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Experiencing wage step. theyre not even getting paid minimum wage and overtime. many folks that we talk about dont even know what their rights are. we have to make sure that whatever enforcement comes into play here, that the employer is responsible for making sure they meet their federal and state commitments. >> you touch on two issues that are part of the four principles. one is the future flow issue, and the other is employer enforcement. >> yes. >> there seems like there is now kind of a co...

Lots of bonds at high interest rates. then fact there was no reserve. the city didnt have a savings account. to put the kabash on it was the collapse of the economy and housing market. that really was the nail in the coffin. we dont want any other city in california or nationally to have to go through the ang stt st and heartbreak when i have to go down this path. hardest thing in the world for any of us was to lay people off. to reduce health benefits. to take away retiree health benefits compl...

Shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it. >> reporter: if in the course of the next couple years it appears as it appears now that you might be the person who could actually breakthrough that kblaglass cei and become the first female president of this country, would you feel a certain obligation to seize that mantle? >> i do want to see that glass ceiling shattered. i dont think it has to be any particular person. >> reporter: bu...

Glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, its got about 18 million cracks in it. >> reporter: if in the course of the next couple years it appears as it appears now that you might be the person who could actually break through that glass ceiling and become the first female president of this country, would you feel a certain obligation to seize that mantle? >> i do want to see that glass ceiling shattered. i dont think it has to be any particular person. >> reporter: but theres never really been a ...

Hold up our team model whatever it happens to be whoever the president happens to be but i want to put this in perspective. we have seen this president denied the opportunity to make appointments over and over and over again because one senator happens to hate a particular agency or a particular person. for goodness sakes in fairness give them a hearing and give them a vote and lets get on with it. >> chris: want to respond to that? >> i do think we did something very good thursday night in that...

The commitments we make to each other through medicare and medicaid and social security do not sap our nation. they strengthen us. they do not make us a nation of takers. they free us to take the risks that make this country great. >> its hard to believe but the inauguration was just a week ago. in that speech, the president staunchly defended medicaid medicare and social security and at least made it seem like they would be safe in the next round of debt talks but a month ago he was singing a d...

We hear the rhetoric but never see the results. and more importantly, businesses know we have to close this deficit. businesses know we cant keep spending money we just dont have. businesses budget. washington hasnt had a budget for four years. the president and his party have been in charge of washington during this time. they have not budgeted for four years. and businesses know that you cant operate an enterprise, let alone the federal government, without budgeting. >> let me have you respond...

Here is what he said during his address. >> the commitments we make to each other through medicare and medicaid and social security they do not sap our nation, they strengthen us. they do not make us a nation of takers, they free us to take the risks that make this country great. >> chris: senator durbin, the president said that he rejected the -- that americans must choose between caring for our seniors and investing in the new generation but the question i have is who on capitol hill, which re...

Feeling better after being hospitalized with the flu. he was undergoing treatment for dehydration and is expected to make a full recovery. >>gregg: president obama wrapping up the first week of his second term in office. the speech triggering strong reaction over entitlement we programs defense. >> the commitments we make for each other through medicare, medicaid, and social security, do not sap our initiative but strengthen us. they do not make us a nation of take others. they free us to take t...

It is good to see you. thanks for being here. >> thank you, kraig. >> you just heard what senator feinstein said. what reforms do you think we can see enacted? >> an assault weapon ban and a prohibition on high clip capacities is doable. >> you think it is doable? >> i think it is. more likely background checks for all firearms purchases. right now 40% of them involve no background checks. convicted felon, fugitive, drug addict can walk into a store and buy a shopping cart full of ammunition and...