tavis: you got go mezz and mcbride? >> yes.: what are your feelings on doing this 50 years after her death, i have some thoughts, but maybe you have some insights. how does this much giftedness come out of a woman whose life was troubled practically from beginning to end? >> you know what? i think she had a gift. she had a gift. she found a way to, i think, alleviate the painful episodes in her life through her music. she is what i call a short-term angel. she wasn't always tragic. she was a very independent and a very, very strong woman, and she refused to yield to the mores of the day for vocalist. she insisted on singing her own music her own way. but billie, she loved to crack jokes, she was a practical joke player. she could curse like a sailor. musicians that went on the road for her, she was a blast to be on the road with. if they parked for a week or more, she would pull out pots and pans and cook for everybody. part of what i was trying to project with this c.d., most people don't know her name was eleanora fagan, they

[shouts and laughter] >> damian mcbride, spin doctor, was spreading poison against darling.he told every journalist who had access to a pencil that it was a disaster. there was the most poisonous briefing against him. last night the chance eller said after he said what he said, number 10 downing street, and i quote, unleashed the forces of hell. why does the prime minister think i said -- think he said that? >> i've already answered that. i never instructed a briefing against the chancellor. when it comes to the question of the economy, can i and his party explain why they were for reducing the deficit, then against the deficit, now for reducing the deficit again? none of his policies stand up and that's why there is never any substance from the leader of the opposition! >> it was this prime minister who put character at the heart of the election! it was this prime minister who said judge us on his moral compass? why is it the moral compass always points at someone other than him? let me -- this is a verb atim eyewitness account from one of the journalists. browns point man

damien mcbride -- any closer and they will start kissing. after he said what he said unleashed the forces of hell. what does the prime minister think he said that? >> i never and trusted briefing -- when it comes to the question of the economy, can he and his party explain why they were for reducing the deficit than against reducing the deficit and no thoughts of reducing the deficit again. that is why there was never any substance from the leader of the opposition. >> this put character in the heart of the election. judge on his moral compass. why is it the moral compass always points that someone else other than him? this is a verbatim eyewitness account from one of the journalists. the point man turned and started -- >> if we do not stop shouting i may have to bring some sort of help line myself. or worse still, it makes an extremely bad impression, this sort of noise and ranting on the british public. die appeal to the house to have some regard for the way in which we are viewed by the electorate. the house will hear the leader of the op

kel ly mcbride, and thad lacina, the former head animal training at seaworld and helped train dawn brancheau, thank you, both of you, for the discussion to extend the dignity to dawn's family and addresses the needs we have. thank you. >>> i'll tell you about something else we'll bring for you. in pennsylvania, former steelworker are getting a job in a brand new field. i think we've given a new visual clue of who is hiring. constipation's uncomfortable enough, so why take a harsh laxative? phillips' caplets work naturally with your colon... for overnight relief without cramps. phillips' caplets. because your census answers are more than just answers. they're the first step toward a happier, healthier community. we can't move forward until you mail it back. 2010 census. >>> factory workers in pennsylvania are getting paychecks again because of clean energy, and old steel factories are getting new life. now manufacturing parts for wind farms. here's joe johns on how this industry is "building up america." >> reporter: this used to be steel country usa, with its towering pollution machine. but

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joining me this hour, greg mcbride, a senior financial analyst and beth kobler.ave said i have been unemployed for over a year and have a small retirement pension and unemployment coming in. i owe about $75,000 in credit card and other debt which i haven't been able to pay. i consulted an attorney about filing bankruptcy. his fee though is $1,100. it includes the filing and court fee. he wants to know is there any way that he ca getelp from an agency and not have to pay for it? >> well, over 1 million people filed bankruptcy last year. that's up 40% from the year before. so it's a big prblem, and you absolutely need a lawyer and the price he's getting is about average. however, if he's really desperate, he can try a local bar association or bankruptcy court clerk or legal aid society. also, for that fee thatou have for processing a bankruptcy, he may be able to pay it in installments. so that can help a little bit. >> paying it out over time. good answers. and also roger wrote in and he said, how do i choose a credit consolidation group to work with. there are so

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joining me this hour is greg mcbride, with bankrate.com and beth, thanks for being here. appreciate this. byron wrote this in. byron wrote we moved in 2006 and have good mortgage in good standing and good credit. recently we found out we have to move again, but we're told we can't secure another mortgage for 36 months because of that short sale. are there any options to get another mortgage? >> how about renting? >> if you're going to be moving every few years that's not conducive to homeownership because of the high transaction costs that you're paying. renting for a few years will get you over the 36-month hump and put your best foot forward in getting a mortgage. if you absolutely have to buy right now it will take a significant down payment because of that situation and you'll have to look at something like a private investor who lands at elevated interest rates or a family member with deep pockets. renting is for byron. >>> i graduated in june of last year and have not yet found a job. i'm struggling to pay my student loans and what are my options for financial assis