more critical republicans who we thought might take more of a hard line who voted in the end for john bain per. so it is not an overwhelming victory, but it is a victory and he has been through some challenges in his leadership over recent days and that's just bound to continue. that's the environment we are in h >> and given those public statements, if you will you can the level of contentious nature of the last couple of years, do you have any reason to believe that this is a fresh start or do you get a sense it's going to be more of the same, lots of dukes up and battling? >> well, the issues are still as deep and difficult and the points view that approach those issues are still very far apart. it is a polarized congress, to be sure. i think a moment like this, a day like this, is worth letting people take a look at congress and see that they are proud to have been elected. they bring their families. it is a moment that is emotional for many of them. and getting to know them day to day, they take seriously what their role is for the good of the country. many times, they are criticized

the fact is the speaker used to be, as harry reid accused john bain over being, a dictator, control everythingnow they can control virtually nothing. >> and i want to thank all of you, as we begin this new year, with friends and colleagues all, it's great to see you, karen tim multi-and margaret carlson and josh green, great cover and chris cillizza, thanks very much for being our daily fix. let's listen to nancy pelosi and you the house of representatives. >> as we mourn the families of the newtown, we know that ensuring the safety of all americans would be truly meaningful tribute to the children and teachers of sandy hook elementary school. for the strength of our democracy, for the sake of our children, let us work together to protect and defend all of our people. [ applause ] in the same year president lincoln issued the emancipation program clammakers the statue of freedom was unveiled atop the capitol development and it continues, that dome continues to be a beacon of freedom to the world and a source of inspiration for all who have had the honor to serve in program. let us work in frie

bain el went beyond the hall of congress and from fellow republicans like governor christie. >> there's only one group to complain for the continued suffering. the house majority and their speaker, john boehner. >> reporter: others in sandy's path also weighed in. >> disappointed they couldn't come to a conclusion and pass the bill. >> reporter: in a statement from the white house, president obama urged boehner to change his mind. following an afternoon meeting with republican members from new york and new jersey, boehner did change a bit, and promised to have a vote on the $60 billion relief package by january 15th, which for the louder complainers was enough. >>> taking a live look outside now, hey, if you've got outside, you know this is one of the coldest days we've had since last winter. what does that mean for us tonight? >> meteorologist veronica johnson has the answer. >> it's going to drop even lower tonight. so we've got to look back where we were this morning. during the overnight period, take a look, the temperatures started out this morning at 32 degrees. many neighborhoods, great falls, mclain, even up north at 32 to start, 32 also over in charles county. or down in cha