her name is marsha coleman- adebayo. the book is called "no fear: a whistleblower's triumph over corruption and retaliation at the epa." thank you for your work and your witness. >> thank you for having me. tavis: up next, bob knowling. stay with us. bob knowling crew up on welfare in indiana. -- grew up on welfare in indiana. that did not prevent him from getting an education and becoming a leading telecommunicate -- tele- communications ceo. his new book is called "you can get there from here: my journey from struggle to success." he has been called on by the left and the right, bill clinton in michael bloomberg have called on him for a variety of projects to have the first and maybe last person on the program to be knocked from the same hometown as i am, indiana, but the same high school i went to. what are the chances you would get two black men out of the corn field in indiana on pbs? only in america. it is an honor to have you on this program. i am sure the folks in indiana are proud to have hoosiers on national te

out the windows on 95 near white marsha where traffic is moving in both directions but not quickly and further up north things have cleared up and we want to take a live shot near warren where you can see the red lights heading north. if you are planning to hit the road for thanksgiving dinner or the weekend, make sure you plan your trip with abc2 news. >>> and good holiday weather all weekend and you can check out maryland's powerful radar and we are checking it and finding some rain on the radar. it has been tough to get the last of it out. one band of rain back up through centerville and queen ann's county to kent and there's still rain in queens town and we have the wind restriction and drizzle and light rain and look at the wind gusts 37 in easton and you get an idea where bay bridge travel is on the tough side and temperatures hanging on to 50 in baltimore and quickly falling to the 40s and a nice rebound for tomorrow for 44 for game time tomorrow night and much more on your thanksgiving forecast right through the weekend and coming up. >>> and remember you can follow all the sto

this is crosstalk that means you can jump in anytime you want i very much encourage it but first marsha where does the world stand right now at seven billion people and still counting today's world population is that what it was in one nine hundred sixty seven and seven times what it was only ten centuries ago by mid century a projected growth will put that figure at nine point three billion people concerns are mounting that such sustained expansion of humankind threatens to run dry this planet's already overstretched resources. the business as usual scenario predicts that humanity will be using renewable resources and land at the rate of two planets each year by twenty thirty and just over two point eight planets each year by twenty fifty in addition to medical progress and higher agricultural productivity fertility is thought to be the main driver of population interesting re enough worldwide population continues to grow despite the fact that the growth rate itself has been steadily declining the reason for this is the fact that there is still more people living in countries with a hi

is crossed i've been and you can jump in anytime you want and i very much encourage it but first marsha tell us more about what is called the facts well first i must say it's quite ironic to see one of the least the countries in the world be the first to implement a measure but irony aside let's figure out what this tax is all about the law which went into effect and then mark in early october eleventh the surcharge on foods high in saturated fats all with good intent politicians claim it will help to reduce cardiovascular disease a we city and diabetes at the political level there was a high degree of consensus for this law it was wide agreement by trying to improve the average danish life about trying to improve the health of the jewish people. but outside of politics the measure is finding few allies first of all take years before empirical evidence can prove the bill tax not only causes measurable changes in behavior but also translates into tangible health improvements at the same time studies have shown a positive correlation between income level and better diet quality which mean

and marsha anderson discusses her career as the first african-american two-star general. >> prime minister'suestions with david cameron. then, mitt romney addresses employees at nationwide insurance. and the publisher of the new havehire leaerder, who endorsed newt gingrich. of programs a couple with dennis blair on potential defense cuts. span.is at 12:15 on c- and the member of the joint deficit reduction committee. live at 2:00 pm eastern. >> the newly designed c-span website has 11

you know and they're deeply hurt by the administration and marsha and i mentioned ashley guideline constantly talking about winning but in a real story corporations want to hedge their bets and they want god the ability to get him. out of the political aisle when they go and you say you're going to see is not my guy and president obama's campaign issue going into the republican nominee and it certainly will be a different kind of ballgame this time around with the citizens united case and the fact that we may not know exactly who and how much is given to each candidate just taking with the money al gore two thousand a costly his campaign in history sure we have the numbers i think five point three billion dollars was spent by candidates political parties and interest groups on the congressional and presidential races well guess what the projected cost of the twenty twelve election is eight billion dollars they even gave a little bit higher is it possible i mean that president obama may need to raise even doubled this year which he raised the first time around what do you think that says that

. >> you know what i always say, you know how they say marsha, marsha, marsha. brian, brian. >> when they hit me in the shoulder with a football, my nose does not swell up. thanksgiving is less than a week away. do you have your menu picked out? if not, we have delicious recipes that are affordable, and delicious. joining me is the star of "semihomemade" and author of these new books, "money saving meals" and "easy at home entertaining." sandra lee is here. welcome back. you're concerned i'm going to get in your way. let's begin. >> well, it's the holidays, right? so i'm going to start you off with a cocktail. so if you come over here, we're going to celebrate. all right. >> what are we celebrating by the way? >> this is going to be our -- >> life. that we are alive. are you kidding? that's enough. ok. we'll start off with coffee and a mug. we like coffee and there's hot chocolate. you'll put a little bit of that in there. >> ok. >> fireside cocktail. then a little bit for me. i'm going to put in one ounce of bailey's because this is called bailey's friends givi

and marsha anderson discusses her career as the first african- american two-star general. >> this morning, we will take your questions and comments. after that, the former national intelligence director talks about military readiness and potential budget cuts and later, the american enterprise institute hosts a conference on the joint chavis said reduction committee to reach an agreement. this morning a "washington journal," a look at the future of health care legislation after

>>neil: marsha, as do i. thank you very much.i can do but i have solved that problem. taxpayers are hit in the fannie for another bailout, $8 billion, executives getting hit with a bonus? to the senator would says "bull." ♪ [ male announcer ] we're not employers or employees. not white collar or blue collar or no collars. we are business in america. and every day we awake to the same challenges. but at prudential we're helping companies everywhere find new solutions to manage risk, capital and employee benefits, so american business can get on with business. ♪ so i get claritin clear for strong, non-drowsy relief of all my alleres like dust mold pets and pollen. looks good. thanks. i ve claritin clear. but think about your heart. 2% has over half the saturated fat of whole milk. want to cut back on fat and not compromisen taste? try smart balance fat free milk. it's what you'd expect from the folks at smart balance. >>neil: losing money to a problem, just ask uncle sam for more, asking for $8 billion additional after losing $5 bi

marsha black burn, come on in here.y to connect with an elected official, particularly with somebody not from the state. as a mom what would you want to tell washington d.c. that washington isn't listening to? anybody? go ahead. >> let husband raise our children, let us teach our children what we want and get out of our lives. >> do you guys agree with that? >> yes. >> healthcare. healthcare is very complicated and it does not involve the government. i do not want this healthcare and i'm from tennessee. >> stay out of our schools and let god -- god it there anyway, you can't really take him out, but stay out of that. >> what would you tell them? >> on the topic of healthcare, i really agree that we need to take a business approach more to it and not a government investigated approach because you lose who humans are who are at the core of the healthcare. and i think that's a huge issue that congress and politics need to stay away from. and also tort reform, in that area so that we can lower the cost for healthcare. >> re

we had jerry van dyke and marsha mason who will be back at thanksgiving.t odd for you? >> it was a little time warpy, you know. i think we broke some time reponse con tim youm rules. >> jimmy: did you feel like you were cheating on him? because i did. >> you did? well, i felt that way when i watched "men of a certain age," his great show. and he had, like, bedroom sex scenes with people which, on nine years of random, we never got there. >> jimmy: a lot of bedroom sc e scenes -- >> no naked stuff. i was like, those women were naked on that set with you. i was like pissed off about it. >> jimmy: i don't blame you. you have the thanksgiving episode on real thanksgiving. do you make the real turkey, do you do the traditional things? >> you know, when i was young and idealistic and a new mom, i did, i would get up and spend the whole day and then they'd koim to the table for five minutes and then they would leave and leave me the dishes and everything. so then i went to, like, just do the turkey and then order some side dishes from a nice place. we did that. a

tennessee republican marsha blackburn, she will be at that hearing.he is my guest now and good morning to you. >> good morning. bill: we understand secretary chu will come out fight fighting with a vigorous defense. in part he will say this on the screen. when it comes to the clean energy race, america face as simple choice, compete or accept defeat. he will argue this industry is worth $80 billion and america can not afford to not to be in the game. what do you say? >> i say that is policy discussion if he wants to go to the energy subcommittee and have that. today, we are focused on the fact that the department of energy was not equipped manage, fa facilitate, oversight of $18 billion in stimulus fund they received. this doe loan guarantee program obviously has failed because two of the first three recipients of these loan guarantees have already filed for bankruptcy. there is a problem with the due diligence that was not done by the department of energy. so why did they choose to give some of these companies these loans and why are they picking win

i asked marsha in 2002 when i was thinking about running for governor. i asked what do you think about a 90% pay cut? i am going to do everything i can to make sure we have a new republican president. and i'm not going to take any money for doing that. but i automatic the other part of my time i'll have to work for money. >> okay. well, he'll be out on the job market soon. thank you very much, governor. good to see you. >> thank you, andrea. >>> and mad as hell. how can president obama win over an angry electorate. susan page and mark halperin coming up. >>> and the battle over union rights in ohio with afl-cio president rich trumpka. send me your comments @mitchellreports. ♪ ♪ ♪ walk, little walk ♪ small talk, big thoughts ♪ gonna tell them all just what i want ♪ ♪ i said don't stop, don't stop ♪ ♪ don't stop talking to me [ male announcer ] the most legroom per dollar of any car in america. the all-new nissan versa sedan. from $10,990. innovation upsized. innovation for all. ♪ most powerful trading app ? total access - to everything. from idea to resea

>> first of all, i never believed the story about you and marsha. >> gretchen: you have no know that's on here. >> i never believe that story and i love the hawaiian vacation story. i think you came into your own on that one. on the rouse issue, he knows how it maneuver in congress. i kind of like his image because he has this crumpled, rumpled, you really know how to read him. he's like this kind of looming presence in the white house. i think this is kind of the revenge of rahm, that's what i call it. because when we had daley do that sideswipe on rahm emanuel, well, he wasn't exactly the most well loved on capitol hill, i don't think rahm emanuel ever forgot that and the fact that rouse is stepping in now, i think it's a sign that the obama administration is getting a little serious. >> gretchen: why not just fire bill daley then? >> they don't fire anyone. no, no. they don't fire anyone in this white house. that's too much drama. that's way too much drama. i think they do it the way they do a lot of things. the surface is all is well, they're just exchanging some responsibilities,

. >> reporter: head knitter marsha spencer floleft a few hours dur the rare october snowstorm. >> if we would be able to stick this out and this proved it. >> i think the movement has a potential for the benefit sort of a once in a life sometime. >> reporter: for jeff smith who has been here since the beginning, the point of the protest is dialogue. >> what i think americans want to talk about are jobs and health care and education and the fact that no one has a living wage in this country any more. and that is really what is resonating. >> reporter: one issue they are talking about? ending the bush era tax cuts extended under president obama. ♪ don't you ever ask them why >> reporter: today, a group of occupy demonstrators will leave the park for a protest march to washington. ♪ >> reporter: elaine quijano, cbs news, new york. ♪ and know they love you >> thank you, everybody! >> those marchers plan to arrive two weeks from today at the capital. the deadline for the congressional committee to decide to keep the bush era tax cuts. >>> here is jeff glor at the news desk with a final ch

we will hear from major-general marsha anderson, the top ranking african-american woman in the army. >> non-profit and innovators, business leaders, educators, and mainstream americans, asking them what are the big levers we can pull to restore opportunity? what can we get done? this has always been about getting something done, not just talk. we've reached out to leading thinkers and ask them to engage in conversations about the policy implication of a shared agenda. what can we agree upon? those of you in washington know how hard that is in this current environment. what was amazing and hardening is to see how willing people were to engage. by focusing on the past, policies that have worked and those that have failed and bright spots of innovation, if you have a beautiful book in your bags. we emerged with a broad framework that can boost opportunity. i want to introduce the ceo of seubert enterprises --

i would also welcome marsha ginsberg stevens -- marsh said consular stevens, -- marcia guenzler-stevensjan and the vietnam veterans memorial fund in this exciting new endeavour with the education center. jan thank you for your partnership and we sharing your mission to ensure that the legacy and sacrifices of vietnam veterans are not forgotten. to the members of the arm festers -- on forces and the veterans here today, i am deeply, deeply honored and humbled to spend a special day, veterans day, with you. there really is no tribute, no commemoration, no honor that can truly match the magnitude of your service and your sacrifice. those of you that served in the and i'm coming your families, we know how important is memorial is to you. every day we try some small way to repay your sacrifice and the sacrifice of those who did not make it home by preserving and caring for this wonderful and very moving more. thank you very much -- and very moving memorial. thank you very much. >> we really appreciate the kind words. i had an interesting couple days. i have been traveling with a fellow from

marsha begins ler stevens, who is the vice president of the vietnam foundation and sharon bistran onef the nurse heroine s who served in vietnam. and our great sponsor in partnering today's ceremony in working with us in preserving this wonderful sight. and we are very excited to work with january and the vietnam veterans memorial fund in this exciting new endeavor with the education center. january, we thank you for your partnership and we share in your mission to ensure that the legacy and sacrifices of vietnam veterans are not forgotten. to the members of the armed forces and the veterans who are here today. i am deeply, deeply honored and humbled to spend this special day, veterans day with you. there really is no tribute, no commemoration, no honor that can truly match the magnitude of your service and your sacrifice. to veterans and family members of those of you who served in vietnam, we in the national park service know how important this memorial is to you and every day we're trying at least in some small way to repay your sacrifice and the sacrifice of those who did not make