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and the entire bethune-cookman community. booing] devos: thank you for the important role you play in making today possible for all these students. mayor henry, thank you for those encouraging words. and you and state and local officials for being here today. i'm grateful for the opportunity to speak with you. and particularly with those who have disagreed with the invitation for me to be here. [crowd booing] ms. devos: one of the hallmarks of higher education and of democracy is the ability to converse with and learn from those with whom we disagree. [crowd booing] >> if this behavior continues, your degrees will be mailed to you. [crowd noise] >> choose which way you want to go. [crowd noise] [crowd cheering] [crowd noise] >> will you please be seated. [crowd noise] [chanting] >> graduates, would you please be seated. [crowd noise] ms. devos: as i said, i'm very grateful for the opportunity to be with you today. jeering] ms. devos: while we will undoubtedly disagree at times, i hope we can do so respectfully. let's choose t
and the entire bethune-cookman community. booing] devos: thank you for the important role you play in making today possible for all these students. mayor henry, thank you for those encouraging words. and you and state and local officials for being here today. i'm grateful for the opportunity to speak with you. and particularly with those who have disagreed with the invitation for me to be here. [crowd booing] ms. devos: one of the hallmarks of higher education and of democracy is the ability to...
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and the entire bethune-cookman community. thank you for the important role you play in making today possible for all these students. mayor henry, thank you for those encouraging words. nd you and state and local officials for being here today. i'm grateful for the opportunity to speak with you. and particularly with those who have disagreed with the invitation for me to be here. [crowd booing] one of the hallmarks of higher education and of democracy is the ability to converse with and learn from those with whom we isagree. >> if this -- behavior continues , your degrees will be mailed to you. [crowd noise] choose which way you want to go. crowd noise] [crowd cheering] > will you please be seated. crowd noise] graduates, would you please be seated. crowd noise] ms. devos: as i said, i'm very grateful for the opportunity to be with you today. [crowd jeering] while we will undoubtedly disagree at times, i hope we can do so respectfully. let's choose to hear one another out. i want to reaffirm this administration's commitment to
and the entire bethune-cookman community. thank you for the important role you play in making today possible for all these students. mayor henry, thank you for those encouraging words. nd you and state and local officials for being here today. i'm grateful for the opportunity to speak with you. and particularly with those who have disagreed with the invitation for me to be here. [crowd booing] one of the hallmarks of higher education and of democracy is the ability to converse with and learn...
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announcer: education secretary betsy devos was the commencement speaker at bethune-cookman universitywhile she delivered her speech, she was booed by graduates. this is 25 minutes. [applause] minutes. ms. devos: dr. jackson, board of trustees. thank you so very, very much for this great honor and privilege. [crowd booing] i'm honored to become a wildcat. and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class of 2017. congratulations to all of you. in addition to the graduates, there are so many people deserving of special recognition today. parents, i'd like to ask all the moms who are here celebrating their graduates to stand right now and be recognized. moms, please stand up. and all the dads, please stand up. grandparents, family members, friends of graduates, thank you for your effort in getting them to this point. [crowd booing] first lady jackson, chairman, members of the board. and members of the administrative staff and faculty. and the entire bethune-cookman community, thank you for the important role you play in making today p
announcer: education secretary betsy devos was the commencement speaker at bethune-cookman universitywhile she delivered her speech, she was booed by graduates. this is 25 minutes. [applause] minutes. ms. devos: dr. jackson, board of trustees. thank you so very, very much for this great honor and privilege. [crowd booing] i'm honored to become a wildcat. and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class of 2017. congratulations to all of...
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and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class of 2017. congratulations to all of you. in addition to the graduates, there are so many people deserving of special recognition today. parents, i'd like to ask all the moms who are here celebrating their graduates to stand right now and be recognized. moms, please stand up. and all the dads, please stand up. grandparents, family members, friends of graduates, thank you for your effort in getting them to this point. [crowd booing] secretary devos: first lady jackson, chairman, members of the board, and members of the administrative staff and faculty, and the entire bethune-cookman community, thank you for the important role you play in making today possible for all these students. mayor henry, thank you for those encouraging words. and you and other state and local officials for being here today. i'm grateful for the opportunity to speak with you. and particularly with those who have disagreed with the invitation for me to be here. [crowd booing] secretary devos: one of the hallmarks o
and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class of 2017. congratulations to all of you. in addition to the graduates, there are so many people deserving of special recognition today. parents, i'd like to ask all the moms who are here celebrating their graduates to stand right now and be recognized. moms, please stand up. and all the dads, please stand up. grandparents, family members, friends of graduates, thank you for your effort in...
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and the entire bethune-cookman community. thank you for the important role you play in making today possible for all these students. mayor henry, thank you for those encouraging words. and you and state and local officials for being here today. i'm grateful for the opportunity to speak with you. and particularly with those who have disagreed with the invitation for me to be here. [crowd booing] one of the hallmarks of higher education and of democracy is the ability to converse with and learn from those with whom we disagree. >> if this behavior continues, your degrees will be mailed to you. [crowd noise] choose which way you want to go. [crowd noise] [crowd cheering] >> will you please be seated. [crowd noise] graduates, would you please be seated. [crowd noise] ms. devos: as i said, i'm very grateful for the opportunity to be with you today. [crowd jeering] while we will undoubtedly disagree at times, i hope we can do so respectfully. let's choose to hear one another out. i want to reaffirm this administration's commitment
and the entire bethune-cookman community. thank you for the important role you play in making today possible for all these students. mayor henry, thank you for those encouraging words. and you and state and local officials for being here today. i'm grateful for the opportunity to speak with you. and particularly with those who have disagreed with the invitation for me to be here. [crowd booing] one of the hallmarks of higher education and of democracy is the ability to converse with and learn...
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. >> that was the scene at historically black bethune-cookman university wednesday as the graduating voiced their displeasure with education secretary betsy devos as their commencement speaker. devos already had a contentious history with hbcus stemming from a recent statement referring to them as pioneers of school choice. instead of necessities from a segregated past. she was the -- was the chilly reception entirely her fault? no. the white house issued a budgetary signing statement that week before this that many interpreted as endangering a federal program for hbcu improvements on the grounds that it is racially biased and therefore unconstitutional. this just three months after president trump hosted several hbcu presidents at the white house. a meeting that critics cast as a photo-op then and especially now. and it is against this backdrop that secretary devos walked into a minefield, but she's not the only conservative rejected by hbcu students this week. more on that in a bit. but joining me now are two who are at bethune-cookman who were there wednesday, university alum domi
. >> that was the scene at historically black bethune-cookman university wednesday as the graduating voiced their displeasure with education secretary betsy devos as their commencement speaker. devos already had a contentious history with hbcus stemming from a recent statement referring to them as pioneers of school choice. instead of necessities from a segregated past. she was the -- was the chilly reception entirely her fault? no. the white house issued a budgetary signing statement...
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members of the board and members of the administration staff and faculty and the entire bethune-cookman community thank you for the role they play to make today possible for all of these students. thanks for those encouraging words that you and the other officials being here today. i am grateful for the opportunity to speak with you and particularly with those who have disagreed with the invitation for me to be here. [booing] one of the hallmarks of higher education and democracy is the ability to learn from those with whom we disagree. [booing] >> if this behavior continues your college degrees will be mailed to you. chia's which way you want to go. [booing] [cheers and applause] [booing] graduates. please be seated. >> guess i said i am very grateful for the opportunity to be with you today. [booing] while we undoubtedly disagree at times, i hope that we can do so respectfully and choose to hear one another out. to reaffirm the administration's commitment to you for support the students that they serve. please note that we support you and we will continue to support you. [applause] th
members of the board and members of the administration staff and faculty and the entire bethune-cookman community thank you for the role they play to make today possible for all of these students. thanks for those encouraging words that you and the other officials being here today. i am grateful for the opportunity to speak with you and particularly with those who have disagreed with the invitation for me to be here. [booing] one of the hallmarks of higher education and democracy is the ability...
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and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class of 2017. congratulations to all of you. in addition to the graduates, there are so many people deserving of special recognition today. parents, i'd like to ask all the moms who are here celebrating their graduates to stand right now and be recognized.
and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class of 2017. congratulations to all of you. in addition to the graduates, there are so many people deserving of special recognition today. parents, i'd like to ask all the moms who are here celebrating their graduates to stand right now and be recognized.
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>> celebrate the bethune cookman university class of 2017. walnu. the best simple veggie dish ever?er ever? heart healthy california walnuts. great tasting, heart healthy california walnuts. so simple. get the recipes at walnuts.org. it's just a burst pipe, i co(laugh) it. no. with claim rateguard your rates won't go up just because of a claim. i totally could've - no! switching to allstate is worth it. ♪ ♪ paul: betsy devos faced a hostile reception at bethune cookman university in daytona beach this week. students at the historically black university booed the education secretary, some even turned their backs as she delivered a 20-minute be commencement address there on wednesday. take a look. >> it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune cookman university chat of 207. -- class of 2017. >> if this behavior continues, your degrees will be mailed to you. paul: jason, what's behind this hostility? she was invited, after all. >> i think you have a couple things going on. unone is what's going on on college campuses all over the country. you also have a
>> celebrate the bethune cookman university class of 2017. walnu. the best simple veggie dish ever?er ever? heart healthy california walnuts. great tasting, heart healthy california walnuts. so simple. get the recipes at walnuts.org. it's just a burst pipe, i co(laugh) it. no. with claim rateguard your rates won't go up just because of a claim. i totally could've - no! switching to allstate is worth it. ♪ ♪ paul: betsy devos faced a hostile reception at bethune cookman university in...
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devos addressing a hostile crowd of graduates at bethune-cookman university.s a historically black school in florida. >> dr. jackson, board of trustees, thank you so very, very much for this great honor and privilege. [ booing ] i am honored -- >> as you can hear there, the graduates booed, they stood up, they turned their backs on her as she spoke, drowning out some of her remarks. >> the rude reception prompting the university president to intervene. >> if this behavior continues, your degrees will be mailed to you. choose which way you want to go. >> students had petitioned school officials to choose another commencement speaker. the primary reason for protesting devos' appearance is her statement which she later recanted, that founders of historically black colleges and universities were "real pioneers of school choice," which they certainly were not. after the speech, devos tweeted "i have respect for all those who attended bethune-cookman, including those who demonstrated their disagreement with me today." so, take the high road, huh? hopefully. >>> the
devos addressing a hostile crowd of graduates at bethune-cookman university.s a historically black school in florida. >> dr. jackson, board of trustees, thank you so very, very much for this great honor and privilege. [ booing ] i am honored -- >> as you can hear there, the graduates booed, they stood up, they turned their backs on her as she spoke, drowning out some of her remarks. >> the rude reception prompting the university president to intervene. >> if this...
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. >> students and some teachers at bethune-cookman university in florida loudly booed her saying she once made racially insensitive comments about historically black colleges and universities. whenever she tried speaking, the crowd jeered and turned their backs. >> i am honored to become a wildcat, and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class of 2017. >> finally the university president warned the audience if their behavior continued, graduates would be getting their diplomas by mail. >>> still ahead, why the cost of mailing something could soon go up. >>> and survival story. a hiker is found after spending days in the wilderness and the mistakes she admits to making and how she was finally found. >>> plus, a fired up crowd confronts a congressman. >> oh, we haven't even begun. i'm not done with you yet. i got the mic, and i'm not going anywhere. >> how the lawmaker handled some difficult questions about the new health care bill. >>> a new jersey congressman faced nearly five hours of grilling from angry constituents in his f
. >> students and some teachers at bethune-cookman university in florida loudly booed her saying she once made racially insensitive comments about historically black colleges and universities. whenever she tried speaking, the crowd jeered and turned their backs. >> i am honored to become a wildcat, and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class of 2017. >> finally the university president warned the audience if their...
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education secretary betsy great respect for students at bethune-cookman university.. including those who booed her. students booed devos during much of her commencement speech yesterday.. at the historically black university in florida. many students are upset about a now-recanted statement she made in february, when she called segregation-era historically black colleges "pioneers of school choice." many students in the audience also voiced their objection. earlier this week-- students delivered a petition with 50-thousand signatures, asking the faculty to reconsider devos' invitation. but the school went through with its original plan. a teen in union county, north carolina is facing criminal charges, after allegedly plotting an attack at his school. police arrested him tuesday, after investigators say they found knives, fireworks, flammable liquid, and a hit list in his backpack. investigators says the boy posted in an online chat room about plans to stab several students. a canadian law enforcement agent saw the post. the information was passed to the f-b-i.. and t
education secretary betsy great respect for students at bethune-cookman university.. including those who booed her. students booed devos during much of her commencement speech yesterday.. at the historically black university in florida. many students are upset about a now-recanted statement she made in february, when she called segregation-era historically black colleges "pioneers of school choice." many students in the audience also voiced their objection. earlier this week--...
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bethune-cookman university in florida. i am honored to become a wildcat. >> nbc's mariano ostensio was at the ceremony. that was quite the scene. you could hear the booing. what happened? >> reporter: so, peter, now behind me, you see families are heading home to celebrate, but before, inside the venue here at bethune-cookman university at the commencement ceremony, secretary of education betsy devos got on that stage and started to hear booing from the crowd. many in the student body also in the graduating class getting u and giving their back to betsy devos, they did not agree with her being named commencement speaker at a historically black college. you also had the president of the school pleading with the student body to stop the ruckus, to stop the booing and respect his inviteee, threatening students at some point to have to mail in their degrees if the booing continued. >> wow. >> reporter: this was several days in the making, peter, since betsy devos was announced as commencement speaker today. there were calls fo
bethune-cookman university in florida. i am honored to become a wildcat. >> nbc's mariano ostensio was at the ceremony. that was quite the scene. you could hear the booing. what happened? >> reporter: so, peter, now behind me, you see families are heading home to celebrate, but before, inside the venue here at bethune-cookman university at the commencement ceremony, secretary of education betsy devos got on that stage and started to hear booing from the crowd. many in the student...
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. ♪ ♪ paul: betsy devos faced a hostile reception at bethune cookman university in daytona beach thisck university booed the education secretary, some even turned their backs as she delivered a 20-minute be commencement address there on wednesday. take a look. >> it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune cookman university chat of 207. -- class of 2017. >> if this behavior continues, your degrees will be mailed to you. paul: jason, what's behind this hostility? she was invited, after all. >> i think you have a couple things going on. unone is what's going on on college campuses all over the country. you also have a long history of college graduates protesting speakers, turning their backs and so forth, and that's all been on steroids in this trump era. she was a stand-in for the trump administration, which is very unpopular on college campuses, and i think that's what we saw a reaction to. it's particularly unsettling in her case, however, because if there is one member of the administration who in a previous life had done a lot more black americans, p
. ♪ ♪ paul: betsy devos faced a hostile reception at bethune cookman university in daytona beach thisck university booed the education secretary, some even turned their backs as she delivered a 20-minute be commencement address there on wednesday. take a look. >> it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune cookman university chat of 207. -- class of 2017. >> if this behavior continues, your degrees will be mailed to you. paul: jason, what's behind...
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education secretary betsy devos at bethune-cookman university in daytona beach, florida. c.e.o. and president of arrow jet rocket, arlene drake, at university of alabama in huntsville. executive chairman of starbucks, howard schultz, at arizona state university, tempe. senator elizabeth warren at university of massachusetts, amherst. and senator rob portman at ashland university in ohio. this saturday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span and cspan.org. >> deputy attorney general rod rosenstein briefed house members today after having briefed the senate yesterday. "the washington post" reporting several members leaving the house briefing expressed frustration. with the lack of new information provided about president trump's decision to fire f.b.i. director james comey. some of the lawmakers spoke to reporters after the briefing. reporter: did you learn anything new in there? hows was the briefing? mr. issa: the special prosecutor will have the breadth of scope if necessary to follow any and all leads directly to the russian attempt to influence our election. that for me clearly
education secretary betsy devos at bethune-cookman university in daytona beach, florida. c.e.o. and president of arrow jet rocket, arlene drake, at university of alabama in huntsville. executive chairman of starbucks, howard schultz, at arizona state university, tempe. senator elizabeth warren at university of massachusetts, amherst. and senator rob portman at ashland university in ohio. this saturday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span and cspan.org. >> deputy attorney general rod...
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include senator harris at howard university in washington, d.c., education secretary betsy devos at bethune cookman university in florida, c eo and president of aero rocket dyne drake, executive chairman of starbucks schultz at arizona state university, senator warren and senator portman at ashland university in ohio. this saturday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span and c-span.org. >>> yesterday police chiefs from across the nation visited the u.s. capitol to tell lawmakers about the challenges their departments face. this house judiciary subcommittee hearing is about an hour 45 minutes.
include senator harris at howard university in washington, d.c., education secretary betsy devos at bethune cookman university in florida, c eo and president of aero rocket dyne drake, executive chairman of starbucks schultz at arizona state university, senator warren and senator portman at ashland university in ohio. this saturday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span and c-span.org. >>> yesterday police chiefs from across the nation visited the u.s. capitol to tell lawmakers about the...
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[laughter] what's not predictable in all of this is bethune cookman university. be things. one, the school invited devos in the first place even though critics believe the administration is a threat to the school's federal funding. and, two, they didn't dis-invite her even after a petition went around to keep her out. and what about president edison jackson, the man who tried to bring order to the graduation? >> if this -- behavior continues , your degrees will be mailed to you. choose which way you want to go. greg: the florida naacp is calling on him to resign. meanwhile, i'm calling him to say, hell, no! you resign! yeah, all right. [applause] i understand, tyrus, that -- >> why did i know you were going to -- [laughter] i could have set my watch to that. [laughter] go right ahead. greg: you don't wear a watch, by the way. >> no, big wrists. greg: couldn't they, couldn't the students have registered a better protest in total silence? do you think this was the right thing to do given the disagreements they may have? >> there's two things that were the right thi
[laughter] what's not predictable in all of this is bethune cookman university. be things. one, the school invited devos in the first place even though critics believe the administration is a threat to the school's federal funding. and, two, they didn't dis-invite her even after a petition went around to keep her out. and what about president edison jackson, the man who tried to bring order to the graduation? >> if this -- behavior continues , your degrees will be mailed to you. choose...
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education secretary betsy devos at bethune-cookman university in don't, florida. c.e.o. of rocket dime, eileen drake. executive chairman of starbucks, howard schultz at arizona hurt at tempe. senator elizabeth warren at university of massachusetts-apple hearst. this saturday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span and c-span.org. >> this weekend on "american history tv" on c-span3 -- saturday at 10:00 p.m. eastern on "real america" -- a 50-year-old cbs broadcast with new york senator robert kennedy and governor ronald reagan taking questions via satellite from students in london. >> in england there is a growing movement legislation against discrimination. what best candidate would like to comment on this and perhaps other countries may learn from america's experience? mr. kennedy: we adjusted to the minority groups and especially the negros as well as some other groups, the mexican americans, the indians. we've just begun to recognize it and now starting to deal with it. >> at 8:00 on "lectures and history," brian taylor on the military strategy and political goals of eman
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. >>> it was not a warm welcome for secretary of education betsy devos at bethune-cookman university in florida. >> i am honored to be with you as we celebrate the bethune- cookman university class of 2017. >> [booing] >> many students were booing her and many turned her back on her, and she is been under fire for calling historically black colleges, "pioneers of school choice." >>> california lawmakers are debating lowering the voting age from 18 to 17. the bill has passed the committee vote yesterday in the voter turnout among the californians between 18-24 hit a record low in 2014 with almost a 50% drop since 2010. the assembly man said that lowering the blowing -- voting age would instill a consistent habit at an early age. >> in your 17 your captive in the classroom, civics and high school courses. we have an opportunity to have this relevant to them rather than when they are 18 and traveling, working or doing something else. >> over 20 states around the country allow 17-year-olds to vote in the presidential primary if they turn 18 by the presidential election and the bill will
. >>> it was not a warm welcome for secretary of education betsy devos at bethune-cookman university in florida. >> i am honored to be with you as we celebrate the bethune- cookman university class of 2017. >> [booing] >> many students were booing her and many turned her back on her, and she is been under fire for calling historically black colleges, "pioneers of school choice." >>> california lawmakers are debating lowering the voting age from 18...
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. >>> not a warm welcome for education secretary betsy devos at the bethune-cookman university in florida. >> it is a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class of 2017. >> [booing] >> many at the historically black university boot and turned her back on betsy divorce and they had -- betsy devos is been accused of making controversial remarks about the historically black colleges. the san francisco police released several videos of a shooting involving san francisco police officers. >>> it happened in the subway sandwich stop on market street and sf pd released the video yesterday and they said this man in the camouflage dessert -- camouflage shirt, flushi, he ordered a sandwich refusing to pay for and he went behind the counter to attack the employee and some customers tried to intervene. >> the victim and the witness went behind the counter and mr. flew she -- flushi followed them with a knife in his hand. >> it shows the officers shooting him in the back as he continued to go after the employee, and he later died, the victim was wounded
. >>> not a warm welcome for education secretary betsy devos at the bethune-cookman university in florida. >> it is a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class of 2017. >> [booing] >> many at the historically black university boot and turned her back on betsy divorce and they had -- betsy devos is been accused of making controversial remarks about the historically black colleges. the san francisco police released...
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. >>> the speaker at bethun cookman in florida.nvited betsy devos, the education secretary to speak. many -- doesn't understand the importance and significance of black colleges. earlier this year, devos praise praised historical black colleges and universities as pioneers of school choice, but some say it was not started as choice, but because many schools wouldn't accept black students. she said she is focusing on celebrating the students. >>> traveling to texas, athe governor allowing police officers to ask anyone during a routine stop if they are legally in tus or not. the aclu attorney told our reporter that they are concerned about civil rights abuses against them. >> it's important that texas is becoming a show me your papers state, and travelers could be subject to racial profiling and question them on how they look and what they look like about the immigration status status, pooeven if they have no probably cause. >>. >>> time now, 4:24. leopard sharks and other kinds of sharks are die not guilty california, washing up on
. >>> the speaker at bethun cookman in florida.nvited betsy devos, the education secretary to speak. many -- doesn't understand the importance and significance of black colleges. earlier this year, devos praise praised historical black colleges and universities as pioneers of school choice, but some say it was not started as choice, but because many schools wouldn't accept black students. she said she is focusing on celebrating the students. >>> traveling to texas, athe...
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betsy devos giving a commencement each and the students at bethune-cookman university where she was onnesday. >> i am honored to become a wildcat. [boos] >> it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune university graduation. speak to >> greg: others booed and heckled. still, she persisted. not that the left to throw that phrase around with care. they enjoy seeing it outside clobbered. see how the media reacted. an industry web site said that may be betsy devos should have taken the hint because of an earlier petition that was circulated against her appearance at the school. meaning, don't show up.r there is a solution. if people wish to silence you, stay home. a censorship, approved by the media. other reporters on twitter seem to enjoy the mass bullying too. imagine if betsy wasn't betsy but michelle obama,e hillary clinton, and elizabeth warren. what will the media take be? we a know the answer. we know the media isn't much different than today students. after all, campuses are aware the intolerant left-wing is made. we just got another glimpse of the as
betsy devos giving a commencement each and the students at bethune-cookman university where she was onnesday. >> i am honored to become a wildcat. [boos] >> it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune university graduation. speak to >> greg: others booed and heckled. still, she persisted. not that the left to throw that phrase around with care. they enjoy seeing it outside clobbered. see how the media reacted. an industry web site said that may...
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secretary of education betsy devos littered that early when she was booed out bethune-cookman's graduation second devos as representative of white power in the united states. we spoke to professor nichols recently. here is the conversation. >> tucker: thanks for joining us tonight. why were you upset that betsy devos book for these students? >> so, i wasn't upset at all, tucker, that she spoke with for the students. i am a firm believer in the first amendment. i think she has a right to speak. my problem was, that the community made a decision that she should not come, including 60,000 from the bc network saying they didn't want her here. i think commencement is a special event. particularly for students and families. if they decide that they don't want her there, it shouldn't be a unilateral decision made by the president of the university. >> tucker: 60,000 people don't go to the school so i don't know who those people were. that is far more than actually attend the university. i don't know where you are getting that number or why you believe that that online survey speaks from the commu
secretary of education betsy devos littered that early when she was booed out bethune-cookman's graduation second devos as representative of white power in the united states. we spoke to professor nichols recently. here is the conversation. >> tucker: thanks for joining us tonight. why were you upset that betsy devos book for these students? >> so, i wasn't upset at all, tucker, that she spoke with for the students. i am a firm believer in the first amendment. i think she has a...
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devos received boos and cat calls while giving the commencement speech at historically black bethune-cookman university in daytona beach, florida. >> i am honored to become a wildcat. >> protesters outside stood for hours and were upset that devos called historically black colleges and universities great examples of school choice. protesters say those schools were created because there was no other choice. the disruption continued inside the auditorium. at one point the school's president warned graduates if their behavior continued this -- >> your degrees will be mailed to you. >> several people were escorted out of the auditorium by security. it did not appear any of the grad aegts were among them. >>> along the georgia-florida border a major wildfire that began almost a month ago continues to burn forcing an evacuation in charlton county, georgia. more than 144,000 acres have burned. it's only about 12% contained. let's check with nbc meteorologist bill karins. what a bumpy week this is leading into the weekend, too. >> i know. the big storm heading to the east coast for mother's day week
devos received boos and cat calls while giving the commencement speech at historically black bethune-cookman university in daytona beach, florida. >> i am honored to become a wildcat. >> protesters outside stood for hours and were upset that devos called historically black colleges and universities great examples of school choice. protesters say those schools were created because there was no other choice. the disruption continued inside the auditorium. at one point the school's...
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congratulations and may god continue to bless our nation, bethune-cookman university, and each of you, the class of 2017. [applause] quirks -- >> and our james comer rely on faith to be your constant partner. i've relied on the faith and leadership of my party for more than five years now. i knew what i was getting into, but like any commitment you will get into in life, it demanded some real soul-searching. electionrning of the 2006, i had an opportunity to be elected majority leader. a.m. mass that morning, and the question kept tugging at me -- and i sure i really want to do this? am i ready to do this? so i'm struggling with this, and i'm asking the blessed mother for her guidance, finding no answers. during breakfast, myself own rain. i'm standing on the corner of second and pennsylvania outside pete's diner. i picked it up, and it was an old coach. calling to wish me luck and telling me, "you can do it." never gotten a call from the blessed mother before, and i don't think i ever will, but i've got to tell you, it was pretty darn close. a journalist once asked mother teresa of h
congratulations and may god continue to bless our nation, bethune-cookman university, and each of you, the class of 2017. [applause] quirks -- >> and our james comer rely on faith to be your constant partner. i've relied on the faith and leadership of my party for more than five years now. i knew what i was getting into, but like any commitment you will get into in life, it demanded some real soul-searching. electionrning of the 2006, i had an opportunity to be elected majority leader....
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. >> it is my honor to be with you as we celebrate the but then cookman university -- bethune-cookman university students booed her and turned their backs to her, and the president took to the podium trying to get the crowd under control, and she is been under fire for saying that historically black colleges were pioneers of school choice. >>> lawmakers are considering lowering the voting age from 18 to 17, and the bill passed the committee vote yesterday. the voter turnout among california hit a record low in 2014 and clearly a 50% drop since 2010 and they say that lowering the voting age would ensure a consistent habit of voting at an early age. >> when you're 17 you are captive in the classroom, civics and high school courses. we have an opportunity to have this relevant to them rather than being at 18 where they could be traveling, working or doing something else. >> more than 20 u.s. states allow 17-year-olds to vote in the u.s. primary provided they turn 18 by the general election. the legislation will move to the appropriations committee next. >>> cracking down on the northern
. >> it is my honor to be with you as we celebrate the but then cookman university -- bethune-cookman university students booed her and turned their backs to her, and the president took to the podium trying to get the crowd under control, and she is been under fire for saying that historically black colleges were pioneers of school choice. >>> lawmakers are considering lowering the voting age from 18 to 17, and the bill passed the committee vote yesterday. the voter turnout among...
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. >>> "the washington post" says some bethune-cookman graduates are protesting appearance of betsy devos> still ahead, sticking quadro top colleges in america will announce where they will be attending college this fall. i didn't think it would work. but the super absorbent core turns liquid to gel for incredible protection. so i know i'm wearing it... but no one else will. always discreet. i've discovered incredible... bladder leak underwear that hugs every curve. can't tell i'm wearing it... can you? always discreet underwear. for bladder leaks. i was always "tpeople don't stare anymore. i never joined in. that wasn't fair to any of us. i was covered. i tried lots of things over the years. but i didn't give up. i kept on fighting. i found something that worked. that still works. now? see me. see me. i found clear skin that lasts. see if cosentyx could make a difference for you- cosentyx is proven to help people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis... ...find clear skin that can last. don't use if you're allergic to cosentyx. before starting cosentyx, you should be checked for tuber
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and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class>> it's time for the "your business" entrepreneurs of the week. breaking up was hard to do for jeff and nate but reuniting has felt so good. the owners of five string furniture are back together after a two-year break. jeff was running the business solo but now that nate has returned they're growing faster than ever. watch your business. >> visit openforum.com for ideas to help you grow your business. american express open cards can help you take on a new job, or fill a big order or expand your office and take on whatever comes next. find out how american express cards and services can help prepare you for growth at open.com. find out how american express cards and services we're not professional athletes. but that doesn't mean we're giving up. i'm in this for me. for me. along with diet and exercise, farxiga helps lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. lowering a1c by up to 1.2 points. do not take if allergic to farxiga. if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reac
and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune-cookman university class>> it's time for the "your business" entrepreneurs of the week. breaking up was hard to do for jeff and nate but reuniting has felt so good. the owners of five string furniture are back together after a two-year break. jeff was running the business solo but now that nate has returned they're growing faster than ever. watch your business. >> visit openforum.com for ideas...
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education betsy devos received a less-than-warm response during her commencement speech at florida's bethune cookmanstudents at the historically black college were upset about devos' appointment as this year's commencement speaker. petitions circulated days before her speech. during her speech... groups bood, jeered and even turned their back to the education secretary. one student even had to be escorted out. several students say they protested because of devos' now-recanted statement that founders of historically black colleges and universities were "real pioneers" of school choice. not mentioning they were founded during segregation when black students were barred from attending white colleges in many places. take a look at this.. a swarm of sharks spotted off the southern california coastline. great whites were seen swimming within 50 yards of the beach where people were swimming. the sightings stretched from long beach out to southern orange county. shark advisories were posted along the beach - but lifeguards say they will remain open. a possible end in sight - for "scandal." according to some
education betsy devos received a less-than-warm response during her commencement speech at florida's bethune cookmanstudents at the historically black college were upset about devos' appointment as this year's commencement speaker. petitions circulated days before her speech. during her speech... groups bood, jeered and even turned their back to the education secretary. one student even had to be escorted out. several students say they protested because of devos' now-recanted statement that...
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and it is a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune cookman university class of 2017. one was escorted, protesters, and the university president warned if the behavior continued graduates would be getting their diplomas by mail. >> severe storms roll across the middle of the country. millions will see strong wind, hail and tornados are possible. this was the scene in western illinois yesterday. as a funnel cloud spun above farmland. there were no reports of any damage. forecasters say that area will be spared the worst of mother nature today. >> stock of snapchat p following disappointing earnings report. posted a $2.2 billion loss first three months of the year. nearly all related to snap's high profile ipo in march. the stock plunged more than $5 per share late yesterday after the report was issued. >> one of the men seen fighting on southwest airlines flight is going to face charges. the incident comes as a new jd power study shows overall passenger satisfaction at its highest level ever. lower costs, better on time performance, fewer lost bags among reason
and it is a real honor and privilege to be with you as we celebrate the bethune cookman university class of 2017. one was escorted, protesters, and the university president warned if the behavior continued graduates would be getting their diplomas by mail. >> severe storms roll across the middle of the country. millions will see strong wind, hail and tornados are possible. this was the scene in western illinois yesterday. as a funnel cloud spun above farmland. there were no reports of any...
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. >> students at bethune-cookman university in daytona booed as devos took the stage. the university president warned them he would put their diplomas in the mail if they did not quiet down. many graduates turned their back to devos during her speech . devos offended many african- americans this year when she called historically black colleges the "real pioneers of school choice. " those schools were only started because black students at the time were not allowed to attend the white schools. >>> oaklands redirects are cheering the new settlement in their long-running fight over wages. nearly 100 will split a $1.25 million payout. two rater cheerleaders filed a class- action lawsuit claiming the team failed to pay minimum wage and overtime. they also claimed the team did not reimburse them for thousands of dollars in expenses from 2010 2014. some of the women who dance or multiple seasons will receive more than $20,000 each. >>> a bay area in and out is closed indefinitely after several customers suddenly got sick. betty yu tells us the exact source of the illness is a
. >> students at bethune-cookman university in daytona booed as devos took the stage. the university president warned them he would put their diplomas in the mail if they did not quiet down. many graduates turned their back to devos during her speech . devos offended many african- americans this year when she called historically black colleges the "real pioneers of school choice. " those schools were only started because black students at the time were not allowed to attend the...
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education secretary betsy devos at bethune-cookman uversity in daytona beac flori. c.e.o. a psident of aerojet rocket dyne at univertyf alabama in huntsvil. the executive director of starck hard sultz at arona state univeit tempe. setoezz liz beth warren at amherst. this surday ght at 8:00 p.m. eaern on-span and -span.org. earlietoyredent trump held a jntews conferenc with colombi president jn manuel san czyz with repte. he said ilhe respected the mo tapint apecial counsel, the invesgation was a,uo, witch hunt,iving the nation. this iha an hour. presen trump: thank you very much. it's a great pleasure to welco president santos tohe white house, colombia isne of our clest allies in theemisphere and daweeairm partnership between our two great nations. prident ntos and i had a veryroductive meeting and we will ctie toorvery closy togetr to bring peace, saty, and prosperity to t hemisphere. perhapso areas really mor important in ter of opation than our joint efrt to end the terrible drug crimes that plague both our countries. rently, we haveeen an alarmed, and ieaa really hily
education secretary betsy devos at bethune-cookman uversity in daytona beac flori. c.e.o. a psident of aerojet rocket dyne at univertyf alabama in huntsvil. the executive director of starck hard sultz at arona state univeit tempe. setoezz liz beth warren at amherst. this surday ght at 8:00 p.m. eaern on-span and -span.org. earlietoyredent trump held a jntews conferenc with colombi president jn manuel san czyz with repte. he said ilhe respected the mo tapint apecial counsel, the invesgation was...
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of the agency >> graduating students at bethune cookman booed betsy devos while she tried to deadliest commencement address. students at the historically black university stood and turned their backs as she spoke. devoe said she welcomed the opportunity to dialogue with students even those who disagreed with her. >>> eight members of penn state fraternity are facing aggravated manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a pledge. the men are part of a group of 18 members of beta theta pi who are charged in the case. officials say timothy piazza died after a night of drinking and falling down a flight of stairs. the fraternity is now banned from campus. >> i tried to be flexible. one women on the one even though it's not really a matching pair. >> he talking about socks in case you didn't catch that because you know what today is tony perkins? it is national lost sock memorial day >> what? what? yes. even though this day happens once a year, people at that los angeles laundromat say each day dozens of socks disappear. happens in my house too. >> ok. >>> well, it is graduation s
of the agency >> graduating students at bethune cookman booed betsy devos while she tried to deadliest commencement address. students at the historically black university stood and turned their backs as she spoke. devoe said she welcomed the opportunity to dialogue with students even those who disagreed with her. >>> eight members of penn state fraternity are facing aggravated manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a pledge. the men are part of a group of 18 members...
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students booed or turned their backs on education secretary betsy devos as she spoke today at bethune-cookman. in february des have said such historically black schools were pioneers in school choice. she later acknowledged they were established because african americans were banned from many colleges. at one point the university president warned the crowd that if the booing continued their degrees would be mailed to them. it subsided after that. when we come back, with james comey gone, what's next for the f.b.i. and the russia investigation? so how old do you want to be when you retire? uhh, i was thinking around 70. alright, and before that? you mean after that? no, i'm talking before that. do you have things you want to do before you retire? oh yeah sure... ok, like what? but i thought we were supposed to be talking about investing for retirement? but there's no law you can't make the most of today. what do you want to do? i'd really like to run with the bulls. wow. yea. hope you're fast. i am. get a portfolio that works for you now and as your needs change. invest
students booed or turned their backs on education secretary betsy devos as she spoke today at bethune-cookman. in february des have said such historically black schools were pioneers in school choice. she later acknowledged they were established because african americans were banned from many colleges. at one point the university president warned the crowd that if the booing continued their degrees would be mailed to them. it subsided after that. when we come back, with james comey gone, what's...
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education secretary betsy devos at bethune-cookman university in daytona beach, florida. president and ceo of arrow jet. executive chairman of starbucks, howard schultz, at arizona state university, tempe. senator elizabeth warren at university of massachusetts amherst. and senator rob portman at ashland university in ohio. this saturday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span and c-span.org. >>> join us this weekend for our cities tour to trenton, new jersey, with the help of our comcast partners, book tv, and american history tv, feature the history and literary culture of new jersey's capital city. on saturday at 5:15 p.m. eastern on book tv. we visit the state library's rare book collection. >> in 1728, a temporary printing press was set up in burlington, new jersey, in order to print paper money for the colony. and the legislature wanted it close so that could see the printing of the money. and at the time they did that, they also did this book. so this is the first known printed book within new jersey. >> and a conversation with william kidder, author of "crossroads of
education secretary betsy devos at bethune-cookman university in daytona beach, florida. president and ceo of arrow jet. executive chairman of starbucks, howard schultz, at arizona state university, tempe. senator elizabeth warren at university of massachusetts amherst. and senator rob portman at ashland university in ohio. this saturday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span and c-span.org. >>> join us this weekend for our cities tour to trenton, new jersey, with the help of our comcast...
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education secretary betsy devos delivered the commencement address at bethune-cookman university. a historically black college in daytona, florida. graduates booed during her speech. at one point the school's president threatened to mail the students their degrees. ms. devos: dr. jackson, board of trustees. thank you so very, very much for his great honor and privilege. [crowd booing] i'm honored to become a wildcat. and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we
education secretary betsy devos delivered the commencement address at bethune-cookman university. a historically black college in daytona, florida. graduates booed during her speech. at one point the school's president threatened to mail the students their degrees. ms. devos: dr. jackson, board of trustees. thank you so very, very much for his great honor and privilege. [crowd booing] i'm honored to become a wildcat. and it's a real honor and privilege to be with you as we
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graduates at bethune-cookman turned their backs.tudent was kicked out. >>> a town hall got heated as voters vent frustrated over the gop health care plan. >> you're an idiot! >> that was republican tom macarthur trying to answer questions. he crafted the amendment. some objecting to the possible changes to pre-existing conditions. >> what will happen to them when they are suddenly 17 and 20 and 30 and they are denied health care? >> some in the crowd suggesting repeals obamacare will cost him his seat. >>> sarah huckabee sanders back behind the podium. has sean spicer been sidelined? what is going on with this and what is going with the messaging out of the white house? why can't they get it right the first time? stop, stop, stop! sorry. you make it sense what's coming. watch, watch, watch! mom. relax! i'm relaxed. you make it for 16-year olds... whoa-whoa-whoa!!! and the parents who worry about them. you saw him, right? going further to help make drivers, better drivers. don't freak out on me. that's ford. and that's how you become
graduates at bethune-cookman turned their backs.tudent was kicked out. >>> a town hall got heated as voters vent frustrated over the gop health care plan. >> you're an idiot! >> that was republican tom macarthur trying to answer questions. he crafted the amendment. some objecting to the possible changes to pre-existing conditions. >> what will happen to them when they are suddenly 17 and 20 and 30 and they are denied health care? >> some in the crowd suggesting...
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this isn't isolated to bethune-cookman, colleges around the country where opposing ideas are not welcomede not viewed as opportunity to grow. opposing ideas are viewed as a threat. that is contradictory what college is about in the first place. neil: obviously we're all free to express our displeasure every way we want, there is nothing wrong or illegal that these kids do. when it takes the provost of the college to stand up, hey, enough already, where is this going? >> it is ironic too, these students probably had no idea a week ago who betsy devos even was in many cases. if you would have asked them they would probably hear, she works for donald trump. she must be terrible. for most of them it is strictly her association with donald trump that caused them to stand up and lose their minds and freak out to try to shut her down. give a resume' without betsy devos or her name or donald trump, they would probably applaud her work on tax vouchers, on school choice for all students. but again, just that association with donald trump. neil: you might be right. you might be right. she got throug
this isn't isolated to bethune-cookman, colleges around the country where opposing ideas are not welcomede not viewed as opportunity to grow. opposing ideas are viewed as a threat. that is contradictory what college is about in the first place. neil: obviously we're all free to express our displeasure every way we want, there is nothing wrong or illegal that these kids do. when it takes the provost of the college to stand up, hey, enough already, where is this going? >> it is ironic too,...
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betsy devos was nearly drowned out by boos as she delivered the commencement speech yesterday at bethune-cookmanniversity, an historically black university in florida. at one point, some of the graduating students stood up and turned their backs on devos. the university's president warned them in their behavior continued, they could all leave the room and they would mail their degrees to them. we have today's talk around town. devos told the audience that the trump administration is committed to their success. she even tried to reach common ground, saying all people should try to hear one another out. what are your listeners saying? >> they're saying they're not liking what they're hearing, and the actions are not matching up. what the president is talking about, what this education department is talking about, is not matching up to the needs of that he might not offer up more than $20 million in funding to hbcus that was planned in the current spending bill. in january, that's when the presidents visited the white house earlier this year. the white house has clarified to say those schools will
betsy devos was nearly drowned out by boos as she delivered the commencement speech yesterday at bethune-cookmanniversity, an historically black university in florida. at one point, some of the graduating students stood up and turned their backs on devos. the university's president warned them in their behavior continued, they could all leave the room and they would mail their degrees to them. we have today's talk around town. devos told the audience that the trump administration is committed...