one of my sons is a chaplain -- was a chaplain in the air force. weapons the american said it could not use because people could not read the manual. it's just -- it's just coming more and more -- the gap is becoming more and more. the most american thing that we have, the most american thing that we have in this country is the ability for those glasses to wrap themselves, to make themselves whole and to prosper without reading this is impossible. this is why. my own background is, i was raised in a foster family. my mom read. i guess on a third grade level. four days a week, a romance magazine. [laughter] and i didn't -- i didn't understand it was a true american magazine. and did not learn until my 30's. but i wasn't attracted to the stories so much that i was attracted to being with mom, with my foster mom. and that would watch her finger roll across the page and eventually because the reading level of romance was fairly low, i could pick up words. and by the time i reached the age of 5i could read to her as she ironed and then she worked. and t

he is capably assisted by our fire department chaplain, who i believe is going to bless this facility and start us off on the right foot. thank you, and have a good afternoon. >> it is my pleasure to introduce the fire department chaplain, john green. [applause] >> the real reason i was invited to date is because we are going to have a second collection to help pay for this facility. [laughter] it is a great honor to be here. this is a long-time dream that has finally been realized for the san francisco fire department here at the airport. we are grateful to all who dreamed the dream and who worked so hard to bring it about, and all who planned to build this facility. it is traditional, especially in the maritime tradition, to dedicate or to launch a new facility. we just thank god for the gift of all the men and women who serve at the airport and are in public safety. we thank them for the many ways they have put their own lives on the line for the safety of others. we ask god to bless this building, which is the realization of a dream. to bless those who operate all of the watercraf

one of my sons is a chaplain, was a chaplain in the air force. he said when things the american had is -- americans have that they could not use because they could not read the manuals. this is becoming more and more more -- the gap is becoming more and more. the most american thing we have been the most american thing we have in this country is

. >> chaplains and football players from the chicago police department teamed up today for a good causeins in members of the c p d football team the chicago enforcers held their inaugural toy drive today. officers and friends and family gathered to watch the bears game share some food and collect hundreds of toys. their mission is to bring and cheer to underprivileged children and let them know that chicago police officers care >> sad news this week for students at st. gregory the great high-school on the north side. after 75 years the school website has reported that this year will be its last. plan on a lack of financial sustainability and the variety of general maintenance expenses. students were told they would be accepted at holy trinity high school if they choose to continue in a catholic school and would not have to pay more for tuition than what they are currently paying the newest restaurant in chicago's popular market district is quickly becoming one of the area's most popular. next our restaurant critic visits the restaurant >> later union station gets into the holiday spirit

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. mighty god, have mercy upon us because of your unfailing love. because of your great compassion, let us feel your presence today on capitol hill. as we gather this weekend with so much work left undone, guide our lawmakers with your wisdom. show them the right thing to do and give them the courage to do it. be their shelter in the midst of the storm, regardless of how high the waters rise. when they feel exhausted, remind them of the great sufficiency of your grace. look with favor on our nation and save us from self-inflicted wounds. we pray in your great name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington, d.c., december 30, 2012. to the senate: under the provisions of

as congress convened, even the senate chaplain praying to avoid what the president called self-inflictednds. let's bring in jon carl. the source has told you the vice president has been called in on this. >> reporter: that's right. i'm told the vice president is now playing a direct role in these negotiations, trying to get to a deal, a last-minute deal, a key player in the final hours. president obama set off the high-stakes weekend scramble friday night imemployering congressional leaders to take action immediately. >> the american people are not going to have any patience fora i politically self-inflicted wound to our economy. >> reporter: with that harry reid and mitch mcconnell launched a latch-dimp effort to craft a bipt plan to that stop the tax hike going into effect on new year's day. they negotiated all day saturday. saturday night there was an offer. by this morning, a clear sense of optimism and warnings that failure would be unthinkable. >> there are no breakthroughs yet, but there's a real possibility of a deal. >> if we are not able to reach an agreement, it will be dire.

police chaplains, retired fire chaplains and they just come alongside what we would call a ministry of know that we are here make our sstlesz available to them. and many involved at the scene really took oour chaplains and talked to them on a one-on-one basis. >> i would imagine along with families who have lost whether it's children or on adult loved one the first responders and the people who have to be there and work through seeing the scene and handling the aftermath, i would imagine those are. so folks that most need some help, whether as you said it's just listening at this point. >>. >> you are right. what we are hearing is just horrific. there aren't words to describe the scene our heart just goes out to the families. we are -- our entire organization of globally is praying as we know. people are just through the this region. when we are there the only hope people can have is to the lord. much of what we have been hearing on tv, centers around faith. and we recognize that this is a critical time for everyone to really tap in on what god's comfort and hope is all about. >> shann

firing the long time chris nan chaplain day brothers christmas.d the brakes on letting reverend cook visit employees so non christians didn't get upset mavenlt knee workers say they are distraught and trying to get cook reinstated. >>> a marine's home coming in the state of illinois. chris van eaton who lost both of his legs in afghanistan waking up christmas eve and finding racist graffiti painted on the side of his house. >> to have what was spray painted it hurts. it hurts that it was now. >> wasn't made it better was neighbors coming out people we didn't even know coming and helping taking supplys from their house to help wash it off. >> good neighbors there. >> the van eatens are hopeful police are make an arrest soon. >> caught on cameras the shocking moment. it's a 33 done shark tank suddenly burst send ago wave of water and chards of broken glass every where. it happened at a shopping center in shanghai. 15 people had to be rushed to the hospital. they suffered mostly deep cuts and bruises. no word yet on what caused the accident. that is

. >> they heard this prayer from the senate chaplain. >> look on our nation and save us from self-inflicted wounds. >> the clock is ticking towards the new year's eve midnight hour when budget cuts swoop down from the fiscal cliff. harry reid and mitch mcconnell are working on a stopgap bill. >> at some point the negotiating process it appears there are things that have stopped us in moving forward. i hope we're not there but we're getting real close. >> i want everyone to know i am willing to get this know, but i need a dance partner. >> the legislation would prevent a tax increase for 98% of american workers, extend unemployment benefits and prevent a huge cut in payments to medicaid doctors. >> we should introduce legislation to make sure that middle-class taxes stay where they are. >> even if they reach a deal it won't pass congress by monday night. if it doesn't everybody's income taxes will go up. the average family would pay $3,324 would. if congress doesn't passion a new bill? >> we'll come back with a new congress in january 4th and first bill will be introduced on the floor will b

of the house offered prayer, chaplain black could not be there because he was at senator inouye's bedside with his family. we thank all of you who came last night. your presence metropolitan a lot to us, meant a -- meant a lot to the people back home in newtown. and now the question is, mr. president, can we do anything to stop this from happening again? even once, but hopefully more often. can we -- what can we do? and i understand that as the president said -- incidentally, the president's visit to newtown was so comforting to the families and all of the town or all of the people of connecticut. he broug comfort, and i will say he brought resolve, which was very moving and insring to everyone there. and as he sd, these situations are always complicated and we can always say as we look at all the possible causes of such a tragedy that, well, even if we did something about that, even if we banned all guns, there would still be violence or even if we provided better mental health treatment, there would still be people who would break through and commit acts of violence and even if we remov

reporter: as senators convened in a rare sunday session, they heard this prayer from the senate chaplain. >> look with favor on our nation and save us from self- inflicted wounds. >> reporter: the clock is ticking towards the new year's eve midnight hour when tax hikes and budget cuts swoop down from the fiscal cliff. the two senate leaders harry reid and mitch mcconnell are work on a stopgap bill. >> at some point, the negotiating process, it appears that there are things that stop us from moving forward. i hope we are not there but we are getting close. >> i want everyone to know i am willing to get this done. but i need a dance partner. >> reporter: the legislation would prevent a tax increase for reveille 98% of the -- for roughly 98% of workers extend unemployment benefits and prevent a huge cut in payments to medicare doctors. >> we should introduce legislation that would make sure middle class taxes stay where they are and there should an up or down vote. >> reporter: if they reach a deal it won't pass congress necessarily by monday night. if it doesn't every body income tax also

reporter: as senators convened in a rare sunday session, they heard this prayer from the senate chaplain. >> look with favor on our nation, and save us from self-inflicted wounds. >> the clock is ticking towards the new year's midnight hour when tax hikes and budget cuts swoop ground the fiscal cliff. the two senate leaders, harry reid and mitch mcconnell are working on a stop-gap bill. >> at some point it appears there are things that stop us from moving forward. i hope we're not there, but we're getting real close. >> i want everyone to know i'm willing to get this done but i need a dance partner. >> the legislation would prevent tax increase for roughly 98% of american workers, extend unemployment benefits set to expire for some two million people, and prevent a huge cut in payments to medicare doctors. >> we should go ahead and introduce legs that would make sure middle class taxes stay where they are and should be an up or down vote. >> a deal won't necessarily pass congress by monday night. if it doesn't, virtually everybody's income taxes will go up. the average family would pay a

the senate opening a sunday session with its chaplain. >> look and save us from self-inflicted wounds. >> our coverage continues as lawmakers are still at it. tonight. new video of a plane crash that appeared to leave no survivors the death tole rising. now we see this huge airliner crack into pieces. the latest on what happens here as investigators point to some equipment on boyered. >> al -- on board. >> also feeling the fight of winter weather again. northeast taking the brunt of a new system as many of you head this way to bring in the new year your travel forecast. >>> it has all come down to this again. crunch time in our nation's capital. the state of our economy could hang in the balance. tonight talks to solve the fiscal crisis are continuing to play out in private. it will effect virtually every single american tax hikes that will take money out of millions of paychecks unemployment benefits that could suddenly ride up for millions of people still looking for work. deep spending cuts that could hurt our military with so much at stake it's hard to believe that it has been lef

he went to the chaplain, said chaplain, i've got to leave.the chaplain said, well, i understand that, you're right, but maybe it's best to stay in the service. danny stayed. and danny said a lot of people count sheep going to sleep at night. danny stayed awake at night, he couldn't sleep counting the soldiers that he shot and killed. and that had a huge, profound effect on him. years later, the senate was then debating the iraq war resolution. senator byrd walked up to danny and senator byrd, as we will recall was very much opposed to the united states entering the war in iraq. he stood up here on the floor, very eloquently explained why it was the wrong thing to do, the united states should not send troops over to iraq. well, senator byrd walked over to danny and said danny, i've got to ask you if you can support the resolution. i know you can't because my gosh, you're a war hero, given your military service and danny right away says no, i'll vote with you because it's the right thing to do. it's wrong for the united states to send troops ov

they made him talk to the chaplain and pchologist. after two weeks, he went to vietnam. he has fought for his countntry unlike his critics. he has bled for his country unlike his critics. hehe understands war, unlike hisis critics. he does not have other incentives like dick cheney. he is prepared and r ready. bill cohen said it best. he has fought and bled for thisis country. he knows the subject matter. ask jim jones and other national securitydvisers. >> iraq and iran, that is what upsets people about huck hagel. >> he supported the war in iraq, voted in favor, and supported the war in afghanistan. it is an odd de that supported the two were that all the critics are now crying. he also, when it camtime to dean what was a losing war in iraq with the surge, he not only opopposed it he said it would be the worst disaster since the vinam war, and it was actually a success. >> he has other problems thate will have to address. references that heade to gays, he will have to talk about the reference to the jewish lobby when he met thesraeli lobby. those questions will have to

the auto maker firing its long-time christian chaplain days before the holiday.ay they're distraught and trying to get the chaplain reinstated. >>> oh, "gray's anatomy," doctor, patrick dempsey is trying to save more than 500 jobs. lead ago group attempt to go buy coffee company. he has a strong tie to the city. he wants to help out. so very cool. i hope it works out. >> clayton: thank you. some weather we want to focus on. okay. let's talk about some of this weather then because the town trying to get back to new york trying to get back on its feet, it was walloped by the storm. let's check in with maria molina now. she's in the weather center with a look toe forecast. how is it looking? >> good morning. doesn't look too good if you live in the northeast. we're seeing those roadways already covered with snow across parts of upstate new york, new england, and snow really accumulating and it could exceed two feet in some parts, especially as we head into higher elevations across northeast. if you're doing any traveling out here, doesn't look too good. delays avera

in may and talk to the chaplain and psychologist and after two weeks, went to vietnam. he has fought for his country, unlike his critics. he has but pours countries, unlike his critics. he understands war, unlike his critics. he does not have other priorities, as richard cheney did at the same time in vietnam. he never said it was going to be a cakewalk. he is prepared, ready, and bill, and put it best. he has fought for his country and but for his country. he knows the subject matter. ask jim jones and other national security advisers. >> two words, iraq and have -- iran. that is what upsets people about chuck a calamity had to say about those two. >> he supported the war in iraq, voted in favor and supported the war in afghanistan and is an odd dove that supported the two wars and all the critics are now decrying. he also, when it came time to redeem what was a losing war in iraq with the troop surge, he not only opposed it, he said it would be the worst disaster since the vietnam war, and it was actually a success. >> he has other problems, too, that he will have to

in may and talk to the chaplain and psychologist, and after two weeks, he went to vietnam. he fought for his country, unlike his critics. he has bled for his country, unlike his critics. he understand war, unlike his critics. he did not have other priorities, like richard cheney, and never said it was going to be a cakewalk. he is prepared, ready, and bill cohen put it best. he has fought and bled for this country. he knows the subject matter. ask jim jones and other national security advisers. >> iraq and iran, that is what upsets people about shock hegel and some of the things he had to say about them. >> he was a supporter of the war in iraq. he supported the war in afghanistan. he voted in favor. it is an odd dove. all the critics are now decrying that he supported these wars. now when it came time to redeem what is it pay losing war in iraq with the troop surge, he not only opposed it, he said it would be the worst disaster since the vietnam war, but it was a success. >> he has other problems that he will have to address. not say they are disqualified. references he ma

a chaplain from north carolina. how important is it to give back to this community? the same age of the victims. my heart was -- i just was moved. >> reporter: this fire house is now the site of 26 christmas trees, one for each soul taken at sandy hook school. each one donated by a woman from north carolina, and nestled with teddy bears. how is christmas going to be? >> um -- it's not going to feel like christmas. i think, you know, it's important to keep things as normal as possible for everyone. it's about giving. and loving. and kindness. >> reporter: random acts of kindness abound. take michael, offering up his bulldog for free hugs at a local coffee shop. amanda is a grief counselor who lives an hour away. she's donating time to those here who need her most. >> i feel like my heart has been lifted by the good coming in from across the country and across the world. a truly incredible experience. >> thanks to lara spencer for that. >>> and today, we launch a conversation here at abc news, on every one of our programs, and at abcnews.com. >> starting on "gma," we'l

today when the house opens for regular session, we will be led by visiting chaplain, reverend jerome r. milton. this extraordinary man is a friend and he is an inspiration to me. to borrow from the testimonial sermon of his, reverend milton, as a very small child, was left with his brother and sister in a run down california motel to die. the san diego county welfare department found them and placed them in a horrific orphannage called the oak crest or fannage where -- orphannage where abuse of all kinds were inflicted upon them. many of the children in such terrible conditions committed suicide. which included his brother and sister. after the horrors of this orphannage, he was placed in 13 different foster homes where he suffered more unfathomable abuse and inhuman treatment. finally as jerome says, god heard the cry of the lam -- lamb, and he was placed in his 14th home of florence johnson brown, she could not read or write, but she was a good woman with a big heart and a stronger will. she took jerome and she said she could not imagine all the abuse he had been through. it just s

. >> reporter: today, even house chaplain's daily prayer -- >> as this chamber lies silent still -- >> reporter: reflected the painful wait for a deal to avert the fiscal cliff. >> send a spirit of wisdom and good judgment upon the leaders of congress that they might forge a solution to assuage the concerns of their fellow citizens. >> reporter: house gop leadership is did call members back to work this sunday, prepared to work through new year's. republican leaders say they would give in on higher taxes, but not more government spending. >> republicans aren't about to write a blank check or anything senate democrats put forward, just because we find ourselves at the edge of the cliff. that wouldn't be fair to the american people. >> reporter: beyond the bitter politics is a real-world consequence. >> anyone who has regular salary or wage income, starting next week, is going to see 2% less in their paycheck because the payroll tax holiday will end. so start to budget for that thing right now. >> reporter: and other kinds of taxes will go up too, like higher rates, so american families

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. almighty god, we praise your name. you are high over all the nations and your glory is greater than the heavens. let your spirit move our lawmakers to do your will. teach them valuable lessons from hardships and adversities, as they work to be worthy of the sacrifices of those who have already given so much for freedom. lift them from the darkness of hopelessness so that they may take steps toward your light. may your presence and grace bring comfort, as you inspire them to choose what is right and just. may they take the tide that leads to fortune rather than risk a national voyage bound in shallows and in miseries. we pray in your powerful name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the president pro tempore: under the previous order, the leadership tim

the only hopeful words, from the house chaplain, looking for some divine help. >> as this chamber lies silent, still, we pray for hope. >> reporter: without agreement soon, nearly everybody takes a hit. a schoolteacher with two kids and a salary of $43,000, for example, will face a tax hike of more than $3,000. members of congress helped get us into this mess and they'll pay, too. with incomes of $174,000, they'll pay some $7,500 more in taxes. as for the super rich? well, consider basketball phenom lebron james. he makes about $53 million. he could see his taxes go up by more than $2.4 million next year alone. and it's not just taxes. on january 1st, unemployment benefits expire for some 2 million people. and we've just learned the president will meet tomorrow at the white house with congressional leaders. one last ditch effort to get something done, david. >> jon karl, great to have you here in new york with us. >>> as you know, two more important political notes we're following. george h.w. bush remains in a hospital in houston for what a spokesman is now describing as a series of s

the only hopeful words, from the house chaplain, looking for some divine help. >> as this chamber lies silent, still, we pray for hope. >> reporter: without agreement soon, nearly everybody takes a hit. a schoolteacher with two kids and a salary of $43,000, for example, will face a tax hike of more than $3,000. members of congress helped get us into this mess and they'll pay, too, with incomes of $174,000, they'll pay some $7,500 more in taxes. as for the super rich? well, consider basketball phenom lebron james. he makes about $53 million. could see his taxes go up by more than $2.4 million next year alone. and it's not just taxes. on january 1st, unemployment benefits expire for some 2 million people. >> we're joins here in new york by jon karl. chief white house correspondent, like the ring to it with your name. a lot of people are watching, saying, stop messing around in washington. that's a lot of tax money at stake here. >> reporter: and this would be the first big tax hike we've seen in more than 20 years, david. there's a lot of talk about a potential meeting at the white house

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. o god, whose days are without end and whose mercies cannot be numbered, keep us aware of life's brevity and uncertainty. as we bid aloha to the second-longest serving senator in u.s. history, daniel ken inouye, we praise you for the beauty of his well-lived life. thank you for the years we shared with him, the good we saw in him and the friendship we received from him. we're grateful for the dignity of his quiet strength that blazed a trail of significant service sufficient for two lifetimes. may the memories of his bipartisan spirit challenge us to work more harmoniously with each other. bless irene, kenny and the rest of his loved ones. surround them with your love. now give us strength to leave our beloved president pro tempore in your care, for he is a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock and a servant of your own redeeming. give him the blessed rest of everlasting peace. we pray in the redeemer's name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge

from the bahigh tradition and john woodall and counselors, clergy and care givers from ecumenical chaplain>> for the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, grandparents, for all of you today, this is a, part of a sacred text from the bahigh faith written as a letter to a mother mourning for her child and i adapted it for this evening. >> although the loss of a child is indeed heart breaking and beyond the limits of human endurance, as one who knows and understands, is assured that the child has not been lost, but rather, has stepped from this world into another and you will find them in the divine realm. that reunion shall be for eternity, while in this world separation is inevitable and bring with it a burning grief. praise be unto god that thou has faith, is turning thy face toward the everlasting kingdom and believeth in the existence of a heavenly world. be not disconsulate, do not languish, do not sigh, neither wail more weep, for education and mourning deeply affect the soul, their soul in the divine realm. realm. >> that beloved child addressed from the hidden world, oh, thou kind mot

chaplain conroy: let us pray. loving and gracious god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. we ask today that you bless the members of the people's house, to be the best and most faithful servants of the people they serve. on this day, congress honors the life of senator daniel inouye who lies in state in the rotunda . he was the first to serve his state in this assembly. and he served his country for decades as a true patriot, soldier, legislator, statesman and gentleman. always thousands of miles from his own home. endow the members of this assembly with a measure of the courage, integrity and loyalty of such an exemplar of public service. and may all that is done this day and the people's house be for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. the pledge of allegiance today will be led by the gentlewoman from kan

from the bahigh tradition and john woodall and counselors, clergy and care givers from ecumenical chaplain for the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, grandparents, for all of you today, this is a, part of a sacred text from the bahigh faith written as a letter to a mother mourning for her child and i adapted it for this evening. >> although the loss of a child is indeed heart breaking and beyond the limits of human endurance, as one who knows and understands, is assured that the child has not been lost, but rather, has stepped from this world into another and you will find them in the divine realm. that reunion shall be for eternity, while in this world separation is inevitable and bring with it a burning grief. praise be unto god that thou has faith, is turning thy face toward the everlasting kingdom and believeth in the existence of a heavenly world. be not disconsulate, do not languish, do not sigh, neither wail more weep, for education and mourning deeply affect the soul, their soul in the divine realm. realm. >> that beloved child addressed from the hidden world, oh, thou kind mothe

because of our chaplain having a police back ground and fire background they were welcomeled immediatelyvolunteer fire departments and escorted to the emergency operations center. >> and jack you do this regularly as parted of this response team you go all over the country. >> actually, we have been doing this since september 11th we have responded to 154 disasters ten of which have been on mass shootings. >> i am going toing to you father murray. thank you so much for being with us today. i guess the question we all ask is an all knowing powerful loving god allow this to happen. >> the way i look at the question is, if you want to know what the world is like without god this is an example. this man turned away from god obviously and did something tremendous. killing your own mother and killing innocent children so against nature completely against the ten commandments. god is not responsible for this. we are as human beings are free choices. i notice that public reaction is not to turn away from god and blame him. it's to go to god and pray for sympathy and the victims and constellation

senior army chaplain officiated. fulton is a west point graduate.ey had a civil commitment ceremony in 1999 have now formally tied the knot. new york state legalized same-sex last year. >>> moraga toon didn't add eagle scout award because he's gay will be honored by the -- last year the souths say he violate -- today ryan will be honored at the opening session of the assembly by openly gay speaker john perez. >>> raider nation we want to see your team pride e-mail your!umfb fan photos to urepor. we will show them on air during our special raiders day edition of abc7 news at 4:00, thursday. at 5, watch manning and broncos take on the raiders here on abc7. >> which will give the raiders the edge they need to beat those broncos. >>> still ahead, just minutes from possibly learning the fate of same-sex in california. supreme court is expected to release key decision any moment we'll break down what could happen and what's next. >>> overnight on the run in the east bay, pursuit caught on camera. how officers finally took that driver into custody. >>> ca

concerns over the fiscal cliff on the mind of the chaplain praying for divine intervention. >> mightyve mercy upon of your greatyour unfailing compassion, let us feel your presence today on capitol hill. as we gather with so much work left undone, guide our lawmakers with your wisdom. lord, show them the right thing to do and give them the courage to do it. be their shelter in the midst of the storm regardless of how high the waters rise. when they feel exhausted, remind them of the great sufficiency of your grace. look with favor on our nation and save us from self-inflicted wounds. >> moments after the prayer, senate majority leader harry reid appeared on the senate floor but no updates on the nexts. >>> the near misses, close calls and the most amazing videotape of the year. we have the must-see moments of 2012 caught on tape next. >> plus, need a drink? cocktails to cheer in the new year. we're going to show you what you can drink tomorrow night without packing on the pounds. [ mother ] you can't leave the table till you finish your vegetables. [ clock ticking ] [ male announcer ]

colonel breen, chaplain, members of the color guard, marine band, friends of the national wwii memorialthank you all for helping us to recognize this very, very important day, and some very, very important people. indeed, i offer a very special welcome, to all of our world war ii veterans, their families, and oliver pearl harbor survivors were here today. many of whom have traveled so far to be here, and we thank those who made that travel possible. nice shoes, by the way. we really appreciate it. we pause this afternoon to remember the tragedy that struck pearl harbor on that now infamous day 71 years ago. when our nation learned in horror japanese forces had shattered the peaceful hawaiian naval border, killing or wounding over 2400 americans, and wrecking a good portion of our pacific forces. indeed, the tragedy at mark that morning was an unimaginable event that shocked our nation. but it also stirred a quiet and peace loving people into action. we honor the bravery service demonstrated by so many people, so many americans, and people from other countries in that conflict. so it's a

♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing as the chaplain of the united states house of representativesnd patrick conroy, gives the invocation. >> let us pray. god of the universe, but we give you thanks for the wonder of your creation. you have made us all little less than god, and yet give fitness and creativity and industry of our human family is, you have spread generously through a population of billions. but there are those whose creativity and industry lives them above the breath of humanity through two great achievements. today we gather to honor one such person, arnold palmer, whose accomplishments and whose grateful generosity serve as an inspiration to us all. you alone know the multitude of platitudes uttered by many a pleasant walk ruined by a around of golf. many americans owe this to arnold palmer, whose extraordinary talents and daring drive popularized the sport. and never allow us to believe we could strike that ball as well. you also know well the thousands of jokes generated by the fascinating diversion gifted to the world by the scots, many of them involving priests

[applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, the chaplain of the united states senate, dr. barry black for the benediction. >> let us pray. god moves glory, fills the skies, triumphs over the shades of night. board, thank you f , thank you, congressional gold medal ceremony and the opportunity to honor a woman of excellence, aung san suu kyi. we praise you for her passion for freedom, for her willingness to sacrifice for truth and for her courage to clings to her convictions, may her compassion, courage and competence challenge us when we are too well pleased with ourselves. when our dreams come true simply because we have dreamed too little. may her sacrifice, daring and persistence inspire us to rise to the challenge of the needs of our world and to do it by making new commitments followed by faithful service to you and human kind. lord, make us strong in your strength and lead us into a future fuelled by faith, focus, and fortitude. we pray in your sovereign

but what i wanted to tell you a friend of mine, the chaplain at stanford university, the official chaplaine the jewish sports legends. >> caller: the chaplain who put that brochure up 22 years ago first name was penelope. it was a woman priest. >> wow. >> caller: at stanford, she put up that brochure. everyone who has served in that office since has been very proud of her. >> stephanie: awesome. >> caller: i've got three gay board members and we're in north carolina. so jesus loves us all. >> stephanie: all right. thank you. appreciate that, robert. >> as soon as they go into south carolina, they burst into flames. [ laughter ] >> my fascist uncle episcopal priest left because they were ordaining women. once they started ordaining gays, he went up in flames. [ explosion ] >> stephanie: all right. speaking of the gays, speaking of which our good friends chris perry and sandy speer join us next. perry versus -- i don't know what it is now. perry versus schwarzenegger originally. >> brown really wants nothing to do with it. >> stephanie: perry versus nobody that wants to defend homophobia any

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. eternal spirit, give this day to our senators hope that survives after taking into account all the challenges and setbacks that might push thinking people toward pessimism. during this season of hope, remind them that faith may put them on the road to laudable accomplishments, but hope must keep them there. may our patriotism be rooted in hope rather than in pride, so that we may not think of ourselves more highly than we should. fill us with joy and peace so is that by the power of your holy spirit we may abound in hope, remembering that peace does not necessarily come through strength, but strength usually comes through peace. we pray in your sacred name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the

chaplain barry black takes to the senate floor and starts off with a prayer, but things are ominous in d.c. and we need a little prayer today. >> mighty god, let us feel your presence today on capitol hill. guide our lawmakers with your wisdom, look with favor on our nation and save us from self-inflicted wounds. >> very good. >> amen! self-inflicted wounds are right. >> and first thing, i want to thank everybody who responded, in the hospital and thank you all for coming you conservatives were great. and big announcement today, today is the birthday of one of the "the five" and that's the woman sitting next to me miss andrea tantaros, an old partner of mine for a long time. >> what? >> young partner. >> how old are you no >> a lady never tells her age, robert. >> say good night. >> happy birthday!. >> this is a fox news alert. secretary of state hillary clinton has been admitted to the hospital for a blood clot. a state department spokesman says the clot was found in the course of a follow up exam for concussion on the secretary of state the one she sustained several weeks ago. she is

they had no chaplain, couldn't afford to hire a chaplain and they figured that only with an independent chaplain they could agree on could they have somebody come in and lead each day in prayer as they had in the revolution system of that was put off until they could hire a chaplain which happened as soon as we became a nation and the constitution was ratified. but randolph from virginia followed up ben franklin's motion a-- say, we don't have money to hire a chaplain but one thing we can do, here we are at the end of june, 1787, we're about to celebrate our country's birthday again, our anniversary, so why don't we just agree to all go to church together, listen to the same pastor, hear the same sermon, worship god all together as a constitutional convention and they all went to the reform calvinistic church, pastor apparently did an excellent job because when they came back there was a new spirit. they had their disagreements but there was a spirit of cooperation. and i heard some of the comments of my friends earlier across the aisle and i know their hearts, i know donna christensen

impending higher taxes and keep spending cuts, the senate opening a special sunday session with the chaplain move us and save us from self-inflicted wounds. >> harris: our coverage continues as lawmakers are still at it tonight. and a new video after plane crash that appeared to leave no survivors and the death toll rising and see the huge airliner cracking. and investigations now point to equipment on board. also, feeling the bite of winter weather, again. the northeast taking the brunt of the new system just as many of you head this way to ring in the new year. your travel forecast. it has all come down to this again. crunch time in our nation's capital, and they could very well hang in the balance, and talks of the fiscal cliff are continuing to play out after hit ago major setback, and we found out this afternoon, and what they're negotiating will affect for truly every single american tax hikes, that will take money out of millions of paychecks, unemployment benefits that could suddenly dry up, for millions of people, still looking for work. and deep spending cuts, that could hurt our m

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. lord, you provide for us light and salvation. whom shall we fear? you provide strength for our lives. of whom shall we be afraid? provide our lawmakers this day boundless energy to accomplish your purposes. lift them over the hurdles of fear and panic as you energize them with kindness, peace, and patience. lord, astound them with the many ways you can help them find solutions to the problems that beset our land. help them to consider any indecision that may bring catastrophic consequences. may the tone and tenor of their words and deeds this day build bridges of cooperation for the good of our nation and world. we pray in your great name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray.hty and everlasting god, in whom we live and move and have our being, as we grieve the loss of life in the newtown , conneticut shooting, show us your way and teach us your path. make us all responsible stewards of your most precious gift of time by teaching us to number our days, that we may have hearts of wisdom. may the incomprehensible destruction of lives still framed by springtime remind us of the importance of not delaying in seizing our opportunities to do good. make our lawmakers willing to act promptly, remembering that time is fleeting, and that they shall not pass this way again. bless those who mourn, eternal god, with the comfort of your ve that they may face each new day with hope and with the certainty that nothing can destroy the good that has been given them. may they are memories become less painful, as you encircle their lives with your love. we pray in your merciful name. amen. that senator kirk's statement be placed in the record. the presiding officer: without ob

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. >> reporter: a mother from new york city, a chaplain from north carolina.t to give back to this community? >> i have grandsons exactly the same age as the victims. my heart was just -- i just was moved. >> reporter: this firehouse is now the site of 26 christmas trees, one for each life taken at sandy hook school each donated from a woman from north carolina and nestled with teddy bears. how is christmas going to be? >> not going to feel like christmas. i think, you know, it's important to keep things as normal as possible for everyone. it's about giving and loving and kindness. >> reporter: random acts of kindness abound. take michael craigen offering up his bulldog for free hugs at a local coffee shop. amanda harman lives in an hour away but donating her time here to those who need her most. >> out of all this tragedy my heart has been lifted from all the good that's coming in cross country and around the world. incredible experience. >> and this evening the president will be here in newtown to meet with families who have lost and also to speak at an inte