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chelsea clinton will marry her long-time boyfriend marc mezvinsky tomorrow. rehearsal dinner tonight, and the father of the bride was out in the streets today. sharyn alfonsi is in rhinebeck. >> reporter: the bride may have been trying to avoid media attention, but he seemed to be basking in it. bill clinton, strolling through and stirring up rhinebeck today, smiling, shaking hands, even taking questions about his future son-in-law. >> i like him. and i admire him. >> reporter: chelsea met marc mezvinsky, the son of two former democratic members of congress, in her teens. they attended stanford together, but only became romantically linked a few years ago. she's an only child. he's one of ten. >> i feel very blessed. hillary and i -- hillary feels the same way. we think he's fabulous. >> reporter: hillary was last spotted delivering packages to chelsea's apartment. tonight, she and hundreds of the family's closest friends are headed to a rehearsal dinner at a nearby estate. most people won't get within miles of that or the multimillion dollar wedding. but tod

los angeles you want to reply to that it's not it's not my solution it's the solution that is me and marc rich it is the solution that is made alex rich it's a solution that means i can live in a rich society with all the benefits that brings it's a fossil fuel solution that marc and alex want to deny to the poorest people on the planet and alex talks about the i.p.c.c. saying it has warmed up in these public documents but i prefer i prefer when scientists talk privately like in the claimant get emails and member that scientists who say that the truth is a house and warm the last fifteen years and it's a disgrace that we can't explain why we've gone through create this feud is warm you know weather changes. it always will it always has warmer weather is good for agricultural productivity at least a male she's e-mails have just been misinterpreted cost of millions of jobs will cost hundreds of millions of jobs across the across america across europe across russia and then deny the chance of a future to hundreds of millions in the developing world you want to make some ridiculous conspiracy

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that, it is going to be as secretary of state hillary clinton has said, chillsy and marc mezvinsky'sair. it is going to be their wedding. state police, no oprah, perhaps none of the other big names that we might be expecting. i'll tell you more coming up in a little bit. by the way, quick question for you guys do you know what the connection is between snooki and chelsea clinton? >> no idea. >> i hope it wasn't the situation. >> no idea. >> that would be a situation. >> i don't think that's what we want to hear on the eve of their wedding. >> no, let's not start those rumors. actually, snooki is from nearby here in poe kipsy, not from the jersey shore as you might think. but these days a lot of people here are a lot more excited about the chelsea clinton connection. >> all right, got it, natalie. had me nervous there. we will check back in with natalie. first let's get a check of the top stories from ann. >> thanks a lot, matt. finally some good news in the massive battle against those wildfires in southern california that have forced the evacuation of some 2,000 people since tuesday

and she's, in fact, marrying marc mezvinsky.e guest list don't know where. though they were given one clue that really narrows it down a bit. they were told to be within driving distance of manhattan. rhinebeck, new york, is within driving distance. about 100 miles north of new york city. it's rumored it will be here at the astor's former 50-acre estate. you can say without a doubt chelsea clinton is getting married here? >> i can say without a doubt she'll be married in astor court. july 31st, in rhinebeck, new york. >> reporter: he went one step further and told us whose names are on the place settings. her mom's boss, the queen of talk, and a few other faces you might recognize are invited. >> if it's announced early or late, people are going to want to know. they're going to come. they're going to look. >> reporter: this is not the first time the something borrowed and something blue festivities were kept in the dark. the son of the 35th president of the united states, jfk jr., kept people guessing until the end. jennifer lo

. >> marc this is one of five fires burning in california. two of them in l.a. county, to encourage county and one in northeast corner of the state. this is clearly the most dangerous as we go a little closer you can see all the evacuation centers around this fire. let's move a little further down near palmdale. you can see these yellow areas these are our homes and buildings have been evacuated. this is key to the fires burning close to what they called the wild life urban interface. this is where the would life meets with neighbors and homes. this is a concrete at aqueduct we receive confirm reports that amber's have jumped across a at aqueduct and caught fire to people's backyard fences. one of the reasons this neighborhood is evacuated. california's pulling out all the stops and bringing it all resources in this afternoon governor supports bigger spoke to reporters. >> we want everything the most important thing he will hear this always from the fire officials that the first 24 hours are the most important time to contain a fire. >> governors for snigger spo

. >> it seems to be maybe a little less high profile names and more actual god for bid friends of marchelsea but still some a-listers here. >> reporter: who exactly? well, mignon moore is reportedly in. moore was the director of white house political affairs under bill and a senior political consultant to hillary clinton for the white house. the guy who beat hillary for that job, president obama told the ladies of "the view" he didn't get an incite and he didn't mind. >> it would tough enough to have one president at a wedding. you are don't want two presidents at the wedding. the secret service and everybody is getting magged. >> in, huma abedin. hillary's right-hand woman. intemped at the white house and with her through her 2008 campaign. bill even presided over her wedding. out, kathleen kennedy townsend. she broke with the majority of the kennedy family when she threw her support to hillary instead of obama. in, capricia marshall. she makes sure events run smoothly. probably a great person to have at a wedding. ted turner was property reportedly not invited. out, robert rubin, sec

with a side of speculation over the next weekend's wedding between chelsea clinton and her fiance marc medvinsky. >> all kinds of rumors. >> reporter: the clintons haven't even told their guests -- a list rumored to include steven spielberg, ted turner and barbra streisand -- where to show up. but here in this quaint hudson valley town, they are already making plans. >> we have the chelsea choice wrap. we have bill's all american sandwich and hillary's the secretary of steak. >> reporter: by most accounts the clinton wedding will -- well, may happen here at the exclusive astor courts on 50 acres that looks remarkably like the white house. this is about as close as we can get. the estate is something like three-quarters of a mile down that road. on tuesday, a handful of trucks with massachusetts license plates which happens to be the same state as the reported wedding planner is from, were seen pulling through these gates. around here, that counts as a scoop. jim langen, editor of the hudson valley news, is chasing one of the best kept secrets. is this the biggest mystery ever to hit rh

chelsea clinton's wedding to her longtime boyfriend, marc mezvinsky. >> rhinebeck is on lockdown. >>ed confidentiality agreements. i know a couple of people who have signed those. >> reporter: officials are holding news conferences, though they're not saying for what, exactly. >> this is a private event that may take a bit longer to get from point a to point b this weekend. >> reporter: it's tough to get the scoop, even for the guy who broke the story. the only person here who doesn't seem to be talking about is that guy. >> this guy. >> reporter: all the attention comes at a price. >> this is like havoc. >> reporter: even the international media wants to catch a glimpse of the bride-to-be. >> the clintons are like royal family, i guess. >> reporter: the world has watched chelsea clinton grow up and is eager to see her as a beautiful, intelligent bride, following the steps of other married presidential daughters from caroline kennedy to jenna bush. but this private and most exclusive event will not be for the world to see or those without an invite. not even president obama is going.

tomorrow she is going to wed marc mevzinsky at an estate overlooking the hudson river.ll kinds of celebrities will be attending. there will be porcelain porta- potties and a massive tent. the tab is at least $2 million.

york, nestled in the postcard perfect hudson valley, all signs indicate chelsea clinton will marry marcezvinsky here saturday. and the rumors are swirling. >> president obama's coming up the hudson in a private boat. and you know, the frog men will escort him. >> reporter: the clintons have not confirmed rhinebeck as the wedding location, but the mother of the bride told cbs news she's thrilled. >> i'm very excited. i think she is a really responsible young woman. her fiancee is a wonderful young man. >> reporter: the mayor believes the rhinebeck rumor is true. what do you think this place is going to look like come saturday, july 31st? >> i think it's going to look like a circus. >> reporter: the trickle of details leaking out is now a torrent. the wedding will reportedly take place at the $12 million estate known as astor courts, 50 acres encompassing a five acre pavilion and owned by clinton donor. the hudson valley news spotted this newly erected tent on the grounds of the estate. executive editor jim langdon. >> our sources say it's going to be constructed in such a way it's going

she is marrying her fiance marc mezvinsky.mors were swirling but the president being there puts the conspiracy talks to rest. 500 guests are invited. the price tag is $2 million. >> i got an invitation. >> are you going? >> i couldn't make it. you had other things to do. [ laughter ] >> that's it for the cbs news at noon. our next newscast is at 5:00. don't another get, eyewitness news is always on cbs5.com. have a great day. ,,,,,,,,,, our real national pastime? saving money. and like baseball people love their stats. i started bringing my lunch to work -- 50 bucks a week in my pocket. here's a good one: state farm insures 40 million drivers. more than geico and progressive combined. i saved because i'm accident-free. of course, with so many ways to save including discounts of up to 40%, having that many customers shouldn't be a surprise. so ask a neighbor about state farm, then call an agent at 1-800-state-farm or go online. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] 2-scoop sundae, water and a free mlb® mini helmet compliments of aquafina. bas

. >> reporter: welcome to rhinebeck, soon to be inundated are 400 of chelsea and marc, bill and hillary'sde the guest list? jim langan of the local fews says oprah, tom hanks are also invited to the saturday evening ceremony. it's going to be held at astor court, overlooking the sprawling hudson valley. they are speculating about the details. many of the wedding guests are said to be staying at the beekman arms, it has a long history of catering to celebrities and politicians. even george washington slept here. congratulations are everywhere, but anyone connected to the ceremony had to sign a confidentiality agreement. the clintons still won't even confirm it's happening. >> they leaked a bunch of secret documents on the internet about the afghanistan war. did you hear about that? don't worry. the plan for chelsea clinton's wedding are still top secret. >> reporter: discretion is part of rhinebeck's appeal, a hidden playground to presidents and the mega wealthy. >> we're proud to have them coming here and having their wedding, but we're not that impressed. >> reporter: no? for some it's j

chelsea clinton's wedding to investment banker marc mezvinsky is a week from saturday. mother of the bride, secretary of state hillary clinton, is on a four-nation tour of asia. today, officials in vietnam gave her a couple of gifts: a white table cloth for chelsea; and for the secretary, a portrait of her and chelsea carved out of rubies, sapphires and other precious stones. but because of the portrait's high value, ethics rules probably won't allow her to keep it. and coming up next, attitude check: is america happy or grumpy? scientists say the answer is in the tweets. ever seen anything like it? me neither. it's new beneful incredibites. uh-huh! it's just the way you like it-- made with wholesome grains, real beef, even carrots and peas. you love the smaller-size, easy-to-chew kibbles, and i love the carbohydrates for energy and protein for muscles. whoa! wait for me! ha-ha. you only think you're getting spoiled. [ woman announcing ] new beneful incredibites. another healthful, flavorful beneful. [ susan ] i hate that the reason we're always stopping is because i ha

but admit 30- year-old chelsea clinton will marry her longtime beau, 32- year-old investment banker marcy, on saturday. >> this is the biggest thing to hit rhinebeck since washington's army drove the british out of rhinebeck. >> reporter: the clintons have kept a tight lid on the details so any information is a scoop for the town newspaper. >> the circus has truly come to town. >> reporter: although nobody admits to it, everybody knows the wedding is at astor courts, a majestic mansion tucked within 50 wooded acres, crawling security. that forced paparazzi to take to the air, trying to get a peek of the action around the tents that have mysteriously sprouted up. wedding planners estimate the event's price tag could top two million dollars with flowers at $250,000 food and booze, $155,000, and air conditioned port-a-potties $15,000. the best guess is some v.i.p.s will be staying here at the historic beekman arms inn. we tried talking to the owners but like many in the area, they've signed a confidentiality agreement. 90 miles south in manhattan, there was a bride sighting. a giant hat cou

and sharing your views dr marc rich yellow from the university of florence in italy joining us there in vienna thanks very much thank you thank you. other news now corporal punishment in schools may seem like an out of date disciplining tool but in india it's still widely used that's despite being banned for a decade and its currency reports claims that teachers are being violent towards children are rife. this is one of india's worst kept secrets the prevalence of corporal punishment in schools but the recent suicide of a thirteen year old rival has brought the practice out into the open a student at the prestigious martin here for boys school in kolkata hanged himself at home earlier this year after being gained at school after spending months juicing the school for answers his father has filed a police complaint against the three teachers he says were involved i think that they were after him for a long way limiting he was so long as he was getting an individual. battering if i may use the word he was able to take it but when the all descended on him at the same time that i don't

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crush of media, paparazzi and curious onlookers. >> reporter: the 400 guests, many know chelsea and marc, but the entire guest list is top secret. spielberg, strbarbra streisand oprah are reported to be coming. the rehearsal dinner is expected to take place in the stone barn at the grasmere farm estate. in a tough economy, many americans scaled back on weddings, but it appears the clintons are going all out for their only daughter. from the flowers to the food, it's lavish. that means a hefty price tag. >> for a wedding of this caliber with the types of vendors that the clintons have been hiring we expect the wedding to come in at about $2 million. >> reporter: the cost includes a band, of course, and the clintons are big music lovers. so what's on the play list? according to the website tmz, it includes such party staples as diana ross's "i'm coming out," abba's "dancing queen" and u2's "beautiful day". >> i think chelsea and the family have very good taste fitting a royal wedding for the u.s. >> the gifts are already arriving. last week the president of vietnam presented hillary clinto

his name may not ring a bell but her fiance, marc mezvinsky is about to become the man of the hour. >> they have been together a long time. >> reporter: is he a cutie? >> very cute. she has very good taste. >> reporter: they first met as teenagers at a leadership retreat in 1993. they both tanded stamford university. he now work as an investment bank errata hedge fund. lives in a building in a $4 million three-bedroom apartment on new york 'fifth avenue. his family has faced adversity. his father, former iowa congressman ed mezvinsky, plead guilty to fraud and served five years in prison. observers say as children of politicians who face public turmoil, both marc and chelsea understand how harsh the negative spotlight can be. >> i think it is huge. i think both of them understand each other in a way that no one else can. they understand what the other one has been through. >> now though the details are shrouded in secrecy, their wedding is the talk of the town in upstate rhinebeck, new york. >> nothing is happening. >> reporter: like no official confirmation, the wedding will happen a

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she is now 30 and is marrying marc mezvinsky an investment banker whose parents were both democraticrs of congress. the bride and groom first met as teens but didn't become a couple until several years later. the vows are now set for the last day in july. word had leaked this month it's going to be held at a secluded versailles style mansion about two hours north of new york city. the proud mom secretary of state hillary clinton who is in pakistan right now said her daughter knows who she is and what she wants on her big day. >> my daughter has really taken hold of it. she knows what she wants and how she wants to have it come off. >> see, i told you. president bill clinton says his role is just to sign the check. chelsea has asked him to slim down a little bit too. by the way he has lost about 15 pounds. >>> it is 5:57 right now. imagine noticing a crack on the wing of your plane and seeing it grow throughout t se e e thurpictneht.hees o see the pictures one man tk from his seat.

she is now 30 and marrying marc mezvinsky an investment banker. the bride and groom first met as teens but didn't become a couple until several years later. the vows are set for the last day in july. word leaked out this month it will be held in a very secluded mansion about two hours north of new york city. >> we have the answer to the question about how do you open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew? >> plus, oakland city leaders prepare for an historic vote over medical marijuana today. >> here is a live look at san francisco at least what you can see of it right now. we have some drizzle and the low clouds bringing flight delays to the bay area. a look at that and your forecast coming up. >>> and a little taste of tuesday funnies. america voted for the comic on last comic standing. walnut creek's entrant is not one of them. the laughs go on every monday night at 9:00 a.m. here on nbc bay area news. >> i had my heart broken last year when i learned i only want to talk to people who also have their heart broken because people who haven't have

stately historic mansions along the hudson river and the twins understand why chelsea clinton her fiance marcsky may want to tie at knot here, too. were you invited to the wedding? >> no. >> reporter: are you okay with that? >> fine. it's beautiful in rhinebeck, the place is beautiful on the hudson river. >> reporter: you know where it's happening? >> i think so. i've heard, supposedly. >> reporter: one week before an event that so many expect to happen here, rumor and speculation substitute for fact and real information. joan howe is a wedding planner but not "the" wedding planner. everybody has to talk about the wedding with the if, maybe rumor. >> i know. >> reporter: it's weird. >> it is very weird. >> reporter: a local photographer snapped this picture of a tent going up at the 50-acre astor courts estate where rumor has it some 400 guest guests will celebrate a wedding the clintons have guard like a state secret. some guests are supposedly staying at the exclusive belvedere this weekend. anything going on next weekend? >> no comment. we don't permit other people here so you have complet

her fiance, marc med vin ski. and never mind the guest list.rom the designers to dollars and everything in between. cbs news correspondent elaine quijano has the story. >> reporter: a trench coat clad chelsea clinton was spotted outside of her manhattan gym thursday. just days before she will donna design werding gown, oscar de la renta or vera wang is still in question. it is clear the ultimate power couple is planning the ultimate wedding. details of what a $2 million can plan. >> they have porcelain p ro ta-potties at the wedding with music piped in. >> reporter: president obama said he didn't make the guest list. but for good reason. >> you don't want two presidents at one -- >> reporter: who is on the guest list? >> entertainment tonight" confirmed barbra streisand, steven spielberg. >> reporter: downtown rhinebeck the uninvited guests, the media, definitely arrived. keeping the small town welcomed attention. >> if could you choose any town in the whole world but decided to choose this little town. >> reporter: amid the celebration, poigna

up to be the social event of the year and the wedding of former first daughter chelsea clinton and marcdded factor of interest. she is methodist. he is jewish. about two decades ago, 15% of u.s. households were mixed faith. four years ago, the number was up to 25%. and growing steady. joining us now is life coach and dating expert donna barnes. good morning. >> good morning. >> so if they were to come to you, knock on your door, and say give us some advice just off the bat, how best to make this work, what would you tell them? >> first and foremost, i think keep respect for each other and what's important to each other and not really try to change the other person in a way that they're not open to. but having an open mind and being willing to change is always good within a relationship. >> this order to make something like this work, does it not take an extraordinary amount of maturity? >> absolutely. yeah. it has to be not about just getting your way. i think we're all used to having it our way and what we want. but then when you're in love with another person and you're forming a unio

she recently told cbs news, she couldn't be happier for chelsea and her future son-in-law marc mezvinskywill have just a great marriage going forward. as the mother of the bride, i could not be happier. >> reporter: back in rhinebeck, well wishers from town anxiously await more detail. >> flowers are planted, everyone sprucing up their site. >> reporter: an exclusive shot of chelsea entering vera wang's studio. the money shot will be the bride. >> wow, if i get a shot of chelsea, her gown coming towards me right after the nuptials. >> reporter: yeah, fat chance. i can tell you more about the wedding attire. reportedly brides' maids and flower girl, vera wang. as for the mother of the bride, it's likely she will be wearing oscar de la renta. >> thanks. we hear this because they have been sighted in the past at these showrooms. >> if you want news about the wedding, it's all in "women's wear daily." >> lots of good news. >> we'll be right back. you're watching "the early show." [ girl ] bye mom! bye sweetie! you'll do great. [ laughs ] this is it! [ all ] 10...9...8... a new school year ha

let's talk about the lavish upcoming nuptials of chelsea clinton with marc mezvinsky.les north of new york. >> there's lots of reports out there saying what the figure is going to be. it's obviously going to be -- could go into the seven figures. it's going to be at that estate, a large mansion north of new york. actually owned and created by the astors and now the home is owned by two clinton donors. we know there will be lot of brides maids as well. there may be be as many celeb friends friend with clintons because a source tells "people" chelsea and marc wanted more of their friends. >> we heard exactly that, this is chelsea's wedding and they want their friends. if you consider a price tag of $3 million to $5,000, you're talking about 600,000 a head. >> the extra costs are going into things, extra security, which, you know, a different type of wedding wouldn't have. they have air conditioned huge tents which costs thousands of drar dollars. bridal parties and transportation. because guests will be transported from one location to another location for the reception.

. >> congratulations, chelsea and marc. >> reporter: in town, rhinebeck is ready for an influx of a-listersrumors that everyone from oprah to tom hanks may be attending. >> some of these hotels have been instructed to behave accordingly and make accommodations. where's the kitchen door so so-and-so can go out. >> reporter: and the affair, so swank, the driveway to astor courts estate is being widened to accommodate limousines. the portable toilets cost $15,000. to have hot water and music piped in. even the electricians working the event, have to follow a dress code. and the electricians have to wear tuxedos? >> yeah. they have an army of carpenters and electricians told to wear tuxedos so they blend in. you don't want a guy in farmer's jeans and a tool belt. when you're passing the caviar. >> reporter: i left my tool belt at home, too. we're going to have more details on this wedding coming up in the next half hour. >> thank you, sharyn. >>> also coming up, "american idol" explodes overnight. not one but two judges are out of there. who could be replacing them? >>> and the latest on that b

she's marrying marc mezvinsky tomorrow. >>> finally this half hour, cats living in a lap of luxury.russia is known for two things. art and cats. >> that's right. cats. 60 felines there and a staff that takes care of them. you could say it's the purr-fect life. i didn't write that. alex marquardt reports from st. petersburg. >> thanks, willis. >> reporter: the museum sits on the banks of st. petersburg's neva river. its walls filled with priceless masterpieces. so much art you could roam the halls for days and still not see it all. but out of sight to the millions of tourists who come here are the residents who have called this place home for more than 200 years. hanging out in the alleyways. sleeping by drainpipes. lounging in the grass. these are the hermitage cats. around 60 in all. strays taken in and cared for by the museum. cats first arrived here in 1774, brought in by the russian imperial family to rid the palace of rats. today the tradition of cats living here continues, and is thriving. down in the basement is cat headquarters where morina runs the show. she's in charge of

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next, marc friedman. he has some interesting things to pass on to us. next is marcia brown, who i have known for many years. very active, very helpful, a dedicated servant for the people of the state of montana. she is currently the chief operating officer for the national center for technology in you, montana. next is an economist and group manager at the rand corporation. thank you for being here. our final witness is the senior vice president for human resources at [unintelligible] thank you all for today. as is our regular custom, i ask each of you to summarize your statements in about five minutes, roughly, and your prepared statement will be automatically included in the record. thanks for coming. >> mr. chairman, ranking member, senator bunning, it is a great pleasure for many years now to work with the fantastic staffers that you all have in developing material for these hearings and legislation and everything else. senator grassley, you characterize very well what i feel is perhaps the best way to sort of identify what we are confronting, socia