including one that makes some salient points about congressional candidate janice hahn. >> in an insane effort to reduce gang violence, janice hahn hired hardcore gang members with taxpayer money to be gang intervention specialists. she even helped them get out of jail so they could rape and kill again. ♪ >> give me your cash, bitch, so we can shoot up the street. give me your cash, bitch, so we can buy some more heat. give me your cash, ho, so we can get out the-- give me your cash, ho, cos we uh! >> stephen: i know that ad may seem racist, but if you look past the racism, there's also a real message of misogyny. [laughter] but to the weak minded, that ad is very effective. for instance, they got me to play it on national tv. [laughter] this is why i want my own pac, to make ads like this only less responsible. [laughter] and folks, i may get what i want. because tomorrow at 10 a.m the federal election commission will rule on whether or not i can haz super pac. [cheers and applause] [laughter] yep! [cheers and applause] it's all in the hands of the fec. jimmy, can we see the commission

janice hahn has won the race to fill a vacant u.s. house seat in southern california. hotly contested race -- hahn fought a hotly- contested seat previously held by jane harman who resigned to head the washington think sank. hahn won and lost against it newsom for governor. >>> the opening arguments start today in it roger clemons' it it per it -- clemons's perjury trial. prosecutors say he lied under oath when he denied taking performance-enhancing drugs. >>> it is 8:50. just about. san francisco will be center stable for the 2013 america's cup yacht race. but the big raise will also have an impact on marin county according to preliminary reports. as many as 11,000 people could rush to southern marin every weekend to watch the race. while this will pump some much- needed revenue into the local economy. city leaders are worried about the crowds. the covalla point is the only viewing point. extra security will be brought in. >>> a giant construction project is nowunderway in minneapolis. this is new -- is now underway in it minneapolis. this is the metrodome the, home o

the residents of california's 36th district chose janice hahn last week in the special election. and you are esteemed colleague to succeed our esteemed colleague, jane harman. jane will be missed but we welcome janice to congress where she will undoubtedly serve as a powerful champion for her constituents. she begins her career with a strong record of fighting for jobs, environment and working families as a city of los angeles council woman. she led successful initiative to improve her community, created jobs by standing with unions and advocating for development to promote tourism. she learned -- she worked -- she learned to clean the air -- she worked to clean the air in l.a. by addressing the ports pollution and the strong diesel truck emission standards. she stood with working families through her support of living wages and health care. she carries on the legacy of her father, kenny hahn, a former los angeles county supervisor and passionate civil rights advocate. as united states congressman, janice will surely add more victories to her already long list of accomplishments.

democrat janice hahn won a special election in the los angeles area last night to serve out the remaining term of representative jane harmon who left the house to join a think tank. and she actually beat republican craig huey by a 10- point margin in the 36th district. hahn is a former l.a. city council member who lost a bid for the lieutenant governor's job last year. >>> all right. 5:20. and milk does the body good but how does it work on pms? the new milk ads that are stirring up controversy. >> for all the men out there who want to know. >>> netflix tests customer loyalty. the big new fee you will have to pay for instant access. ,,,,,,,,,, i know you're worried about making your savings last and having enough income when you retire. that's why i'm here -- to help come up with a plan and get you on the right path. i have more than a thousand fidelity experts working with me so that i can work one-on-one with you. it's your green line. but i'll be there every step of the way. call or come in and talk with us today. so our dentist recommended act. [ male announcer ] act mouthwash restore

the winner was janice hahn and she won that election tuesday night. on wednesday, the commission put out a visualization of a hypothetical district gave respective district that would shut -- throw janice hahn into a district with henry waxman so welcome to congress on tuesday. now run against henry waxman on thursday. >> welcome to california. [laughter] >> watching california commission has been, has been really really amazing for someone who focuses on insider congressional baseball. if only because of this really brave new world. it is the largest laboratory of reform in the country and redistricting right now, and redistricting california's like trying to partition a melting pot. you have given her hats the most complex redistricting job in america to a group of people who were selected in part by -- sending in their resume. and the result has been a 14 member citizen commission that is earned plenty of criticism from the outside for, for example, picking a mapping firm that republicans argued had ties before two democratic perspectives. but i gi

the winner was janice hahn and she won that election tuesday night. on wednesday, the commission put out a visualization of a hypothetical district gave respective district that would shut -- throw janice hahn into a district with henry waxman so welcome to congress on tuesday. now run against henry waxman on thursday. >> welcome to california. [laughter] >> watching california commission has been, has been really really amazing for someone who focuses on insider congressional baseball. if only because of this really brave new world. it is the largest laboratory of reform in the country and redistricting right now, and redistricting california's like trying to partition a melting pot. you have given her hats the most complex redistricting job in america to a group of people who were selected in part by -- sending in their resume. and the result has been a 14 member citizen commission that is earned plenty of criticism from the outside for, for example, picking a mapping firm that republicans argued had ties before two democratic perspectives. but i gi

the winner was janice hahn and she won that election tuesday night. on wednesday, the commission put out a visualization of a hypothetical district gave respective district that would shut -- throw janice hahn into a district with henry waxman so welcome to congress on tuesday. now run against henry waxman on thursday. >> welcome to california. [laughter] >> watching california commission has been, has been really really amazing for someone who focuses on insider congressional baseball. if only because of this really brave new world. it is the largest laboratory of reform in the country and redistricting right now, and redistricting california's like trying to partition a melting pot. you have given her hats the most complex redistricting job in america to a group of people who were selected in part by -- sending in their resume. and the result has been a 14 member citizen commission that is earned plenty of criticism from the outside for, for example, picking a mapping firm that republicans argued had ties before two democratic perspectives. but i gi

janice hahn. a los angeles city councilwoman, will replace jane harman who resigned to become president of a think tank here in the nation's capital. that election happening yesterday in california. long long. again, live waiting to hear briefing from republican members louie gohmert, michelle bachmann, and steve king. >> reporters gathered at the studio at the visitors' center on little capitol hill waiting to hear from a couple of republican representatives, michelle bachmann, steve king, and louie gohmert talking about the debt ceiling. another meeting scheduled today at the white house with the president and congressional negotiators. we'll have cameras there, of course. on capitol hill today, the fed chair, ben bernanke, is testifying this morning before the house financial services committee with his report on the economy. he will do the same tomorrow. his monetary report. he'll be before the senate banking committee tomorrow. we'll have live coverage of that as well. it's live now on c-span

the winner was janice hahn a former l.a. councilwoman and won that election tuesday night. on wednesday the commission put out a visualization of a hypothetical district or prospective district that would throw janice hahn into a district with henry waxman. so welcome to congress on tuesday, now run against henry waxman on wednesday. and welcome to california. [laughter] so watching california's commission has been -- has been really, really amazing for, you know, someone who focuses on insider congressional baseball. if only because this is really a brave new world. it's the largest laboratory of reform in the country in redistricting right now. and redistricting california is like trying to partition a melting pot. given perhaps the most perplex redistricting job in america to a group of people who were selected in part by lottery and in part by sending in their rÉsumes of how nonpolitical they were. and the result has been a, you know, 14-member citizen commission that has earned plenty of criticism from the outside for, example, picking a mapping firm that republicans a

the house today also welcomed its newest member, congresswoman janice hahn of california. she won a special election this bill project fill the seat filled by jane -- jane harman. she gave her first floor speech after being sworn in. the speaker: the gentlelady from california is recognized. ms. hahn: thank you. good afternoon, mr. speaker, leader pelosi, and honored members. it is wonderful to be here today representing the 36th congressional district in california. i'm honored and thankful for this incredible opportunity to serve here in the united states house of representatives. i'm humbled to be the first los angeles city councilmember elected to congress since ed roybal-allard almost 50 years ago. -- ed roybal almost 50 years ago. my father, kenny, represented los angeles for more than 50 years. my brother is now superior court judge. my dad taught us serving others is a calling. it requires honesty, hard work and most importantly, the courage to do the right thing. in 1961 a young and controversial civil rights leader named martin luther king jr. came to los angeles

of representatives, sir, i have received the following correspondence regarding the election of janice hahn to fill the vacancy of the 36th congressional district for the state of california. the correspondent was not a candidate for office and affirms that he is not eligible to contest the election under the law. as such, i forward the correspondence to the house for its disposal. with best wishes, i am, signed, sincerely, karen l. haas, clerk. the speaker: referred to the committee on house administration and ordered printed. the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the gentleman from alabama rise? >> request unanimous consent to address the house. the speaker: without objection. >> thank you, mr. speaker. this country has a real problem with jobs or the lack of jobs and our economy. it's what we in congress need to be debating solutions to resolve. instead we're having to argue with the president about our debt ceiling. the president is refusing to cut spending that every american knows we have to do unless he get