don dahler has been that. >> reporter: her 2-year-old son has been in the hospital a lot these days. he's covered under the aca, but wynter voted for trump. and although she sees problems with the aca, she's grateful for some of the benefits. >> well, the main thing for the aca for me is of course the preexisting conditions, that is huge. i mean, he has two major life-altering conditions that if i had to go and shop for it, it, i wouldn't be able to afford it. >> reporter: wynter lives in quakertown, pennsylvania, whose congressman, brian fitzpatrick was one of dozens of republicans who planned to vote no on the new health care bill before it got pulled. he opposed the bill because it didn't do enough to address opioid addiction treatment. pennsylvania has over 700,000 enrolled in medicaid expansion and more than 426,000 in the aca marketplace. had the aca been repealed, the pennsylvania budget and policy center estimated over 1 million pennsylvanians would lose their coverage, like brian kline who was diagnosed with cancer last year. >> the aca saved my life and saved me from medica

don dahler reports. >> reporter: more than 300,000 people pass through times square on any given day, attempted target where several years ago a terrorist failed to carry out a car bomb that could have skilled scores. the city involved heavy concrete barriers around areas where there are large crowds. a new policy allowed new york officers to fire on a vehicle without hesitation. the u.s. state department uses anti-ramp barriers called boll larred like you see here around the embassy. they can stop a truck going 50 miles an hour. but former nypd officer and fbi agent manuel gomez said cities with large populations will always be vulnerable. >> no city could potentially fortify every street corner. it would be a war zone. >> reporter: last year a radicalized ohio state university student drove his car into a group of other students before attacking them with a knife. terror attacks involved vehicles ramming pedestrians in berlin and nice killed 98 and injured hundreds. in israel, attacks using cars ar >> as these attacks happen, we have enforcements like we have now. we have in our par

we asked don dahler to look into security here at home. >> reporter: more than 300,000 pass through new york times square on any given day, a tempting target where seven years ago a terrorist failed to detonate a car bomb that could have killed scores. to protect against vehicle-borne attacks, the city installed heavy concrete barriers around areas where there are large crowds. a new policy allows nypd officers to fire on a charging vehicle without hesitation. the u.s. state department uses anti-ram barriers like those seen here around its embassy. they can stop a truck going 50mph. >> as you can see, there are a myriad of people walking by. >> reporter: but former nypd officer and f.b.i. agent manuel gomez says cities with large pedestrian populations will always be vulnerable. >> no city can potentially fortify every street corner. it would be a war zone. >> reporter: last year a radicalized ohio state university student drove his car into a group of other students before attacking them with a knife. terror attacks involving vehicles ramming pedestrians in berlin and nice killed 98 an

says they know of no credible threat to the city. >> pelley: don dahler here in manhattan.fn, thank you. well, the republican chairman of ode house intelligence committee said again today, there is no svidence to support president werep's claim that his phones were tapped during the campaign on the orders of president obama. but congressman devin nunes did reveal today that after the election, mr. trump and some of his aides were intercepted epeaking to foreign officials. nunes said the intelligence intercepts were routine and lawful, but the committee chairman took the unusual step ks briefing mr. trump. margaret brennan picks up the d ory. >> i recently confirmed that on numerous occasions, the astelligence community incidentally collected information about u.s. citizens involved in the trump transition. >> reporter: house intelligence committee chairman devin nunes boid he had seen about a dozen intercepted communications involving members of the trump transition team. asat may mean either trump onsociates or trump himself were in contact with foreigners under surveillan

don dahler has been looking into that. >> reporter: jennifer winters' two-year-old son is in the hospital a lot these days. he is covered under the aca, but winter voted for donald trump. >> i'm a republican. i stayed true to my party and our principles. >> reporter: although she sees problems with the aca, she's grateful for some of the benefits. >> the main thing for the aca for me is, of course, the preexisting condition. that is huge. i mean, he has two major life-altering conditions that if i had to go and shop for it, i wouldn't be able to afford it. >> reporter: winter lives in quakertown, pennsylvania. congressman brian fits pallet rick was one of dozens who planned to vote no on the new health care bill before it got pulled. a moderate republican, fitzpatrick opposed the bill because it didn't do enough to address opioid addiction treatment. pennsylvania has over 700,000 enrolled in medicaid expansion and more than 426,000 in the aca marketplace. had the aca been repealed, the pennsylvania budget and policy center estimated over one million pennsylvanians would lose their coverag

here's don dahler. >> oh, my god, look at that!orter: in a normal winter, illinois is blanketed in snow, not battered by tornadoes like this deadly twister on tuesday. tornadoes have plagued other states, including texas and massachusetts, which before last month had never seen one in february. it's been at least 146 years since chicago saw no measurable snowfall in january or february. this week, instead of shovels, it was volleyball on the beach. and so far, even one of hawaii's mountains has gotten more snow than denver. most years, vermont maple syrup farmers like dave silloway would be trudging through three feet of snow. their task is easier this season. >> the winters are shorter. the first tuesday in march is when we would tap the trees. now, we should tap the trees the first week of february. >> reporter: thanks to tons of rain and snow, california's decades-long drought may well be over. thea hardy is with the ski industry. >> we have been getting so many storms this year, kind of like refills every week. the storms aren'

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from the broadcast center in new york city, i'm don dahler.nded by cbs >>> it's wednesday, march 29th, 2017. this is the "cbs morning news." >>> the russian meddling investigation is on hold. >> same thing as always around this place. a lot of politics. >>> more than a dozen reported tornados in texas, and three storm chasers die in apparent pursuit of one twister. >>> and silent no more. u.s. gymnasts go to capitol hill to share their stories of alleged sexual abuse in a push for change. >>> good morning from the studio

i'm don dahler. >>> the w h unveiled president trump's latest executive order designed to limit someacials from entering the united states. the new travel ban is similar to the one struck down in federal court. one difference -- iraq is not on the list of countries. and this time the president left it to his aides to explain the details. jan crawford reports. >> this revised order will bolster the security of the united states and her allies. >> reporter: secretary of state rex tillerson called the ban vital to strengthening america's security. >> to our allies and partners around the world, please understand, this order is part of our ongoing efforts to eliminate vulnerabilities that radical islamist terrorists will exploit for destructive ends. >> reporter: the new order represents a sharp contrast from the president's first effort both in substance and its rollout. signed in january in front of cameras to take effect immediately, it caused chaos in airports and concerns about civil liberties. federal courts quickly blocked it. for today's signing, the white house only released an

from the broadcast center in new york city, i'm don dahler. d >>> it's wednesday, march 29 2017. "cbs morning news." investigation is ons around this place. lics. >> more than tornados in twister. >>> and silentl n to share their storiesf

from the broadcast center in new york city, i'm don dahler.t first gained national attention after an investigation by "60 minutes." the sexual abuse of american female gymnasts. tuesday, victims told congress the stories they had kept secret for years out of fear. legislation is in the works to protect future victims. we have the new developments from capitol hill. >> i want the women who testified to know how very proud i am of you for standing up. i know how hard it is. >> reporter: senators called today's testimony an act of bravery. elite by some in the gymnastics community for disturbing issue to light. now, i know i'm not alone. >> reporter: jessica howard says she was 15 when the doctor abused her. >> my postgymnastics life has been fraught with the abuse i experienced as a teenager. >> reporter: the national governing body for the sport has been embroiled. allegations against gymnastic coaches that prompted more than 100 young women, including howard and dancher, to come forward about nasser. usa gymnastics was a no-show at today's he

don dahler, cbs news, new york. >>> ahead on "cbs this morning," we'll ask cbs news senior alt fran townsend about the london attack and the response. >>> today's plan to dismantle obamacare is up in the air. cbs news has learned at least 31 house republicans say they'll oppose the deal, enough to scuttle the legislation. conservative house members are expected back at the white house this morning for more negotiations. president trump has been pressing opponents. >> slowly but surely we're getting there and i feel denlts when the vote comes up, we'll have the votes. >> gop leaders have been tweaking the legislation. conservative lawmakers are demanding a repeal of essential health benefits that require insurers to pay for services such asthma ternty care, emergency services and primgs trucks. democrats are crying foul after some said some trump communications may have been scooped up by intelligence officials but as margaret brennan reports devin nunes says this has nothing to do with the president's wiretapping claims. >> they collected information about u.s. citizens involved in the trump

. >> reporter: i'm don dahler at the bosto boston harbor. ♪ that piled up over a fit footin some areasas turned to rain and sleet raising concerns about an icy commute in the morning with those roads are frozen overnight. earlier today, this was a blizzard by any kev of definition of that word. gusts of up to 70 miles per hour blew the s travel challenging for those on foot and on wheels. this tractor trailer lost traction on the zakim bridge. governor charlie baker: >> most places are now seeing somewhere between two and four inches per hour, and that will make travel dangerous, especially as the winds increase. >> reporter: most people stayed off the roads, but those who didn't, lived to regret it. 10-foot-high waves crashed ashore at lynn, massachusetts. over 800 plows worked to clear the streets. jon manley is look at a 36-hour shift. when it's coming down like this, you look out your rearview mirror what, do you see? >> snow pup just plowed it and you see it all covered again. you get five feet up the street and it's all covered. >> reporter: the stick ewet snow weighed heavily on

don dahler has shown us some of the measures. he's in the heart of wall street.rning. >> reporter: good morning, you'll find barriers like these all throughout the financial district. they're designed the keep cars away and protect the pedestrians on the sidewalks from attacks that happened just like the one in london. before he was shot dead outside the british parliament buildin doesens of pedestrians with this suv. this simply but deadly use has been used before. in november 13 people were injured by the driver of this honda civic at ohio state university and in july the terrorist in this truck killed 86 people at a fireworks show in nice, france. manuel gomez is a former nypd sergeant and fbi agent. >> you're thinking we're going to be seeing more of this kind of attack. >> i believe there will be copy cats. specifically speaking. isis recruits about 50 people a day internationally. >> reporter: the terror group has urged its followers to use vehicles in large crowds like the thanksgiving day macy parade. these metal posts called bollards can stop a truck goi

scott, the nypd says they know of no credible threat to the city. >> don dahler here in manhattan.ank you. >>> the defense department is investigating disturbing reports from syria that an air strike, led by the u.s. coalition, struck a school that was housing refugees near the city of raqqah. more than 30 people are said to have been killed. this came as american helicopters dropped ofnd of syrian fighters that will spearhead the battle to retake raqqah, which is the isis capital in syria. >>> on capitol hill, supreme court nominee neil gorsuch wrapped up three days of testimony before the senate judiciary committee. the panel will hear tomorrow from other witnesses for and against him. the committee is expected to vote early next month. >>> tomorrow, the house takes up the president's replacement for obamacare, and the republicans still don't have the votes to pass it. it's the most critical vote yet of the new administration, and the president and vice president spent today twisting the arms of conservative republicans who still oppose the bill as written. >>> still ahead, the p

. >> i'm don dahler in vermont. there's gold in them there hills. liquid gold.are having to turn to technology. ♪ >>> you might be starting your day this morning with a pte >>> you might be starting your day with a plate of pancakes or waffles. chances are you're dousing them in maple syrup. i'm getting hungry now. >> i know! >> it's a $300 million industry. some people call it liquid gold. vermont farmers are facing increasing competition from large corporations and artificially flavored corn syrup. don dahler met one family using technology to preserve their tradition. don? >> good morning. sugar farmers hike into the woods and tap thousands of trees. it takes up to 60 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup. the ultimate renewable resource, maple trees produce sugar four to six weeks a year potentially for hundreds of years. it only takes a taste to know that's a sweet deal. how old do you think these things are? >> 100 years old. >> reporter: for 75 winters, dave silloway's family has been making maple syrup. >> you never know. >> reporter: this is how th

don dahler has the story of one family who brought their little family business into the 21st centuryorter: every year when winter loosens its grip, sugar farmers hike into the woods and tap thousands of trees. it takes up to 60 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup. the ultimate renewable resource, maple trees produce sugar four to six weeks a year. potentially for hundreds of years. but it only takes a taste to know that's a sweet deal. how old do you think these things are? >> 100 years old. >> reporter: for 75 winters, dave's family has been making maple syrup. >> right there looks like a good spot to me, but that's just my guess. we never know. >> reporter: this is how he used to do it when he was a boy. with hand drills and hammers, horses and sleds, and thousands of buckets that had to be emptied multiple times a day if the sap was really flowing. sounds like hard work. >> it was. there it comes. >> reporter: there she goes. >> get a taste of it. >> reporter: the older the tree, the sweeter the sap. older is better? >> yes. >> reporter: in the tree business. >> yes. you he

don dahler in worcester, massachusetts, where ice is now a serious problem. don, good morning. >> reporter: it really is. good morning. power has largely been restored here in worcester and now people are having to dig out from the near blizzard-like conditions that slammed into this city yesterday. this gives you an idea of what people are having to deal with with the more than one foot of snow that the high winds blew around frmtd the snowfall may have been less in parts of new england on tuesday but that didn't stop chaotic and deadly conditions. >> literally zero visibility right now. >> reporter: this tractor trailer managed to stay upright. >> you have to be careful and considerate of everybody else. >> reporter: john said he prepared for a 36-hour shift. is there anything about this storm that is hardsome. >> keeping up with it. they restored power for those who lost power because of the storm. in winter vine, this tree snapped in half. >> going through the attic and through my daughter's bedroom window. >> reporter: about three people died in new engla

don dahler is here with an emotional message from the family. good morning. >> good morning. convinced elizabeth thomas to run away with him. he was fired last week over allege d inappropriate touching of a teenager. >> anthony thomas made an emotional plea to his daughter elizabeth who's the focus of a nationwide manhunt. >> lizzie, please, get away from him. >> the 15-year-old has not been seen in nine days. police believe she's with 50-year-old tad comins. >> a former forensic teacher he was caught kissing another student in january. while thomas denied the kiss took place, her parents said school officials did not notify them until a week afterward. >> he took advantage of her being a new stunt and being uneasy. >> we grew up together and became like thomas's best friend. she claims she told her she was falling in love with someone but did not realize it was her teacher. >> i know you may love him and think he's perfect but he's note. >> reporter: the teen's father hopes she heeds his message. >> you'd better bring her back. >> reporter: he claims to be a black belt and i

farmers are facing increased competition from large corporations and artificially flavored corn ru don dahler cherished tradition. good morning. >> good morning. every winter when winter loosens its grips, heekers head toward the trees. the ultimate renewable resource, maple trees produce sugar four to six weeks a year potentially for hundreds of years but it only takes the taste to know that's a sweet deal. how old do you think these things are? >> 100 years old. >> reporter: for 75 winters his family has been making maple syrup. >> this looks like a good spot to me, but that's just my guess. you never know. >> reporter: this is how they used o doet when he was a boy with hand drills and hammers, horses and sleds, and thousands of buckets that had to be empties multiple times a day if the sap was really flowing. >> sounds like hard work. >> it was. here she comes. there i don't know if there's taste to get the sweetness. >> reporter: the older the tree, the sweeter the sap. older is better in the tree business. >> yes. to you hear it. that's average. that would be going ping, ping, ping, pin

i'm alex wagner along with don dahler. is taking a well deserved day off. >>> coming up this hour, a national treasure in transition. we'll look at a new dock men interest i that focuses on what climate change may be doing to yosemite national pack. >>> over the past decade domino's poo za stock has outperformed some of most successful tech companies in the world. we'll take you to domino's headquarters to show you the recipe for success. >>> and they're keystones in the building of rock and roll. we'll show you the memorabilia. >>> first the top story this attempt to repeal and replace obamacare. republicans have been triering for seven years to repeal the affordable care act but their bill was pulled on friday because there were not enough votes to pass it. >> president trump blamed the democrats for the collapse of the health care bill. errol barnett is at the white house with more. errol, good morning. >> president trump remains in washington this weekend licking his wounds after failing to convince congressional repub

. >> reporter: i'm don dahler at the boston harbor.areas has turned to rain and sleet raising concerns about an icy commute in the morning if those roads are frozen overnight. earlier today, this was a blizzard by any definition of that word. gusts of up to 70 miles per hour blew the snow sideways, making travel challenging for those on foot and on wheels. this tractor trailer lost traction on the zakim bridge. governor charlie baker -- >> most places are now seeing somewhere between two and four inches per hour, and that will make travel dangerous, especially as the winds increase. >> reporter: most people stayed off the roads, but those who didn't, lived to regret it. 10-foot-high waves crashed ashore at lynn, massachusetts. over 800 plows worked to clear the streets. jon manley is looking at a 36-hour shift. when it's coming down like this, you look out your rearview mirror, what do you see? >> snow. you just plowed it and you see it all covered again. you get five feet up the street and it's all covered. >> reporter: the sticky wet

don dahler is new england. >> reporter: good morning. the storm hasn't quite gotten here yet.f dark clouds mind me. just as the city thought it got away with relatively mild winter, they're expected to get up to a foot of snow, perhaps 60-mile-per-hour winds with whiteout conditions. the mayor, governor, are not taking any chances. they've urged people to stay off the roads if you don't have to be there. about 750 snowplows have been dispatched as well as salters. and they have a lot of reserve salt. they have about 36,000 tons of salt that they're holding back for this particular storm. of course, if you have those kinds of winds, the problem with the metropolitan area with people are power outages. so they've loaded up with power poles and transformers. if boston gets the snow predicted that will put it above the annual average of 45 inches. but that doesn't come close to the nightmare this area experienced two years ago when the city was buried under 108 inches of snow. there's another storm on the horizon due to hit about sunday, with maybe 5 inches, right in time for the