which affirmed the right of women to vote in elections. Madam president , all of us that in 1775, as the Second Continental Congress was forging a new nation conceived in liberty, Abigail Adams admonished her husband john to remember the ladies. Despite her advice, it took nearly a century and a half for women to achieve their rightful place as full u. S. Citizens. 1919, the United States Senate Passed the 19th amendment to our constitution. The courage and determination exhibited by generations of rewarded inn were two sentences. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any states. N account of sex Congress Shall have the power to enforce this by appropriate legislatio
Historical turning points of the past year. Thats all ahead on tonights newshour. 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 the old year ticked down today, and with it went any hope of meeting the midnight fiscal cliff deadline. House republicans opted not to hold any votes on the issue tonight. So officially, at least more than 600 million in tax hikes and spending cuts begin taking effect tomorrow. In the meantime, Senate Republicans and the white house continue working on a possible deal. Are running out of time. Americans are still threatened with a tax hike in just a few hours. Ne
Thats all ahead on tonights newshour. 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 the old year ticked down today, and with it went any hope of meeting the midnight fiscal cliff deadline. House republicans opted not to hold any votes on the issue tonight. So officially, at least more than 600 million in tax hikes and spending cuts begin taking effect tomorrow. In the meantime, Senate Republicans and the white house continue working on a possible deal. Are running out of time. Americans are still threatened with a tax hike in just a few hours. New years eve morning at the capitol began wit
Thrush of politico. Their new ebook focuses on the crucial final month of the president ial race between barack obama and mitt romney. Test. Barack obama didnt perform that well until late and romney didnt perform the campaign well. Campaign management is more important than an individual candidates performance. Woodruff from boston, Hari Sreenivasan reports on a city wide effort to keep kids engaged in education through meaningful work experiences. Were starting at the very early ages to try to help young people speak. That is a direct relationship to being successful in school and being successful in your life woodruff and we close out 2012 with two takes on history, first, a look at the emancipation proclamation on the eve of the 150th anniversary of president lincolns action to end slavery and the civil war. Woodruff plus Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton smith talk about potential historical turning points of the past year. Thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Moving our econo