And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Ifill for the first time in years, there was serious talk today of Getting Congress to act on immigration. Senators from both sides of the aisle joined to offer propose manies and said theyll work to get them passed by summer. We are dealing with 11 million human beings who are here undocumented, the vast and enormous majority of whom have come here in pursuit of what all of us would recognize as the american dream. Thats what we endeavor to move forward here on. Ifill that announcement today moved Immigration Reform to the front burner in congress. Eight senators, four democrats and four republicans, launched a renewed
Dedicated to the idea that all people deserve the chance to live a healthy, productive life. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff one week into his second term, president obama officially took on the issue of immigration today. He said it comes down to a simple question whether the country and the government have the resolve, finally, to deal with the longfestering national challenge. The president launched his effort in nevada where more than a quarter of the States Residents are hispanic. Im here today because the time has come for common sense, comprehends i have been immigration reform. cheers and applause the time is now. Woodruff the campaignstyle event at a Las Vegas High School came a day after a Bipartisan Group of eight u. S. Senators put forward their own plan. It calls for creating
Ifill and we look at the big money groups supporting and attacking hagels nomination. Woodruff we have two takes on the war in mali, an onthe Ground Report from the newly liberated town of gao. Ifill . And an update on the destruction of ancient manuscripts in the fabled city of timbuktu. Woodruff and we close with the story of a soldier who underwent a successful rare double arm transplant, after losing all of his limbs in the iraq war. I hated not having arms. I was all right with not having legs. Not having arms takes so much away from you out of even your personality. Woodruff thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by viking river cruises. Bnsf railway. And by the bill and Melinda Gates foundation. Dedicated to the idea that all people deserve the chance to live a healthy, productive life. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcast
Where you live and work can make climbing the economic ladder tougher. We explore a detailed portrait of American Social mobility. Woodruff in one of californias oldest prisons, once violent inmates are being transformed into peacemakers. We profile that program, wrapping up our series on stopping gun violence. This is 52 weeks of very difficult selfexploration. The success of the program is whether or not after theyre done they really do stick to that commitment of nonviolence. Brown jubilant crowds in brazil have greeted pope francis. Margaret warner looks at his first trip abroad as pontiff, to a nation shaken by Anti Government protests. Woodruff and a new book examines the recent history of president s sending troops into battle, without declaring war. Ray suarez sits down with veteran journalist marvin kalb. Woodruff thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Xd major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by co supported by the john d. And catherine t. Macarthur foundation. C
Tougher. We explore a detailed portrait of American Social mobility. Woodruff in one of californias oldest prisons, once violent inmates are being transformed into peacemakers. We profile that program, wrapping up our series on stopping gun violence. This is 52 weeks of very difficult selfexploration. The success of the program is whether or not after theyre done they really do stick to that commitment of nonviolence. Brown jubilant crowds in brazil have greeted pope francis. Margaret warner looks at his first trip abroad as pontiff, to a nation shaken by Anti Government protests. Woodruff and a new book examines the recent history of president s sending troops into battle, without declaring war. Ray suarez sits down with veteran journalist marvin kalb. Woodruff thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Xd major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by co supported by the john d. And catherine t. Macarthur foundation. Committed to building a more just, verdant and peaceful world.