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2 hours ago, Christopher Williams said:

 

Union Members Rally Outside Capitol in Protest of Right to Work Bill

 

Molly McCoy: Good daybreak, America. Our leading story this morning: members of various unions, including the largest federation of unions in the country - the AFL-CIO, converged on Capitol Hill today as the United States Senate begins debate on the Employee Protection and Preservation Act what has been described as a "killer" of American workers, as said by AFL-CIO president John Sweeney.

 

Over 100,000 workers blasted Republicans and two U.S. Congressmen in particular - drafter of the bill, California Congressman Charles Fong and House Majority Leader, a presidential candidate, Micheal Conrad of Texas, who has pushed this bill and openly challenged unions. 

 

Union rallygoer: "Michael Conrad asked what unions have done for workers and I'll tell you what! They force employers to treat employees like me with dignity and respect!" 

 

AFL-CIO President John Sweeney: "Wannabe-President said he's standing against union executives - calling people like me 'fat cats'. Well, I've got news for him, I've worked as a grave-digger and building porter to pay for college - I'm a working man. He's standing for the fat cats by trying to subvert the power of unions and he's standing for the real fat cats that try to take everyday working people for granted! And you know what, all of us are gonna remember this on election day!"

 

Molly McCoy: The Republican House Majority Leader responded to the protests this morning on The Hill...

 

 

Majority Leader, Rep. Conrad (R-TX):  "All I have to say is that the Employee Protection and Preservation Act will mean that to get a job in America, you don't have to be a member of a union or pay union fees. It doesn't affect anyone's right to join a union, it simply means that it is not a requirement.

Furthermore, the bill will mean that union bosses can no longer punish employees who have complained or acted against the union.

These are simple protections for the American worker and I am happy to support the measures."

 

Molly McCoy: We bring in our national correspondent, Bruce Morton. Bruce, explain this debate to our viewers.

 

 

Bruce Morton: Molly what we're seeing here is a classic battle over unions: they're significance, they're power, all of that. Republicans want to argue that this bill doesn't harm unions and only protects workers from being forced into a union. That's certainly an argument that can be made - but fundamentally, it would harm unions and the question is whether straining unions helps or harms workers. On the other side, people are saying 'look, a union must represent all the employees in a workplace it has unionized, even those who may not want to be in a union. Therefore, it’s only fair for all workers to contribute money to help cover the costs of bargaining.

 

Molly McCoy:  These workers are angry, particularly at the House Majority Leader - why is that? Where's this coming from?

 

Bruce Morton: Yeah, Molly. You go down in union country and they aren't happy. I spoke to a retired farm worker when I was in Iowa who says that he's just downright angry. He loves his union, has been a union member, and can't remember such visceral opposition coming from a leader in Congress, even a Republican one. Congressman Conrad has called labor unions as - and I'm quoting here, 'downright nasty'. So, you look at these workers and you kinda see that the feeling is mutual. 

 

Molly McCoy: We know where the Republicans stand on this, but where are the Democrats on The Hill in this debate?

 

Bruce Morton: Well, Molly, the Democrats are presenting a piece of legislation themselves that is aimed at strengthening unions. Tyler Grayson, an Ohio Democrat, and presidential candidate has spoken out forcefully against this Republican measure and just recently worked with a Democratic colleague to prevent states from passing legislation such as the Republican measure being debated in the Senate. 

 

Molly McCoy: Thank you, Bruce. 

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Christopher Williams said:

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7 hours ago, Christopher Williams said:

 

 

SEGMENT: CONGRESSIONAL NEWS

 

 

Michael Wilson: In news from The Hill tonight: the new House Majority Leader, Michael Conrad, in a press conference alongside Speaker of the House White and House Majority Whip Fong, unveiled the American Renewal and Taxpayer Prosperity Act that expands various tax credits - including the poverty-fighting Earned Income and Child Care Tax Credits and tax credits aimed at helping Americans pay for health care and tuition costs. It lowers income taxes on all Americans, including the wealthy; lowers the capital gains taxes; repeals the estate tax - a measure once vetoed by President Clinton, and lowers the tax rates for major corporations. 

 

 

Majority Leader Conrad (R): 

"As we move into the 21st century, one of our major focus points must be making sure that American individuals, families, and businesses are able to compete, thrive and be successful. This can not be done with huge Government burdens, which are placed on so many of our businesses and families. Burdened with huge amounts of red tape, taxes and overreaching government decisions. 

 

In order to tackle this and prepare Americans for the 21st century, the Republican Party is proud to introduce the American Renewal and Taxpayer Prosperity Act.

 

Our bill deals with four simple aspects, each related to the American dream in their own way. Individuals, families, our future generations and American business."

 

 

Michael Wilson: The Republican Leader alluded in the press conference that Republicans are pursuing this new legislative push in part to fend off the quote 'outside perspective' and tame perceived disunity after the resignation of former Majority Leader Holson, apparent-near resignation of Speaker White, and latest reports of a House Republican seeking Democratic support to remove the Speaker from the gavel, saying to a question that if the reality of the party was in line with the perceived reality, they wouldn't be able to unite on this bill. So it's fair to say that this is something of a stress test for the GOP.

 

The incoming leader also amazingly backed-off on the party's long-held position of support for a balanced budget in a comment sure to ire Republican deficit hawks. The leader said that instead, we should reduce government spending to deal with the deficit this tax reform might bring. 

 

In the meantime, Democrats have stayed mute in the early stages of this roll-out as they debate over how to respond.

 

In more congressional news..we now bring on our congressional correspondent to speak with us about the tax reform debate that's currently on the House floor.

 

 

 

Michael: Welcome, Tory Hunt.

 

Hunt: Good evening, Michael; thanks for having me.

 

Michael: Tory, you were closely watching the floor debate in the House today; what'd you see?

 

Hunt: Well, Michael, a Democratic measure to lower the estate tax burden on family farms was expected to be bipartisan and pass with unanimous consent, as a Republican leader proposed. However, it's taken a totally different direction. Congressman Grayson objected to passing the bill and went into a blistering attack of the speaker. He said the speaker's tenure has been rampant with division and partisanship. 

 

Michael: And I'm guessing the speaker did not take kindly to this?

 

Hunt: He surely did not..he handed the gavel over and engaged the Ohio Democrat, calling him a liar, saying Congressman Grayson's speech was simply overtures and rhetoric and not the truth. Congressman Swanson of Michigan took the floor to defend his Democratic colleague, denouncing the speaker for his use of the 'lying' or 'liar'phrase and accusing him of defaming a fellow member of Congress by calling him a liar.

 

Michael: And from what I understand, they're not even debating the legislation on the floor? 

 

Hunt: Yeah, that's the interesting part about all of this, Michael. It may be that any tax-related measure taken up by this Congress will lead to one road: ensuing debate over last year's proposed Death Tax Repeal vetoed by President Clinton. Democrats see it as a win for them to make it about that issue because the death tax impacts almost no one but wealthy Americans and Republicans has spent a lot of political capital trying to get it done.

 

Michael: It's also, to be noted, included in this newly unveiled sweeping tax proposal by the GOP..let's switch gears here, however, and talk about the Domestic Committee while I have you on. Are the Democrats active on that committee, because it appears they're not..?

 

Hunt: Yes. This has become a story after the Domestic Committee, led by Republicans who are the majority in the House of Congress, passed four very partisan bills through the committee by unanimous consent. We're talking about things like the Balanced Budget Amendment and Right to Work-like legislation, both of which were opposed by Democrats vehemently last year. They all passed with unanimous consent after Democrats failed to show up and object. 

 

Michael: Have you heard anything about their reasoning why?

 

Hunt: I tried reaching out to some of the members on the committee and have not received a comment. 

 

Michael: Thank you, Tory. We'll be back with more news.

1 hour ago, Christopher Williams said:

 

 

 

Eric Johnson: Good evening; I'm Eric Johnson in Washington. We begin with a major news story: WNC has been informed by multiple sources within the House Democratic Caucus that a member of the Republican House Caucus - who has been described as 'high-level' and 'influential' in multiple accounts - is actively seeking Democratic support to remove John White as Speaker. 

 

 

These sources are Democratic members of Congress who are speaking to us on the condition of anonymity. One member told WNC the following: "An influential member of the GOP delegation to Washington has approached members of the DNC asking for their support in removing John White as Speaker. I have no further comments as to our thoughts or deliberations on this matter at this time.” 

 

 

Two additional members of Congress on the Democratic side, again, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that statement. 

 

However, the Speaker and California Congressman Charles Fong - considered a potential candidate for president - has pinned the appearing division in the ranks as having been perpetrated by Nebraska Congressman Abraham Taft, who is now engulfed in a scandal that is developing as I speak. 

 

 

"The situation has been taken care of following an internal investigation and the individual at the helm was Congressman Abraham Taft," says Fong after WNC requested comment on the state of John White as Speaker. He continued: describing the Nebraskan party colleague as someone quote "who has clearly shown himself to be an extremely troubled individual."

 

He went on to say that: quote "Confidence in the Speaker White in the House Republican Caucus remains universal and we intend on focusing on governing like with the American Renewal and Taxpayer Prosperity Act proposed by Majority Leader Conrad."

 

Speaker White confirmed that statement and doubling down, saying twice in a statement to WNC that: quote "The GOP remains strong, our leadership remains capable."

 

The question, politically, is whether or not these House Republicans who've spoken to us are pinning blame on the scandalous and potentially illegitimate Nebraskan Congressman to deflect real division in the Republican ranks or whether or not House Democrats who've spoken to us are using the scandalous and potentially illegitimate Nebraskan Congressman to create an illusion of division inside the GOP. Either way, the politics in Washington have certainly been muddied as of late. 

 

 

We now shift gears in our breaking news report to update you on the developing story of the latest scandal to engulf Washington. Right now it appears that drugs, porn, and Washington have in common are two names: Abraham Taft of Nebraska and Joaquin Luis Reguerra of Colorado. The former a U.S. Congressman and the latter a U.S. Senator. Congressman Taft had a niche for child porn - which was discovered on his home computer. Financial records led investigators to Senator Luis-Reguerra, and that's where they found the drugs: 35 lbs of heroin. According to the Associated Press, sources within the DEA say they believe that the Senator - a former U.S. Marine - became addicted to the drugs stemming from his time during Vietnam.

 

 

This story gets even crazier: according to the AP, the Senator engaged in a gunfight with the FBI. Now he's in a coma at the GWU Hospital - we do not know however whether or not the Senator sustained gun wounds from the gunfight or is experiencing withdrawals from his heroin addiction. 

 

 

And if you think that's all, you're sorely mistaken. Not only did the Abraham Taft - the Nebraskan Congressman in this two-prong scandal - have child porn, but he was also in possession of a variety of drugs, according to the AP. And while he has not formally resigned from the House, emerging details from Nebraskan state authorities say that it appears he was elected illegitimately to his seat in Congress, as questions about his residency have led to his suspension from the House.  

 

Aside from the comments of Congressman Charles Fong, a Republican, to WNC, following questions about the state of John White as Speaker, Washington's leaders have remained rather quiet as details continue to emerge as the GOP Senator and Congressman weather an unraveling scandal that rocks the nation. 

 

We'll be right back.

 

 

 

Eric Johnson: We will continue our continuing coverage of the news next on WNC's America Today with Michael Wilson.

 

20 hours ago, Christopher Williams said:

 

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16 hours ago, Christopher Williams said:

WNC Live Segment: 8 am; Gregory Meeks
 

 

 

Gregory Meeks: Welcome back; I'm Greg Meeks in Washington. Our lead report tonight: Fong's running for president, according to a U.S. Congressman with reported connections to both parties. The Representative in Congress says that his colleague - the House Majority Whip from California, Charles Fong - has been courting allies in Congress for their support for a campaign that's been developing behind the scenes for months - well before even the '98 midterms, this insider says. Fong is a Republican from California - the state of Reagan - and while he's no ally to the evangelical wing of the party as a Republican voting against the Federal Marriage Amendment, he has emerged as the face of the party's ideas in terms of policy. Whether the highest-ranking Asian American politician in the country can claim the mantle as the nominee for the Republican party only months from now remains to be seen, but according to one of his colleagues and insiders we've spoken to on The Hill, he's definitely planning that with great thought, possibly as we speak. 

 

 

Gregory Meeks: In another top story this evening: the House is voting on a historic education initiative - universal preschool. There was little debate on the major legislative proposal on the floor of the House of Representatives. And you could make the case that in the press, universal preschool - despite its significance - has taken a back seat to the major overhaul efforts of recent. As a matter of fact, Republicans are in no mood to approve universal preschool, even though it was drafted by the Republican leadership, after their former push to reform the nation's education system stalled in Congress. 

 

The Speaker of the House, whose name is on the bill, has voted against the measure in a perplexing about-face. We asked the gavel leader and we're waiting on a response back. Nevertheless, it bears no mention that Republican leadership has recognized it has gone too far: they've ruffled the feathers of their more conservative wing and that shakeup in the head conference that the Times-Tribune has been reporting on..well it finally came. The speaker remains ahold of the gavel, however, now-former-House Majority Leader Jim Holson resigned and the new majority leader, Congressman Conrad, has already voted against the measure. 

 

Our America, a show hosted by our own Olivia Williams, will evaluate America's need for preschool. Olivia joins me now from New York.

 

 

Good evening, Olivia.

 

Olivia Williams: Hi, Greg!

 

Gregory Meeks: So you've been traveling our country speaking to parents and teachers about the precise issue surrounding government funding for universal preschool...

 

Olivia Williams: I did, I did.

 

Gregory Meeks:  ...and what did you find?

 

Olivia Williams: Well, Greg - first thanks for this. Now look, this is an issue that really shouldn't be controversial - after all, two Republican leaders initially sponsored the bill that would jumpstart universal preschool for all, essentially. And as I traveled around the country, it was clear to me that kids need an early start. They need this early start so that they can be prepared to thrive when they enter the public education system. 

 

Gregory Meeks: And where does universal preschool fall into that?

 

Olivia Williams: Well it could be the best investment we as a country make in both our children's education but also in our nation's future. You know that we've debated on whether or not the key to improving the system is smaller class sizes or standardized tests or better teachers and tougher standards. And what I've learned from many experts is that early child care - education before the child enters school as a kindergarten student - improves later child performance throughout their educational years. 

 

Gregory Meeks: So what are we seeing now that has made this idea of universal pre-k seem, to the people you've spoken to, to be a good idea?

 

Olivia Williams: Well Greg, I spoke with one superintendent that 5-year-olds sometimes arrive in kindergarten not knowing their own names. So the issue really is that too many children come to school ill-prepared to learn. They lack language skills, social skills, and motivation - and universal pre-K is something these people think will help. 

 

Gregory Meeks: Thank you, Olivia, for that. We will make sure to watch your show, right here on WNC, Our America - with Olivia Williams. Thank you; we'll be right back.

Eric Johnson: Good evening, I'm Eric Johnson. We begin with breaking news: House Minority Whip, Democrat from New York Congressman John Dubios has ruled out running for president in a shouting question to one of our own, Patrick Harris.

Here's the sound from that, now:

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Congressman Dubios: "Nope"

 

Eric Johnson: Speculation has ramped up that the young New York Congressman would make an entry into the Democratic race for president, especially after a major legislative unveiling aimed at protecting the rights of women and minorities undertaken by the congressional leader. 

However, WNC has captured the first major contender for the presidential race to rule themselves out of contention. We'll be right back with more.

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Requesting White House press secretary and any major gay rights group's quote and/or that of a Hollywood actor/producer on the docketed Federal Marriage Amendment and the new polling suggesting most Americans aren't in favor of same sex marriage. 

13 hours ago, Christopher Williams said:

WNC LIVE Segment: Wendy Davis, 12am
 

 

 

Wendy Davis: Hello everyone. My name is Wendy Davis and this is WNC Live. And now to the news.

 

 

Wendy Davis: Insiders of the Vice President's office are blasting an anti-global warming bill that would restrict funding from the Kyoto Protocol - an international treaty which extends the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The bill, called the American Economic Protection Act, was hailed by Missouri Republican and House Majority Leader Rebecca Morris -  a possible candidate for the Senate - as a measure to prevent funds from going to an effort not ratified by the Senate. 

 

The Vice President's office blasted the bill that is currently being voted on in the House, raising the potential that it will be vetoed if passed. The sources close the Vice President Gore say that he's 'extremely disappointed' and called the bill 'a dangerous refusal in recognizing that global warming exists' while warning that it could diminish the United States bargaining power. 

 

 

Wendy Davis: There's also more explicitly public opposition to the congressional measure to limit the amount of politicians that enter the lobbying industry by the Chamber of Commerce. A high-ranking official in the chamber speaking to WNC, exclusively, railed against the measure, making the argument that it infringes on free speech. The Chamber of Commerce official said the following in a statement:  "The United States believes fundamentally in freedom of speech and freedom of association, what the lobbying bill attempts to do is restrict the ability of Americans who choose to lobby on behalf of issues that they deem important to them. With the logic that is being used by the extreme left of the Democratic party and the unfriendly business Republicans, former Congressmen and women couldn't lobby for example on healthcare or the economy. Any American should have the right to petition and lobby their government, this bill takes away the right of Americans to do so."

 

 

Wendy Davis: In other news, new Gallup polling has come out recently and there's two things that's very clear: most Americans support gun control and an overwhelming majority of Americans want healthcare reform. Asked whether or not they support gun control, 55% of Americans said they do and only 38% of the country said they didn't.

 

 

And asked whether or not they support reforms to the country's healthcare system, 76% of Americans said they did. Now while there's no measure before congress concerning gun policy, there is a measure before the House focusing on healthcare. 

 

The bill, dubbed the Small Business Owners Healthcare Act, was authored by House Majority Leader Rebecca Morris and it seeks to allow for self employed Americans to deduct all of their healthcare costs. While this is not a wide-sweeping measure, as it as received unanimous support int he House, it is the only health care policy plank that the Congress seems to be considering at the moment in the near future. 

 

 

Wendy Davis: Now as many of you know, WNC is a new to this thing called cable news, but we're coming out with a vengeance to make sure we're the best stop for your news and your analysis of what's going on in your country. With that in mind, we're debuting what will be this network's flagship programs. Please tune in to Washington Today with James Lawson - after this program, at 4 - to see coverage of the Republicans' attempt to repeal the death tax; Our America with Olivia Williams, at 5, for an in-depth look at how the tobacco industry has targeted Black America during a time where they're facing tough scrutiny; WNC Tonight with Tyler Moore, at 7, for the latest in American politics with WNC political director Patrick Harris; and in the morning, with Morning in America with Julian Defnet, who will be talking about Americans' sentiment towards gay marriage and will have a profile of the Republican House Leadership. All of that here on WNC: The Place To Be. 

 

Stay right here for more news after the break.

Requesting quote from Gore, officials close to ore or sources close to Gore about his thinking regarding the legislative effort currently in Congress that prohibits Federal funds to implement the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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WNC Live Segment: 8am; Gregory Meeks

 

 

Gregory Meeks: Good morning. I'm Gregory Meeks - and welcome to the beginning of WNC: The Place to Be for your news, your analysis, in your America. Thank you all for tuning in. We begin first with, the news.

 

 

Gregory Meeks: We begin with our top story this morning. Sources from inside the White House, confirmed by the Associated Press and WNC, are saying that they are surprised and confident about the lack of congressional attention and pursuance of the alleged perjury charges of the President. The new Congress, led by Republicans and a new speaker has pursued a different agenda and in a remarkable display on the House Floor recently, a Republican Congressman was scolded by two of his Republican colleagues for his rant regarding the President and the Lewinsky Affair. 

 

In an at times incoherent and epic speech, Texas Republican Congressman John Conroy lit up the House calling the president an 'adulterer'; saying he 'spit in the face of basic religious morality'; stated he wouldn't let his daughters come to Washington out of fear that they'd be 'lured into sex with dirty politicians'; laced into Hollywood, calling it 'poison' to our youth; and confusingly condemning modern music and porn producer Larry Flynt. 

 

The speech was quickly condemned by two of the Congressman's Republican colleagues. Congressman Douglas Harper of New Hampshire called the speech appalling, disgraceful and insulting, deplorable, and disgusting. Next up was Congressman John White who said that Congressman Conroy railed against 'diversity and constitutional rights'. New York Democratic Congressman Keith Flash called the comments beneath the principles of America and the chamber of Congress.

 

But the Texas Republican wasn't finished. In a second speech, Congressman Conroy once again railed against The Clintons: suggesting that President Bill Clinton is taking his governing skills from the First Lady in which he called a 'secular, un-elected co president'. The Congressman *shuckles* even compared the tobacco industry and the health risks associated with cigarettes to McDonald's, asking why they aren't under fire.

 

All of this is all we've heard from the Republican Conference on Bill Clinton, the Lewinsky Scandal - raising the question: Are Republicans going to avoid pouncing on potentially impeaching the president when many conservatives say the legitimate opportunity is there for the taking? 

 

The answer to that question may surprise you. Not only have the Republicans moved on from Speaker Gingrich and possibly his political tactics, they've probably also seen the president's approval rating. It sits at a 54% - with only 39% of Americans disapproving of the job he's doing. And further, new polling shows that 74% of Americans believe Bill Clinton is fit to lead as President of the United States. 

 

Nevertheless, the White House appears to be over the moon - even if they're a bit skeptical - looking at the early agenda in Congress that doesn't include pursuing the president's impeachment..and on that note, it's possible the Clinton Administration will have dodged a bullet that will surely go down in history as jaw-dropping, at the least. 

 

 

Gregory Meeks: In other news, the new Congress' focus on lobbying reform is drawing a lot of ire...from lobbyists. While this opposition is rather inevitable, the politics is a bit interesting.

 

The Chamber of Commerce is leading the way in opposing the measure that was drafted by Democrat Congressman from Washington, Mitchell Carper, and docketed by the Republican majority leader that extends the time in which Washington politicians can become lobbyists. It's an understatement to say that the lobbying industry is seething with rage and that rage has come from none of other than the Chamber of Commerce. 

 

The interesting political dynamic here is that the Chamber has historically been an organization favoring Republicans, particularly Republicans who favor policies tailored toward supporting business and Wall Street. And now they're enraged at the Republicans' opening anti-lobbying agenda in the new Congress that would, in their belief, subject many in the lobbying industry to quit if the law's enacted. 

 

Nevertheless, the bill appears to have wide bipartisan support. We'll be right back. 

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