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It was 50 years ago tomorrow when the first of three civil rights marches in selma, alabama changed the course of American History. March 7th, 1965, would forever be known as blood sunday after 600 demonstrators were attacked by state troopers while trying to cross the Edmund Pettis bridge. This weekend president obama joins thousands to commemorate the marches. Tony harris joins us live now from selma. So much anticipation for this event over the weekend. And you would think it would evoke a lot of emotion. Do you get that sense already . Michael you hit it. I have been on the ground maybe an hour maybe an hour and a half here, and everyone that i have had an opportunity to speak with, you know me im a pretty outgoing guy, and im having conversations, and that is the sense im getting real emotion. This has tapped at their hearts because of the significance of this weekend. ....
About paid sick leave. Lawmakers in six states are trying to make paid six time paid sick time our requirement. 25 of par to employees to not get paid sick days. We are asking you, should paid sick days be a federal mandate . If you want to reach out was on social media, you can tweet us. We have 35, is already on facebook. And you can always email us at urnal cspan. Org legislators step up for paid sick leave. Some pretty 9 of privatesector workers are not entitled to paid time off when they fall ill according to the bureau of labor statistics. Lowwage and parttime workers, particularly those who work at small firms or who work in restaurants, are among the least likely to get paid sixth time. To change that, democratic lawmakers and their allies in maryland, washington, and massachusetts, and cities including new york, philadelphia, and portland, or try to advance measures that would make a sixth time a legal requirement for most firms. In congress, senator tom harkin plans to reintr ....