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And the new buzz word here in washington, or at least at of the white house, competitiveness, competing for markets abroad, alex. >> mike, in an economically related issue, another key issue, spending and the deficit. let's hear what the president said about that. >> we're also going to have to deal with our deficits and our debt in a responsible way and we've got to reform government so that it's leaner and smarter for the 21st century. >> so, the first couple years of his presidency have been these big government initiatives. >> right. >> is that now going to take a back seat? >> well, even ...

Amanda's stepfather talked a lot about how the time has been wearing on her and how she's been trying to occupy her time. the prison just got a much-welcomed ping pong table. she listens to music. she has a new roommate from eastern europe, but they're able to communicate in english. in fact, amanda has been helping other inmates with their italian while she continues her studies remotely through the university of washington. alex? >> trying to be, i guess, a model prisoner, at this point, anyway. thank you, michelle kosinski. in business news, a major milestone. apple says it's app store ha...

A sure bet for all snow and some areas will get a lot of snow. >> indeed. thank you very much, mike seidel, for braving it for us. five americans lost at sea have been found safe on their boat after they became lost sailing from guam to the philippines. a rescuer says the 38-foot catamaran developed engine problems. all aboard are in fine health. rescuers are now escorting that boat to its original destination in the philippines. our "world view" this morning begins in pakistan with a deadly passenger bus crash. 30 people were killed when it crashed into an oil tanker. survivors say both v...

>> yeah. you know, even through all of her embarrassments, "the daily mail" reports she has remained pretty tight-lipped about her divorce, appears to have kept all of the family secrets she may be privy to. how is he really viewed by the royal family and is that different than how she's viewed by the british public? >> reporter: i think there are members of the royal -- if i can put it this way, there are members of the royal family for whom sarah ferguson isn't perhaps to their taste. people who know her, though, say that, you know, she's a pretty sweet person, frankly. perhaps a little naiv...

>> look, that was not what the call was about. and not what happened on the call. obvious obviously as the readout discuss discusses, she has a unique set of experiences and a unique opportunity to use those experiences to help people. that's what he said to her and obviously a decision about what she's going to do is up to her, and i think she is supposed to talk with the department of agriculture at some point today. >> she did accept his apology? >> yes. >> maybe i missed this, but why couldn't she just have her old job back? >> i would point you to usda in terms of -- they're handling the ...