and if i could actually call upon i see here the president of the san francisco labor council, mike casey to have an opportunity to please come up. and i think that we have a manageable size in the terms of the audience and so we are going to do three minutes, which is the regular time that is usually allotted. thank you for being here. >> okay, thank you. supervisor, campos. my name is mike casey and president of the local two and the president of the san francisco labor council and i just wanted to note that eight years ago when this legislation was initially passed, i think that it passed unanimously. it was determined that there would be two tiers. one being for larger employers, and second, for the smaller employers and i was involved in those discussions and those needs and i remember, the discussions that they have, and actually have occurred, within the mayor's office when mayor nusome, pulled supervisor amiano at the time, and other leaders together to talk about what this legislation, would look like. and it was determined, that there would be two tiers not three tiers. in fact,

mike roche and casey jordan, thanks for your time. ?r condolences to the families of all the victims. >>> coming up, a new report on ceo pay that should reignite the fight for economic inequality in america. >>> plus the kid scientists were at the white house today. the annual science fair was a lot of fun. we'll show you the must-see inventions ahead. gridlock. teacher layoffs. and a 60 billion dollar budget deficit. that's what john perez faced when he became speaker of the california assembly. so he partnered with governor brown to pass three balanced budgets, on time. for the first time in thirty years. today, the deficits are gone and we've invested an additional 2 billion dollars in education. now john perez is running for controller, to keep fighting for balanced budgets. democrat john perez for controller. trwith secure wifie for your business. it also comes with public wifi for your customers. not so with internet from the phone company. i would email the phone company to inquire as to why they have shortchanged these customers

mike, thanks, pal. sure thing. >>> the sad story of casey kasem and where in the world is he? he was perhaps the most famous disk jockey in america. casey kasem's top 40 radio show. he is now officially missing. we do not even know if he's even in this country. he's suffering from a debilitating disease and his family is fighting over what to do with him. that's coming up next. >>> in addition, two breaking news stories, this is baltimore, expect the president to speak about this crazy situation to speak about that. >>> and the sergeant who just received the medal of honor at the white house is going to walk through those doors and speak. at humana, we believe if healthcare changes, if it becomes simpler... if frustration and paperwork decrease... if grandparents get to live at home instead of in a home... the gap begins to close. so let's simplify things. let's close the gap between people and care. ♪ osteo bi-flex® with joint shield™ nurtures and helps defend your joints° so you can keep doing what you love. what'd you guys do today? the usual! the usual! [ male announcer ]

mike. >>> time now 6:21. still ahead, where is casey kasem. coming up, why his family is having trouble tracking down the legendary disc jockey. >>> an apparent case of road rage. we'll show you more of this video, next. >>> a live look next at downtown san jose. it is going to be a warm one today and a bike race, as well. we'll tell you all about it, coming up. >>> and a live look at san rafael. it's going to be a scorcher today. several cooling centers are set up throughout the bay area. in livermore the senior services center on east avenue and santa clara at the city hall cafeteria and walnut creek at the senior club on civic drive. a complete list of cooling centers on our website, nbcbayarea.com. >>> an apparent case of road rage involving two women was caught on camera in southern california. in the video we're about to show you, you can see the driver of the pickup pull up alongside the car as the two speed down the freeway. then the driver of the truck suddenly swerves into that second car forcing them both out on to the shoulder. the

casey cason. first this is "today" on nbc. first, mike honda stubbornly refused all debates. now honda's slinging mud, launching false attacks. isn't it time to put the old politics aside? the chronicle endorses ro khanna, saying he "offers an upgrade in congress for silicon valley." and the mercury news says, "ro khanna is ready for the congress of tomorrow... ...while honda is a politician of the past." for our future: ro khanna. khanna: i'm ro khanna and i approve this message. >> new developments in the public battle over casey cason's medical care. pitting his wife and children against one another. the latest for us. >> good morning. casey cason's daughter carey was allowed to have her first visit with her dad in weeks. washington is where his wife jean moved the star. the judge hopes to have a final decision after a hearing next week as we learn more about casey kasem's failing health. he is one of the most iconic voices of all time. >> i'm casey kasem, these are the most popular songs. >> reporter: a washington state court must decide who will speak for casey kasem. je

mike viqueira, al jazeera, washington. >> president obama outlined proposals for his policy. libby casey with us. if you would, walk us through some of these proposals. >> reporter: the president focused on using force only when necessary, trying to differentiate his policies from the policies of the previous administration. he talked about the international order and coming together, acting as a model in the future and success stories where the international voice could speak collectively. and terrorism was the big one. a big focus the president acknowledged, and he said, really, that at this point they need to have a new strategy going forward. >> so libby. >> drawing on the successes and shortcomings of our experience in afghanistan to more effectively partner with countries where terrorist networks seek a foothold. >> reporter: to that end, tony, this $5 billion request that he plans to make of congress to train in other countries, to train overseas, to be able to create more of an international presence, groups who can go out and deal with these precision-oriented strikes and precision-attac

mike viqueira, al jazeera, washington. >> president obama outlined a number of proposal in his overall vision. libby casey joins us from washington, d.c. walk us through some of these proposals. >> reporter: tony, the white house saying let's let other countries take the lead. we'll help them control terrorism in their own borders. another looking for human dignity and human rights not just for the moral causes but because it will help the united states. president obama used today's speech to focus and shift his gaze to what will happen in his last two years in office. the two years he wants to leave a legacy on regarding foreign policy. problem called for a balance between solving the world's problems. >> the question we face, the question each of you will face is not whether america will lead but how we will lead. not just to secure our peace and prosperity, but also extend peace and prosperity around the globe. >> how to strike that balance is the question. and both critics and supporters are wrestling with just what a powerful america abroad looks like. mark jacobs served as a policy adviser in the ob

mike viqueira for us at the white house. thank you. >> the preliminary approval for the nominations to be a federal job, libby casey joins us from washington, d.c. tell us more about this nomination is controversial. >> the white house has a memo that lays out the justification, the legal reasons why it thinks it could go ahead and execute drone strikes over highways killing american citizens suspected of terrorism. this is something that the white house has been loathed to release publicly and a new york appeals court agreed and the white house decided not to fight the legal process and instead it does plan to release that memo. dared barron is the author of it. he's president obama to sit on the court of appeals out of boston. that has raised concerns out of some in congress including rand paul, who opposed his nomination. >> i rise today to oppose the nomination of anyone who would argue that the president has the power to kill an american citizen not involved in combat and without a trial. i rise to say there is no legal precedent for killing americans not involved in combat. >> he was able to get through the first procedural hurdle to

minister getting help from mike huckabee so distinct candidates in backed by wholesale and the tea party and social conservatives are in play. also watch for ohio. governor caseyd is spreading unopposed even that county executive will be the nominee but the real question is if the current governor can rack up of big win to catapult him into the 2016 race. in 2014 and 2016 overlap has the impact. marco rubio who has been real quiet is now in a chamber of commerce's ad for the republican nominee neck-and-neck in colorado. watch this. >> what makes america great threatening what makes us unique id with that disfunction every day. but he will help to change all that. >> but cory is going after the democrat they did not think there would have to worry but now the super pac if it outside interests are putting money into that state. he is hoping to knock off the incumbent but also pick up a key state for his future. also rubio just endorsed the candidates in the iowa primaries and that is the home of first in the nation caucuses so there he puts in his talks and then he heads off to new hampshire on friday which is the home of the first in the nation in primary. so w

bigoted billionaire mike cure ban's personal admission as he weighed in on the donald sterling racism controversy. are jumping ship.tes they they say it is a watered down version, libby caseyeports. >> the biggest change to government surveillance that the house bill would make is that it takes out of the hands of the nsa american's phone call records. that information about who you called and when you called them would no longer be kept, instead it would be in thend has of phone companies for 18 months. two nsa could get their hands on it if they go through the fisa court. this bill also change a number of hops the government can make when investigating someone if they are looking at a suspect, this would limit the number of associated. now some privacy groups and members are advocates. pulled the support at the last minute. that's because major changes were made. intelligence committees and the white house, tinker the bill and did create some softer landings. one with change, there's no longer an independent advocate called for on the court, someone representing the suspects, instead it is all government represented. instead, there could be just friend of the court brief

casey. general, great to have you on the show. >> good morning, clayton, good morning, mike, nice to be withrying to figure out who the young guy in the picture was you had on the trailer. [ laughter ] >> well, we thank you for your service to this great country. and why is this reading of these names so special to help us try to move past and perhaps honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice? >> well, i think as you know, the ceremony is hosted by the vietnam veterans memorial fund it's one generation of americans honoring the next generation of american veterans. and to do it at the vietnam memorial, which has really become a place of healing for the entire country is a great way to start to put the last 13 years of war behind us. >> yeah. there is going to be about 450 people reading these over 7,000. 7,000 people died since 9/11. what part will you have in this? are you going to read some names? >> yes, i actually asked do read the name from the sergeant of the 101st airborne division whose bracelet i wear sergeant first class. and he was killed in april of 2006 in anbar province