sincerely yours, diane feinstein, united states senator -- dianne feinstein, united states senator."plause] >> i don't know what to say. i'm so overwhelmed. it really feels good to get some recognition from the politicians and top politicians. i'm glad that i lived to see this day. [applause] and i want to thank all who have made this day possible, including all the people at the library that put this event together. thank you very much. [applause] >> now, i would like to introduce the driving force behind this program, and award- winning, internationally known storyteller, recording artist, and educator. she is a truth teller and an artist for social change. she has made it her life's work to tell history through the words of its off forgotten witnesses. zero two one-women shows -- she wrote two one-women shows. she told the true story of the 1955-1956 montgomery bus boycott through the eyes of four women. please help me welcome her. >> i guess you are wondering why i'm standing here. [inaudible] my teachers have been teaching me a lot about standing up for what is right. it was a w

. >> senate intelligence committee chairperson diane feinstein in s meeting leon panetta. they may be cutting off aid pakistan receives from the u.s. they are reporting that bin laden was ready to flee the compound at a moment's notice. he had 500 euros sewn into the lining of his clothes. >> eric holder says that he has concern over revenge attacks. he said he has told u.s. attorneys nationwide to be on alert. >> we'll ultimately be more safe as the result of his death but in the short term i think we serious concerns we have to be ready to address. >> they are working with intelligence officers to examine the computer hard drive from the compound. he expects names will be added to the terror list because of it. >>> this morning, a bart official on capitol hill testifying before congress in how secure they are against a potential terror attack. >>> airplane stations and bus stations are natural targets for terrorists. today's hearing could affect the amount of money bart and other agencies get to improve their security. >> clearly if we're talking about potential targets,

[applause] and after the moscony years, it was diane feinstein. and her husband, richard blum, is here. they actually got married in the chambers upstairs. [applause] now, in just a minute, the president of the board of supervisors is going to say the words that will allow you, the public, to know what the vote was in his chambers earlier in the afternoon. but mr. lee, there have been several people from across the bay, from sacramento and other places, who are here to extend their warm welcome. standing next to you is mayor newsom's chief of protocol, my chief of protocol, diane's chief of protocol, everybody's chief of protocol, who's ever had a chief of protocol in san francisco, charlotte schultz. and i hope she sticks around as your chief of protocol. [applause] one of your state senators, and we have two of those, only one is present at the moment. the other one is up working on the budget. but senator leland yee is here to welcome you. [applause] and a man who went to bed on saturday night, a cop with a badge and who woke up on sunday morni

today senate select committee on intelligence chairperson diane feinstein will talk about the operation resulting in death of osama bin laden. >>> today the governor of alabama makes a televised address to the state. aides says he will discuss the destruction caused by the tornadoes and the state's response to it. today, a nevada lawmakers will resign after aid admismitting to an affair with one of his top aides. >>> a visit with the u.s. supreme court from prince charles and he will make the trip to an area farm. >>> the envelope please, the tony awards nomination they are going to be announced. this year's ceremony will take place june 12th at the beacon theater in new york. >>> it's 5:56. and the search is on for a scout troop trapped in an area that has high rising flood waters. in the next hour, the fears and worries search teams may have to face as they look for the flooded camp grounds where students were lost in arkansas. >>> how the size of your waistline could affect the chances of getting heart disease. and the tornadoes down south destroyed so many homes and lives. hear from

i had a short conversation with diane feinstein, the mayor then, and she spoke to the entire class. she spoke for a couple minutes. she planted the seed of public service, and to give of yourself selflessly, the giving of your time and talent. it was something my parents instilled in me early on. serving district 10 is an extension of who i am and a general desire to help improve the quality of life for people in san francisco. >> where do you place yourself on the political spectrum? are you left, right? >> i am more forward-thinking. for me, it is less about being left or right, or moderate or progressive. it is about the issues and creating policies that will have a sustainable and lasting positive impact on the families that live here. it is costly and difficult to do business in san francisco, to raise your children in san francisco. i would like a voice at the table to create policies that will minimize the stigma that san francisco is not a business- friendly city, minimize the stigma of that san francisco prioritizes the rights of dogs over children. we started walking down

>>reporter: senator diane feinstein may look at them tomorrow but house democratic leader pelosi has no plans to view them. mean time abc news learned lead earth's of al qaeda off shoot based in somalia threatened obama relatives including his grandmother. it was mentioned on television tonight. >> there may be a desire on some pl al qaeda members to exact revenge and that's something that we have to be vigilant about and we are monitoring all these situations very carefully. >>reporter: in ireland police have arrested this man kelly for making death threat against president obama. his fellow people call him taliban terri. he's been out spoken in his support for osama bin laden and al qaeda. mr. obama visits ireland in 10 days. >> and we are learning more about how bin laden exchanged e-mails even though the compound lacked webb access. he would cope them on a flash drive and courier send the e-mail at distant internet kap cafe. >> california department fish and game look at what killed or sicken up to 50 leopard shavrjt the shark have washed up near redwood shores in burlingame. tes

. >>> senator diane feinstein will be at headquarters to view the photos of osama bin laden's body. we're learning how the al qaeda leader stayed ahead of u.s. intelligence while keeping in touch with his followers. it turns out e-mail was his method of choice and he sent hundreds to his operatives and yet he stayed in remote areas with no internet access. the mastermind instead would save his messages to a thumb drive and then an operative would go to a distant internet calf sxa send those e-mails. >>> the new eastern span of the bay bridge is scheduled to open next year. we're learning the new bike lane will remain a bridge to nowhere. at least for now. the bay citizen is reporting the new $100 million bike lane will open, quote, a bit later because of an engineering challenge. once the bike lane is built from the toll plaza to the island, there is no guarantee it will extend to san francisco. >>> botox for an 8-year-old. coming up, the bay area mom who thinks it's a fine idea and the child psychologist who beg to differ. >>> coming up, are your dmads quake-safe school? maybe, may

. >> senate intelligence committee chairperson diane feinstein in s meeting leon panetta. they may be cutting off aid pakistan receives from the u.s. they are reporting that bin laden was ready to flee the compound at a moment's notice. he had 500 euros sewn into the lining of his clothes. >> eric holder says that he has concern over revenge attacks. he said he has told u.s. attorneys nationwide to be on alert. >> we'll ultimately be more safe as the result of his death but in the short term i think we serious concerns we have to be ready to address. >> they are working with intelligence officers to examine the computer hard drive from the compound. he expects names will be added to the terror list because of it. >>> this morning a bart official on capitol hill testifying before congress in how secure they are against a potential terror attack. >>> airplane stations and bus stations are natural targets for terrorists. today's hearing could affect the amount of money bart and other agencies get to improve their security. >> clearly if we're talking about potential targets,

diane feinstein said, no other state is as ready and able to lead the way in demonstrating high-speed rail. these funds will support thousands of new manufacturing, construction and technology jobs in california. california's high-speed rail system has $6.3 billion in funds in hands. >> some of that money will benefit existing passenger rail systems, including california. the money will be used to improve service in the northeast. the largest share, $795 million will help trains go faster between boston and washington d.c. amtrak will use $450 million to improve trip times between philadelphia and new york. in california, they will get $68 million for new rail equipment. >>> bay area airports, in a report, the statistics shows san jose airfare at $270. oakland $295, san francisco $381. the most expensative airport was new jersey, the cheapest, atlantic city's airport. >>> after careful evaluation and more than 20 proposals a company looking for a second home narrowed the list down to six. they are considering to expanding. gaten gate fields also nade maid the list, long with richmond

. >> senator diane feinstein takes aim at pakistan. create my oasis. marcy: ok, romantic garden? bree: oh, is there a castle nearby? marcy: no, but there's a charming farmhouse. bree: right next to my posh castle! i'm sensing a theme here. well, i am the queen, dear sister. my second diagnosis-- i was told to go home, retire, and enjoy the time i had left. to say it was a shock is just a complete understatement. i mean, i don't think there are words. she had put up a really good fight, but it was her time. you... don't have a choice of getting breast cancer. i had no choice. i wanted to do something bigger than myself. that 3-day gave me that opportunity. and i can actually do something to help. i think it's a very bold thing to do. 60 miles in 3 days-- i can do that. i'm sure if it was 100 miles, we'd still walk it. it was a big statement for me of... (voice breaks) i'm alive. we can do this. we can do this. we can rid the world of this terrible disease... so that no mother... granddaughter... sister... daughter... mother... go through what my wife had to go through. this is mor

diane feinstein gave the keynote address.s the party needs to work for president obama's reelection campaign next year. but many have their own worries, because of redistricting. >> anyone who is an incumbent, they may be running against each other. it is creating a little bit of turmoil up here, as well as angst. >> this weekend's convention comes after democrats swept every statewide office. >>> a group of college republicans protested the democratic convention. it happened inside the sacramento hotel hosting that convince. the group denounced governor brown's tax increases. brown has been avoiding an all cut state budget. >>> senator barbara bocker is reiterating president obama's call to end tax breaks for oil companies, and says those companies need to do a better job of fulfilling energy needs. >> we need to pressure oil refineries to step up, and increased the production. and keep the gasoline here in the united states when it's founds here in the united states. >> boxer made her comments yesterday at a los angeles exx

diane feinstein confirmed with nbc news that no senators have seen the actual photos. >>> more than 100b in prince william county in july. budget cuts at the pentagon are translating to layoffs for a defense contracting plant in wood bridge. the marine corps has decided not to buy nearly 600 amphibious fighting vehicles from general dynamics. the company's plant will have to lay off 112 employees because of the decision. a third of the workforce. >>> in a yearlong battle to reach a contract agreement for nurses in washington's largest hospital may finally be over. officials from the washington hospital center and the union representing 1700 nurses announced a deal but still needs to be approved by union members. the nurses have been working without a contract for a year. you may remember their one-day strike back in march after negotiations broke down. it ended with them being locked out from work for an additional four days. nurses will hold an official vote friday and saturday on whether to ratify the contract. >>> if you've noticed a younger crowd hanging out in dc these days, well,

you know, actually, it's funny that you said because diane feinstein, in the press conference, said, we're not there. we're not even in the region. so it is difficult that they just have to rely on the diplomatic relations with pakistan to try to get information and relations with the intelligence community in pakistan to try to get that information. it's not going to be easy. i think that's pretty clear, drew. >> dana, hopefully we'll hear from you later today on what the senators are going to hear about this relationship. and the issue of money's also today's talkback question. should the u.s. freeze funning to pakistan? tell us your thoughts. facebook.com/carolcnn, and we'll read your responses later this hour. >>> when americans think of bin laden's trail of terror, they're focuses on victims of september 11th but al qaeda leader responsible for the deaths of many thousands worldwide. in 2005, london's subway system was bombed and the city's deadliest attack since world war ii, four bombs detonated during morning rush hour, one on a double decker bus. bin laden's top lieutenant c

senator diane feinstein spoke yesterday, saying the republican national budget proposal is the next actthe assault on women, seniors and working people. she also praised the president for repealing don't ask don't tell and for standing up for funding for planned parenthood. >>> as democrats meet this weekend here in california, a prominent republican took the stage at a rally across the country and he brought up two subjects that don't usually go hand in hand. san francisco and the nra. >> it was three years ago this month, april of 2008 when barack obama stood in san francisco. and he made the infamous comment -- in which he said, about folks like us, that they cling to their guns and religion. well i want you to know, i stand here tonight as a gun-clinger and as a god-clinger unapologetically. >> former arkansas governor, mike huckabee delivered the keynote address at the annual national rifle association last night in pittsburgh. the conservative governor is considered to be considering a run for the white house next year. >>> much more ahead on "today in the bay," still to come is b

several congressional aides are saying senators who sit on the intelligence committee, like diane feinsteinnd the armed services committee only ones granted permission to see those photos. president obama announced last week the photos will not be released to the public. also, new tonight, two new york congressmen are proposing that the $25 million reward that had been set up for the capture or killing of osama bin laden go to charities which helped 9/11's first responders and families. the state department approved the bounty for bin laden back in 2001. >>> problems continue in the south. the mississippi rib somewhere its backed up tributaries are washing away crops and forcing mississippi residents to evacuate. in the northern part of the state, the river is swallowing up the homes and casinos of tunica and washing out the town. the river's moving millions of cubic feet of water per second, in some places 20 times the amount of watt that goes over niagara falls. the river's expected to rise another five feet before it crests next week. levees are getting reinforced with black sheeting. >>

as head of the intelligence committee the senator diane feinstein has been briefed all along about thefor tbl. she says it looks like they could live up to 6 years. you just heard the compound was within shouting distance of pakistan main will tear cock. she finds it hard to believe that pakistani officials didn't have any idea that he was leaving. we asked pakistan former president about all thi this. l. >> we hear this compound was 1,000 feet, 1,000 feet from a military compound. all this time right there? what will does it say about pakistani intelligence and ability to find. >> this compound you are -- clearly related that much to intelligence, houvr, having said all that i would say it's at least, it is an international dress. >>reporter: 20 billion dollars over the years to spend that the search for ben laid. pichlt what about the fact that it was done without pakistani than. >> 30 billion dollars didn't go toward out chosen other than tracking of osama bin laden. since you also blame yous to ab extent. because also if you are a cia i say in top indication respect ration with unt

hill by leon panetta and others, a variety of opinions as lawmakers come out of the committees, diane feinstein saying it would be too gruesome blood, vis ser ra, this is what we're talking about here, whether it would be the benefits would be worth the costs in releasing such a picture just to prove to the arab street and others around the world this mission had been accomplished. the president now coming down on the side of those who say we should not release those photos. he had an interview with "60 minutes" the news program where he revealed his decision, i'm going to quote from the website, risks of release outweigh benefits, the president said. conspiracy theorists around the world will claim the photos are doctored anyway. and there is a real risk that releasing photos will only serve to inflame public opinion in the middle east. he goes on to say, imagine how the american people would reang if al qaeda killed one of our troops or military leaders and put photos of the body on the internet and the president continues, osama bin laden is not a trophy. he's dead and let's now focus on con

senate with diane feinstein, and he has also worked at the nyu center for war, peace, news, and media. he's done a lot of things. he's also has a number of pursuits, including something about a bed and breakfast running, so anyway, he has a lot of wealth of experience at the table today, so, michael, i'll turn it to you, and just a word of caution to anybody up here, apparently we're not supposed to shut the computer under any circumstance because it sets off something in the technology, and we won't be able to get the slides back up, so just a wore of caution. thank you. >> well, thank you very much. >> sorry, one more thing. the show is on cnn srb -- sorry, c-span. >> the incentive for me in that is? [laughter] >> [inaudible] >> yeah, that's never a good place to be. [laughter] >> i should move over there. it's always lots of downside and upside in these sorts of opportunities. in any case, my thank you for asking me to join you this morning. this is a sort of conversation and discussion that we don't have the opportunity engage in as often as we ought to in the policy community, an

senate with diane fine steven -- feinstein, and he has worked at the institute.e has been eclectic, something about a bed and breakfast and running that. i am sure he is bringing a lot of wealth and experience to the table. michael, i will turn it over to you. just a word of caution to anyone up here. apparently we are not supposed to shut this computer off under any circumstance because it shuts off something on the technology end and he about won't be able to get the slides back up. just a word of caution. >> thank you -- >> sorry, one more thing. c-span is here. >> the innocentive for me for that is -- incentive for me for that is? i will move over there. >> there is always lots of down side and very little up side in these sorts of opportunities. my thank you for asking me to join you this morning. this is the sort of conversation and discussion that we don't have the opportunity to engage in as often as we ought to in the policy community. and for those of us, as david and i were talking before, you don't want to make a habit of it, but every now and then to