Page 17 - Down Version News Today

Robert and i were in selma together with all these republicans who went to selma. it was a mourpowerful moment. we have to give them credit. we have to tell them the fight is not over. it didnt end in 1965. the fight is still ongoing today and if you want to honor selma, if you want to honor charleston you have to honor the work for voting rights and that is protecting the voting rights act. >> the bill ari mentioned thats kind of in limbo, if you will is not the bill that will pass in congress....

The air traffic controller gave incorrect instructions for one plane to turn right instead of left putting it in the path of another aircraft. they were 8/10 of a mile apart, a second or two from impact. the faa is investigating that. a delta plane flying honolulu to japan was forced to make an emergency landing. the only nearby airstrip was on wake island in the pacific ocean. the plane had mechanical problems with one of the two engines and another plane was sent to pick up the passengers. ...

Tremendously mchose. diane allen, stephen orjo and christie who signed the bill. cut through it not the people not just me we the people. guilfoyle, tell me about colorado. they signed a partial jessicas law, right? >> thats the problem. they didnt go all the way. we still need leadership in that regard because they didnt do the mandatory minimum, the it 25 for sexual assault against a child younger than 12. watered down version. so they need to step up if they are serious about protecting child...

It would cost the american people so much more. it would hurt the president and his legacy in this landmark legislation. only if the plan succeeds can they say, lets take it a step further. this is a watered down version. now you like it. now you trust us. this is what weve got for you. this is plan b. >> because if the current version fails what are the odds of the american people saying, you know, we need more government running our health care. >> they are not going to like it. they are alrea...

Argument. what is your thoughts. >> well, i think it struck me as it should have been done sooner. maybe a toned down version of what we heard from susan rice, maybe less of a flourish. i dont think he said anything new in the debate that will shift anything. and frankly, i think as he said, americans are war weary, there is going to be a slippery slope, and theyre worried about it. i dont think he said anything to indicate it is not going to happen. furthermore, they have been talking about ass...

Argument. what is your thoughts. >> well, i think it struck me as it should have been done sooner. maybe a toned down version of what we heard from susan rice, maybe less of a flourish. i dont think he said anything new in the debate that will shift anything. and frankly, i think as he said, americans are war weary, there is going to be a slippery slope, and theyre worried about it. i dont think he said anything to indicate it is not going to happen. furthermore, they have been talking about ass...

Critical to make that happen and public support for the standard, which is very high. >> talk about the big legislative push a couple of years ago on cap and trade. got through the house in a watered down form. died in the senate in a more watered down version. i have heard people make the case what obama is trying to do through executive action would be a lot more dramatic than the watered down cap and trade bill would have done. >> in the short term, what president obama can do under current l...

The obama administration wanted this, but it is not the complete picture here. it really is kind of a watered down version. what does he win? >> thats right. the president you hear him talking all the time about universal background checks. this does fall short of that, but it would expand the current law. currently background checks are only required at firearms dealers. this would expand it in two places, gun shows and internet sales. but it was as you mentioned leave out all other private sal...

Have been gunned down in the last four months deserve a vote, we all have to stand up. lets do the right thing. lets do right by our kids. lets do right by these families. lets get this done, connecticut. thank you, god bless you, god bless the united states of america. >> im joined by white house communications director jennifer palmi palmieri. cnn has learned the universal background check option is highly unlikely to pass. it will be a much more watered down version. out of the debate all tog...

Thank you, god bless you, god bless the united states of america. >> im joined by white house communications director jennifer palmieri. cnn has learned the universal background check option is highly unlikely to pass. it will be a much more watered down version. out of the debate all together has gone assault weapons and high capacity magazines. the presidents made this very personal. hes been to connecticut many times, made many promises that he would take action to the families of those who l...