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[applause] good afternoon. I am lindsay paulson, cochair along with kimberly at the polk county democrats event committee. I would like to start out by thinking hour more than 100 volunteers that are here today to make our event successful. This event was built entirely on volunteers. One of the most inspiring things for me has been to watch our political veterans and our local freshmen come together to revive an american tradition. As you are leaving today, please stop and think some of the individuals in the light blue tshirt spread those are your volunteers and individuals who worked hard t...

Headliners and introduce our first headliner, congresswoman, sherry boost owes of illinois. Its fitting we decided to have me introduce her, the one born in illinois. Congresswoman boostos represents illinoiss 17th congressional district, which includes western, central and northern illinois. Now on her third term, congresswoman boostos focuses on job creation, strengthening our economy, building a stronger middle class. Shes been a relentless advocate for women and families and worked across the aisle with both democrats and republicans on Common Sense Solutions to cut government waste and to...

Good wednesday morning to you. Im frances rivera. We begin with breaking news in london. A massive fire has completely destroyed a high rise apartment complex in london, sparking fears the building could collapse. Officials say there are fatalities but could not confirm how many. The fire was reported around 1 00 a. M. Local time. Crews try to evacuate the 24story building but residents say many may have been trapped inside. People were still sleeping on the highest floors so they didnt know what was going on. Im not sure if half of them got out, to be honest with you. There was kids out the w...

Delayed. Thats the groundbreaking news spreading across the nation this morning. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell was dealt a massive blow, forced to scrap his longheld plan to ram through his Health Care Plan by weeks end after he was faced with defection upon defection from his own party. It is a stunning defeat for mcconnell and the president for a plan many republicans refused to rally around after just five days of scrutiny. Still, dems say the fight against the bill isnt over. Theyre urging constituents to lobby their senators as they head home for their july 4th recess. Heres nbcs...

Youre witnessing the moment when the people in this room realize they can see, for the first time in years. Can you see my fingers . Their eyes and their faces begin to light up with a quiet sort of joy and wonder at the gift of sight. Doctors geoff tabin and sanduk ruit are eye surgeons, and now, they are life savers. Ai weiwei is chinas most famous political dissident. Hes also one of the most successful contemporary artists in the world a designer, sculptor, photographer and blogger whos earned legions of followers by using his art as a weapon to ridicule the authorities. Are you an artist,...