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January after spending three decades in d.c., and now he has gone from lawmaker to lobbyist, but he is not just anyones mouthpiece, he accepted the chairmanship of the motion picture of america. that makes him hollywoods top lobbyist. major wrote an article about this latest move. >> hi, contessa. >> here is chris dodd joining the ranks of former lawmakers who go in as lobbyists, but they are prohibited from registering as a federal lobbyists for two years after leaving office, so for chris dodd...

Yesterday rick perry in texas warned juarez is reported to be the most dangerous city in america. well, juarez is of course across the border in mexico, not the u.s. and they quickly corrected him. a lot of corrections for republicans these days. he also has issues with reporter access. a number of journalists noticed they were being blocked from his twitter feed. thep they didnt deny the snub. they say its the governors personal account. so he manages it as he sees fit. governor perry apparentl...

>> the president has proposed a comprehensive full employment program unparalleled since the days of fdr. the proposal brought swift reaction here on capitol hill. >> i think president mitchells on the right track. i think putting people to work in this country is what we ought to be doing. far better to have someone with a job than expecting a welfare check. >> well, one of my all-time favorite movies. and senator dodd will take his new role on march 17th. hes a great irish american. that is st...

Warned juarez is reported to be the most dangerous city in america. well, juarez is of course across the border in mexico, not the u.s. and they quickly corrected him. a lot of corrections for republicans these days. he also has issues with reporter access. a number of journalists noticed they were being blocked from his twitter feed. thep they didnt deny the snub. they say its the governors personal account. so he manages it as he sees fit. governor perry apparently wants to keep his tweets to ...

heading for the waters off libya although for now he says its not to fight. >> well be enter the mediterranean shortly. it will provide us a capability for both emergency evacuations. >> moammar gadhafi is trying as hard as he can to hold onto power. pro-gadhafi troops tried and failed to retake a town neurotripoli currently under rebel control. and one of gadhafis sons tells cnn the government is trying to talk with the rebels, but the rebel leadership is in chaos. lets start with cnn...

and apple set to unveil the ipad 2. but the battle of tablets are heating up because other companies are out with their versions, as well. what everyone wants to know, will steve jobs make an appearance today on this "american morning?" its 6:00, thanks so much for joining us on this wednesday, march 2nd. im kiran chetry. >> and im ali velshi. >> i was just going to say, congratulations this morning, mine is now obsolete. >> well be having an interview later on this morning. we do ha...

take a look at this. gadhafi bombing libya again. why do we know that? because our cnn crew was there, saw it happen. so who is gaining ground, gadhafi or the opposition? well go live in minutes. also, ohio state senators are expected to vote anytime now on this bill. this is senate bill 5 that would curb the rights of public employees -- and im talking about everything from their pay rise razes to vacation time -- will be affected. now, keep in mind the senate in ohio does have a re...

the next two years. but he takes the podium knowing that who new polls show that nationwide the public has little taste for cutting union rights or pay. in wis walker is beginning to pay a steep political price. walker may win the the battle with wisconsins unions, but his party could well lose this war. thats our top story tonight. plus, when orrin hatch called the new health care law a dumb ass program and piece of krall he reminded us that the tea partys take-over the gop has left...

saves money. >> we are borrowing $3 billion a day, and we have a cr that is going to save $4 billion a week. >> reporter: but with two weeks to reach permanent approval on funding, there is big battle over how much is too much? >> we must create jobs and strengthen the middle-class. >> reporter: both sides say they are willing to talk, and president obama made the first move yesterday in a phone call with house speaker john boehner. senate democrats are pushing back on the short time l...

but he takes the podium knowing that who new polls show that nationwide the public has little taste for cutting union rights or pay. in wis walker is beginning to pay a steep political price. walker may win the the battle with wisconsins unions, but his party could well lose this war. thats our top story tonight. plus, when orrin hatch called the new health care law a dumb ass program and piece of krall he reminded us that the tea partys take-over the gop has left republicans with th...