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howard baker was the son of a legendary congressman, the son-in-law of everett dirksen, a lion of the senate -- >> the battle's not over -- >> reporter: baker spent 18 years in the senate, the first republican tennessee ever sent to the u.s. senate, and he married a senator, nancy landon kassebaum of kansas who survives him. the senator loved photography. and with his camera he chronicled what he saw in his life of public service. when the camera was on him, we saw a rumpled, comfortable, affable man. >> i think i can get elected and i want your help. >> reporter: he made a run for the presidency but sacrificed any future hopes for high office to help a sitting president. he became ronald reagan's white house chief of staff and in guiding him through the iran-contra scandal might have saved his second term. those who didn't love him respected him. he was both minority leader and majority leader in the senate. a republican so moderate it might make him a democrat today. when all the senators lined up to pay tribute to howard baker, along with bob dole just a year ago, it felt like a go
howard baker was the son of a legendary congressman, the son-in-law of everett dirksen, a lion of the senate -- >> the battle's not over -- >> reporter: baker spent 18 years in the senate, the first republican tennessee ever sent to the u.s. senate, and he married a senator, nancy landon kassebaum of kansas who survives him. the senator loved photography. and with his camera he chronicled what he saw in his life of public service. when the camera was on him, we saw a rumpled,...
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he was the son of seven-term congressman howard baker sr. in the 50s he married joy dirksen. baker put skills to use when his home state of tennessee first elected him to the senate in 1966. he was described as affable, friendly, courteous and popular with lawmakers in both parties. he ascended to the position of minority leader in the late '70s. first he launched a bid for the presidency. >> i'm going to redouble my efforts to become the republican nominee and i'm going to do everything that i possibly can to accomplish that purpose. >> baker wound up dropping out early on, but took the position of senate majority leader after the republicans took over the senate post-1980. as leader he continued to use his power to try to bring the two parties together. >> unless we can arrive at a full bipartisan consensus on how to address the acknowledged problem of social security, that it will be the most contentious. >> in 1984 president reagan awarded baker the presidential medal of freedom and three years later he named him white house chief of staff. baker is credited with helping r
he was the son of seven-term congressman howard baker sr. in the 50s he married joy dirksen. baker put skills to use when his home state of tennessee first elected him to the senate in 1966. he was described as affable, friendly, courteous and popular with lawmakers in both parties. he ascended to the position of minority leader in the late '70s. first he launched a bid for the presidency. >> i'm going to redouble my efforts to become the republican nominee and i'm going to do everything...
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>> reporter: howard baker died at his home in tennessee today of complications from a stroke.he was 88. today, gopro pulled off a feat worthy of its action-loving cameras. the company's shares soared 31% in its stock market debut. >> three, two, one! ( cheers ) >> pelley: and, yes, they recorded their own event. don't know gopro? that first-person's view of a daredevil's fall to earth-- that's gopro. it was created to capture the exploits of surfers, but it's also used to record events less extreme. you may not have known this, but it turns out humpback whales make pretty good cameramen. what are they shooting? we'll show you next. i learned where the stress was at the dr.scholl's foot mapping center. then i got my number, which matched the custom fit orthotic inserts with the right support. go to drscholls.com for locations and save $10 i'm a believer. you wouldn't have it she any other way.our toes. but your erectile dysfunction - it could be a question of blood flow. cialis tadalafil for daily use helps you be ready anytime the moment's right. you can be more confident in y
>> reporter: howard baker died at his home in tennessee today of complications from a stroke.he was 88. today, gopro pulled off a feat worthy of its action-loving cameras. the company's shares soared 31% in its stock market debut. >> three, two, one! ( cheers ) >> pelley: and, yes, they recorded their own event. don't know gopro? that first-person's view of a daredevil's fall to earth-- that's gopro. it was created to capture the exploits of surfers, but it's also used to...
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eastern and sunday. >> howard baker died on thursday. a republican from tennessee, he's been 18 years in the senate served as minority and majority leader. he served as president's reagan chief of staff. in 2001, he was appointed in fastener to japan and served until 2005. -- ambassador to japan and served until 2005. he announced the rich role of a robert gates nomination as a cia the richard -- and resignation of robert gates nomination as a cia director. baker took questions from the white house press corps. >> gentlemen, thank you for being here and every me the opportunity to make my first. i tend to do this often and i attend to do it as circumstances warrant. it hasfirst say that been an exciting day for howard baker. the first day of a new job is always challenging, but the first day as chief of staff of the president of the united states is extraordinary. i thought i was busy in the senate. indeed i was. a remarkable, new experience. it is been very busy indeed. i've been with the press off and on all day in a series of meetings
eastern and sunday. >> howard baker died on thursday. a republican from tennessee, he's been 18 years in the senate served as minority and majority leader. he served as president's reagan chief of staff. in 2001, he was appointed in fastener to japan and served until 2005. -- ambassador to japan and served until 2005. he announced the rich role of a robert gates nomination as a cia the richard -- and resignation of robert gates nomination as a cia director. baker took questions from the...
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senator ted kennedy and i were invited to the wedding of howard baker and nancy kassebaum. after the vows, there was a beautiful reception and they played the music. howard and nancy twirled and whirled around the floor. then they turned to the crowd and ted kennedy and i rushed out. i grabbed howard. he grabbed nancy, and we did the bipartisan boogie through the night. those are the days that one remembers, and that's kind of the spirit that the senate had. and that's kind of spirit that senator howard baker did, that you could argue, you could debate, and so on. but deep down, the senate should be the saucer that cools irrational passions of the time. he was a great leader and he created this atmosphere of being able to come together and solve problems. so whether it was on the senate floor or whether it was on the dance floor, he really spoke about the need for bipartisanship. and senator nancy kassebaum-baker is exactly the same way. so remembering with such fondness, we want to express our condolences about him and certainly to her, as just one woman to another. so, ma
senator ted kennedy and i were invited to the wedding of howard baker and nancy kassebaum. after the vows, there was a beautiful reception and they played the music. howard and nancy twirled and whirled around the floor. then they turned to the crowd and ted kennedy and i rushed out. i grabbed howard. he grabbed nancy, and we did the bipartisan boogie through the night. those are the days that one remembers, and that's kind of the spirit that the senate had. and that's kind of spirit that...
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senator howard baker always seems to be in the middle of something important.ker served three terms in the senate, ran once for president, and served as ronald reagan's white house chief of staff. known as the great concilarty, his step-mother once said of him, "he's like the tennessee river-- he flows right down the middle." but baker was perhaps best known for a famous question he asked while serving as vice chairman of the senate committee that investigated watergate. >> what did the president know and when did he know did? >> reporter: howard baker died at his home in tennessee today of complications from a stroke. he was 88. today, go pro pulled off a feat worthy of its action-loving cameras. the company's shares soared 31% in its stock market debut. >> three, two, one! ( cheers ) >> pelley: and, yes, they recorded their own event. don't know gopro, that first person's view of a daredevil's fall to earth, that's gopro. it was created to capture the exploits of surfers, but it's also used to record events less extreme. you may not have known this, but it tu
senator howard baker always seems to be in the middle of something important.ker served three terms in the senate, ran once for president, and served as ronald reagan's white house chief of staff. known as the great concilarty, his step-mother once said of him, "he's like the tennessee river-- he flows right down the middle." but baker was perhaps best known for a famous question he asked while serving as vice chairman of the senate committee that investigated watergate. >> what...
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a handful of genuine giants of the time was howard baker.enate republican leader and white house chief of staff who exuded great warmth and charm and treated political opponents with civility and consideration. at the same time, he was an effective legislator. from the watergate committee hearings, his time as ambassador to japan, he personified the value and virtues we cherish. howard baker, one of the towering figures of 20th century american politics and we will miss him. thank you for watching and we will see you again. >> "political capital" is a production of bloomberg television. ♪ >> technology, culture, design. the three biggest influence on brands. how do industries adapt to consumer behavior? in an exclusive conversation online, i sit down with three of the trendsetters how changing the world is doing business. ben horowitz, entrepreneur and venture capitalist. steve stoute, brand specialist and author and founder of translation and kanye west. music icon and innovator. >> kanye, you spoke to the new
a handful of genuine giants of the time was howard baker.enate republican leader and white house chief of staff who exuded great warmth and charm and treated political opponents with civility and consideration. at the same time, he was an effective legislator. from the watergate committee hearings, his time as ambassador to japan, he personified the value and virtues we cherish. howard baker, one of the towering figures of 20th century american politics and we will miss him. thank you for...
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members of congress paid tribute to howard baker in the house and senate today. we will hear first from tennessee congressman steve cohen. >> senator baker passed away today. howard baker served this country well and he served it in a fashion that was worthy of admiration from both parties and all people because he was an american first, a tennessean second in a republican third. he served three terms in the united states senate. he served as majority leader and minority leader. he served as ambassador to the nam and chief of staff to president ronald reagan. he was a private practicing attorney as well for the firm baker donelson which was a firm his grandfather started and practiced law at one time with his father served in this house has the united states representative of tennessee. howard baker has been recognized since his retirement from the senate on many occasions received the presidential medal of freedom and other rewards. his was a life well lived in the life to be demonstrated to others as a role for legislators to work both sides of the aisle and for
members of congress paid tribute to howard baker in the house and senate today. we will hear first from tennessee congressman steve cohen. >> senator baker passed away today. howard baker served this country well and he served it in a fashion that was worthy of admiration from both parties and all people because he was an american first, a tennessean second in a republican third. he served three terms in the united states senate. he served as majority leader and minority leader. he served...
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it seems capitol hill could use a howard baker today. could a sent rift like him have a shot at beak elected. >> howard baker, who you nigh was a professional, a pro, the kind of politician that makes this country work. he knew the arts of deal making, negotiation and compromise and worked for president regan. nowadays politics in washington is tribal. it's tribal warfare. and the candidates that get the most attention is ted cruz, with no interest in negotiation. and the grass routes is more militant. politicians like howard baker are rare in washington. >> that's a sad thing. >> amy howell, bill schneider, pleasure to have you on the show. >> the fighting that is tearing the country apart is deepening the crisis. they plan an emergency airlift to bring metric tonnes of food to help 42,000. more than 1.7 million iraqis are said to be internally displaced. for more on the across sis in iraq, i'm joined by executive director for the u.n.'s world food program, the world's largest humanitarian organization, and helps people around the world
it seems capitol hill could use a howard baker today. could a sent rift like him have a shot at beak elected. >> howard baker, who you nigh was a professional, a pro, the kind of politician that makes this country work. he knew the arts of deal making, negotiation and compromise and worked for president regan. nowadays politics in washington is tribal. it's tribal warfare. and the candidates that get the most attention is ted cruz, with no interest in negotiation. and the grass routes is...
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the nation mourns the loss of howard baker tonight, chris. >> we do indeed. i was fortunate enough to know him, carl. i have to say, he was a very nice man. a true gentleman. carl cameron on capitol hill, thanks so much. >>> up next, is death by drone a policy that is making things worse for the u.s. >>> first, here's what some of our fox affiliates are covering tonight. a man who learned on live television his son who had been missing for two weeks had been found in his basement. charlie bothal was on the nancy grace program when she gave him the news. police were investigating the circumstances surrounding the boy's disappearance. >>> fox 29 in philadelphia with two new york men suing the new jersey lottery after they threw away a powerball ticket worth $1 million. they say the lottery did not update its website fast enough, and they compared their ticket to the wrong set of numbers. >>> this is a live look at houston from fox 26. the big story there tonight, the collapse of a floor during a religious gathering in suburban katy. a make-shift triage area was
the nation mourns the loss of howard baker tonight, chris. >> we do indeed. i was fortunate enough to know him, carl. i have to say, he was a very nice man. a true gentleman. carl cameron on capitol hill, thanks so much. >>> up next, is death by drone a policy that is making things worse for the u.s. >>> first, here's what some of our fox affiliates are covering tonight. a man who learned on live television his son who had been missing for two weeks had been found in his...
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it is with great sadness i announce the passing of senator howard baker. cere condolences to the family of senator baker. a lot of us remember senator baker. many years after leaving the senate, he was the white house chief of staff to ronald reagan. had a distinguished career. he was the vice chair of the senate select committee presidential campaign also known as the watergate committee. let's get some thoughts on howard baker. he was a legendary towering figure in washington. >> he was oneover the great leaders of the united states senate. i had the opportunity to cover him when he was in the senate. i also covered his presidential campaign in 1980, which lasted about five minutes. but he was one of those senators who could walk across the aisle, could cut deals, was respected on both sides of the aisle. he was -- some called him the great conciliator. today that would be taken as something negative, but back when he was leading the senate, it was a very positive thing. he also went on to become our ambassador to japan and serve in a distinguished way. s
it is with great sadness i announce the passing of senator howard baker. cere condolences to the family of senator baker. a lot of us remember senator baker. many years after leaving the senate, he was the white house chief of staff to ronald reagan. had a distinguished career. he was the vice chair of the senate select committee presidential campaign also known as the watergate committee. let's get some thoughts on howard baker. he was a legendary towering figure in washington. >> he was...
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show you the news briefing by howard baker.draper talksimothy about his efforts to divide california into six separate states. then the supreme court oral arguments challenging utah's ban against same-sex marriage. tv talks with hillary clinton about her newest book, hard choices. >> are learned to expect the unexpected. nobody expected the so-called arab spring until it was upon us. we have to learn to be agile and ready for the unexpected. well we try to build the world we want, especially for our children and now for my future grandchild -- we have to be available -- aware that these other countries, these billions of people, they are making hard choices every single day. we have to be ready for that. i am absolutely convinced that we have to continue to lead the world into the kind of future that we want. we can't sit on the sidelines. we can work -- we can't retreat. story has become the dominant story. andepresents the hopes aspirations of people everywhere. that is what i want americans to understand. the main reason i w
show you the news briefing by howard baker.draper talksimothy about his efforts to divide california into six separate states. then the supreme court oral arguments challenging utah's ban against same-sex marriage. tv talks with hillary clinton about her newest book, hard choices. >> are learned to expect the unexpected. nobody expected the so-called arab spring until it was upon us. we have to learn to be agile and ready for the unexpected. well we try to build the world we want,...
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it seemed lick capitol hill could use a howard baker. could a sent rift like him have a shot. >> it would be tough. howard baker was a pro, a politician that makes the government work. he knew the art of making, compromise. president regan believes in that too. nowadays politics in washington is tribal. candidates, the officials with the most attention are people like ted crews. and of course the grass roots are more militant. i think politicians like powered baker are becoming extremely rare in washington. >> that's a sad thing. >> pleasure to have you both on the show. >> thanks for having me. >>> turning to iraq where fighting continued on thursday as government forces launched an assault on rebel held positions if tikrit. risk by helicopter iraqi special forces engaged militants in clashes in and around the city's university. iraq's parliament announced it would meet to elect a new government, coming as members of nouri al-maliki's party suggested he may not be a viable candidate. in a day after syria launched air strikes targetting
it seemed lick capitol hill could use a howard baker. could a sent rift like him have a shot. >> it would be tough. howard baker was a pro, a politician that makes the government work. he knew the art of making, compromise. president regan believes in that too. nowadays politics in washington is tribal. candidates, the officials with the most attention are people like ted crews. and of course the grass roots are more militant. i think politicians like powered baker are becoming extremely...
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howard baker served three terms in the senate, including eight years as gop leader. and then, as white house chief of staff for ronald reagan. but baker is interest remembered for framing the central question of the watergate investigation, what did the president know and when did he know it? howard baker was 88. >>> for the first time, the gunman of elliot roger is speaking out about his son's killing spree last month. elliot roger stabbed three people at his apartment, and drove around firing people, killing 6 and injuring 13 others before taking his own life. in an abc news exclusive, barbara walters asked his father, peter, how he's coping. >> it's like a reverse nightmare situation. i go to sleep, and have a nice dream. and then i wake up and slowly, the truth of what happened dawns on me. and that's my son is a mass murderer. >> you can see the entire conversation in a barbara walters exclusive. a special edition of "20/20" tonight at 10:00 p.m., 9:00 central. >>> incredible video to show you. a natural gas line eruption, sending a fireball nearly 100 feet into
howard baker served three terms in the senate, including eight years as gop leader. and then, as white house chief of staff for ronald reagan. but baker is interest remembered for framing the central question of the watergate investigation, what did the president know and when did he know it? howard baker was 88. >>> for the first time, the gunman of elliot roger is speaking out about his son's killing spree last month. elliot roger stabbed three people at his apartment, and drove...
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howard baker survived by his children and wife. herself, a former senator. >>> well, the battle between democrats and republicans over expanding medicaid in virginia apparently led to what some are calling a break-in of the democratic governor's office. on sunday, june 15th, house clerks asked the capitol police for access to deliver the state budget. the governor was not in the building and his administration did not approve entry. the budget contains several amendments which would've prohibited medicaid expansion. staff to the governor say the move was in attempt to limit the amount of time he had to sign the budget. the governor eventually vetoed those amendments before signing the budget. a spokesman for a republican house speaker says he wanted to, quote, complete work on the budget as soon as possible. the capitol police chief says it was the first time he was asked to do something like this but he complied because he was told the budget needed to be there. >>> the possibility of legalizing recreational marijuana in oregon is
howard baker survived by his children and wife. herself, a former senator. >>> well, the battle between democrats and republicans over expanding medicaid in virginia apparently led to what some are calling a break-in of the democratic governor's office. on sunday, june 15th, house clerks asked the capitol police for access to deliver the state budget. the governor was not in the building and his administration did not approve entry. the budget contains several amendments which would've...
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howard baker was 88. thanks everyone. we have to go for now, but as always, the conversation continues online. the "washington week" webcast extra streams live at 8:30 p.m. eastern, and you can find it all week long at pbs.org/washingtonweek. among other things, well talk about the supreme courts big final decision day and what comes next. and while youre online, find out what our washington week panelists are reading on our summer reading list. well be off next week, celebrating independence day. so be sure to watch "a capitol fourth" right here on your local pbs station. keep up with developments on the pbs newshour, and well see you in two weeks, right here on "washington week." ood night. corpo ate funding for washington week is provided by >> it's one of the most amazing things we build and it doesn't even fly. we build it in classrooms and exhibit halls, mentoring tomorrow's inknow vailtors. we build it raising roofs, preserving habitats and serving america's veterans. every day thousands of volunteers help to make
howard baker was 88. thanks everyone. we have to go for now, but as always, the conversation continues online. the "washington week" webcast extra streams live at 8:30 p.m. eastern, and you can find it all week long at pbs.org/washingtonweek. among other things, well talk about the supreme courts big final decision day and what comes next. and while youre online, find out what our washington week panelists are reading on our summer reading list. well be off next week, celebrating...
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howard baker was 88. >>> there is much more ahead on "world news" on this thursday night.obin roberts in the o.r. with dr. oz. >> i will never forget what i just saw. never. >> what robin witnessed in the operating room. right there, our cameras rolling in real time. the moment that stunned her and how the patient is doing. >>> and later here, take a look at the sink hole. the vintage corvettes, all of them lost. tonight, we have learned something has been gained. hat gt worse and worse. then my rheumatologist prescribed enbrel. i'm phil mickelson, pro golfer. enbrel helps relieve pain and stop joint damage. i've been on the course and on the road. enbrel may lower your ability to fight infections. serious, sometimes fatal events including infections, tuberculosis, lymphoma, other cancers, nervous system and blood disorders, and allergic reactions have occurred. before starting enbrel, your doctor should test you for tuberculosis and discuss whether you've been to a region where certain fungal infections are common. you should not start enbrel if you have an infection like
howard baker was 88. >>> there is much more ahead on "world news" on this thursday night.obin roberts in the o.r. with dr. oz. >> i will never forget what i just saw. never. >> what robin witnessed in the operating room. right there, our cameras rolling in real time. the moment that stunned her and how the patient is doing. >>> and later here, take a look at the sink hole. the vintage corvettes, all of them lost. tonight, we have learned something has...
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[inaudible conversations] in honor of howard baker. mr. baker died this week at home in tennessee at age 88. during his career he served as both the senate majority and minority leader, white house chief of staff for president ronald reagan and u.s. ambassador to japan. mr. baker will lie in repose in his hometown in tennessee. his funeral set for tuesday. check c-span.org for coverage plans. >>> president obama criticized congressional republicans today saying they blocked or voted down every single serious idea to help the middle class. the president was speaking in minneapolis minnesota at the state which is which are later y approved a 3-dollar minimum wage increase here's a look at what some of what the president had to say. >> if we do some basic things and make some basic changes that's what we should be doing. and i know it drives you nuts that washington isn't doing it, and it drives me nuts. o-oscaoscar and the reason thatt isn't getting done is today basic common sense ideas can't get through this congress. i am supposed to be po
[inaudible conversations] in honor of howard baker. mr. baker died this week at home in tennessee at age 88. during his career he served as both the senate majority and minority leader, white house chief of staff for president ronald reagan and u.s. ambassador to japan. mr. baker will lie in repose in his hometown in tennessee. his funeral set for tuesday. check c-span.org for coverage plans. >>> president obama criticized congressional republicans today saying they blocked or voted...
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howard baker was 88 years old. >> ifill: still to come on the newshour. supreme court delivers a blow to the president's power to make appointments. and it struck down a limit to sidewalk abortion protests. then, what the crisis in iraq means for oil prices. the decline of one of the world's most vibrant freshwater ecosystems. more grim details about troubles at v.a. hospitals. team u.s.a. down but not out in the race for thworld cup. plus, a profile of this year's pulitzer prize winner in poetry. >> woodruff: the u.s supreme court handed down a pair of unanimous decisions today in two high-profile cases. in one, the court reined in the appointment powers of the president. the justices ruled that president obama's temporary appointments to the national labor relations board in 2012 were illegal because congress was not in recess. the justices also struck down a 35 foot buffer zone prohibiting protests outside abortion clinics in massachusetts finding the limit violated the first amendment rights of demonstrators. marcia coyle of the national law journal w
howard baker was 88 years old. >> ifill: still to come on the newshour. supreme court delivers a blow to the president's power to make appointments. and it struck down a limit to sidewalk abortion protests. then, what the crisis in iraq means for oil prices. the decline of one of the world's most vibrant freshwater ecosystems. more grim details about troubles at v.a. hospitals. team u.s.a. down but not out in the race for thworld cup. plus, a profile of this year's pulitzer prize winner...
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howard baker. people who were giants in their own way. a couple got themselves into trouble. overall, these were people who knew -- they were all intelligent. he knew how to craft legislation. a new had to do a deal. there was politics, but at the end of the day they found a way to come together and make decisions for the good of the country. today, you don't see that anymore. in termsty of congress of intelligence and their work ethic has diminished. there are still great people. i should malign members. people are driven by the politics and by their own survival. the hardest work they do is raising money. it is not crafting deals. it is making speeches and positioning themselves to get reelected. myers is leaving washington, d.c. behind. find out why on q&a. >> coming up next, "the communicators." .ith michael powell after that, the head of customs and border protection talking about order patrol operations on the us-mexico border. the republican party convention in des moines. >> c-span, created by america's cable companies 35 years ago and brought to you as a public servi
howard baker. people who were giants in their own way. a couple got themselves into trouble. overall, these were people who knew -- they were all intelligent. he knew how to craft legislation. a new had to do a deal. there was politics, but at the end of the day they found a way to come together and make decisions for the good of the country. today, you don't see that anymore. in termsty of congress of intelligence and their work ethic has diminished. there are still great people. i should...
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but howard baker was also known as the great conciliator.oderate republican who can bring both parties together. he supported civil rights and laws to protect the environment. the former senator died of complications of a stroke. >>> neighbors taking a stand. >> you have a little kid and you're diving for the floor, just totally unacceptable. >> the ulty ultimatum that forced a neighborhood menace to sell his home. >>> and after the break, a pipe more than a century old burst. why officials are actually happy it happened and how this whole water system is used today. radio announcer: it's mattress discounters 4th of july sale. bulldog: that cloud reminds me of... radio announcer: a queen size serta pillow top mattress... bulldog: that's it! radio announcer: now on sale for just $597. bulldog: that's a ringer of a deal! radio announcer: mattress discounters 4th of july sale ends soon. >>> a fast moving fire forced evacuation. burning mostly pine trees, wind gusts at 30 miles per hour fanning the flames. firefighters are attacking it from the
but howard baker was also known as the great conciliator.oderate republican who can bring both parties together. he supported civil rights and laws to protect the environment. the former senator died of complications of a stroke. >>> neighbors taking a stand. >> you have a little kid and you're diving for the floor, just totally unacceptable. >> the ulty ultimatum that forced a neighborhood menace to sell his home. >>> and after the break, a pipe more than a...
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>>> former republican senator howard baker died today.vestigating the watergate scandal. following fact thes wherever they led, even if it led to a president of his own party. >> my primary thesis is what did the president know and when did he know it? >> he knew the difference between a real scandal and a fake one. today, republicans used that line like a wisecrack against president obama. how far the grand old party has fallen. howard baker was 88 years old. thanks for watching. i'm al sharpton. have a nice weekend. "hardball" starts right now. >>> tea party mississippi blues. lep lep. let's play "hardball." >>> good evening. i'm in for chris matthews. leading off tonight, rage on the right. the tea party supporters and backers on conservative talk radio aren't giving in quietly accusing thad cochran and supporters of race baiting, cheegt and betraying the conservative movement by chasing the votes of nonrepublicans. they point to flyers and
>>> former republican senator howard baker died today.vestigating the watergate scandal. following fact thes wherever they led, even if it led to a president of his own party. >> my primary thesis is what did the president know and when did he know it? >> he knew the difference between a real scandal and a fake one. today, republicans used that line like a wisecrack against president obama. how far the grand old party has fallen. howard baker was 88 years old. thanks for...
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covering congress, you had people like senator russell long, wilbur ,ills, danny rostenkowski howard baker -- people who were giants in their own way. a couple of those guys got themselves into trouble but overall, these were people -- they were all very intelligent. they knew how to craft legislation. he knew how to do a deal and they all worked with whoever the president was. whether it was their party or the other party -- yes, there were politics, but at the end of the day, they found a way to come together and make decisions for the good of the country. today, you don't see that anymore. i think the quality of members of congress in the house and senate in terms of their intelligence and their work ethic has diminished. there are still great people and i should not malign -- there are wonderful members on both sides but i think they are a minority. increasingly, people are driven by the politics and by their own self survivor -- cell survival. -- self survival. the hardest work they do is raising money, it's not crafting deals -- is making speeches and positioning themselves to get re
covering congress, you had people like senator russell long, wilbur ,ills, danny rostenkowski howard baker -- people who were giants in their own way. a couple of those guys got themselves into trouble but overall, these were people -- they were all very intelligent. they knew how to craft legislation. he knew how to do a deal and they all worked with whoever the president was. whether it was their party or the other party -- yes, there were politics, but at the end of the day, they found a way...
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. >>> former senator howard baker asking a question about president nixon during water gate hearings. he died from complications of a stroke today. >> newest attraction on fisherman's wharf celebrated today honoring civil rights pioneer harvey milk. his nephew helped unveil an exhibit and reflected >> this was a prophetic vision he had we'd get to a day you'd have a major attraction having an lgbt rights activist, here. he looked great. >> the new mad yaum tousseau's is located where the san francisco wax museum operated for decades. >> well, locals and tourists say one of the family sites along the water front is missing these days. >> she wanted to share feelings. >> what is it normally like here? >> there are tons of them yes. they're all over the place and all over each other they're like those platform that's are covered with them. and they're sun bathing and making noises and having a good time. >> and usually, you hear them from blocks away. marine biologists say you will see the scenes after the first week of august. that is why they return from southern california at the end
. >>> former senator howard baker asking a question about president nixon during water gate hearings. he died from complications of a stroke today. >> newest attraction on fisherman's wharf celebrated today honoring civil rights pioneer harvey milk. his nephew helped unveil an exhibit and reflected >> this was a prophetic vision he had we'd get to a day you'd have a major attraction having an lgbt rights activist, here. he looked great. >> the new mad yaum tousseau's...
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howard baker was 88. >> there are a lot of people who miss the howard bakers of the world. >> we couldlistener. he was respected on both sides of the aisle. >> eloquent listening could be used these days. >>> a marine corps pilot making a tricky maneuver. it happened when making a harrier jump jet when it suffered a malfunction with its landing gear. captain william mahoney hovered as he was given instructions to land with the nose resting on a large stool but he had trouble finding the stool. >> i didn't see it coming over the ship. i looked for it, remember looking for it. i thought, oh, boy, this is going to get interesting. i never saw the stool. i remember going to idle and seeing the nose drop. it dropped more than expect bud at that point i was going along for the ride. i don't remember feeling it bounce like it did on the videotape. i remember feeling it kind of hit and that was it. then i had to sit there for a minute and remember how to shut the jet off and everything. it was a pretty big relief. i didn't realize hoye much i was shaking until i got out of the aircraft. >> wow
howard baker was 88. >> there are a lot of people who miss the howard bakers of the world. >> we couldlistener. he was respected on both sides of the aisle. >> eloquent listening could be used these days. >>> a marine corps pilot making a tricky maneuver. it happened when making a harrier jump jet when it suffered a malfunction with its landing gear. captain william mahoney hovered as he was given instructions to land with the nose resting on a large stool but he had...
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ask both of you about is someone who was a giant when he served testify united states senate, howard bakerrity leader. he died this week at the age of 88. a remarkable legacy. >> a remarkable elect see. judy, before twitter and texting and news cable there are about three dozen people who used to come to national politics and late at night over drinks in the campaign trail when people let their hair down, this leftist press corps almost overwhelming, certainly the majority would say if they could pick a president it would be howard baker. he was an intellectual, honesty, a man of incredible demeanor. he had no enemies list, he liked politics. he was very good at it and he had a core. and i just, i think he would have made a terrific president. he was just a remarkable public servant. he saved ronald reagan's presidency. >> woodruff: as whitehouse chief of staff. >> after he retired. >> woodruff: ramesh he made a name for himself during the watergate hearings during 1970's but then went on to serve for so many years after that. >> that's right. he did come into the reagan white house at the
ask both of you about is someone who was a giant when he served testify united states senate, howard bakerrity leader. he died this week at the age of 88. a remarkable legacy. >> a remarkable elect see. judy, before twitter and texting and news cable there are about three dozen people who used to come to national politics and late at night over drinks in the campaign trail when people let their hair down, this leftist press corps almost overwhelming, certainly the majority would say if...
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howard baker of tennessee died from complications of a stroke.k was best known for asking the most famous questions of the watergate hearings. take a listen. >> what did the president know, and when did he know it? >> baker was part of a fading breed of republicans, a moderate who got along with democrats and worked to make deals. made him a successful senator and a failed presidential candidate in a party moving to the right. baker was 88. o support hospitals using electronic health records for more than 30 million patients? or that our software helps over 20 million smartphone users remotely configure e-mail every month? or how about processing nearly $5 billion in electronic toll payments a year? in fact, today's xerox is working in surprising ways to help companies simplify the way work gets done and life gets lived. with xerox, you're ready for real business. this is the first power plant in the country to combine solar and natural gas at the same location. during the day, we generate as much electricity as we can using solar. at night and w
howard baker of tennessee died from complications of a stroke.k was best known for asking the most famous questions of the watergate hearings. take a listen. >> what did the president know, and when did he know it? >> baker was part of a fading breed of republicans, a moderate who got along with democrats and worked to make deals. made him a successful senator and a failed presidential candidate in a party moving to the right. baker was 88. o support hospitals using electronic...
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former senate majority leader, howard baker has passed away.mcconnell made the announcement moments ago on the senate floor. here's what he said. >> senator baker truly earned his nickname, the great conciliator. i know he will be remembered with fondness by members of both political parties. >> howard baker served 18 years in the senate between 1967 and 1985. he is known for asking what president nixon knew about watergate at the 1973 hearings. he was 88 years old. e chex cere. so we made our own commercial to tell you why. chex makes seven gluten free flavors. like cinnamon, honey nut, and chocolate. when you find something this good, you want to spread the word. [ all ] we love chex! and cialis for daily use helps you be ready anytime the moment is right. cialis is also the only daily ed tablet approved to treat symptoms of bph, like needing to go frequently. tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and medicines, and ask if your heart is healthy enough for sex. do not take cialis if you take nitrates for chest pain, as it may caus
former senate majority leader, howard baker has passed away.mcconnell made the announcement moments ago on the senate floor. here's what he said. >> senator baker truly earned his nickname, the great conciliator. i know he will be remembered with fondness by members of both political parties. >> howard baker served 18 years in the senate between 1967 and 1985. he is known for asking what president nixon knew about watergate at the 1973 hearings. he was 88 years old. e chex cere. so...
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>> howard baker, whose probing question defined watergate, has died.erate republican senator was a plain speaker and straight shooter. he is a true statesman serving as senate majority leader, reagan's chief of staff, and george w. bush's ambassador to japan. he was 88. >>> a jury will announce the fate of a former soldier in hawaii today after being convicted of killing his 5-year-old daughter. he could be sentenced to death. if so, it would be the state's first death penalty. >>> police in san francisco are looking for this liquor store attacker. he was caught on surveillance camera threatening. he was chased out of the store with a garden spade. >>> now, we all like kentucky fried chicken, but do we like it enough to wear it? fans of the restaurant chain can now own a chicken wang necklace. yes, i said wang. it is a real kfc bone covered in gold. it's designed after -- >> don't wear that. >> people are going to buy it. it's designed after a late night meal. only 20 necklaces are going to be made. it's ranging from 14 to 16 carat gold, and it's made
>> howard baker, whose probing question defined watergate, has died.erate republican senator was a plain speaker and straight shooter. he is a true statesman serving as senate majority leader, reagan's chief of staff, and george w. bush's ambassador to japan. he was 88. >>> a jury will announce the fate of a former soldier in hawaii today after being convicted of killing his 5-year-old daughter. he could be sentenced to death. if so, it would be the state's first death penalty....
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1970s ruined many washington careers, but the hearings elevated the profile of tennessee senator howard baker. >> what did the president know and when did he first know it? >> baker died today at 88 from complications from a stroke. he served 18 years in the senate, rising to the post of majority leader. then in 1987, president reagan drafted baker to serve as his chief of staff. later george w. bush appointed baker as ambassador to japan. >>> hillary clinton made a final appearance in the bay area today to promote here book. former secretary of state and first lady was at book passage in san francisco. she greeted fans and signed copies of her memoir "hard choices." last night she says she has a lot to consider before making a final decision on that possible presidential run. today, there was no mention of it. many people like former mayor willie brown say they are ready to support her if she jumps in. >> i must tell you, though, if she rolls out 2016, i will be right there with her. >> did you tell her that? >> no, i didn't. didn't have to. she knows. this is family. >> the next stop on cli
1970s ruined many washington careers, but the hearings elevated the profile of tennessee senator howard baker. >> what did the president know and when did he first know it? >> baker died today at 88 from complications from a stroke. he served 18 years in the senate, rising to the post of majority leader. then in 1987, president reagan drafted baker to serve as his chief of staff. later george w. bush appointed baker as ambassador to japan. >>> hillary clinton made a final...
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former senator howard baker, former reagan chief of staff.e was best remembered more this moment, in v during the water gate hearing, giving the voice to the americans at home. >> what did the president know and when did he know it. >> we will forever remember that question. he was 88 >>> there is more ahead on "world news" on this thursday night. robin roberts in the o.r. with dr. oz. >> i will never forget what i just saw. >> what robin witnessed in the operating room. the moment that stunned her and how the patient is doing. >>> take a look at this, the vintage corvettes, all of them lost. tonight, we have learned something has been gained. then my rheumatologist prescribed enbrel. i'm phil mickelson, pro golfer. enbrel helps relieve pain and stop joint damage. i've been on the course and on the road. enbrel may lower your ability to fight infections. serious, sometimes fatal events including infections, tuberculosis, lymphoma, other cancers, nervous system and blood disorders, and allergic reactions have occurred. before starting enbrel,
former senator howard baker, former reagan chief of staff.e was best remembered more this moment, in v during the water gate hearing, giving the voice to the americans at home. >> what did the president know and when did he know it. >> we will forever remember that question. he was 88 >>> there is more ahead on "world news" on this thursday night. robin roberts in the o.r. with dr. oz. >> i will never forget what i just saw. >> what robin witnessed in...