Home to the house and senate since 1800. But it is their home districts and states that send members to washington, d. C. Over the next 90 minutes, a look at pivotal u. S. Politicians as we travel the nation in search of their stories. Coming up first, u. S. Congressman and senator, former wisconsin governor, and 1924 Progressive Party president ial candidate, robert fighting bob la follette. There is work for everyone. It is large. It is a glorious service. This service for the country, the call comes to every citizen. It is an unending struggle to make and keep government representative. Bob la follette is probably the most important political figure in wisconsin history, and one of the most important in the history of the 20th century in the United States. He was a reforming governor he defined what progressivism is. He was one of the first to use the term progressive to selfidentify. He was a United States senator who was recognized by his peers in the 1950s as one of the Great Ame
The u. S. Capital has been home to a house internet since 1900, but it is their home districts and states that send numbers to washington d. C. Over the next 90 minutes, a look at pivotal politicians as we search stories. Coming up, he was congressman and former wisconsin governor and 1924 Progressive Party president ial candidate robert mythology. It is a glorious service, this service for the country. The power comes for every citizen. It is an unending struggle to meet and keep government. Bob la follette is probably the most important figure in wisconsin history, and one of the most important history of the 20th century in the United States. He is a reforming governor, and he defined the progressivism. He was one of the first to use the progressive to self identify. He was a United States senator was recognized by his peers in the 19 fifties. One of the five greatest senators of american history. He was an opponent of world war i, he stood his ground advocating for free speech. Abo
Commissioners are giving their comments as to whether they should allow the services to expand. There were a whole lot of opinions both supporting and opposing this seemingly controversial situation. In the lead up to todays meeting at the California Public Utilities Commission hundreds of people converged on the steps of the State Office Building prepared to sound off on the future of selfdriving cars. At issue whether to allow crews to expand the hours of the current Robo Taxi Services in San Francisco and whether to allow waymo to begin its robo taxi pilot service. Two particularly vocal groups today, local unions, and the disabled, seemed split on the issue. Several people who use motorized chairs to get around said t difficult to g into bec thereo driver to help. One woman says t can also be dangerous. Ive already had a worrying interaction with one. I was entering a crosswalk with the green light. I ed carefully in all directions and abrup a empty cruise turned in front o me and
Hand the fear and danger that people there on the ground were experiencing. They were near lahaina when they got the Evacuation Order tuesday night and tonight theyre back on the mainland trying to process what they saw. Damian trujillo is in san jose with the story youll only see on nbc bay area. Reporter this family says their hawaiian vacation was a dream up until the day before they were scheduled to leave. Then the unthinkable happened. It was a visit to paradise. They were all smiles as they soaked up the sun and fun at the beach resort near lahaina. It was beautiful, shopping, played in t pool. Wittles. All that good stuff. Everything was great. Reporter on tuesday the winds started to pick up as evidenced by their cell phone footage. By 10 42 p. M. They got this Evacuation Order on their phones. It got real when i walked out and you can see the sky was orange over the trees. You can see it flickering. Reporter the family grabbed their things and took off in the rental car to Ma
Market reaches historic highs. We take a closer look at the governor of texas pardoning an exarmy sergeant convicted of killing an armed black lives matter protester. And, we speak with a methodist pastor on a major shift as the church lifts its ban on lgbtq clergy and samesex marriages. The church is becoming aware of who god is in comparison to who writers throughout generations have said about god. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions and friends of the newshour, including jim and nancy bildner, and the judy and peter bloom foundation. Cfp professionals are committed to acting in their clients best interest. Cunard is a proud supporter of public television. On a voyage with cunard the world , awaits. World of flavor diverse , destinations and immersive experiences. A world of leisure and british style, all with cunards white star service. The john s and james l. Knight foundation, fostering engaged communit