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. >> asa hutchinson is facing ee nrm us new pressure in light of what happened in indiana. at 11:30 eastern, he'll have a news conference. we'll take you there live. it was approved by the arkansas legislature yesterday similar to indiana's. also similar to indiana, the measure has prompted backlash among business, especially this business. retail giant walmart. it's based in arkansas, they have come out against the measure. walmart urging the governor to veto, not sign on to the bill. >> walmart, the biggest private employer in that state. that's a big deal. also at this hour. new ddl's in indiana concerning their version of the bill. that state's governor pledged a fix and clarify that the law there does not allow for discrimination. cnn has learned when we might see the new language that he's proposing or being proposed there. joining us now is cnn correspondent rosa flores in indianapolis. what's the fix and when are we going to hear about it? >> a very interesting dynamic with politics and language. it's all about the language used to clarify this law and the language
. >> asa hutchinson is facing ee nrm us new pressure in light of what happened in indiana. at 11:30 eastern, he'll have a news conference. we'll take you there live. it was approved by the arkansas legislature yesterday similar to indiana's. also similar to indiana, the measure has prompted backlash among business, especially this business. retail giant walmart. it's based in arkansas, they have come out against the measure. walmart urging the governor to veto, not sign on to the bill....
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today, in arkansas, asa hutchinson changed his mind. he said he will not sign it after all. he wants the language in the arkansas bill either recalled all together or wants it amended to make the bill less like what just happened in indiana, and more like the garden variety, noncontroversial religious freedom bills that have been passed federally and around the country for decades without much people caring because they weren't like the discrimination bill like the one just signed in indiana. asa hutchinson explained his about-face today by citing a personal communication from his own son. >> my son, seth, signed the petition asking me, dad, the governor, to veto this bill. and he gave me permission to make that reference. and it shows that families, and there's a generational difference of opinion on these issues. >> governor asa hutchinson was also urged to veto the bill. not just by his son, but by a little company you might have heard of called walmart. which is headquartered in arkansas. which is so big, it could eat the state of arkansas in one bite if it ever chose to
today, in arkansas, asa hutchinson changed his mind. he said he will not sign it after all. he wants the language in the arkansas bill either recalled all together or wants it amended to make the bill less like what just happened in indiana, and more like the garden variety, noncontroversial religious freedom bills that have been passed federally and around the country for decades without much people caring because they weren't like the discrimination bill like the one just signed in indiana....
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asa hutchinson's statement on this is fascinating.is son, he said look the politics of this are really complicated. my son signed the -- you know a pledge to get me to not sign it. especially with young people even young republicans, there is a real resistance to talking about social issues on things like gay marriage and abortion. those views are changing particularly on gay marriage even among younger republicans. so the jeb bushes scott walkers, marco rubios chris christies, rand pauls of the world really don't want to spend much time talking about this and i think asa hutchinson looks at indiana and says, i don't want to become the next mike pence. sort of national fire storm of attention on me. that may be at least part of why he changed his mind. >> all right. chris cillizza jean cummings fantastic conversation. appreciate your insights. >>> well it only took a few hours for the critics to come crashing down on trevor noah the man picked to replace jon stewart on "the lady show." some of his older tweets about jewish people and
asa hutchinson's statement on this is fascinating.is son, he said look the politics of this are really complicated. my son signed the -- you know a pledge to get me to not sign it. especially with young people even young republicans, there is a real resistance to talking about social issues on things like gay marriage and abortion. those views are changing particularly on gay marriage even among younger republicans. so the jeb bushes scott walkers, marco rubios chris christies, rand pauls of...
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asa hutchinson, will not sign the the bill as it is worded right now. bill mirrors a law passed in indiana that lawmakers there are trying to amend. critics say it gives businesses a license to discriminate by refusing to sell goods and services to gay people. new at 6:00 "eyewitness news" reporter alexandria hoff looks closer at religious freedom laws in our area. >>> religious freedom verse civil rights. >> this is just a reiteration of what has always been debated fund. ly in our country. >> i don't know it is personal, i'm gay i'm married. >> everybody in the you had who some ways feel other or in some ways feel less than or different from should be concerned. >> reporter: in 2002 pennsylvania passed its own religious restoration act, similar to the one in indiana and arkansas but with the serious difference. >> the the difference with the religious act that we have here is that there is that explicit exception for businesses. >> reporter: that means here in pennsylvania, non-profits can choose not to serve someone for religious reasons. for profit
asa hutchinson, will not sign the the bill as it is worded right now. bill mirrors a law passed in indiana that lawmakers there are trying to amend. critics say it gives businesses a license to discriminate by refusing to sell goods and services to gay people. new at 6:00 "eyewitness news" reporter alexandria hoff looks closer at religious freedom laws in our area. >>> religious freedom verse civil rights. >> this is just a reiteration of what has always been debated...
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this time it was asa hutchinson of arkansas. this time it was asa hutchinson of arkansas.terday, he said he would sign it, but today, he gave in to pressure from opponents, which included the state's largest company, walmart, and his own son. here's manuel bojorquez. >> my son, seth, signed the petition asking me, dad, the governor to veto this bill, and he gave me permission to make that reference. >> no religious freedom is restored by the bill at all. >> reporter: governor hutchinson, just like governor mike pence of indiana, continues to face critics who believe their religious freedom laws open the door to discrimination against gays and lesbians. >> this is a bill that in ordinary times would not be controversial. >> reporter: in arkansas corporate giant walmart urged the governor to reconsider, and religious leaders joined protesters. reverend robert lowry. >> it is blasphemous, it is an abomination and an affront to the gospel of jesus christ. >> reporter: hecklers greeted the sponsor of the bill at the state capital. >> shame on you! >> reporter: but representativ
this time it was asa hutchinson of arkansas. this time it was asa hutchinson of arkansas.terday, he said he would sign it, but today, he gave in to pressure from opponents, which included the state's largest company, walmart, and his own son. here's manuel bojorquez. >> my son, seth, signed the petition asking me, dad, the governor to veto this bill, and he gave me permission to make that reference. >> no religious freedom is restored by the bill at all. >> reporter: governor...
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as asa hutchinson said governor of arkansas there's a real generational divide.ng -- good luck finding people going around there talking about banning gay marriage. you just don't find t. and i think governor hutchinson watched what happened over the last week in indiana and said jo want to bring this into my state, project, whether true or not, the image we are not inclusive and welcome business but that pressure from everywhere apple to walmart and everybody in between and i think a lot of that was probably generational, too. ceo's kids talking to them saying, dad, do the right thing here. >> not just from businesses, the other states. remarkable, too. the other states waging in. ten conventions cancelled in indianapolis, a huge business loss to the community. >> this country moved on warp speed on this issue. hard pressed to think of any other issue -- >> 24 hours. >> a time lag between elements of party are and when the country is and suddenly the two came in -- >> i would like to find another issue that moved this quickly. >> i can't think of one. >> in ten
as asa hutchinson said governor of arkansas there's a real generational divide.ng -- good luck finding people going around there talking about banning gay marriage. you just don't find t. and i think governor hutchinson watched what happened over the last week in indiana and said jo want to bring this into my state, project, whether true or not, the image we are not inclusive and welcome business but that pressure from everywhere apple to walmart and everybody in between and i think a lot of...
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. >> asa hutchinson also signed a religious freedom law yesterday. >> what about the family run pizza pizzaria. >> they are promising to reopening. they have been shocked by the threats and hateful comments they received and said they were just answering a hypothetical question and never refused to customer. >> the anger, the bitterness it is something that i never expected or imagined when the comments were made. >> many americans are defending this small business. in just one day people have donated more than $480,000 for them to reopen. >>> millions of christians are marking good friday this morning. just now in jerusalem thousands recreated christ's journey to be crucified. at sundown tonight, jewish families commemorate the eight-day holiday. >>> he built a towering empire on the foundation of god's word. >> every sunday morning you say turn around, someone is giving you a blessing, god loves you and so do i. >> remembering robert schuler the hour of power founder passed away at 88 years old. >> looking at 2016 mike huckabee launching a brand new super pac has he is mulling the p
. >> asa hutchinson also signed a religious freedom law yesterday. >> what about the family run pizza pizzaria. >> they are promising to reopening. they have been shocked by the threats and hateful comments they received and said they were just answering a hypothetical question and never refused to customer. >> the anger, the bitterness it is something that i never expected or imagined when the comments were made. >> many americans are defending this small...
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in arkansas, governor asa hutchinson says he will not sign the bill until the exchange. senator robert menendez says prosecutors are dead wrong and is vowing to fight federal corruption charges. he is accused of advancing a personal and financial interest of a longtime friend in exchange for free travel, other benefits, and political donations. menendez says he is angry. >> i am angry and ready to fight because today contradicts my public service career and my entire life. i am angry because prosecutors at the justice department do not know the difference between friendship and corruption. brendan: menendez says he will stay in office. he will temporarily step down as the senior democrat on the foreign relations committee. he is the 12th senator ever to be indicted while in office. every in b is expanding to cuba -- air be in b is expanding to cuba. it says cuba may become one of the biggest markets in latin america. those are your top headlines. tom: let's get a data check here. there are interesting news -- there is interesting news in the markets. the euro turns at 10
in arkansas, governor asa hutchinson says he will not sign the bill until the exchange. senator robert menendez says prosecutors are dead wrong and is vowing to fight federal corruption charges. he is accused of advancing a personal and financial interest of a longtime friend in exchange for free travel, other benefits, and political donations. menendez says he is angry. >> i am angry and ready to fight because today contradicts my public service career and my entire life. i am angry...
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the governor signed legislation into law there and early in the week asa hutchinson ordered changes tomirror federal law. >> it protects religious freedom. it establishing a framework for the balancing act that the courts must determine these type of cases. thirdly thirdly, it recognizes the diversity of our culture. >> critics said the earlier bill opened the doors to businesses refusing to serve gay and lesbian customers. walmart and hutchinson's son were opposed to the bill. >>> this a remarkable survival story. a missing sailor 37-year-old louis jordan rescued after 66 days at sea on a disabled boat. he was spotted by a cargo ship on thursday 200 miles off cape hatteras north carolina. jordan was hoisted from the ship and flown to the hospital. following the release, he was asked about what he said to rescuers. >> gratitude and love and thankfulness. i patted them on the back and said thank you so much. i appreciate it. let me work for you. let me do something for you. they are like, no. you just got rescued. they would not let me do anything. they said take a shower. >> jordan say
the governor signed legislation into law there and early in the week asa hutchinson ordered changes tomirror federal law. >> it protects religious freedom. it establishing a framework for the balancing act that the courts must determine these type of cases. thirdly thirdly, it recognizes the diversity of our culture. >> critics said the earlier bill opened the doors to businesses refusing to serve gay and lesbian customers. walmart and hutchinson's son were opposed to the bill....
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. >> pam: arkansas governor asa hutchinson will not sign that state's controversial religious freedom bill into law. at least not yet. a similar law in indiana sparked national outrage. as the gay and lesbian community labeled it as a tool for discrimination. >> pam: cnn's stacey cohan has more from washington. >> reporter:whether it was the controversy. >>: we shall overcome. >> reporter:.or the contents of the bill. the result is the same. >> reporter:arkansas governor asa hutchinson will not sign the religious freedom bill as it is currently written. >>arkansas "we want to be known as a state that does not discriminate but understands tolerance." >> reporter:the bill mirrors a law businesses a license to discriminate by refusing to sell their good and services to gay people, if they choose. >> reporter:indiana's governor mike pence is now asking legislators to make changes. >>indiana "we will fix this and we will move forward." >> reporter:back in arkansas - governor hutchinson says the debate over the bill really hit home. >>arkansas" "my son seth signed the petition asking me, da
. >> pam: arkansas governor asa hutchinson will not sign that state's controversial religious freedom bill into law. at least not yet. a similar law in indiana sparked national outrage. as the gay and lesbian community labeled it as a tool for discrimination. >> pam: cnn's stacey cohan has more from washington. >> reporter:whether it was the controversy. >>: we shall overcome. >> reporter:.or the contents of the bill. the result is the same. >>...
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. >> calls today for arkansas governor asa hutchinson to veto a religious objection bill critics say would open the bill to widespread discrimination against gays and lesbians. governor hutchinson is about to speak on this subject as a news conference. >>> and a tour of nationals park to find out what's new this season. opening day monday. the national it's face the mets. make sure you download the nbc washington app for breaking developments. angie. >>> the prime minister of israel is now slamming nuclear negotiations with iran this morning. benjamin netanyahu saying that the world must insist on "a better deal." he says no deal should allow iran to continue enriching uranium. and he said bigger concessions are needed or iran will endanger israel and other nations. >> a better deal would significantly roll back iran's nuclear infrastructure a better deal would link the eventual lifting of the restrictions on iran's nuclear program to a change in iran's behavior. >> all eyes are on negotiations in switzerland. it's possible we could see a statement outlining the basic framework as so
. >> calls today for arkansas governor asa hutchinson to veto a religious objection bill critics say would open the bill to widespread discrimination against gays and lesbians. governor hutchinson is about to speak on this subject as a news conference. >>> and a tour of nationals park to find out what's new this season. opening day monday. the national it's face the mets. make sure you download the nbc washington app for breaking developments. angie. >>> the prime...
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among others the governor asa hutchinson his own son.if they put him to the law not to discriminate against the lgbt, what will the purpose of the law be. >>> iran's foreign minister saying significant progress has been made during a break although there's nothing to announce yet. meantime criticism of president obama is ramping up for refusing to walk away from the talks after not one but two deadlines that went by without a deal. >>> new jersey senator robert menendez set to appear in federal court in newark this morning after his indictment on corruption charges. he's accused of taking nearly $1 million in gifts and campaign contributions in exchange for political favors. the senator accusing prosecutors of not knowing the difference between friendship and corruption. >>> dramatic video to show you from police dash and body cameras as officers risk their lives chasing a tornado. newly released footage is from a twister that touched down from moore, oklahoma last week. you can see officers helping victims in a car wreck, officers scram
among others the governor asa hutchinson his own son.if they put him to the law not to discriminate against the lgbt, what will the purpose of the law be. >>> iran's foreign minister saying significant progress has been made during a break although there's nothing to announce yet. meantime criticism of president obama is ramping up for refusing to walk away from the talks after not one but two deadlines that went by without a deal. >>> new jersey senator robert menendez set to...
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. >> pence's request comes as another governor arkansas's asa hutchinson follows through on a pledge to enact similar legislation. that could come today. rosa flores is in indianapolis but we begin in arkansas with victor blackwell. good morning victor. >> reporter: good morning, carol. i just spoke with the governor's office and they have said again that the governor will sign this bill. again, this could happen as early as today. we're expecting some public comment from the governor's office. they have not decided if it will be just a simple written statement or news conference like we saw from indiana's governor but that should come by noon eastern. i also spoke with the house minority leader representative eddie armstrong, and he says that the session is going to end very soon and there are few options here in arkansas for any type of fix. the deadline to present any bills to offer a fix has passed. the session is supposed to end tomorrow. he calls it reckless to end a session this way. he's asking the governor to consider vetoing this bill based on the economic impact on the sta
. >> pence's request comes as another governor arkansas's asa hutchinson follows through on a pledge to enact similar legislation. that could come today. rosa flores is in indianapolis but we begin in arkansas with victor blackwell. good morning victor. >> reporter: good morning, carol. i just spoke with the governor's office and they have said again that the governor will sign this bill. again, this could happen as early as today. we're expecting some public comment from the...
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republican arkansas governor asa hutchinson has said he plans to sign the bill into law. uesday, the ceo of wal-mart, arkansas's largest corporation, called for hutchinson to veto the bill. wal-mart joins a growing number of corporations opposing the religious freedom bills. apple, angie's list and eli lilly, have asked indiana state officials to take immediate action to ensure the act will not sanction or encourage discrimination. unlike other states with similar laws, indiana and arkansas grant corporations the right to religious freedom. amy: a number of states and cities have also taken action. on tuesday, new york governor andrew cuomo banned non-essential state travel to indiana in support of lgbt members. new york city has done the same. the states of connecticut and washington had already banned official travel to the state as have the cities of san francisco, seattle and denver. at a a news conference on tuesday indiana's republican governor mike pence said he stood by the law but urged lawmakers to work on reforming the language. governor pence: this legislation
republican arkansas governor asa hutchinson has said he plans to sign the bill into law. uesday, the ceo of wal-mart, arkansas's largest corporation, called for hutchinson to veto the bill. wal-mart joins a growing number of corporations opposing the religious freedom bills. apple, angie's list and eli lilly, have asked indiana state officials to take immediate action to ensure the act will not sanction or encourage discrimination. unlike other states with similar laws, indiana and arkansas...
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. >> governor asa hutchinson was also urged to veto the bill. not just by his son, but by a little company you might have heard of called walmart. which is headquartered in arkansas. which is so big, it could eat the state of arkansas in one bite if it ever chose to. also lobbied to make this decision that he made today by the mayor of arkansas's largest city, the mayor of little rock. the mayor has been clear and loud on this issue, alongside groups like the little rock chamber of commerce, saying that arkansas's image cannot stand a hit like this. and maybe the little rock technology park, you know, will get their hiper caffeinated cool space after all. they're working on it, working to stop this law from happening in arkansas, too. joining us now is the mayor of little rock, arkansas. mayor, nice to have you here. thanks for being here this evening. >> thank you, rachel. i'm glad to be here with you. >> what was the tipping point for you to decide to write this letter to governor hutchinson and tell him it was important to little rock he said
. >> governor asa hutchinson was also urged to veto the bill. not just by his son, but by a little company you might have heard of called walmart. which is headquartered in arkansas. which is so big, it could eat the state of arkansas in one bite if it ever chose to. also lobbied to make this decision that he made today by the mayor of arkansas's largest city, the mayor of little rock. the mayor has been clear and loud on this issue, alongside groups like the little rock chamber of...
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it asked governor asa hutchinson to veto the religious freedom act, house bill 1228. the nation's biggest retailer. it's also the nation's largest private employer. it says that bill does not affect walmart's values arkansas's values or america's values. if you need any more proof these laws are essentially a closed for business sign in these states take it from legendary investor warren buffett. he told our poppy harlow the legislation is wrong. >> the governor of indiana, mike pence, has said this week that he will fix the law, that he will move to make sure that it does not discriminate against anyone. however, when he was asked over the weekend whether he would add sexual orientation, be in favor of adding sexual orientation as a protected class in indiana, he said that is not something that he's working towards right now. what should be done to fix this? >> well i think if people can exercise discrimination based on sexual orientation, then it's wrong. i don't know how the law reads exactly, so i don't know what words you would change. but when you get all throug
it asked governor asa hutchinson to veto the religious freedom act, house bill 1228. the nation's biggest retailer. it's also the nation's largest private employer. it says that bill does not affect walmart's values arkansas's values or america's values. if you need any more proof these laws are essentially a closed for business sign in these states take it from legendary investor warren buffett. he told our poppy harlow the legislation is wrong. >> the governor of indiana, mike pence,...
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we've got the republican governor of arkansas asa hutchinson.ugh the states' rights argument on this front. do you believe -- you're an attorney i believe. do you believe there is a line you can draw between saying the federal question is states have to recognize versus the question of whether states have to authorize? >> i thought your arguments were persuasive in the previous discussion. i think there is a way the court can do that. if you look at the windsor case that was spoken of, it was not just how gays were treated that was part of the decision, but also a deference to states' definition of marriage. that's been historically a recognition by the supreme court. what has changed, the constitution hasn't changed. a lot of things have happened in the state courts. a majority of the states that have moved toward recognizing gay marriage has done it through judicial fiat versus the legislative process. so the courts really are forcing this issue as to what the supreme court will do. i think it's unpredictable. i think they could continue to gi
we've got the republican governor of arkansas asa hutchinson.ugh the states' rights argument on this front. do you believe -- you're an attorney i believe. do you believe there is a line you can draw between saying the federal question is states have to recognize versus the question of whether states have to authorize? >> i thought your arguments were persuasive in the previous discussion. i think there is a way the court can do that. if you look at the windsor case that was spoken of, it...
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>> reporter: facing mounting pressure, today arkansas governor asa hutchinson changed course. >> we want to be known as a state that does not discriminate but understands tolerance. >> reporter: previously he'd said he would sign a controversial religious freedom bill similar to indiana's. but the world's largest retailer, arkansas-based walmart, asked for a veto. and so did someone closer to home. >> my son, seth, signed the petition asking me, dad the governor, to veto this bill. >> reporter: now he's sending the bill back to lawmakers asking them to align it more closely with existing federal law. >> this is a bill that in ordinary times would not be controversial. but these are not ordinary times. >> reporter: here in indiana, legislators are now scrambling to clarify the language of this state's law. >> we're talking to a lot of different people. and very hopeful to still meet our goal of announcing a solution tomorrow. >> reporter: governor mike pence says it protects religious freedom and is not a license to discriminate against same-sex couples as critics argue. ahead of this wee
>> reporter: facing mounting pressure, today arkansas governor asa hutchinson changed course. >> we want to be known as a state that does not discriminate but understands tolerance. >> reporter: previously he'd said he would sign a controversial religious freedom bill similar to indiana's. but the world's largest retailer, arkansas-based walmart, asked for a veto. and so did someone closer to home. >> my son, seth, signed the petition asking me, dad the governor, to veto...
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the governor in, asa hutchinson reversed his step and says that won't happen he expects compromise in that state, as well. one other note as we continue to watch the debate over this it's really bled over in to the 2016 presidential campaign. republican candidates or those who are posturing to run have had to respond to what is going on with this most saying that no one wants to cause any problems for any specific group and that's not the intent of the legislation. hillary clinton on the democratic side tweeted yesterday that she is against the measure and hopes that it is changed both here and in her home state of arkansas. the debate over religious freedom, raps not over even after this law weekend. lawmakers in nevada set to move on a religious freedom bill next week. >> jay gray live for us in indianapolis. thank you. >>> the vatican embassy and secret service want to create a papal security perimeter for the pope's visit to the district. that means they want to add a 67-foot fence around embassy row in northwest washington. they say it will be attractive and compatible with the b
the governor in, asa hutchinson reversed his step and says that won't happen he expects compromise in that state, as well. one other note as we continue to watch the debate over this it's really bled over in to the 2016 presidential campaign. republican candidates or those who are posturing to run have had to respond to what is going on with this most saying that no one wants to cause any problems for any specific group and that's not the intent of the legislation. hillary clinton on the...
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. >> it's going to be interesting to see how asa hutchinson balances his base. >> walmart. >> with walmartuilding a nuclear bomb were extended again. >> secretary of state kerry briefed president obama and his national security team by teleconference. all the negotiators are tired and frustrated. this is like groundhog day. >>
. >> it's going to be interesting to see how asa hutchinson balances his base. >> walmart. >> with walmartuilding a nuclear bomb were extended again. >> secretary of state kerry briefed president obama and his national security team by teleconference. all the negotiators are tired and frustrated. this is like groundhog day. >>
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in arkansas a governor asa hutchinson plans to sign a similar bill into law. retail giant wal-mart which has headquarters in the the state want him to veto that legislation. opponents protested outside the state house in little rock. the critics say like indiana law ate allows business toss withhold services from gays and lesbians. >>> we are learning new details about the trouble past of the germanwings pilot and what the airline knew about them. >>> and also this... >> you are in the important enough. >> a rant against a uber drive, is that screaming man is and big trouble he could be in right new you. >>> imagine trying to explain this one to the insurance company the usual object that messed up this car. >> wolf reen looks like he did >>> an autopsy is set for montgomery county couple found dead in their home. police say a chain saw was found at the scene in lower moreland township. at least one other death is being investigated as a homicide. >>> a former volunteer firemen could face charges today after he took several people his stage inside of the lamot
in arkansas a governor asa hutchinson plans to sign a similar bill into law. retail giant wal-mart which has headquarters in the the state want him to veto that legislation. opponents protested outside the state house in little rock. the critics say like indiana law ate allows business toss withhold services from gays and lesbians. >>> we are learning new details about the trouble past of the germanwings pilot and what the airline knew about them. >>> and also this... >>...
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before the national outcry this week the against mike pence bill, asa hutchinson had been on track tot same legislation for arkansas, maybe even slightly worse legislation for arkansas. but after seeing the boycotts and the national condemnation erupt against indiana, governor hutchinson changed his mind and said he actually wanted that arkansas bill recalled or at least changed to alleviate those kinds of concerns. well, today he very happily signed that fix. with lots of cameras there lots of people there lots of people applaud inging as he did so. today, mike pence also signed that kind of fix in indiana. but we don't have any footage of him signing his fix. there was this weird moment this afternoon when reporters for some reason were advised that mike pence was going to make a new estimate about the latest whirl of his deservish as he has careened constitutecally through this issue in indiana. reporters showed up. the podium was set up. microphones were tapped. everybody was ready for mike pence. no mike pence. he never showed up. we are told that he did sign the supposed fix in
before the national outcry this week the against mike pence bill, asa hutchinson had been on track tot same legislation for arkansas, maybe even slightly worse legislation for arkansas. but after seeing the boycotts and the national condemnation erupt against indiana, governor hutchinson changed his mind and said he actually wanted that arkansas bill recalled or at least changed to alleviate those kinds of concerns. well, today he very happily signed that fix. with lots of cameras there lots of...
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this time it was asa hutchinson of arkansas. yesterday, he said he would sign
this time it was asa hutchinson of arkansas. yesterday, he said he would sign
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for the pizza shop owners hoping to avoid the same controversy in his state, arkansas governor asa hutchinson has refused to sign a similar bill. he has asked for changes to the legislation calling the issue divisive across generations, even in his own family. >> my son seth signed the petition asking me dad, the governor to reto this bill. >> reporter: and the ceo of walmart, one of arkansas' largest employers is also speaking out saying the arkansas bill as it is currently written threatens to undermine the spirit of inclusion. indiana's governor says he expects the fix on his desk before the final four this weekend. >> well senator bob menendez is vowing not to go down without a fight after being indicted on corruption and bribery charges. the new jersey democrat is accused of accepting nearly a million dollars in gifts and campaign contributions from a wealthy florida eye doctor. allegedly taking luxury trips and flying on private jets in exchange for political favors much last night he vehemently denied the allegations before a crowd of supporters. >> i'm outraged that prosecutors at the
for the pizza shop owners hoping to avoid the same controversy in his state, arkansas governor asa hutchinson has refused to sign a similar bill. he has asked for changes to the legislation calling the issue divisive across generations, even in his own family. >> my son seth signed the petition asking me dad, the governor to reto this bill. >> reporter: and the ceo of walmart, one of arkansas' largest employers is also speaking out saying the arkansas bill as it is currently written...
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. >> reporter: a similar religious freedom bill is now on the desk of arkansas governor asa hutchinson. he refuses to sign it until it's more in line with federal law. in the state law, the language is often broader and there are different interpretations. >> my son seth signed the petition asking me, dad, the governor to veto this bill. and he gave me permission to make that reference. >> reporter: he faced an onslaught of criticism over the state law from businesses including walmart. he has just five days to take objection or the bill becomes law without -- he has just five days to takes action or the bill becomes law without his signature. >>> south san francisco's vision for a new downtown taking shape. a developer is ready to build housing complexes at four spots just needs a city approval now. everything would go near the brand-new caltrain station. the project would add more than 250 unions. south city's master plan includes adding 1400 housing units over 20 years as well as some retail space. >>> it is so warm that several recreation areas near lake tahoe have opened more than
. >> reporter: a similar religious freedom bill is now on the desk of arkansas governor asa hutchinson. he refuses to sign it until it's more in line with federal law. in the state law, the language is often broader and there are different interpretations. >> my son seth signed the petition asking me, dad, the governor to veto this bill. and he gave me permission to make that reference. >> reporter: he faced an onslaught of criticism over the state law from businesses...
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the new version this morning n arkansas the the senate cleared a rework measure after governor asa hutchinson backed away from signing the original bill. the measure now goes to the house. >>> what we have to do is double down on our efforts to hold them accountable. to watch what happens next. >> supporters say the new version means businesses denying service to someone honorary ledge us grounds cannot use the law as a defense. >>> right now at 5:36. in business news this morning when it comes to your home what is in a name? >>> also fast food workers are getting a raise. money watch's jill wagner joins us from the new york stock exchange and she has those stories and more for us, jill, good morning. >> reporter: mcdonald's is beefing up paychecks for thousands of workers and giving them paid vacation. change effects 90,000 workers at the restaurants owned by mcdonald's franchises will make their own wage decisions. fast food workers have been staging protests for months demanding better pay and better working conditions. >>> we will see if stocks cannery bound in the last trading day of the
the new version this morning n arkansas the the senate cleared a rework measure after governor asa hutchinson backed away from signing the original bill. the measure now goes to the house. >>> what we have to do is double down on our efforts to hold them accountable. to watch what happens next. >> supporters say the new version means businesses denying service to someone honorary ledge us grounds cannot use the law as a defense. >>> right now at 5:36. in business news...
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governor asa hutchinson is sending it back to the legislature to make changes so it will more closely match an existing federal law. >>> negotiations over iran's nuclear program are in double overtime this morning. the the u.s. says enough progress has been made to extend talks into today. iran and six world powers have been negotiating for almost a week now. >>> one of the fire fighters held hostage by one of their own is telling his story. >> he clearly said, you know the next one won't miss. >> what he had to say about that day and surprising move that the suspect made right before the the swat team moved in. >>> warmer weather is finally here katie tells us how warm it will get and how long these temperatures will be in the region, that is on the other side, glad you are with >>> he had pretty much no emotions. he didn't look like he was there. i knew that wasn't the the paul jordan i met a year ago. >> we are hearing from the fire fight shore survived a frightening ordeal being held hostage inside a montgomery county firehouse. >> jamal robinson says he has forgiven his former co
governor asa hutchinson is sending it back to the legislature to make changes so it will more closely match an existing federal law. >>> negotiations over iran's nuclear program are in double overtime this morning. the the u.s. says enough progress has been made to extend talks into today. iran and six world powers have been negotiating for almost a week now. >>> one of the fire fighters held hostage by one of their own is telling his story. >> he clearly said, you know...
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pence said he wants to clarify his state's religious freedom law, arkansas republican governor asa hutchinsonon is set to have a news conference within the hour. looking at about 30 minutes from now. the governor previously said he would sign the religious freedom bill into law, but the nation's largest retailer is now weighing in urging the governor to veto that law in his state. in a statement yesterday, the ceo of walmart, based in arkansas, said the law, quote, threatens to undermine the spirit of inclusion present throughout the state of arkansas and does not reflect the values we proudly uphold. these religious freedom laws are now on the books in 21 states but the laws in indiana and arkansas are drawing more heat since anti-discrimination laws in those states do not protect sexual orientation. joining me now, benjamin hardy, associate editor with "arkansas times." interesting yesterday as we waited for governor pence to
pence said he wants to clarify his state's religious freedom law, arkansas republican governor asa hutchinsonon is set to have a news conference within the hour. looking at about 30 minutes from now. the governor previously said he would sign the religious freedom bill into law, but the nation's largest retailer is now weighing in urging the governor to veto that law in his state. in a statement yesterday, the ceo of walmart, based in arkansas, said the law, quote, threatens to undermine the...
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republican governor asa hutchinson said he would sign the bill into law. its sponsors in the arkansas general assembly reject any clauses to explicitly bar discrimination of gays and lesbians. >>> san bruno's mayor is calling for the creation of a watchdog group to keep a close eye on pg&e and the california public utilities commission. this morning the mayor said he reports the $1.6 billion penalty proposed against pg&e for the deadly gas pipeline explosion in 2010. he want an independent monitor to ensure safety is top concern at the utility. >> provide much-needed assistance to work as a fact gatherer and audit data and flag potential safety violations and concerns. >> reporter: pg&e told abc 7 it does not see a need for an independent monitor. it wants the penalty it will pay to go toward gas pipeline safety. >>> a day after a fire ripped through a housing development under construction in alameda county, investigators are saying the blaze could be suspicious. the flames destroyed four u four homes under construction at the jordan ranch. crews got lost
republican governor asa hutchinson said he would sign the bill into law. its sponsors in the arkansas general assembly reject any clauses to explicitly bar discrimination of gays and lesbians. >>> san bruno's mayor is calling for the creation of a watchdog group to keep a close eye on pg&e and the california public utilities commission. this morning the mayor said he reports the $1.6 billion penalty proposed against pg&e for the deadly gas pipeline explosion in 2010. he want an...
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also today, arkansas' governor asa hutchinson signed a re-write of his state's religious freedom act after it faced similar pressure from businesses including walmart. the new law closely mirrors a 1993 federal law. robert durst the millionaire accused of murder was back in court but where were the f.b.i. agents who arrested him? and folks landing in seattle got quite a jolt when the cbs evening news continues. spray which could take several days to feel the full effect of relief. the other took claritin-d which starts to work on allergies with nasal congestion in 30 minutes. the moral? nothing works faster than claritin-d. look! this is the new asian inspired broth bowl from panera bread. that noise! panera broth bowls should be slurped with gusto! to explore further order online or visit your neighborhood panera bread. [announcer:] what if one stalk of broccoli could protect you from cancer? what if one push up could prevent heart disease? [man grunts] one wishful thinking, right? but there is one step you can take to help prevent another serious disease- pneumococcal pneumonia. on
also today, arkansas' governor asa hutchinson signed a re-write of his state's religious freedom act after it faced similar pressure from businesses including walmart. the new law closely mirrors a 1993 federal law. robert durst the millionaire accused of murder was back in court but where were the f.b.i. agents who arrested him? and folks landing in seattle got quite a jolt when the cbs evening news continues. spray which could take several days to feel the full effect of relief. the other...
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. >> in arkansas governor asa hutchinson are seeking changes to the law after coming under intense pressurevist and at least one family member. >> there is clearly a generational gap on this issue. my son seth signed the petition asking me dad, the governor to veto this bill. >> both states are talking about making changes that could happen as early as today. typically this would not be a controversial issue but these are not typical times. >> that is a good point. going back to the pizza shop forced to shut down because of public outrage, is that pizza shop going to close for good? >> we will see. they have i wanted indicated this is just temporary. you never know. they have had their reputation hurt during this process. >> doug luzader live for us in dc. thank you, doug. >> that brings us now to "brew on this." do you think the pizza shop should be forced to close for good? you can send us comments on facebook, twitter or foxfriendsfirst@foxnews.com. i don't think any one would really want pizza at their wedding. >> depends what kind. >> the time now is time to take a look at who is talki
. >> in arkansas governor asa hutchinson are seeking changes to the law after coming under intense pressurevist and at least one family member. >> there is clearly a generational gap on this issue. my son seth signed the petition asking me dad, the governor to veto this bill. >> both states are talking about making changes that could happen as early as today. typically this would not be a controversial issue but these are not typical times. >> that is a good point. going...
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and also asa hutchinson signed a religious freedom bell but not until after lawmakers have revised did in the wake of the indiana controversy. lou: shannon bream reporting. much more with art "a-team" tonight. we are coming right back stay with us. lou: a horrific terrorist attack. al qaeda is not on the run. and the commander in chief focusing on a phantom nuclear deal while the real nuclear power gets a pass on aggression in europe. congressman mike kelly on congratulations. you're down with crestor. yes! when diet and exercise aren't enough, adding crestor lowers bad cholesterol up to 55%. crestor is not for people with liver disease or women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant. tell your doctor all medicines you take. call your doctor if you have muscle pain or weakness, feel unusually tired have loss of appetite, upper belly pain, dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes. these could be signs of serious side effects. i'm down with crestor! make your move. ask your doctor about crestor. lou: vladimir putin reportedly threatening nuclear war in order to force nato troop
and also asa hutchinson signed a religious freedom bell but not until after lawmakers have revised did in the wake of the indiana controversy. lou: shannon bream reporting. much more with art "a-team" tonight. we are coming right back stay with us. lou: a horrific terrorist attack. al qaeda is not on the run. and the commander in chief focusing on a phantom nuclear deal while the real nuclear power gets a pass on aggression in europe. congressman mike kelly on congratulations. you're...
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in arkansas, the governor there asa hutchinson signed a similar bill from opponents including his ownw details about that noose found in a tree on the campus of duke university. an under graduate student has admitted to putting it. there duke administrators say that person is no longer on campus but is still enrolled at the school. he or she is subject to the school's conduct process and could face criminal charges. an investigation is being conducted in to whether others were involved. >>> comedian chris rock has tweeted another picture of himself getting pulled over by police. sparking debate over what many say is a result of driving while black. in the selfie behind the wheel there of his car, you can see the lights of the squad car in the background. his caption, "stopped by the cops again, wish me luck." rock has been pulled over three times in two months each time posting a photo. he didn't elaborate why he was stopped or how it turned out. >>> more proof that americans are consuming way too much salt which is linked to high blood pressure. cdc researchers say it is not coming f
in arkansas, the governor there asa hutchinson signed a similar bill from opponents including his ownw details about that noose found in a tree on the campus of duke university. an under graduate student has admitted to putting it. there duke administrators say that person is no longer on campus but is still enrolled at the school. he or she is subject to the school's conduct process and could face criminal charges. an investigation is being conducted in to whether others were involved....