Two very opposing views this morning on this on Supreme Court nominee neil gorsuch. Protests trying to stop the appointment. It wasnt just frustration aimed at neil gorsuch. As we see, some protesters in San Francisco are also upset with senator dianne feinstein. At this people filibuster, the focus was on conversation and education. The people here believe that the Supreme Court nominee, neil gorsuch, is a threat on many levels, including the environment. Standing up for corporations. These are things that we know have a real consequences. The list of reasons why they are against neil gorsuch is a long one. This act, as if anyone will believe that behind this act, he doesnt have the most vile set of principles. And councilman david yost made the drive all the way to the city because of wanting more from his senator, dianne feinstein. Protests like this may be more calm and more subdued then others we have seen. But the ones that are hearsay demonstrations of all kinds against Presiden
That is closed, so cars exiting that are exiting via godwind drive. Well bring you the latest as we get it. For now, back to you. More breaking news, this time from capitol hill. President obama and Senior Senate republicans confirm a deal is in the works to prevent tax hikes as midnight. Even if the senate were to pass it, sources on capitol hill say the house will not vote on it tonight. As far as the deal goes, nbc news has learned that both sides agreed to keep taxes at their current level for individuals who make up to 400,000 a year, or house december holds up to 450,000. Mitch mcconnell says both sides are very close to an overall deal. Lets pass the tax relief portion now. Keep in mind just last month republicans in Congress Said they would never agree to raise tax rates on the wealthiest of americans. Obviously the agreement thats currently being discussed would raise those rates and raise them permanently. Again even if the senate were to pass the deal tonight, the house does
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Well see whos behind one of the most exclusive cultural lists intown. First, theres a controversy brewing over certain speed cameras in the district, and it could prove to be costly. Transportation reporter adam tuss introduces us to a Police Officer on a mission to get his ticket and thousands of others around thrown out. Reporter upset and angry about speed camera tickets. You usually hear it coming from our local commuters. Its a swindal, its a way to get you out of your money. Theres too many of them. Reporter almost never do you hear it from one of the d. C. s own Police Officers. Im outraged mpd, even though i brought it to their attention, did not do anything. Reporter hes a veteran of the force, receiptsly got two tickets rolling through the third street tunnel in his personal car. All fine and good if everything was legitimate, but Sergeant Robinson says thats not the case. You see, a longterm work zone has been in place, and the posted speed limit has dropped down to 40 miles
programs on our web sites. and can you join in the conversation on social media sites. the obama administration is encouraging congress to pass legislation to protect consumer privacy on-line. the senate commerce committee recently looked into the issue with the head of the federal trade commission. john leeb wits called for an expansion of the ftc authority to regulate on-line privacy laws. this is an hour and a half. good morning and afternoon. aapologies for being five minutes late. everyday, tens of millions of americans go on-line to search for information. they want it shop, pay their bills or their accessing social networking. they have transformed every aspect of our lives. what is less obvious is the level of information collected about us each time we visit a website. consumers have no choice but to place an enormous amount of trust in the on-line world. trust that their information is safe, secure and used appropriately. whatever that means. but the inc