While the skill and dedication of the doctors, nurses, and others who have taken care of me have obviously led to my recovery, it has been gods love that has truly carried my family and me through this difficult time and has played such an Important Role in giving me hope and the strength to fight. I also want to take a moment to publicly thank my dear grandparents, my aunt and my uncle who have been visiting me here at emory, supporting me and making sure my family was there for me throughout my illness. And to my family who played such an Important Role in my recovery by being there every minute, every day, even though you couldnt be close. Mom and derek, i want to express my love and sincere thanks. While this is a day for celebration and gratitude, i ask that we not lose focus on the thousands of families who continue to labor under the burden of this disease in west africa. Thank you to dr. Kent brantly and nancy writebol, both of whom were successfully treated here at emory for y
The votes in one week. I dont think theres many tight races. Ten states are closer than five points. Control of the senate is at stake. To turn the tables here on capitol hill. Sk o, the president s final two years in office. The president will visit six states by sunday. One week from today, you get to choose a new governor. However, all but one of his appearances will be for Democratic Candidates for governor. Kind of thread the needle here very carefully. Put me in, coach, im ready to play. None of the candidates want to appear with the president. Ion dick tif of a president whose arrival rating is in the low 40s. The democratic message does resonate more in the elkt rat. The folks are counting on you being cynical. Cynicism didnt put anybody on the moon. Cynicism has never ended a war. Cynicism is a choice and hope is a better choice. In the crucial fight for control of the United States senate, republican scott brown is campaigning against not incumbent senator jean shaheen but pr
7 00 p. M. In ankara, turkey. 8 00 p. M. In baghdad. Were watching the breaking news here this hour. Ebolafree and speaking out. Any moment now, amber vinson will be making a statement. Shes being released from Emory University after being infected with ebola. The other nurse, nina pham, she was released from n. I. H. , the National Institutes of health hospital, on friday, right outside of washington in bethesda, maryland. Both nurses contracted ebola after treating Thomas Eric Duncan, the liberian visiting friends in dallas. He died from the disease. Well bring you the news conference. Amber vinsons remarks live. Stand by for that. All of our cameras are ready. There are a lot of people in that room getting ready to receive her. They are really happy that she is doing just fine. She is ebolafree right now. Lets bring in cnn National Reporter nick valencia over at Emory University hospital in atlanta. And also joining us, dr. Seema yasmin. Shes now a staff writer for the dallas mornin
Punch might have sidelined a quarterback, but it wont keep him off the field. Lets talk. Live in the cnn newsroom. Good morning. Im carol costello. Thank you so much for joining me. We begin this morning iowa where for the next 11 days republican president ial hopefuls blanket the state fair to shore up votes for their white house bids. The highlight, the Des Moines Register soap box where candidates get 20 minutes to make their pitch to voters. Guess who will not take part . Donald trump. The topic of gop caucus goers, 22 backing him. Rounding out the top five cnn political reporter sarah murray has more on the people expressing support for trump. Shes going to parse the numbers for us this morning. Reporter i do want to say just because donald trump will not be on the soap box, do not expect him to be absent from the state fair. Hell be there this weekends. Hopefully hell be trying some fried food on sticks. Well see. The iowa poll does show him on top. Voters give him really high nu
Good evening and its great to have you with us here on a thursday night. And we begin with your money. That new tax plan unveiled by President Trump and House Republicans. And the president s promise that it will be law by christmas. A beaming president showing the simple postcards that the president says americans will soon be able to file their taxes on. Tonight, how much will the middle class save . How much will wealthier families save . How it affects your mortgage, your medical writeoffs, your 401 k . And a reality check. Will this Pass Congress . Abcs mary bruce, leading us off. Reporter a grinning President Trump today welcomed the sweeping new republican tax bill with a smooch. And a holiday promise to the american people. We are giving them a big beautiful Christmas Present in the form of a tremendous tax cut. Reporter on the hill, it looked like Christmas Morning for many House Republicans. This is the beginning of the end of this horrible tax code in america. Were all in. A