You know this already, it has been a if you have few week for president obamas healthcare reform law. The website was trouble from the very beginning. And millions of people are receiving cancellation notices from their insurance companies. Today the president said he is moving to fix the problems with his signature legislation. Mike mccara joins us now from the white house, mike, what is the president proposing . Is he about to change the law. Well, he is going to make an alteration to it, and it is about the second time he has done that. Republicans say he cant do it, but they are going to do it anyway, and this is in the face of a lot of opposition, and tony, it isnt just from republicans any more, more democrats are getting nervous, they are jumping ship. So the president appears in the briefing room, it is a full mea culpa. How many times did he use the phrase this is on me. Plus his broken promise, if you like your insurance, you can keep it, and that was the thrust of the proposal we put forward today. What he is tilling the accomplishers around the skunks and those folks some fow million of them have been flown off their policy because those policies didnt conform with the standards. They were substandard according to the Affordable Care act, well, they can again offer those policies. Here is the president explaining the move today. Today we will extend that principle both to people whose plans have changed since the law took effect, and to people who bought plans since the law took effect. So state, Insurance Commissioners still have the power to decide what plans can and cant be sold in their states but the bottom line is insurers can ceo pend current plans that would otherwise be canceled into 2014, and americans whose plans had been canceled can choose to reenroll in the same kind of plan. Here is one big problem, all of the calculations they have made, over the past 3 1 2 years have been based on the premise, that everyone was going to have to get insurance according to the Affordable Care act. That ever cos more and which incidentally is more expensive. Theres legislation, that they are joining that is sponsored by republicans that would junked cut what the president is trying to do. So instead of changing the rules goes back to whether the president has the authority to do this, and the house has been working on a bill is it essentially what the president announced today . And if thats the case, does that mean that that at least that debate, that piece of legislation can be trumped . Fission of all, theres one difference between what the house will vote on tomorrow, and what the president is proposes. Now whether he can do this or not, before the launch of obamacare, when the white house and administration set forth a new rule, that required that employers to provide an option for coverage for their employees, they pushed that back a year. There was a lot of outcry among republicans on capitol hill, saying he cant do this nine laterally, but really nothing has come of that. The rule stands in place, and i think the white house is standing on the same thing today. I see. The Federal Reserve system created to help finance usual panics but since then, its role has certainly expanded the fed acts as a central bank now, it supervisors and regulates banking institutes. It works to reduce unemployment, on paper it seems that doctor yelin has plenty of experience, she is taught at the university of california burkely, harvard, and the London School of economics. Show served as president and ce oh, ho of the francfrancisco reserve ban. Well, it was smooth sailing before the Senate Banking committee, her qualifications went unquestioned. She is the vice clair of the Federal Reserve, and has a long career in academics what was on trial, the policies and a lot of tough questions about what she would do in that top position. Domes say they want more of a connection to main street, not just wall street. And whether or not that can create inflation. And also bubbles that can cause real problems for the economy. Senator bob corker of tennessee pushed yellen on just that. Would it have the courage to prick those bubbles and ensure that we didnt create another crisis . No one senator, who one who lived through that crisis would ever want to risk another one that could subject the economy to what we are painfully going through in recovering from. And we have a variety of different tools. They include tools of supervision, and monetary policy. And you would have the courage can to do that . I believe that i would, and i believe that this is most important lesson learns from the financial crisis. Much of todays hearing centered around the 2008 financial cries us and what should be done to prevent Something Like that from happening in the near term. And over the long haul, as well. Janet said one of her big focuses will be on employment, trying to boost labor, and make sure that more americans get back to work. This is virtually unprecedented situation, and we know that those long spells of unemployment are particularly pain. For households imposed great hardship and costs on those without work. On the marriages, of those who suffer these long unemployment spells on their families. So i consider it imperative that we do what we can to promote a very strong recovery. She is expected to take the reign as chairman of the Federal Reserve, her confirmation looks pretty solid, she will get through the banking committee, and since there were no real eyebrow raisers at todays hearing, we will watch for a fairly smooth passage into the senate. Weapon, help is starting to get to those that need nit the philippines. The government has been under fire for the pace of the distribution. The government puts the number of dead at nearly 2400. Above 80 or so missing, and almost 819,000 people have been displaced. Two u. S. Response is being led by the newly arrived u. S. S. George washington. Now the Aircraft Carrier has planes and helicopters to carry emergency supplies to produce fresh water, that is so important. The vessel is one of 13 ships eher in the area, or on the way. But that number is expected to grow in the coming days. Since the typhoon has taken hold in some of the areas. Reports the security break down has made a tragic situation even worse. His home was destroyed friday morning when the typhoon slammed. He lost he members of his family that day. He may have survived the storm, but he still lives in fear for his life. How many of us are left . And now this. Something else might take our lives. Beam coming into our houses if you fight back, may will kill you. What about our lives. So for of us left. Will they finish us recall off . His neighbors share his concern. They say it is bad enough it turned their lives upside down without the additional confusion over security. One of the structures that was damaged is the local prison behind me. Many of the inmates are believed to have escaped and survived the storm. Now the people here fear that some of those escapees are behind a recent wave of crimes that are now aggravating the situation. So try to stabilize peace and order, but many of the people here say that nothing has been explained to them, and rumors are rampant that this is the return of marshal rule. Who are they . What is really going on. There is no radio, so whats the real situation. He has gone back to work as a driver, even though he says what money he may earn is worthless here. What is up to us is up to god. No matter what tragedy befalls us next, if it takes the lives of those of us left, then thats okay. It is still rained here on most days, he and his family cram into the only dry space in their makeshift shelter. Sometimes he says they stand like this through the night. Even the gentle sound of rain is cause for fear. Al jazeera. More than 40 people are dead after a series of violent attacks. People say many of them were killed in a suicide bombing and the town of al sedia. Eight people died when three roadside bombs exploded close to a group of pill grams. Who gathers for the day, that commemorates the death of a key figure, now despite the violence, millions of people have traveled to iraq to take part in the ceremonies. More now. For over 1300 years muslims have gathered at which shrine on this day. Who was killed in battle, he was the groundson of the profit. Mourners will pray late into the night, their stories of his life and reenact the battle in the streets of the city. We are defiant, and we come here because love runs through my blood. To bring the message that slam is peace, and thats why i come here. According to iraqi authorities around 3 1 2 Million People will come here from all over the world. It is a real commute atmosphere when food and drugs are free. Sudan hussein banned the ceremony. They would hide away and worship in secret. The ceremony once again occurred publicly, but has been far from peaceful. Every year, armed groups mount attacks here and across iraq, and every year the security presence gets bigger. It is a massive operation, some 35,000 troops have been deployed out on so the street, and check points ring this entire area, this is the biggest operation that the iraqi army has mounted in nearly ten years. It is up to this man so direct the operation, and make sure things pass without incident. Im confident that this period will pass without incident. We have mounted a sophisticated operation with several agencies and we have brought in intelligence gathering and extra troops. This is all to counter any attack, and its affiliates. Despite that conversation, things are worsening here in iraq, already there have been suicide attacks across the country. This is been the bloodiest year for the country since the height of sectarian violence in 20008. This year 7,000 people have died. So while they mourn here, they also mourn for those who are fallen more recently. Al jazeera. Good afternoon, everyone, what a difference a day can make here. Especially yesterday. Temperatures were very low, now we are looking at so much much milder conditions. We are seeing just a few showers right now passing the great lakes all the way down towards nebraska. Not too much in terms of accumulation, also some showers down here. Now look at these temperatures. We be seeing those temperatures right now in new york, at 51 degrees. Considering yesterday, in the 48 but considering yesterday where we stood, this is how much we have warmed up. So new york, you are 14 degrees warmer. Boston is also 14degrees and toronto, is ten degrees warmer. So it is a nice warm up across the region. This is what we expect to see across boston, partly cloudy conditions, maybe get a little bit worse as begin next week, with the temperature maize the high 50s. Going toe the overnight hours maybe down to 40, over the beginning of the weekend, but 54 as your low on sunday morning. Now, here across parts of the northwest, we are looking at some rain showers pushing in across parts of washington, oregon, and also into the northern part of oregon. We have some to watch for at the end of the show. A new day bring as new scandal, my goodness for the mayor of toronto, he has already admitted smoking crack and Illegal Drugs now he is apologizing for something else. Its two consecutive life sentences for one of the citys most notorious criminals. What Al Jazeera America brings you live coverage typhoon haiyan. Relief efforts are well underway here in cebu. We have a problem with no homes to go back to. Clean water, food, medicine, all vitally required. The Australian Medical Team arrived. This is a government warehouse that is preparing relief for the families most effected. Al Jazeera America is there with continuing live coverage. The water rose to halfway up to the second story. To find out how you can help, go to aljazeera. Com. Welcome back to Al Jazeera America. James whitey bolger, the day the former boston mob boss is a convicted murdered sentenced to two life terms. And a laundry list of over crimes. Now bulger ruled the city of boston with an iron fist as a mob boss for decades. He was charged with 19 murders but he was only convicted of 11. Now judge dennis said today that the sentences she handed down were probably cold comfort to the families of the victims. And she said she had mixed emotions about the sentencing. Theres no such thing as closure to me. Her son thomas was eight, and he said he was hoping for a harsher sentence. I would have liked to see them push for the Death Penalty, but he woul have never seen the chair. By the time they come around to the chair, lit be 12 years down the line. He wont live that long, yes i am for the Death Penalty for him. I wanted them to. He has also been ordered to make almost 20 milliondollars in restitution to the families, he has two weeks to appeal those sentences. Canadian police have announced the arrest of 48,000 people worldwide. It was announced in toronto, nearly 400 children have now been rescued as they were victims of horrific sexual acts according to police. The arrest follow add three year investigation nicknamed project spade. Police say the arrests included 76 people from the united states. Torontos mayor, rob ford, is in the spotlight again. This time it involves allegations of an inappropriate sexual advance on a female staffer. This is just a day after he admitted to the city council that he bought drugs. Allen fisher with more. Base thing media for the second time, rob ford had to apologize for his first appearance, and then asked about allegations of a sexual advance on a female staff, he denied it using inappropriate language, and now he knew that was wrong. And i used unforgivable language. And again, i apologize. These allegations are 100 lies. Embattled mayor has also confirmed he is receiving treatment for his drug use. I am receiving support from a team of healthcare professionals. I am taking accountability, and receiving advice from people with expertise. I do not wish to comment on the particulars of this support. [bleep]. This video of the man obtained by a canadian newspaper shows him swearing and ranting about killing someone. The police have confirmed they were investigating a drug case when they found footage of the mayor smoking crack cocaine. During a Council Meeting to demand the mayor take a leave of absence, he added another reason for them to want him out. Have you purchased Illegal Drugs in the last two years . Yes i have. He has repeatedly refused to take a release from his issues. Link him to more drug use, drunk driving threats to his staff, and other issues of special behavior. Hugely popular figure when he became mayor in an election landslide in 2010, his popularity has not been dropping by plummets. Calling for him to go is getting bigger and bigger. Am len fisher, al jazeera. More highs on wall street. The dow, and the s p hit new records today after fed chair nominee Janet Yellens testimony on the hill. We had a couple of minutes with them, and i am assuming it is something in the testimony from the nominee, that gave stocks this pop today. Allen. Yeah, it is really hard to i will tell you, i was prepared to really work hard and concentrate on what she was saying and then explain it, she is clearer than her last three predecessors. She was really easy to understand, quite forthright, but it all comes down to when the fed is going to stop putting 85 billiondollar as month into the economy. Yes, because when that happened Interest Rates are likely to go up. And everybody listening to this, is it going to be sooner or later. And the reasons they would have gone up is because people who listen to it, thought it is going to be later rather than sooner. I have no evidence that that is true, i read it again, i dont know that she is going to that she is going to keep on putting this 85 billion into the economy for longer. The best guesses have been that they will pull back around march, some people have said that it could be as early as this december. Generally speaking it is further away than close. But the reality is it has to happen. The economy has to stand on its own at some point, right . What does the economy look like without the 85 million. We have been squadled by the fed for so long that we are not used to it. Its been five years of this. This is emergency aid. I have some say Mortgage Rates could go up to 7 , and things could slow down. So very very unclear, but we live to fight another day. All right, terrific. I will wait to hear the analysis on your program, that is 7 00 eastern time here. Real money with alley bell she on Al Jazeera America. See you then. Yep. In a update on the Miami Dolphins hazing scandal. Yes. The Miami Dolphins offensive tackle has file add grievance against the dolphin whose suspended incognito for conduct detrimental to the team when it was alleged he had been bullying the teammate for more than a year. Now, he has missed only one game, and the suspension by the team, ac. O. D. Ing to league rules can last only a maximum of four games. But he wants to pay and get paid. Reed played for ryan from 2000, to 2008, as his time during an assistant with the ravens. He practiced with the jets today and is expected to play sunday against the bills. And just, in time for the holiday as new game jersey today, the players will wear during the leagues five game schedule, the jerseys feature big team logos on the front, and sleeves. They look more like for shirts. Of course, they come in all sizes on nba store. Com. Uh yo can go there and get your s medium. New. Pros from the president about the Affordable Care about, we will have analysis on the president s new proposal to fix whats ailing obamacare. Plus, a crack down on ivory poachers, how america is trying to save the elephants. Welcome back, everyone, to Al Jazeera America. The philippines government is being questioned about the pace of the supplied distribution request the aftermath of typhoon hyan. More aid is coming daily, but some remote areas are receiving very little help. Nearly 2400 people are known to be dead. A judge in boston has handed two life sentences to one of the nations most notorious gangsters. James Whitey Bulger