on behalf of the university of massachusetts, i bid you welcome here to the edward m kennedy instituteg with us. >> so thank you, president caret. good morning. welcome to the celebration of the edward m kennedy institute for the united states senate. and welcome to the campus of the commonwealth of massachusetts capital city public research university, the university of massachusetts boston. i am so glad -- i am so glad you stopped in on such a wonderful day. it is always sunny out here on the peninsula. i'm also excited to welcome back president barack obama back to this university where he is, as a united states senator from received an honorary degree from us. we are grateful. we also thank the first lady but we are also grateful to have our vice president with us today. thank you for being here. so i guess you cannot tell that i am thrilled. i'm thrilled to be able to welcome all of you to this momentous celebration, and i am very proud to have the edward m kennedy institute on the campus of boston's public research university. now, i was thrilled -- no, i was ecstatic when senato

on behalf of the university of massachusetts, i bid you welcome here to the edward m. kennedyank you for being with us. [applause] chancellor motley: so thank you, president caret. good morning. audience: good morning. chancellor motley: welcome to the celebration of the edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate. and welcome to the campus of the commonwealth of massachusetts, capital city public research university, the university of massachusetts boston. i am so glad -- [applause] i am so glad you stopped in on such a wonderful day. it is always sunny out here on the peninsula. [laughter] i'm also excited to welcome back president barack obama back to this university where he, as a united states senator, received an honorary degree from us. we are grateful. just a few steps from here where we stand today, and of course, we also thank the first lady, but we are also grateful to have our vice president with us today. thank you for being here. [applause] so i guess you cannot tell that i am thrilled. [laughter] i'm thrilled to be able to welcome all of you to this

senator edward m kennedy massachusetts, 2015. [applause] biden: now that we have heard from the past, let's make a pledge for the future. i invite everyone in the entire chamber on the floor and in the gallery to please and and join me in making a commitment to the leadership in service this institute represents. please respond by saying, "i do." we, the people of this hallowed chamber in order to strengthen the system of self-government, make the following pledge. do you solemnly swear that you will be an active and engaged citizen of the united states? do you pledge to show courage and compassion in your service to others? do you pledge to use your heart, soul, intelligence, and imagination to make america better? do you pledge to work together with anyone regardless of differences in background or belief to solve problems and make this a more perfect union? do you pledge to always strive to uphold the values of justice, equality, and opportunity. and do you affirm that you will fulfill your duties as a citizen and proud americ

the edward m. kennedy institute, the united states senate, officially opened its doors. senator ed markey who served with kennedy all those years will be here. this is "hardball." the place for politics. >>> welcome back to "hardball." the edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate officially opened its doors today after a dedication ceremony recognizing the late senator's commitment to public service. ted kennedy was just 30 years old when he won his brother's seat in the u.s. senate. two years after jack kennedy was elected president, himself. serving there for almost half a century. kennedy became known as the lion of the senate. fighting for the ideals he held so deeply and earning the respect of colleagues from obviously both sides of the aisle. in honor of his legacy, the boston-based institute is dedicated to teaching the value of government to inspire a new generation of americans to engage in civic life. among the highlights of the museum is a recreation of ted kennedy's senate offic

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barack obama was in boston today with the vp and members of the kennedy family to dedicate the edward m. kennedy institute which includes a full size replica of the senate chamber where kennedy served for 47 years. the late senator visited the facility before he was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008. he died the following year. >>> always watching always tracking, wusa9's first alert weather. >> i thought it was not so bad today, especially considering how cold it was over the weekend. >> it was great. 66 was nice, above average. >> tracking some showers now. >> some pretty big winds gusting over 30 miles per hour tomorrow. let's start with a live look outside, our live michael and son weather cam, still a very nice evening, looking at temperatures downtown still low 60s, most of the burbs in the 50s. i've pointed this out all evening, relative humidity 22%. it's very dry, very windy. there's a fire weather watch to the south of town, prince william county south and charles county south through tomorrow. some of the showers may not get to those areas that are so dry. tonight breezy, chilly, on

the edward m kennedy institute for the u.s.as a living example of the hard, frustrating never-ending, but critical work required to make that idealism real. what more fitting tribute? what better testament to the life of ted kennedy? then displays left for generations of americans. a monument not to himself, but to what we, the people, have the power to do together. any of us who have had the privilege asserted in the senate know that it's impossible not to share ted to all for the history swirling around it. and awe instilled in him by his brother jack. ted waited more than 10 years to deliver his first speech on the floor. that is no longer the custom. [laughter] it's good to see so h here. i gave a speech only because he felt there was a topic, the civil rights act, the that demanded it. nevertheless, he spoke with humility, aware, as he put it, that a freshman senator should be seen, not heard should learn, not teach. some of us i admit, have not always heated that lesson. fortunately, we had ted to show us the roads anyway

tomorrow, president obama delivers the keynote address at the dedication ceremony of the edward m kennedy institute for the u.s. senate. and a massachusetts senator and the massachusetts governor charlie baker. the institute will chronicle senator kennedy's time in congress and includes a full-scale replica of the full senate chamber. in 2000 five, senator kennedy took c-span on a tour of his capitol hill office. here is the portion where he talks about the history of the office and the capital building. mr. kennedy: 80 close to 20. i remember coming up one day and i said if i last year long enough, and one of my favorite parts is this fireplace, because it is in this fireplace that goes down to the first floor. the whole fireplace the hind those bricks there, and it goes directly to the first floor, and it is where the british soldiers lift their torches in the war of 1812 and then went down to the white house and dolly madison president madison's wife, left the white house 45 minutes before the british soldiers arrived there. with james madison's notes, the greatest set of notes. in one

the edward m. kennedyitute for the united states senate as a living example of the hard, frustrating, never-ending but critical work required to make that idealism real. what more fitting tribute, what better testament to the life of ted kennedy than this place that he left for a new generation of americans. a monument not to himself but to what we, the people, have the power to do together. any of us who have had the privilege to serve in the senate know that it's impossible not to share ted's awe for the history swirling around you. an awe instilled in him by his brother, jack. ted waited more than a year to deliver his first speech on the senate floor. that's no longer the custom. it's good to see trent and tom daschle here because they remember what customs were like back then. and ted gave his speech only because he felt there was a topic, the civil rights act, that demanded it. nevertheless, he spoke with humility, aware, as he put it, that a freshman senator should be seen, not heard, should learn a

. >>> and president obama is in boston for the opening of the edward m. kennedy institute.early senators including john mccain, democrat elizabeth warren along with the vice president are also on hand. >>> wisconsin's scott walker is reconfirming his stance on immigration. there are questions on whether he has changed his position on the issue, but the presidential kind said that he is opposed to any path for undocumented immigrants. >> they need to ultimately go back to the country of origin and get in line just as anyone else did. i think in terms of things beyond that, that's where we have got to tackle these other issues first and have a president willing to work with the congress. >> these comments come just 24 hours after walker visited the mexican border in texas where republican governor greg abbott introduced walker as someone quote, who governs like a president. >>> former high profile executive could be throw herring hat into the presidential race. former hulett packer said that she's likely to run as a republican. she ran for the senate seat in california in 201

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mix of top democrats and republicans come together for a day-long celebration to on the new edward m. kennedy institute in boston. president obama will deliver a speech at the dedication ceremony. vice president biden and secretary of state john kerry will be on hand. it will feature a full-sized copy of senate chambers where students can take part in mock debates. kennedy passed away in 2009 after dreaming up the $78 million institute with an idea to immerse visitors in the expense of being a senator. other speakers at the festivities include senator john mccain and his sons ted kennedy and patrick j. kennedy. >> tens of thousands would packed levi stadium for wrestlemania will head back home today. 76,000 fans turned out an attendance record. >> more packed than the 49ers payment and a preview for the big event, super bowl 50. boo! boo! >> it is not just a show. it is an event a giant cult following, wrestlemania nation. >> i am excited for the match and the undertakeer >> wrestlemania fans were pumped before getting into character. >> hogan. hogan. hogan. >> fans say bringing wrestlemania

vice president will be among those from washington in boston tomorrow for the opening of the edward m. kennedy institute, which includes among other things a life size recreation of the u.s. senate chamber where the late senator served for 47 years. it's all there from the senate well and senators' desk. his widow, vicky was a driving force behind this. >> ted kennedy was certainly a joyous democrat. he loved his party. he was a man of strong belief. but he always listened. and looked for that negative common ground that could move an issue forward. >> schieffer: in the historic senate room where he crafted so much of the legislation that became law we gathered four of his long time colleagues. democratic senator barbara mikulski. former senator chris dodd, olympia snowe and john mccain. and we asked them how he managed to do it. >> he dedicated his life to the institution and there by being able become one of the most effective members of the united states senn at. i might add probably greatest antagonist i ever had on the floor of the senate. >> schieffer: yet you were friends. >> we had som

the speakers were high-school students and the senate is a full-sized replica at the brand-new edward m. kennedytitute for the u.s. senate in boston. with the help of president obama, it was dedicated today. >> and no one made the senate come alive like ted kennedy. >> reporter: making the senate come alive is exactly what kennedy had in mind when he proposed building a model of the senate where up to 100 students at a time can write, debate and vote on legislation. jean maccormack is the institute president. >> are you inviting futurer voters or senators withs. >> we hope to in-- inspire both. >> they also want to inspire the students to reach across the aisle. kennedy was a fierst partisan. >> this is special interest legislation this say political payoff. make no mistake about it. >> but he was also one of the most productive senators in u.s. history because he knew his bills wouldn't pass without republican support. some of his former republican partners were here today including john mccain and trent lott. >> yes a republican from mississippi. >> across the hall from the senate chamber is a

it's called the edward m. kennedy institute of the united states senate. the center's goal is to promote an interest in government and encourage people to take part in politics and inspire a new generation of leaders. >>> after three days of searching, the bodice of two missing men were pulled from the rebel of the new york city building. authorities believe the men were inside a ground floor restaurant at the time of the explosion last week. one man worked there and the other man was on a date at the restaurant. 22 others were injured in thursday's explosion. investigators believe the explosion was caused by an improperly tapped gas line. >>> well, this morning the red cross is helping seven people who were forced out of their homes after fire tore through an apartment complex. the investigators are still looking for the cause of the fire along east ashmead street in east germantown yesterday. one man had smoke inhalation but is expected to be okay. >>> in north philadelphia a popular bakery had serious damage after a fire there. officials say the fire st

this is on the kennedy legacy with the two sons of edward m kennedy. ceremony will be taking place tomorrow in boston. a look at their life and legacy. inside "the new york times" -- a photo of the second wife of ted kennedy. inside, a replica of the russell building. that is of course just a block or two from where we are. inside th "the new york times" -- the kennedy institute has the floor. as its centerpiece, a full-size replica of the chamber. this from senator trent lott, i walked in there and got a chill. i thought, i had been there before. to drive the point home, the center also serves as a classroom. the hollowed ground allows senders to a cop as big things. we will take a short break. we will take a short break, i think. we will get the phone lines worked out. i apologize. our system was down for just a moment. you are watching and listening to c-span's "washington journal" on sunday, march train nine. we will be back in just a moment. ♪ >> on iowa's caucus, there were problems in 2012. some voters initially thought that mitt romney won the s

boston specifically dorchester where the friends of ted kennedy gathered at the opening of the edward m. kennedythe united states senate at the kennedy library which includes a full-scale replica of the united states senate chamber and of ted kennedy's senate office. the president was there, the vice president was there. current members of both parties were there. but one who used to serve on ted kennedy's party was not there, hillary clinton. >> he will be a president who refuses to be trapped in the patterns of the past. he is a leader who sees the world clearly, without being cynical. he is a fighter, who cares passionately about the causes he believes in. without demonizing those who hold a different view. [cheers and applause] he is tough-minded but he also has an uncommon capacity to appeal to the better angels of our nature. i'm proud to stand with him here today and offer my help offer my voice, offer my energy my commitment to make barack obama the next president of the united states. >> can there be any doubt that if ted kennedy had chosen the other front runner for the democratic mom

a live look at the dedication ceremony of the edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate in dorchester massachusetts. you see there senator john mccain speaking about someone he was in the senate with and someone he considered a friend. this facility includes a full-size replica of the chamber where the late massachusetts democratic senator served for 47 years. kennedy endorsed president obama at a key point during the 2008 campaign for the democratic presidential nomination. after the senate died in 2009 president obama eulogized him as the soul of the democratic party. the institute's website says it is dedicated to educating the public about the senate's role in government. >>> a lot of us had to deal with rain this morning. let's ask amelia. is that rain out of here now? >> the rain souf here and clouds will be clearing. very much so over the next few hours. 53 degrees is the the temperature now. mostly cloudy. by 2:00 p.m. partly to mostly sunny and breezy for the afternoon and evening hours. warmed to 60 degrees today. we'll hi

and the edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate will be dedicated in boston today. the president and vice president are both expected to attend that ceremony.center says its goal is to promote an interest in government encourage people to take part this politics and inspire a new generation of leaders. >>> today is world bipolar day. an international movement to raise awareness about bipolar disorder. for anyone who has a family member suffering from this condition, getting them the help they need can be extremely challenging. doreen gensler has more on will condition that affects millions of americans. >>> tonight as part of our changing minds campaign we're meeting one woman who struggled with bipolar disorder has taken her from being ceo of a publicly traded company to jail and then to recovery. >> i had to sit this prison for a year for me to realize that this was going to ruin the rest of my life if i didn't get it under control. >> reporter: christina is talking about her struggle with bipolar disorder. 5.7 million americans have heard the same diagnosis. it's

. >>> president obama was in boston today for the dedication of the edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate. the negotiations on president obama's mind. the president mentioned secretary of state john kerry's efforts for the u.s. he was in massachusetts -- was a massachusetts senator who served along ted kennedy for years. >> john is in europe with our partners leading the negotiations with iran and the world community and standing up for a principal ted kennedy and president kennedy believed in so strongly. let us never negotiate out of fear but let us never fear to negotiate. >> the deadline is midnight tomorrow. >>> ahead video of a firefighter falling through a burning roof in california. be talked to a chief about this video and he said this firefighter was really just doing a standard maneuver. he says it shows how dangerous their jobs really are. >> also cutting edge cameras go live in the north bay running 24/7. what the cameras are looking for. >> also a new study on local traffic. how the choke points to get in and out of the bay area are cha

the $78 million facility will be called the edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate. kennedy died in 2009 after serving nearly a half century in the senate. he was remembered as a liberal lion who could not only work with but win over republicans. >> he knew how to give take and get results. >> i had no doubt the place would be a little more productive and a lot more fun if he were there. >> the institute includes a life-size replica of the senate chamber and of kennedy's office, as well as memorabilia. it's located next to the jfk presidential library. >>> a wind-fueled wildfire continues to burn in central montana this afternoon. little progress from the four choppers tasked with fighting the flames. at least 3,000 acres have already burned and people living in the stillwater county area are being forced to leave their homes. two homes, in fact were destroyed. investigators are looking into what sparked the flames. >>> overseas dangerous gusty winds in moscow reaching speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. in some areas, public tr

the edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate. ncludes a life-size replica of the senate chamber and of kennedy's office as well as memorabilia. but organizers hope this building will capture and help carry on senator ted kennedy's spirit of leadership and legislation. brian mooar, "nbc10 news." >>> well it was a mighty cold weekend. we had snow flurries on saturday in parts of the area including cape may. some snow in some areas this morning. we're tracking snow and rain for some areas tomorrow as well. there's going to be a huge contrast in temperatures across the area tomorrow. some places are going to be cold. but some places are going to be warm. right across our region. a warmer end to the work week for everybody. a mix of sun and clouds out there right now. we've been inside of 57. we're 56 now. 16, gusting to 24 miles an hour. and 57 so far today. about 49 tomorrow. 50 wednesday. then we jump up. so just wait a couple days, till the end of the week. we definitely have warmer air coming in. right now we're generally in the 5

. >>> later today, the president and vice president will attend the dedication of the edward m. kennedy united states senate theis boston. the goal is to promote an interest in government, encourage people to take part in politics and inspire a new generation of leaders. >>> it's now 6:36. martin owe mal'malley may be considering a run for the presidency. on abc "this week," he said the presidency is not a crown to be passed between two families referencing the bushes and clinton, but he said it could be any two families. >>> we're learning new information about the final moments aboard a germanwings fleet. what the captain is heard saying leading up to the crash. >>> we're seeing rain in parts of the area. much to the dismay of those hoping to clean their cars. amelia will show you when it will be safe to watch it at 1k6 41. >>> could we soon see gas prices drop even further? the problem you may soon here at metro, our first priority is your safety, so let's discuss what you should do if there's an emergency involving fire or smoke. if you're in a station, move away from the platform a

it's called edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate.ing at the live event as it's happening. this is of course vice president joe biden sharing memories of his former colleague, the late senator. the institute was built next to the john f. kennedy presidential library. senator kennedy came up with the idea of the institute before he was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008. he died the following year in '09. the senator's goal is to promote an interest in government encourage people to take part in politics and inspire a new generation of leaders. coming up this afternoon starting at 3:it's "ellen" today with actress halle berry and hilary duff. >>> nbc 10 at 4:00 home coming for the nation's top military man. secretary of defense back in our area. today the message he brings from the nation's capital. that's this afternoon on nbc 10 news at 4:00. now to an update on one of our top stories, the shooting death of an off duty delaware county police officer. the victim's girlfriend has been questioned by police but still has not been charge

president obama was in boston today marking the opening of the edward m. kennedy institute. dy's legacy of working across the aisle for change. >> he understood that differences of party or philosophy could not become barriers to cooperation or respect. he could howl an injustice on the senate floor like a force of nature. while nervous aides tried to figure out which chart to pull up next. i did not know ted as long as some of the speakers here today. but he was my friend. i owe him a lot. >> he was a friend. we all remember kennedy's 2008 endorsement for then-candidate obama. it was a huge moment in the race. and a key turning point for the democratic party. president obama would later carry out kennedy's political passion. universal health care. it's clear he took inspiration from kennedy. >> to his harshest critics who saw him as nothing more than a partisan lightning rod, that may sound foolish, but there are republicans here today for a reason. they know who ted kennedy was. it's not because they shared ted's ideology or his positions, but because they knew ted as someb

. >> president obama led dedication of the edward m kennedy institute for the the you had senate in bostonof brain cancer but his dream of the institute carried on. the the 79 million-dollar facility, includes a replica of the senate chamber where visitors can learn about the legislative process. >> what better testament to the life of ted kennedy then this place, that he left for a new generation of americans. a monument not to himself but to what we the people have the power to to together. >> the center opened to the public tomorrow. >>> all right. kathy joins us and we are talking about, of course the the weather today and next couple days but we are also looking a little bit ahead to maybe a week from today. >> yes. >> and a big event. >> a lot of things will be going on. we have phils home opener. >> yes. >> we also have the the final four. >> that is right. >> a lot of sporting event. >> here on cbs. >> right new we are looking at colder weather coming our way tomorrow. we will take you to the poconos first where we are looking at cold conditions. cold enough for snow in the higher

the edward m kennedy institute for the united states senate as a living example of the hard frustrating never ending but critical work required to make that idealism real. what more fitting tribute, what better testment to the life of ted kennedy than this place that he left for a new generation of americans? 'monument not to himself but to what we the people have the power to do together. any of us who have had the privilege to serve in the senate know that it's impossible not to share ted's awe for the history swirling around you. an awe instilled in him by his brother jack. ted waited more than a year to deliver his first speech on the senate floor. that's no longer the custom. it's good to see trent and daschle here you may have remembered what customs were like back then. ted gave a speech only because he felt there was a topic, the civil rights act, that demanded it. nevertheless, he spoke with humility humility, aware as he put it that a freshman senator should be seen not heard, should learn and not teach. some of us i've met have not always heeded that lesson. but fortunately w

>> top democrats and top republicans come together for a day long celebration to on the new edward m. kennedyint biden and secretary of state john kerry will also be on hand. the institute features a full-sized we republicly calf the senate chambers where students can take part in darrylly debates. kennedy passed away in 2009 after dreaming up the $78 million institute to immerse visitors in the expense of being a senator. other speakers include senator john mccain and kennedy's son ted kennedy jr. and patrick kennedy. >>> tens of thousands of people who packed levi stadium for wrestlemania are expected to fill bay area airports today to head back home. >>> 76,000 fans turned out yesterday protecting the attendance record at the stadium and officials estimate that the event could pump $100 million into the local economy. leaf stadium officials say wrestlemania was the perfect dry run for super bowl 50 next february. >> we are all prepared with big events here and this could be the biggest so far but we are ready. >> wrestlemania 31 became highest grossing paid review event in history grossing

help officially dedicate an institute paying tribute to the late senator ted kennedy called the edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate. the center's goal is to promote an interest in government and encourage people to take part in politics and inspire a new generation of leaders. >>> and now to march madness. the final four in indianapolis is now set after a weekend of thrilling games in the ncaa tournament. here are the match-ups, the top seed kentucky will take on the winner of the west region wisconsin. and in the other semifinals duke will play the seventh seeded michigan state spartans. the only non-number one seed. how is your bracket? >>> on the women's side philadelphia's dawn staley led her team to the final four. her team won over florida yesterday. staley is a hall of famer who coached at temple. >> i mean,surreal. it's just surreal. this signifies a lot of things. you know one, basketball has just been really great to me. and i'm a true believer in divine intervention. there's a man upstairs that took care of us. and he's going to see us through. >> you were just say

the edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate was dedicated in boston today.titute is committed to educating the public about the chamber's role in government. president obama remembered the senator a leader who believed politicians should solve problems. >> and ted understood the only point of running for office was to get something done not to sit there worrying about the next election or the polls. to take risks. >> the institute features a full-scale replica of the senate chamber. kennedy spent 47 years in the senate before his death in 2009. >>> one of the nation's largest sellers of dietary supplements is going to strengthen its standards. gnc announced today it has agreed to new procedures that will check the purity of its herbal supplements and that will include advanced dna testing. last month new york's attorney general accused gnc and three other retailers of selling supplements that were fraudulent or contaminated with infwreed yenlts that were not listed. today's deal does not include an admission from gnc that it did anything wrong. >>> playstati

president obama delivers the keynote address monday at the formal dedication ceremony of the edward m. kennedy institute. other speakers include vice president joe biden, massachusetts governor elizabeth warren and governor charlie baker. the institute will chronicle kennedy's time in congress. it includes a full-scale replica of the senate chambers. here is the late senator delivering his speech at harvard about eight months before he died. ted kennedy: 50 years ago, i manage a successful campaign with a john f. kennedy. although i certainly did not anticipate at the time, i had been deeply honored to hold the same seat he had for some 46 years. during my service in the united states senate, i have often been called a liberal. and it usually was not meant to be a compliment. [laughter] ted: i remember what my brother said about liberalism shortly before he was elected president. he said, "if by a liberal they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people, their health, their housing, their

tomorrow, the edward m. kennedy institute for the study of the united states senate in boston will be dedicated in a ceremony attended by president obama and figures from across the political divide. earlier this week i got a sneak peek inside when i joined senator kennedy's widow vicki for a private tour. >> it came out at a family dinner and ed schlossberg was the one who had this nugget of an idea would be then't it be great to have an institute for the united states senate. it was for the study of the senate. and teddy thought his eyes lit up and he said, yes. >> the 68,000 square foot building that bares his name is about more than just the late senator's legacy. using today's technology, the institute aims to teach visitors about the history of the senate, and inspire future legislators through an experiential way of learning. >> every single visitor into this institute will have the opportunity to cast a vote as a united states senator. >> and sit in a replica of the senate chamber. >> welcome to our united s

edward m. kennedy. >> extraordinary force. i opposed him when he first ran because i thought i wanted a center who would be needling the president and he was the president's brother. but nobody has done more in american history to make this a fairer society and he is the ideal -- he's the role model for how you combine zealous advocacy with pragmatic effectiveness. >> hunt: tip o'neal. much smarter than people realize. what i like about tip is when he died people did the usual oh he never goer phot where he came from. it's easy to not forget where you came from. it's hard when you were so deeply rooted in a situation to think about where we should go. tip was an extraordinary example of someone who was the best of old school, who benefited from it but was able to do new things and adapt. from technical things in the house, he was an important transitional figure because he could go backwards and forwards. >> hunt: newt newt gingrich. one of the most destructive forces in american politics. gingrich who never had any ideas came

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. >> vicki kennedy is talking about the edward m. kennedy institute for the u.s. senate.or of love completed. students and tourists using hand held devices will learn about senate history and procedures all leading up to the main attraction. >> welcome to the senate. >> there is no difference. >> teddy wanted people to feel that sense of awe. i feel it every time i walk in here. >> reporter: it is the world's only full scale replica of the senate chamber. mrs. kennedy took us to a copy of her husband's desk. >> i think he loved being in the back row because he could see everything that was going on. this was his desk. his brother, senator john f. kennedy sat at this desk and carved his name in it just as teddy carved his name in it. >> that must have bent the world to him. >> it meant everything to him, absolutely. >> this isn't a museum piece. so-called senators in training will learn about the issue of the day, debate it and try to persuade a majority to pass a bill. >> they caucus. they are passing amendments. there is a mini filibuster possibility for three minutes. >

the city will welcome president obama and vice president biden for the dedication of the edward m. kennedynstitute at 10:00 this morning. the $79 million facility features a life size replica of the senate chamber which you saw on face the nation yesterday. guests and student groups will be able to reenact the senate debates on that very floor. >> that should be pretty interesting. >>> it is 6:20 right now. they've been tracking snow showers in the morning but looking forward to sunshine and maybe warmer temperatures this afternoon. >> definitely a cold weekend and it will be in the upper 50s by the end of the day but got to get there first. >> can't come soon enough. >> 30s and 40s now and we have had rain, sleet and snow showers but all temperatures are above freezing so roads are just wet where the showers have been falling and starting with doppler 9,000 because the bulk of the activity is south and east of washington metro but southern maryland down 95 northern neck, eastern shore still dealing with showers and brighter colors, the yellow and orange, red that's when we've had sleet an

president joe biden and first lady are in boston today to take part in a dedication ceremony at the edward m. kennedyica of the senate chamber, will open to the public tomorrow. the president will be speaking in a few minutes. we will bring you that live. right now, the vice president is speaking. >>> a firefighter is in critical condition after plunging into a burning garage. the seasoned captain is fighting for his life. a cell phone caught the unbelievable frightening video. >> reporter: this cell phone video captured terrifying moments saturday afternoon when a firefighter walking on top of a burning garage in fresno california plunged through the roof trying to ventilate the building. as he fell a blaze of fire caused onlookers to scream in horror. >> scared. it was scary. i was panicking. >> reporter: it took firefighters three minutes to pull him from the garage. the 25 year veteran suffers burns on his hands, face back and legs. over 65% of his body. 40% of his body suffering third degree burns. >> once we extracted the firefighter out of the garage removed his clothes, doused him with water.