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eboally under control. the head of general motors is facing tough questions right now about why it took so long to recall cars with a defective switch. c.e.o. says the auto maker will do all it can to correct the problem. >> we did so because whatever mistakes were made, we will not shirk have our responsibilities now or in the future. today's gm will do the right thing. >> libby casey is following this story in washington. some tough questions today. give office break down of what has happen sod far. >> apologizing for the

fact that it took g.m. ten years to issue a recall. etch though gents were happening a decade ago. she did make news in announcing they have hired a lawyer. also victim oz f the b.p. oil spill, she would not go so far to say that this is an indication that g.m. will be compensating. she saying they are starting the process, and in 30 or to 60 days they will have some sense of an evaluation. she has been getting hammers by members of congress that are frustrated at the fact that she is not answering a lot of questions because she is talking about how g.m. is conducting it's own investigation. one members of congress who drilled her, democrat of illinois. >> does g.m. accept responsibility for the accidents caused by the

company's defective vehicles. >> we first of all, i again want to reiterate we think the situation is tragic, and we apologize for what has happened and we are doing a full investigation to understand -- >> i am talking about responsibility and even liability. >> i am sorry i don't understand. >> even liability. >> do you take responsibility? is the company responsible? >> we knew g.m. is it responsibility? >> recognizing we have legal responsibilities as well as moral obligations. >> another member of the panel marsha blackburn, a tennessee republican, asked if there was a cover up involved in this, and then joe barton republican of texas called a lot of her answered gobblety good, when she was trying to explain why the switches weren't up to standard. >> the national highway

safety administration is also under fire here. why are lawmakers so interested to hear from that agency. >> as it is referred to didn't ask sooner why it didn't win red flags were raised. families are also in the courtroom, and we have seen and heard a little bit of them prior to this event. they are not testifying before congress that they are a big presence in the room. they want these cars off the road. >> still expects her son to come home. >> i am still waiting for him.

michael was killed two years ago when his brand new chevy cobalt crashed into a wall and burst into flames. why executives did not act on the admissions problems. they were as slow as slow can be, there is slow and then there's intestinal refusal to act. we are talking about ten years. we are talking about documents that expose the defect for a decade. and a decision if you believe their documents not to fix it because of the expense, and the cost. >> robert hilliard is an attorney representing 52 owners of g.m. vehicles including the families of 15 people he says were killed in accidents due to faulty ignitions.

he says this hearing should be a wakeup call. >> this is an on going public safety issue, because so many of the folks we run across, they are not even aware of the recall. they don't watch t.v., they aren't even aware of the dangerousness. >> for remember play who lost her daughter five years ago, an aapology doesn't go very far. >> what have they done other than say i am sorry. well, let's do something then. that towel of the recall vehicles are not safe to drive, and that owners stop driving them. >> terrible things happen. >> mary barrett issued an apology for the handling

of the recall. >> we have apologized that that is just one step in the journey to resolve this. >> but for sherry, there is little that the g.m. executive can say or do. >> it doesn't matter. she can't bring my son back. she can't bring my daughters brothers back. she can't bring my grandchildren's uncle back, or my mother's grandson back. i am very angry and tired of being an achery mother. >> still, the families with on capitol hill listening closely as congress asking mary for an explanation. >> she will be testifying tomorrow, so it continues. >> libby, testifying about one recall, but can you explain the other recalls recently announced?

>> power steering that's been a problem. and i want to be specific about what this problem really is about. if you have things dangling off your key ring, or hit a bunch on the road, of few your knee hit it g.m. says that can cause the engine to have an issue. the electrical supply to other parts oif car shut off, so things like the air back wouldn't deploy. the brakes can lock up, so this is a very serious problem, that it looks like has been going on for more than ten years and these to re-emphasize, february of this year, is when they finally started a recall. >> and january is when mary bar took over c.e.o. she is dealing with some old problems. libby casey, life in washington, thank you so much. secretary of state suggests today he will not return to the middle east to meet with palestinian president. this despite moves that

between the two sides. this doesn't signal an end but does a response from a boss signals differently. >> it is a big challenge has done this evening it is something that many palestinians have been wanting him to do, but also it has helped as you suggested push these to the verge of collapse. what he has done is signed documents that give the palestinians into international organization. it brings palestinians into four geneva conventions, five vienna conventions as related to the economy. conventions like anti-torture, anticorruption, and women's rights. and what a bos has done this evening is exactly what he promised not to do, when these talks started he said as long as the talks were going on, the palestinians would not go to the international organization. so the question is by signing this, does he mean that the talks are

over, he says no, we are still willing to talk and he said just in a few hours ago, while he was signing the papers that he is not walking away. >> we will continue in our efforts to reach a peaceful solution through the negotiations. the solution that gives us a state, a 1967 as borders and jerusalem as a capitol as well as a fair solution that is agreed on to the refugees case. >> so the palestinians are not walking away from these, but they have done something that they promise not to do, so the question is now for the israelis how do they respond to tonight's very dramatic developments. >> yeah, nick, and that's the question a lot of people would want to know, will they still want to continue these talks considering the latest move. >> well, i think what has happened in the last few hours that israeli officials to a certain extent were caught off guard, frankly, all of us were caught off guard by

this announcement. i fried to reach israeli officials for their response, none of them would provide it, money of they can would speak about what is going on. clearly the israelis are huddling, they are trying to figure out what to do, and if they want to continue the talks. really forced the israelis to ball in their court. forced them to make this decision. you know the u.s. is right in the middle they are pushing with the israelis and pushing with the palestinians. they didn't want them to do what they did tonight, saying look, these conventions aren't the u.n., they are not the international groups in you are most worried about. and that's what the u.s. is doing, constantly throughout this evening trying to save these talks. but we heard from john kerry, the secretary of state, admitting that at this point, the u.s. has done so much they have met with both sides 39 times, now to a certain extent, it is really not up to the u.s. any more. and that it is up to the

israelis and palestinians. >> proud and willing to be a facilitator in this process. be uh the leaders on both sides have to make the decisions. not us. it is up to to decide what to do for the future, for the region, for peace. >> so michael, it is in the israelind has right now, will they decide co to continue these talks. the u.s. wants them to continue the talks. the palestinians want them to, what will they ask for? is that's the big yes. >> nick live in jerusalem. when nato moved today to end it's civilian cooperation with russia in the wake of the action in ukraine. and work fog make ukraine's military forces more effective, and professional. the death toll from the

washington state mudslide has risen to 27. allen has more from arlington washington. >> we have been hearing all week that you don't understand the scope of this thing until you see it yourself. that's absolutely true. we are on a hill slide, and this is just one small portion, just one toe of this debris field, where they have been working nonstop for the last 11 days. if we pan to the right, you can see the extent of it. people working on this, and then up at the top you can see where the hillside blew out. at the base of that hill, came down across the valley and then what was on top sloped down on top of that, it was sort of a double event here. stunning to see and what

you understand when you look at this, is not just the natural fury that was unleashed here, be tough human lives the impact, it could be as many as 50 people dead. in many cases people searching for and finding their own friends and relatives down in that landslide. absolutely amazing to see this in person. allen half her, al jazeera. >> despite computer glitches and other issues expecting to hear from president obama any minute now, but first let's go to randall pinkston, randall, what are the immediate signs of success here with the obama-care? >> well, of course, the white house is touting that number that you just mentioned. michael 7 million signing up on healthcare

exchanges plus according to press secretary, they are also including young people who are under the age of 26 who have been able to stay on their parents insurance plans. plus, other uninsured american whose are able to become part of medicate as part of medicaid expansion. how many people will use the services how much will those services cost. because those are the factors that insurance companies will use in determining how much to charge over coverage going forward. if their risk assessment has been too low, they will raise the prices next time it comes time for enrollment of course if the estimates have been correct, then you will see a stable ace, maybe even a reduction.

months for not a couple of years down the road. this plan to provide low cost affordable healthcare coverage, will really work. >> fault this initiative from the very beginning. etch since it's implementation, what are they saying now about the apparent success of this enrollment. >> house speaker the chief shall we see antagonist, of the affordable care act. 6 million, or 7 million. it's been about the plan itself. republicans will insist that it will repealed. who will not be hired. instead of cutting the hours for their jobs it will be drubberring healthcare coverage.

despite the administrations pledge, that no one lose access to their physicians. baner says how many people that have signed up will actually pay the premiums. today the white house says they don't have it yet, and they point out that it is the same kind of situation that has occurred prior to obama-care, where people sign up for coverage and for one reason or another aren't able to pay the premium. as far as the white house is concerned that isn't the point. the point is to provide coverage for as many americans as possible. >> medicaid expansion, not offered to everyone, how is this complicated the steps? >> would ex-hand four or

more people, and the federal government was agreeing to pay 100% of the cost for the first three years. and then 90% of the cost going forward after three years. well, many stated opted not to expand, and so in those states where there is no medicate expansion, that means some 4 1/2 to five. people will not be covered at all. there is a provision to provide a subsidy, if you are in a certain income range. but you have to be registered for medicaid. you have to be part of an expansion, if not, you don't get the subsidy, and you can't can afford the insurance. the states that have turned down medicaid expansion, list several reasons principally they are saying that the taxpayers can't pay for it. but let me -- we understand the president obama is about to come forward, back to you, michael. >> thank you. let's go to the rose garden to hear president obama on the affordable

health care act. >> everybody please have a seat. welcome to the white house. six months able today a big part of the affordable care act kicked in. as healthcare.gov and state insurance marketplaces went live. and millions of americans finally had the same chance to buy quality affordable healthcare, and the peace of mind that comes with it, as everybody else. last night, the first open enrollment period under this law came to an end. and despite several lost weeks 7.1 million americans have now signed up for private insurance plans through these marketplaces. >> 7.1.

[applause] the truth is even more folks want to sign up, so anybody who is stuck in line, because of the huge sung of demand, can still go back, and finish your enrollment. 7.1 million. that's on top of the more than 3 million young adults who gained insurance over this law by stating on their family's plan. that's on top medicaid expansion. and the children's health insurance program. making affordable coverage available to

all-americans. including those with preexisting conditions is now an important goal of this law. in these first six months we taken a big step forward. and just as importantly, this law is bringing greater security to americas who already have coverage. because of the affordable care act, 100 million americans have gained free preventative care, like mammograms and contraceptive care under their plans. because we closed a gaping hole in medicare's prescription drug plant. closing the donut hole.

and because of this law, a whole lot of families won't be driven into serious illness. these have been taking place for a whole lot of families. many who don't realize but the bottom line is this, under this law, the share of americans with insurance is up.

that's been true every year for decades. but so far those premiums have risen more slowly since the affordable care act passed than at any time in the past 60 years. millions remain uncovered in part because governors in some states for political reasons have deliberately refused to expand coverage under this law. we will work on that and work to get more americans covered with each passing year. while it remains true that we still have to change our coverage graduate from college, or turn 26, or switch jobs or have a child. just like you did before the affordable care act was passed.

you can now go to healthcare.gov and use it year round, to enroll when circumstances in your life change. so no, the affordable care act hasn't fixed our long broken system, but this law has made our healthcare system a lot better. a lot better. all told because of this law. s of our fellow citizens know the security of health insurance, who didn't just a few years ago. and that's something to be proud of. regardless of your politics. or your feelings about me. or your peoplings about this law, add something that's good for our economy, and it's good for our country. there's no good reason to go back. let me give you a sense of what this change has meant for millions. just give you a few

examples. sean casey, from selana beach california always made sure to cover his family on the private market. but preexisting medical conditions meant his annual tab was over $30,000. the affordable care act changes that. see if you have a preexisting condition, like being a cancer survivor. or if you suffer chronic gain from a tough job or even if you have just been charged more for being a woman, spie under $9,000. and i know this because sean took the time to write me a letter. these savings, he said, will almost offset the cost of our daughter's first year in college.

i'm a big believener this legislation. and it is remove add lot of complexity and frankly fear from my life please keep fighting for the a.c.f. that's what sean had to say. geneny is a bartender from pennsylvania. i think most folks are aware being a bar tend they are's a job that usually doesn't offer healthcare. there november she bought a plan on the market place. in january, an illness p sent her to the hospital. and because her new plan covered a cat scan, she wouldn't have otherwise been able to afford. her doctor discovered that she also had ovarian cancer. and gave her a chance to beat it.

she said it is going to be a long tough road to kill this cancer. blue i with walk that road knowing insurance isn't an issue. i hope to send a follow up letter saying i am free and clear of this disease, but intill then, i know lit be fighting just as you have been fighting for my life as a working american citizen. marlin marine, shares with me what it meant to her. after using my new insurance for the first time, you probably heard my sigh of relief from the white house. i felt like a human being again. i felt that i had value. that's what the affordable care act or obama-care, is all about.

making sure that all of us, and all our fellow citizens can count on the security of health care when we get sick. that the work, and dignity of every person is acknowledged and affirmed. the newly insured like mar let deserve that. women, the six, survivors they deserve fair treatment in our health care system. all of which makes the constant politics around this law so troubling. like every major piece of legislation, from social security to medicare, the law is not perfect.

we know something about that, and yes, at times this form has been contention and confusing and obviously it has had it's share of critics. that's what change looks like in a democracy. change is hard. fixing what is broken is hard. overcoming skepticism and fear of something new is hard. a lot of times folks would prefer the devil they know to the devil they don't. but this law is doing what it is supposed to do. it is working. it is helping people from coast to coast. all of which makes the links to which critics have gone to scare people, will undermine the law, or try to repeal the law, without offering any plausible alternative so hard to understand. i have to admit, i don't get it.

why are folks working so hard for people not to have health insurance? why are they so mad about the idea of folks having health insurance? many of the tall tails have been debunked. there are still no death panels. armageddon has not arrived. instead this law is helping millions of americans. and in the coming years it will help millions more. i have said before, i will all work with anyone who is willing to make this law work even better. but the debate over repealing this law is over. the affordable care act is here to stay.

and those that have based their entire political agenda on repealing vito explain to the country why geneny should go back to being uninsured. they should explain why sean and his family should go back to paying thousands and thousands of dollars more. they have to explain why we should go back to the days when seniors paid more for prescriptions. or women had to pay more

than men for coverage. back to the days when americans with preexisting conditions were out of luck, and they could routinely be denied. because that's exactly what would happen if we repeal this law. s of people, who now have health insurance, would not have it. seniors would have to pay more. young people who are on their parents plan, would suddenly not have health insurance. you know in the end history is not kind to those who would deny americans their basic economic security. nobody remembers well those that stand in the way of america's progress. and that's what the affordable care act represents. as messy as it has been sometimes it is progress.

it is making sure we are not the only advanced country on earth, that doesn't make sure everybody has basic healthcare. and that's thanks in part to leaders like nancy pelosi, and all of the members of congress who are here today, we could not have done it without them, and they should have proud of what they have done. it is also thanked to the unheralded work of countless americans, who fought tirelessly to pass this law. and who organized like crazy these past few months to help their fellow citizens just get the information they needed to get covered. that's why we are here

today. that's why 7.1 million folks have health insurance, because people got the word out. what we said is look for yourself, see if it is good for your family. and a whole lot of people decided that it was. so i want to thank everybody who work sod hard to make sure we arrived at this point today. i want to make sure everybody understands, in the months and years ahead. there will be additional challenges to implementing this law. there will be days when the website stumbles. i guarantee it.

i want you to anticipate there will be some moment when the website is down, and i know lit be on all your front pages. it is going to happen, it won't be news. >> will be parts of the law that need to be improved. if we can stop fighting old battles we could make it work even better for everybody, and we are excited about the pros peg of doing that. we are game to do it. the goal we set for ourselves that no american should go without the healthcare they need, no family should be bankrupt because somebody in that family gets sick, because no parent should have to be worried about whether they can afford treatment because they are worried

that they don't want to have to burden their children. the idea that everybody in this country can get decent health care, that is achievable. not against one another, not to scare each other. but for one another, and we won't just make progress on healthcare, we will make it to create opportunity for everybody who works for it. to make sure this lives up to the hiation ideas. that's what today is about.

addressing the 7.1 million new subscribers to obama-care. randall pinkston still live with us. the affordable care act is leer do stay. and he seems very passion 23459. >> yes, and he was backed up by a very vocal crowd. two president ticked off a number of reasons why he would proclaim success. but also the young people, age bent six, the other whose have signed up to the medicaid expansion, and then he pointed out that the affordable care act will help those that have insurance. for example, women who now will receive mammograms and contraceptive care. people who are senior citizens will now no longer have to face that donut hole with

prescription drugs saying that some eight. seniors have saved some $10 billions because the ard toble care act closed that donut hole. he says that it is always showing signs of progress. now down to 15% without insurance. the president did address the critics too. he said there are still problems. randall pinkston live now let's bring in david chuter, the -- obviously his administration, will look at this a huge victory, this will be the largest initialtive.

the best way p froms to look at this is as a political event. democrats are very worried about what the public perceptions may do. >> but the president did not address some of the issues still to come. for example, people talks about premiums rising. if the ratio of young to old people, is met within a certain rate, then you will see premiums start to skyrocket in november when the premiums are set. that's the next big challenge. is the young people is so important to this initiative, that's why you saw a lot of the marketing was so targeted at younger people. even lebron james from

the miami heat was part of this. >> right, and if you don't get the younger people, and of course, the younger people are so important, because generally they cost less to cover. well, if you don't get a good ratio, 38% young to old, and the ratio goes in as it is now. much more expensive now, so we need to jack up premiums for everybody, and that's when you have people started to perhaps bail on obama-care, and then perhaps the program implodes. they are cleared the first hurdle getting what they said they would get, and they can make the argument that yes, it is here to stay, and they can try now to convince democrat whose been wanted to run away with this. is said they should have proud of what they have done. he wasn't just speaking

to nancy pelosi, he was speaking to the rank and file. now what they can do, is they will start to defend obama-care if the polling gets better. let's leak at the latest poll. before this news came out, and it said for the first time, since the law has been passed that a slight majority now support obama-care. sos in a significant development, the white house believes this number will continue to rise, as the news continues to seep out that this is a success, and once that number gets to 55, 56% support. then you start to see the political ramifications of being willing to say, hey, i supported this, it worked re-elect me, because i support providing health insurance. at the beginning of this

to get some health care, 7 million in six months a lot of people in a short period of time, especially with the glitches. >> thank you. >> well, the c.e.o. of general motors facing questions about why the company too so long to recall faulty cars. is the first eboal la outbreak in two decades and it is spreading. how infectious disease experts are hoping to control it. debate. and a host willing to ask the tough questions and you'll get... the inside story ray suarez hosts inside story next only on al jazeera america

>> welcome back to al jazeera, i'm michael lees. facing tough questions about defecteddive cars that led to 13 deaths. a congressional the government in the dark over a faulty ignition switch. general motors ceo defended the company says an individual investigation gator is looking into the issue.

>> regardless of the outcome. >> the fact will be the facts. once they are in, my leadership team andly do what is needed to help assure this does not happen again. >> we will hold ourselves fully accountable. >> the committee says it wants to reveal how much it knew and when. >> jonathan best is here with more. >> who knew what is the big question, what we do know it's been a long road for general motors. when the company's first approved ignition switches even know at the time it still did not meet company standards. g.m. engineering start do wonder why the cars can turn off suddenly. a fix would be too expensive and take too long, not long after that, the first step emmer ba marie rose. she died at the age of 16. and is the national highway traffic safety administration looks into

the crash and other crashes over the years. but the broader concerns are never raised. later this year, g.m. warns dealers about the, i in additions but it doesn't order recall. that the auto maker does do, four months after that, quietly approve add new den sign for it's models. meanwhile, dozens are complaining the vehicles shut down for some reason. so by 2007, may look into it but they see no trends after four months. in the following years there are more concerns. more serious crashes more people die. g.m. even goes bankrupt. in 2010, the government again looks at the switches, and again drops the investigation. next month two more people die. in the end 13 people total are killed and as the lawsuits piled up, general motors issued the first back in february, ten years after it first spotted. >> ten years that's a long time considering all the information we with

have, we are still to this point. acting director david freeman is testifying before the committee right now, and he will likely face short questions over the ability to keep americans safe. now, nitsa has 51 people investigating potential defects can is less than 10% of the overall staff. they look into more than 45,000 complaint as year, submits through it's website or telephone hotline. now since 2004 the agency has issues recalls for 95 million vehicles equipment, tires, as well as child restraints. bottom line, the agency relies on the car companies themselves who report a faulty cars. lauren joins me from rochester new york, she is an odd motive journalist. thank you for joining us. >> thank you for having me. >> how exactly does the nhtsa monitor for defective cars. >> well, they look for what they call spikes in

data, so they are getting information, information from customers so if you do have a problem with your vehicle, first thing i tell people, contact the dealer, maybe there isn't a recall or a technical service, and you go to nhtf.gov, call and enter your information, that information has been monitors. again, insurance companies also report if there is deaths or faulty problem, all that information is collective. so this call on top of each other, in 2010, investigators came to the executives. we with have a problem we should investigate. and also should be important to know during that time, that the government had taken over general motors, and that may be something that might get uncovered. of course, dave freeman was not in charge at that time, so they will have to go back and do some investigation, how much will be that released that needs to be found

out. >> and it said it reviews data from a number of sources but it didn't warrant a formal investigation, which for a lot of people considering the information we have had lately seems kind of hard to believe, what kind of data do they have in a case such as this. and how is that not in this particular case. >> i agree with you, i believe they should have had a formal investigation. at that time, there should have been one previous to that, we have 12 deaths and accidents. first, an additional -- which happened if the key switch was with in the off position, which is the same thing as the vehicle was parked. those active safety features are ones like seat belts and things you can see and know about. air bags only fung when the car is running and only if there's an accident. so if those passengers that will working the car is usually in the off position, those should have been reasons to check further, maybe a

lawyer didn't check into it, maybe an expert. and the national highway safety communication is aware. tons and tons of data and content coming in and there's teams, obviously this is far from paper like it may have been in the 50's. they are going through information, and when there is a couple accidents they are happening for the same reasons that would warrant to look deeper, and see a problem, then they would start the investigation. now obviously, there's a chain of command, as there is in any company. say something to his superior, we have a problem, let's investigate. that person would then take it to the next level, they would contact the manufacture for more data. assuming that sometimes they say there isn't a problem, we know what is going on, it is just a particular thing. but they have to prove that. so i think in this case, both g.m. drops the ball, by not disclosing information, and it

didn't go further by saying we need in information. i think there's a third party involved, they are supposed to do their quality control on this part, d'nay actually submitted a part without needing the specifications of the blueprint. just a little quality control. standard called q.n. 9,000, which at that time was the current standard, and that part did not meet that standard. but g.m. still accepted and it put it on cars for years and years even though layer and layers of management and different layers different teams knew about it. >> founder of automotive aspects thank you so much. a deadly ebola outbreak in west africa, more than 70 people in new guinea have died from the virus. news reports say it has spread. they have closed their borders al jazeera has more. >> one of the most deadly diseases is spreading

across -- makes it more serious nan any previous epidemic. doctors without borders has dealt with. >> we are facing an epidemic of an extent that's never been seen. >> it is the particularly dangerous strain that's been detected in new guinea. >> we are facin facing thet aggressive deal. >> doctors without borders has sent more than 40 tons of equipment. including doctors news and water and sanitation experts. but there are novak seens or medicines to treat it. all doctors can do is try to boost the immune system. it is crucial now to stop

the virus from spreading any further, they have closed their border, but liberia has confirmed victims. and sierra leone has a number of cases too. al jazeera. >> aid groups are deeply concerned about this outbreak, there is novak seen or cure, and it is spreading fast. 78 people have died in new guinea's capitol. we are also getting reports of infection symptoms from liberia, and sierra leone. it first appeared in 1976, we have seen outbreaks places like congo, the d.r.c., and uganda. monkeys and pigs can catch it too, but the fruit bat is what carries it. that is why there is concern that this virus can spread beyond africa. robert gray is in atlanta, now the cvc is stepping in to help, how do they plan to do that. >> indeed, good

afternoon, the cdc was contacted over the weekend by the department of health. they were called in, they landed in the capital last night, and today they met with the health administers in the country of new guinea and the who. going over what they think is a good plan. perhaps even two months. there are five people on the ground. with two going in later this week into the neighboring countries of ginny. they think what they need to do is put the situation into a controlled environment. make the public aware of what they should have doing to stay clear oof 24, communicate what they need to do, we spoke to one of the individuals earlier today, here is what he told us. a question that is coming up frequently, why are we

seeing this? >> i think this relates to the likely reservoir for the virus, obviously highly mobile, and so the virus can actually be present throughout a much broader area. than was previously known. >> now, this is not an air born virus, but it can be transmitted through sweat, their mew cushion, and their saliva. ten the cdc is concerned that people are treating the individuals that are infected or even don't know if they are, could be in harm's way. the numbers are not there. we have over 120 people infected oh 75 are currently dead.

those numbers could go up. it has crossed borders but the numbers are not there as to where they have been in the past, in places like the congo. now, doctors without borders likely called this unprecedented because it isn't that populace. it hasn't happened in over 20 years. now the world ehealth organization also came out earlier today and called the situation serious. not uniparous dented but serious. that's on the line. so this is a serious situation, and we will keep an eye on it as the weeks and months go ahead. >> absolutely, robert ray in atlanta. a look at the day's top stories when we return here on al jazeera america.

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nearly 7.1 million people signed unfor a health insurance law that is here to stay. >> i said before, i will always work with anyone who is willing to make this law work even better. but the debate over repealing this law is over. the affordable care act is here to stay. >> the ceo of general motors testified before congress today, mary barra answer as lot of questions about a faulty ignition, that is blamed for at least a dozening deaths. this begins with my sincere apologies. especially the families and friends who lost their lives or were injured. i am deeply sorry. >> secretary of state john kerry suggested he will not return to the

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