states tried to block the certification for the simple reason they consider it is a big success for mr obama indifferently this is a mutual success not just for him but for mr miller for his will well on friday the state do a pass the amendments to the starts start treaty really the case law conditioning russia's possible was drawn from the treaty is that the russians are inserted. the to the us senate resolution passed simultaneously with the to the ratification yes or no the option of withdrawal he's in the there is a certain article number fourteen and of course this is equally legal for the for the united states and for us or each part may we draw from the treaty any time secondly we have already warrant our american partners while signing the treaty there was a unilateral statement by the russian federation published the same day the treaty was signed in prague that russia may have is draw from the treaty in case of the. state of affairs for four and the missile defense systems in the world will change in equality if we saw these option exists since the very first day of the treaty exis

mr. obama calm and confident and mr. hu hard to read. >> can you explain how the united states can be so allied with the country that is known for treating its people so poorly? >> we have some core views as americans about the elaris all the of certain rights, of freedom of speech, assembly, and religion. they are important and trent said cultures. >> there were problems with translation and when he got his answer, he seemed to be reading it from a paper. >> we have made progress but we still have much to do. not much spontaneity or personal chemistry. there is a gift. china is to buy $45 billion worth of exports and it is welcome news. china may command respect in the u.s. but it does not command a lot of affection. president hu jintao's mission maintains that. to persuade americans in the future, china can be a worthy friend. the chinese government is running advertisements on u.s. television this week which showed china in the first light. perhaps they can persuade americans that china's rise to power is not to be fe

for the first time, mr. obama and the republicans are tied when it comes to who's best to handle health care reform. the 42% for the president is a new low in our polling. this comes as the new republican majority in the house begins trying to repeal the health care law. that's happening this week. a repeal is expected to pass the house. but the effort won't go anywhere in the senate, which, of course, is controlled by democrats. some of the other findings in our poll. mr. obama has now edged back in front of republicans in terms of handling of the economy. more than one-third of the people polled now say that mr. obama's programs are helping the economy. it's a five-point jump since september. vinita and rob? >> emily schmidt, with a breakdown of all those numbers. thank you, emily. >>> well it was during the president's visit to tucson that congresswoman gabby giffords first opened her eyes. and now, she is showing even more signs of improvement. doctors say she could move into a rehab facility in weeks, if not

mr. obama said something like his courageous mother and grandmother raised him and gave him love and discipline and made him who he is today. if you can remember the regret and avoid he had when he was a child without his father, this kind of foolish is no government or individual can feel. [speaking chinese] >> translator: i want to tell mr. obama that my daughter and my son truly understand what you meant. my 17-year-old daughter and my seventh-year-old son have been missing their father very much. it has been so painful for them. maybe when you are missing your father you know where he is a. my children don't know where their father is right now. maybe he is no longer live or being tortured by many people right now in rural china. [speaking chinese] >> translator: how many times because we don't know where he is would be crying at night? how many times because we have thought about the torture he may be experiencing and has experienced we felt deep down pain and our heart broke and how many

mr. obama is once again to push china to stop undervaluing its currency. he's going to push for goods to be sold in chinese markets. china can produce cheaper goods selling them overseas. president obama will host the chinese president at a lavish state dinner at the white house. a clear sign that the importance the administration places on this relationship. karen travers, abc news, washington. >>> president hu reportedly felt slighted when president bush opted for a working lunch instead of a state dinner. the first lady's staff didn't reveal details about the event. but one person not attending, house speaker john boehner. >>> boehner will welcome president hu to capitol hill tomorrow. but his focus today is on repealing health care reform. a vote is expected to pass in the house later today. but it is a largely symbolic gesture since the appeal is not expected to be approved in the senate. president obama says he is willing to improve the current health care law. >>> long-time senator joe lieberman makes it official today. he is not going to run for a f

it was a gesture of unity that mr. obama sought to encourage throughout his speech. ines ferre is in washington with more on this. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, betty. in his state of the union speech, president obama asked both parties to work with him, but today, he'll sell his ideas directly to the american people. now that president obama has laid out his agenda -- >> we can't win the future with a government of the past. >> reporter: -- he's taking his message on the road. today he'll visit a renewable energy company in wisconsin to continue promoting investments in research, innovation and education. >> we know what it takes to compete for the jobs and industries of our time. we need to out innovate, out-educate and out-build the rest of the world. >> reporter: while job creation dominated last night's state of the union the president also outlined ideas for reining in debt, including a president on some federal spending. >> every day families sacrifice to live within their means. they deserve a government that does the same. >> reporter: that drew ap

speaking last night in tucson, mr. obama called on americans to think about how they treat one another, and he told the crowd, quote, i think we can do better. the president visited with victims and their families, and today, funeral services will be held for the youngest victim. sandra hughes is live in tucson. good morning, sandra. >> reporter: good morning, betty. well, some 27,000 people came together to hear the president last night. now, today begins the painful process here in tucson. funerals for the fallen. friends and family are expected to pack the tucson church today for the funeral of 9-year-old christina green. the youngest victim of saturday's shooting rampage was remembered last night at a public memorial led by president obama. >> she showed an appreciation for life uncommon for a girl her age. >> reporter: in an emotional address before thousands, he called on americans to honor all those killed. >> we may not be able to stop all evil in the world. but i know that how we treat one

like when mr. obamaupported high-speed railways. >> this could get you somewhere half the time it takes to travel by c in some trips, it would be faster than flying, without the pat-down. >> and for all the smiles, there were a few tears from the new speaker of the house, when the president praised his rise as proof of the american dream. >> that dream is why someone who began by sweeping the floors of his father's cincinnati bar can preside as speaker of the house, in the greatest nation on earth. >> that was the only time the speech was stopped for tears. but it was interrupted for other reasons. the president paused 79 times for applause. 25 times for sanding ovations. making for a 1:01 address. >> was that enough time to change some minds out there? on social media, the percentage of people who liked the speech was about the same as those who approved of the president in the latest polls. >> how about the pundits? abc's cokie roberts and matthew dowd graded the president on how the speech played to w

mr. obama said he asked the egyptian president to take concrete steps to advance the rights of his people. >> ultimately, the future of egypt will be determined by the egyptian people. i believe the egyptian people want the same things that we all want, a better life for ourselves and our children, and a government that is fair and just and responsive. put simply, the egyptian people want a future that befits a great an ancient civilization. the united states always will be a partner in pursuit of the future. we are committed with working with the egyptian government and the egyptian people to achieve it. around the world, governments have an obligation to respond to their citizens. it is true here in the united states. it is true in asia. it is true in europe. it is true in africa. it is certainly true in the arab world, where new generations of citizens have the right to be heard. when i was in cairo shortly after i was elected, i said that all governments must maintain power through consent,

president, mrs. obamaice kennedy, attorney general holder, secretary napolitano, minority leader pelosi, and my fellow arizonans, good evening. let me say again, thank you, daniel, for your very uncommon courage that likely couragegabby giffords -- on common courage that likely saved gabby giffords' life. mr. president, i thank you for coming today to help us with our healing. [applause] in the aftermath of saturday, your words have been a source of comfort and strength to every arizonan. your presence serves as a reminder that we are not alone in our sorrow. america agrees with us. this great nation stands ready to help our wounded heal, to join in morning aulos beyond measure. loss beyond measure. a day that began as a warm arizona morning, neighbors were grocery shopping, running errands, they were gathering to meet their congresswoman, to see the gabby giffords smile all of us know so well. there is no way -- [applause] there is no way to quantify loss of a fine public service like united states distri

last night mr. obamaton's kennedy center for the performing arts at a tribute to president john f. kennedy. on the 50th anniversary of the famous inaugural address, mr. obama said even now kennedy's speech, quote, inspires us and lights our way. jfk's grandchildren, rose, tatiana and jack read robert frost's poem, the road not taken. >> i shall be telling this with a sigh, somewhere ages and ages hence, two roads diverged in a road. and i i took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. >> beautiful stuff. singer/songwriter paul simon performed along with cellist yo-yo ma celebrating jfk's legacy. >>> quite an event, there, jeff. thanks. >>> just ahead, cheating on your partner's checkbook. if you've ever lied about money, turns out you're not alone. this morning we're tackling financial infidelity. you're watching "the early show" on cbs. - to best serve your customers, you have to know them. personally. only a local agent can do that. [click, motor hums] - doug pierce. lives in tor

cooperation, cooperation. >> reporter: mr. obamaised china's announcement of $45 billion in export deals with boeing and other american companies and he all but begged for more. >> we want to sell you all kinds of stuff. ( laughter ) we want to sell you planes. we want to sell you cars. we want to sell you softwa. >> reporter: but there was little progress on their fundamental economic disagreements. >> there needs to be further adjustment in the exchange rate. >> reporter: despite that demand, president hu gave no indication that china plans to stop manipulating its currency, which gives china an unfair advantage by making chinese goods cheaper. president obama reiterated u.s. frustration. >> and there has been movement but it's not as fast as we want. >> reporter: late today, the mood of cooperation continued as president hu arrived at the white house for the ultimate honor: a state dinner. the president will continue to push china to change its economic policies but he seems to have accepted the fact that there's not a lot he can

earlier this evening, the president and mrs. obama stopped at university medical center to visit congresswoman gabrielle giffords and the others being treated there for their wounds. the obamas also met with families of the six who were killed in the rampage. the president flew to tucson with members from congress, from arizona and other states, including house minority leader nancy pelosi, attorney general holder, and homeland security secretary janet napolitano, who is the former governor of arizona, as well as supreme court justice anthony kennedy. he is in charge of the 9th u.s. circuit, which include the state of arizona. you'll recall federal judge john roll was one of the victims. let's listen to attorney general eric holder. >> ...eternal in the heavens. this is the lord's word. ( applause ) >> i think you can see by those who are in the program, by the many dignitaries and elected officials in the audience, how deeply our country was affected by the terrible events last saturday. we are truly honored to have the leader of our

as ines ferre reports, mr. obama is focusing on the economy and cooperation. >> reporter: now that president obama has laid out his agenda -- >> we can't win the future with a government of the past. >> reporter: -- he is taking his message on the road. today, i will visit a renewable energy company in wisconsin to continue promoting investments in research, innovation and education. >> we know what it takes to compete for the jobs and industries of our times. we need to outinnovate, outeducate and outbuild the rest of the world. >> reporter: while job creation dominated the state of the union, of the president also outlined ideas for reining in debt including a freeze on federal spending. >> every day families sacrifice to live within their means. they deserve a government that does the same. [ applause ] >> reporter: that drew applause from both democrats and republicans, many of whom sat together to honor the tucson shooting victims and their colleague, gabrielle giffords. her husband watched the speech by her bed

mr. obama's agenda. >> the stimulus bill, bahama health care has made economic recovery more difficult. he'll find april partner if he'll come our way when it comes to creating jobs and controlling spending. >> reporter: coming together may be tough. congress will be sworn in wednesday with republicans taking control of the house. near the top of their to-do list, repealing the health care bill the president signed last spring. >> it's very costly. it's unwielding, so we will put fortd a clean repeal bill. >> reporter: a top republican says attorney general eric holder must get tougher on rooting out government corruption or step down. >> if you're hurting the administration, stop hurting the administration or leave. >> reporter: a major battle looms on the nation's debt, now almost $14 trillion and rising. within weeks they have to vote on allowing it to go higher. today conservatives say without dramatic spending cuts to go with it, they will vote no. a top white house adviser called it a recipe for disaster. >> if we get to the point where you damage the full faith and credit of the

to become law, the bill had to be signed before mr. obama returns to washington on tuesday. the measure covers the cost of medical care for rescue workers and others sickened by toxic fumes and dust created by the 2001 attacks. >>> in a statement, mr. obama said quote, we will never forget the selfless courage demonstrated by the firefighters, police officers, and first responders who risked their lives to save others. i believe this is a critical step for those who continue to bear the physical scars of those attacks, end quote >>> it sounds like a scene from a hitchcock movie. arkansas wildlife officials are trying to figure out what killed thousands of birds, which mysteriously fell from the sky yesterday. an estimated 5000 dead black birds were found in yards and on roof tops in roads in the town of beebee, arkansas. wildlife officials say their deaths could be weather related. there were tornadoes around the same time about 150 miles away, or possibly stress related due to fireworks which were shot off for new year's. they also suspect hail or lightning in recent days a

will clearly live mr obama in the. election period. dealing with president hu so probably one of the most important. there will be a progress in this. there will be beneficial for bomber the current see the. the. expected. him the chinese currency is sold that obama could say to the american people here are good some. something from the chinese side on this very important piece that you mention current see there in so many ways it's clear isn't to the global interest. eastwood's but does the u.s. still hold enough influence do you think to try and retain the power to it's been used to having for so long. i can just. hear your clear. i'll just repeat the question for you mr conan the f.t.c. think that america still. has enough influence to really persuade china to come around to their way of thinking on all the issues that are going to be discussed over this four day visit when it seems very clear that much global power is shifting eastwood's. well i think that the united states still has a very very much influence on china america mark

mr. obama's birth certificate for about 100 bucks. right now, there's limits on who can request the documents. so-called birthers claim there's no proof that the president was actually born here in the u.s. >>> the piano that ended up in the middle of miami's biscayne bay is now gone. a towing company hauled it away. the teenager behind the stunt faces felony charges if the baby grand wasn't removed. nicholas harrington said he had hoped the piano placement would get him into art school. he could have done an essay, complete with pictures. >> no kidding. creative guy, i guess. >>> well, when we come back this morning, the world waits for word on the condition of nelson mandela. we'll have a live update from south africa. >>> and money news. how the economic could mean fewer of these favorite treats, girl scout cookies. >>> overseas, stocks are lower this morning, following some disappointing earnings from u.s. companies. tokyo's nikkei average fell more than 1%. hong kong's hang seng dropped 0.

research, but with major debates with republicans coming soon on deficits and the national debt, mr. obama will also put forward spending cuts. today, the gop backed dramatic action. >> we have go after the sacred cows and then we have to go after entitlements and entitlements have to be on the table sooner rather than later. >> reporter: that includes social security, where republicans propose raising the retirement age. >> anyone 55 and older in this country has got to know that their social security benefits will not be changed. it is for all the younger people, those 54 and younger, we are going to have to have a serious discussion. >> reporter: the economy and the deficit top the list of issues voters most want addressed in the state of the union. at number four is health care. today, the republican leader in the senate vowed to force a vote on repeal while conceding the effort is likely to fail. >> and we need to try to repeal it overall and then go back after it piece by piece and try to do what we can to keep it from being implemented. >> reporter: and lester, it maybe a symbolic b

mr. obama is also expected to encourage china to do more to stop north korea and iran's nuclear program. ♪ [ music ] >> later there will be a lavish welcome for hu including an official state dinner. ♪ [ music ] >>> house republicans say today's planned vote to repeal the president's healthcare law is more than just symbolic. democrats still control the senate and are expected to reject any repeal that comes from the house. house republicans say they can still use parliamentary maneuvers to deny funding for the healthcare law. >>> the husband of congresswoman gabrielle giffords is speaking out now about the terrifying moments after the tucson shooting rampage. mark kelly says that for about 20 minutes, he thought his wife was dead after viewing a mistaken tv news report. kelly first learned his wife had been shot when received a call from her chief of staff. he instantly hopped on a plane to fly to arizona. on board, he saw the television report that claimed giffords had been killed. >> we were

it will generate jobs and mr. obama says it is important to work with the chinese, not against them. >> there are some times when cooperation between china needs to demonstrate as simple truth. a global economy nations including our own will be more prosperous and more secure when we work together. >> they're also keeping at pact to help finance a worldwide launch of nuclear programs. happening are around the world of paris is said attacks have killed 18 people and wounded at 104. the attacker triggered a social bested year of a convoy. a man also pushed his vehicle into a security station and triggered exit explosion. it was on the pilgrimage. in hong kong at 40 is say that they have made the largest cocaine bust and they found 606 lbs. a hidden inside a wooden planks of the ship. it was as true value of $260 million. the shipment comes in from south america. in australia to play at that opera house all you have to do is i have a youtube account and detection of talent. kimberly has more details. >> they have put all o

mr. obama tried to demonstrate the investment from china into a directly benefit. take our website for of the latest. >> and american pastor has been banned from entering the u.k. by the government on the grounds that it is not conducive to the good of the public. he was criticized last year when he threatened to ban a copy of the -- to burn a copy of the qur'an. >> he promised to burn the koran. because international outcry last year when he told americans to follow his example. muslims around the world came out to vent their anger to the suggestions. >> it prompted world leaders to watch it. he and his tiny church where in the eye of a diplomatic storm. a bright a relatively swift response. they said the government opposes extremism in all its forms which is why we have excluded him from the u.k. we are not allowing to allow an injury whose presence is not conducive to the public good. this is very serious brita it is no decision to be taken lightly purdah. reacting, he said he thought it was unfair and that his message is one of the acceptance. >> we are not doi

president, mrs. obamaentlemen, dear friends, it gives me great pleasure to come to washington and pay state visit to the united states and to the beginning of the new year with the invitation of president obama. at this point in time, let me extent on behalf of the 1.3 billion chinese people, sincere greetings and best wishes to the people of the united states. [speaking in chinese] [speaking in chinese] >> translator: i have come to the united states to increase neutral trust, enhance friendship, deepen cooperation, and push forward the positive, cooperative, and comprehensive china-est relationship for the 21st century. [speaking in chinese] [speaking in chinese] [speaking in chinese] [speaking in chinese] >> translator: over the past 32 years since the establishment of ties, the china-u.s. relationship has grown into one with strategic significance and global influence. since president obama took office with concerted efforts of the two sides, our cooperation in various fields have produced fruitful res

overhauling his economic team, mr. obama tapped jeff immelt, the head of general electric, to chair a new job and competitiveness council. >> we have to compete, we have to win. i know this team can compete with anybody in the world. >> reporter: the president's turn towards business has turned his poll numbers upwards. >> definitely political. and in its interest, smart politics. this was a big chunk of the president's constituency that felt like it wasn't being heard. now, he's making it really clear. i'm listening. >> reporter: the appointment to the head of g.e. who has complained about how china does business comes just two days after mr. obama hosted the chinese president for a state dinner. meanwhile, all the talk of recovery is tempered by slowness and improvement. some state and local governments are barely hanging on. now, there's discussion in washington, they're finding ways to allow states to declare bankruptcy. >> i think it would be useful for congress to look at the situation broadly. >> reporter: there is no

mr. obama confident, mr. hu hard to read.questions from the press are all but unknown. >> can you explain how the u.s. can be so alliedith a country that is known for treating its . >> not much spontaneity here but there is a gift for mr. hu. china is to buy $45 billion worth of chinese exports. china may command respect but it does not come and affection. part of the president's mission will be to try to change that to persuade americans in the future china can be a worthy friend. the chinese government is running advertisements on television that shows china in a soft light. perhaps this can persuade zçç&-y?7ç tschida's rio power is to be embraced. the undersea -- tschida's rise to power is to be embraced. -- china's rise to power. >> if we begin to pull away from one another and play games with currency and if china begins to play games with u.s. debt such that the u.s. economy is of the obama's presidency. cameras were allowed to linger for a moment. outside the white house a group of demonstrators played out their prote

mr. obama says it is important after the shooting rampage. >> this type of service project is what is best in us. >> at the school, mrs. obama was sang to with stevey wonder's version of happy birthday for her 47th birthday. wonder wrote the song the honor martin luther king, jr. >>> and here in the bay area, a tradition to honor the slain civil rights leader, the annual train ride with a march and rally at the end. more on the story. >> reporter: passengers sang with one voice as the freedom train left san jose remembering the 1965 voting rights marchs in alabama. riders say the journey is a symbol forequality. >> it is different from where we were, the civil rights, today, where we have obama as president. >> it is not so much a movement just for african-americans or one race. it was about all of us. >> reporter: from the train station with almost every culture represented, marchers made their way to the martin luther king, jr. fountain. they joined members of the faith community. the reveren

we voted for mr. obama in 2008. we voted for a constitutional lawyer because we thought he would engage in comprehensive civil liberties upgrade of the united states. we have recently had a president, mr. bush, who wrote a book and went around the united states bragging that he tortured people. he just doesn't care. show me how our checks and balances are working. mr. obama has continued it renditions. he has targeted an american citizen. he has kept a bradley manning in solitary confinement which i view as torture. guest: let me be clear -- president bush has not gone around the united states to brag about torture. he has defended water boarding which he felt was not torture and many people do. there are different views on that. president obama, one of the first things he came out and said and did when he became president was to say that the united states would not engage in any torture including water board. he deemed water boarding to be tortured. what president obama has discovered including his promise to close

speaking at a memorial service, mr. obama painted vivid pictures of the night. he spoke of the vitriolic debate. >> when a tragedy like this strikes, it is part of our nature to demand explanations. to try and impose some order on the chaos. and make sense out of that which seems senseless. already we have seen the national conversation commence, not only about the motivation behind these killings, but about everything from the merits of gun safety laws to the adequacy of our mental health system. [applause] much of this process of debating what might be done to prevent such tragedies in the future is an essential ingredient in our exercise of self-government. but, at a time when our discourse has become so sharply polarized, at a time when we are far too eager to lay the blame for all that is in the world at the feet of those who happen to think differently than we do, it is important for us to pause for a moment and make sure we're talking with each other in a way that appeals, not in a way that wounds -- in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds. >> he sa

mr. obama used the occasion to urge the parties to work together and to help america to succeed in a changing world. the need for congress to work together was a theme he repeated throughout the speech, focusing on the economy, he said it is bigger than policy or politics. >> it is not about who wins the election. at stake is whether new jobs and industries take root in this country or somewhere else. whether the hard work and industry of our people is rewarded. it is whether we sustain the leadership that has made america not just a place on a map, but the lights to the world. we are poised for progress. two years after the worst resession most of us have ever known, the stock market has come roaring bax. corporate profits are up. the economy is growing again. we have never measured progress by these yardsticks alone. we measure progress by the success of our people. by the jobs they can find and the quality of life those jobs offer. by the prospects of a small business owner who dreams of tur

president obama and mrs. obamaill travel to tucson to join in the national mourning for the victims of saturday's shooting spree. authorities have revise the number of killed and injured down to 19 people. emily reports. >> these are the first pictures from gabrielle gifford's hospital room. she remains in critical condition but doctors note improvement. >> she's breathing on her own. as long as we don't backslide, that keeps us hopeful. >> hallelujah! >> last night people in tucson gathered for a special mass called the healing of our community. >> questioning, wondering, struggling with how such violence could happen. >> more than 100 f.b.i. agents are investigating gunman jared loughner. he's if a federal pris. saturday he saw his son take a black bag out of the car trunk. when his son took off running, the father chased him by truck. loughner's family said we care very deeply about the victim and families. we are so very sorry for their loss. >> not only is he sad for his son, he is devastated over people that'

mr. obama says he will also speak about reducing the national debt and cooperating with republicans during the primetime address. abc-7 will drawft the -- broadcast the speech on tuesday, and it will be streamed live on abc-7 news abc7news.com. >> in a straw poll, ex-massachusetts governor rom rom mitt romney took 37%, tim pawlenty came in third, and in fourth place, ex-alaska governor sarah palin received 7%. it does show the sentiments of states most active republican voters. >> up next, feeling a lot like spring. leigh glaser coming up to tell you more about that. >> mike: we're down to the final four in the thankful -- nfl playoffs. as we look for the final two combatatatatatatatatatatatatatat >> alan: in san francisco road crews plan to close a sex of the great highway again on monday. city crews will relocate sections of the road between lincoln way, and will also trim vegetation phenomenon the -- from the immediatans. the road will be closed for one week. leigh glaser here. we're having

anuzis, names of the mr. obama has done that you agree with --. name something mr. obama has done that you agree with. [laughter] >> i think this effort to called republicans prosecute the war -- to help republicans prosecute the war. >> i agree with that, if he opposes a end of the bargain. -- he upholds his end of the bargain. >> he has done a good job of reaching out with new technology. >> how many guns do you own? >> none. >> none. >> five. >> we just got a new gun safe for christmas, and we have about 16 in there. my son is at west point. [applause] >> i am very inadequate, at four. >> ken sarah palin win a general election? -- can sarah palin when a general election? >> yes. >> yes. >> yes, absolutely. >> yes. >> forever. >> "reagan diaries." >> hmm, favorite bar? probably my kitchen table. >> favorite book. >> all, i thought they said favored by -- favorite bar. [laughter] >> that was deeply revealing. >> "reagan diaries." new like a george w. bush's book, how about that? >> "to kill a mockingbird." >> "war and peace." the best of times and the worst of times

[speaking chinese] >> nslated >> president obama and mrs. obamadistinguished guests, ladies and evening. i am delighted to once again come to the united states and pay a state visit at the invitation of president obama. since setting foot on this beautiful land, we have received the gracious hospitality of the u.s. government and people. this evening president obama is hosting this welcoming dinner for us, and has just made warm remarks. on behalf of my colleagues and in my own name, i want to express heartfelt thanks to president and mrs. obama and other american friends present today. i also wish to convey through you the best wishes of the chinese people to the friendly american people and extend cordial greetings to people from various sectors of the united states who have given care and support to the growth of u.s.-china relations. [speaking chinese]the purpose of my visit is to increase mutual trust, enhance friendship, deepen cooperation and advance the positive, cooperative and comprehensive china-u.s. relationship for the 21st century. i

. >> reporter: to beat mr. obama to the punch, house republicans say tomorrow, they'll vote to cut spending 10%. >> we have a national debt of over $14 trillion, a mind boggle, incomprehensible figure. >> reporter: liberals claim cuts would layoff 40,000 teachers and cut college aid $13,000 per student. they want cuts in the pentagon budget that so far, is off limits. >> so, we can have a strong defense, but we're spending so much we're undermining our ability to provide for the american people here at home. >> reporter: democrats and republicans do agree on the goal. >> let's get real about the deficit. >> reporter: barack obama hopes to be seen as the president to make that happen. >>> well, san jose's redevelopment agency about to go under the state budget micro scope. the office is scouring the books at rdas across the state. the governor wants to get rid of the agencies which earmark property taxes. the convention center was built with these funds. the audits aren't vailed threats against the city. the state wan

mr. obama and supporters believe the effort will help stimulate the economy.e of the partners intel says it found a design flaw in a recently released computer chip and the recall is expected to cost $700 million. it stopped shipment of the chip code named cougar point and has developed a fix. intel says the problem will reduce revenue in its first quarter but overall revenue outlook still looks good. >> the next phase of san francisco central subway project gets underway today. construction crews are relocating underground units in the union square and market square areas. parts of stockton street will be closed much of the day and two lanes open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the week and from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends. that work is going to continue until june 2012. the $1.6 billion project extends metro service from south of market to chinatown. >> the rain stopped and we see some fog this morning. >> still hanging around but no problems as far as flight arrival delays. that's good news. let's show where it is. hazy around the bay. fog still pretty thic

bush and mr. obama have never been able to define a winning strategy. and so my own view is that it's not worth another american marine or another american soldier's life to stay there. the one thing i would add though is when we leave, it will be a tremendous defeat for the united states. however, we dress it up, if we say the afghans got a chance and we couldn't do it, if we say that we have somehow satisfy what we went there to do, we may fool the american people but we will not fool the muslim world. when we leave afghanistan without accomplishing what we said we're going to, it will be viewed as the mujahedin defeating the second superpower. and that can only mean rather that the muslim world will be more galvanized against us, and more young men will flow to the battlefield where ever they are, and certainly more will take up arms inside the united states. >> michael scheuer's new book "osama bin laden" will be in bookstores in february 2011. >> visit booktv.org to watch any of the programs you see here online. type the author or book title in the

. >> mrs. obama called walmart's effort a victory for families and has the potential to transform the marketplace. >>> she was robbed of her voice for almost a decade. tonight a northern california woman is speaking on her own. marianne favro tells us about the rare medical procedure that made it possible. >> it's been amazing, simply amazing. and i'm still in shock. >> in shock, because brenda jensen has not heard her own voice for more than 11 years. now after a rare larynx franz plant she no longer sounds like a robot. >> when i talk on the phone people don't hang up on me no more. i have a real voice. they don't think i'm a telemarketer. it's made a big difference. >> reporter: a difference not just to jensen but her entire family. >> it was shocking because for basically all of my life i've heard her old voice being robotic. >> a team of doctors planned the procedure for two years. during the 18-hour operation they removed her voice box, thyroid gland and trachea. then put the donor organs back

for the warm spot. >> later today president and mrs. obamair force i bound for arizona to attend a memorial for the victims of the weekend shooting rampage in tucson. our jenelle wang is here with more and what sarah palin is saying on facebook.com about the shooting and she's condemning people who blame political rhetoric. >> sarah palin posted a nearly eight-minute video on her facebook.com page condemning those who blame political rhetoric. the sheriff's deputy has revise the number of people shot on saturday after realizes one was is not hit by gunfire so the tally 19 six killed 13 wounded. house leader nancy pelosi signed a condolence book. they will sign a resolution honoring gabrielle giffords and the other victims. she is still listed in critical but stable condition but breathing on her own and doctors say the signs are very promising. her office released the first pictures from the hospital. her husband, an naught navy capacity mark kellie. she was shot during a meet and greet outside a tucson safeway store on saturday. >> the house

presidents. 38% rate it as above average with 34% calling the first two years below average. 41% say mr. obamanderstands the important issues the u.s. faces over the next two years but only 26% believe the president has kept most of his campaign promises. >>> kind of like with the weather lately. there is a percentage that is worried about the dry spell, too. >> do you want to ski some more. still quite a surplus and we could use more. >> it's personal. >> tell you what is going on this morning, 4:51 this morning, here is some of the haze that will be hanging around today. visibility this afternoon, even under total sunshine maybe just a little bit less but so far it's not going to get to the levels where we battles spare the air day. let's talk about the temperatures, adjust them differently stepping out this morning. mid to upper 30s, santa rosa, fairfield, concord and livermore low to mid 40s elsewhere. 57 in half moon bay. around the monterey bay and inland to salinas, mid 40s. gilroy cooler at 35. here are the highlights. three things i want you to know as you head into the washington, d.

tonight. [ applause ] we are obviously saddened by the circumstances that have brought president and mrs. obama to tucson. but we are comforted -- we are comforted by their compassion and inspired by their determination to reach out and help. america has been blessed through its glorious history by visionary and committed presidents who often, at great personal sacrifice, step forward to lead us to better futures and greater hope. barack obama assumed the presidency at a perilous time in our history. we are fortunate to have someone with his intellect, his energy and his heart to lead us forward. please welcome the president of the united states, barack obama. [ applause ] >> thank you. thank you. thank you very much. thank you. thank you very much. thank you. please, please be seated. [ applause continues ] >> to the families of those we've lost, to all who called them friends, to the students of this university, the public servants who are gathered here, the people of tucson, and the people of arizona. i have come here tonight as an american who, like all americans, kneels to pray with you to

tonight. [ applause ] we are obviously saddened by the circumstances that have brought president and mrs. obama to tucson. but we are comforted, we are comforted by their compassion and inspired by their determination to reach out and help. america has been blessed through its glorious history by visionary and committed presidents who often with great personal sacrifice step forward to lead us to better futures and greater hope. barack obama assumed the presidency at a perilous time in our history. we are fortunate to have someone with his intellect, his energy and his heart to lead us forward. please welcome the president of the united states, barack obama. [ cheers and applause ] >> thank you. thank you. thank you very much. thank you. thank you very much. thank you. please, please be seated. to the families of those we've lost, to all who called them friends, to the students of this university, the public servants who are gathered here, the people of tucson and the people of arizona. i have come here tonight as an american who like all americans kneels to pray with you today and will stand b

. >> mr. obama is expected to enca to do more to stop north korea and iran's nuclear programs. >>> two bay area mayors will dine with the two presidents. ed lee of san francisco, both newly chinese mairs are invited guests tomorrow night. lee is the first asian-american to lead san francisco. >> welcoming up, probably went a whole lot smoother on paper. a bank robbery at high speed chase that didn't go as planned. where police finally got their suspects. >> the squirrel population at oa park poisoned on purpose by the city. why no one thought to mention it to the people that use that park until after the fact. >> and he holds the record for the most time ever in front of a camera. when regis is stepping away from the camera. >> when will you expect that foo move back into the bay area? pinpoint stay with us. suspects are behind bars, following a wild police chan the east bay. this was how it ended. the last s >> three bay area robbery suspects are behind bars following a wild police chase in the eas

mrs. obama's dress a homoagage to the chinese flag? >> i propose a toast.o our people, the citizens of the people's republic of china and the united states of america. >> the white house is getting good marks in washington for the way it handled this trip. mr. hu's statement that china has much to do as -- on human rights is being seen as an encouraging sign. >> while we appreciate those words, the united states will watch the actions. we will watch the actions of the chinese government. >> this visit by hu jintao seems to have brought home to americans the knowledge that it is the u.s.-to -- as the u.s.- china relationship unravels, then the global economy on rebels with it. their own future is intertwined with that of china. >> it's been reporter that haiti's former dictator jean- claude duvalier has been barred from leaving the country. a flight ban has been issued against him. jean-claude duvalier who was ousted 25 years ago was charged with corruption he made a surprise return to the country last sunday, hoping he might become a candidate in the new pr