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>> march 18th, thats when the money runs out again. between now and then another partisan clash over the piece of the budget called, quote, domestic discretionary spending. what a fine example of democratic self-governance were setting for the rising arab world. the hoax, of course is that with both parties keeping the biggest chunks off-limits in these fights -- im talking about defense, medicare and medicaid, and even social security -- which gives billions each yore to well-on famil...

headed before the opening bell today. and flip-flop already? or just a communications mix-up. well get to the bottom of newt announcing for president thursday debacle. chuck has the back story. good morning. wednesday, march 2nd, 2011. im savannah guthrie. >> im chuck todd. amazing what making sure you have two sources do and can keep you out of trouble. well get more into that. all of that plus does michael huckabee think president obama grew up in kenya and will the beloved "the da...

american. his perspective as growing newspaper kenya with a kenyan father and grandfather, their view of the mau mau revolution is very different because he probably grew up that the british were a bunch of imperialists. >> theres a colllarification t that. >> i think it was farce. >> i want to stop this whole conversation before it even starts. good morning. >> its a joke! it had to be a joke! we like mike. he was joking, right? >> i love mike but -- >> i didnt hear the laugh track. >...

washington post" this morning. the military is warning about a no-fly zone requiring international authorization. in no-fly zone is under active consideration. defense secretary gates is preparing a lot of options and contingencies for president obama. good morning, everyone. we will begin this morning with the situation in libya. take a listen to what secretary gates had to say about that option yesterday during a news conference. >> all of the options beyond humanitarian assistance a...

Of america has just named chris dodd as its new head of its washington office. the mpaa is the trade group that looks out for all things politics here in washington for the sixth largest hollywood studios. chris dodd who served in congress from 1974 until he left just back at the beginning of this year will now head up those efforts. the big political story right now, christine, is newt gingrich. as peter hamby reports, he will form a presidential exploratory committee on thursday. newt gingrich...

>> im sure an invitation is fine. its all a matter of what they are actually discussing, wolf. >> we wish chris dodd a lot of luck in his new job, lisa. a fascinating new experience for him. thousands of refugees now mobbing the libyan border with tunisia. just ahead, a live update on what the united nations fears could quickly become a humanitarian crisis. plus, his family members are fighting on the streets of libya. just ahead, well show you how one libyan-american is sharing their reality ...

Morphed into about 16,000 acres. they say its about 25% contained right now. no injuries reported so far, but hundreds of homes are in harms way south of daytona beach. and former connecticut senator chris dodd, he has a new job. the democrat will become the new head of the motion picture association of america. that is hollywoods most powerful lobbying group. dodd assumes his role as chairman and ceo of the association march 17th. he retired from the senate in january after serving for 30 yea...

Just not the reporters covering him. finally, chris dodd proves there are second acts in american life. the long time connecticut has been named to head the motion picture association of america, a big job. in case you forgot, senator dodds no stranger to the big screen. here he was in a cameo in that great movie "dave." >> 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 pr...

now directioning two navy warships into the mediterranean. and a dramatic new development in the race for 2012. the first major republican contender is ready to take a critical step towards announcing a run for president. im wolf blitzer. youre in "the situation room." lets begin with the latest developments in the libyan crisis. reports of gunfire and assault in the city of zawiya. thats where forces loyal to the libyan leader moammar gadhafi attempted but allegedly failed to seize ...

>> they love me all. my people. no, no -- >> if they say they do love you, then why are they capturing bengha benghazi? >> to guide them. i guide. yes. >> now i want to take you here, the border of libya and tunisia. that green flag flying in the background, thats libya. all these people, about 75,000 people trying to cross into tunisia currently crammed in a no mans land, not being able to enter because the refugee camps are full. the refugee agency is warning that a crisis hearing, t...