continental airlines is the largest employer in my city of newark. i am here today to offer my support for this proposed merger. as a general policy, though, i am generally concerned about mergers, because, in instances it does mean significant reductions in jobs, stifling competition, and some of the other situations that we heard the previous speaker talked about. however, this airline merger is different, in my opinion. these two new airlines have a very complementary routes, with very little overlap. when there is very little overlap, there is no need for significant reduction of employees. this is a fact that continental's ceo has confirmed to me and other members of the new jersey delegation. i know that continental has lost $1 billion since the 9/11 attacks. i know the employees have lost jobs and have been forced to accept wage reductions and made other sacrifices during this time. this is not good for the many continental employees who live in my district. however, the airline industry has also struggled with the high price of oil and with t

so about a 14, 15% chance. >> again, here is cory booker, a democrat from newark. what changes somebodyywho is a democrat from being totally for public schools and then also for charter schools? >> mayor booker has been a champion of education reform for a long time. he and eva and chancellor kline who are all democrats and featured in the film -- >> joe kline from new york? >> the chancellor in new york, have been working tirelessly for this for many, many years, much longer than most people have even known that this is a problem. and i think what's at the heart of it is probably what attracted me to this issue, which is just the sense of sort of injustice and that it really doesn't have to be that way. i mean, you visit these schools that are working and they can be traditional public schools or charter schools or private schools. it doesn't really matter. but when they're working you can really feel it. the kids are happy, the teachers are happy, they're learning, and you just get this sense that they're moving towards something great, which is college. and i th

. >> here is a democrat from newark, corey booker.changes somebody from being a democrat for being for public schools or charter schools? >> the mayor has been a champion of education reform for a long time. they are featured in film. they have been working tirelessly for this for many, many years, longer than most people have known that this is a problem. what is at the heart of it is probably what attracted me to this issue which is this sense of injustice and that it does not have to be that way. you visit these schools that are working and they can be traditional public schools or charter schools or private schools. it does not matter but when they are working, you can feel it. the kids are happy, the teachers are happy, they are learning, you get this sense late they are moving toward something great which is college. many people like mayor booker believe it is possible for things to get better. >> what is driving you in this? being a documentarian or interested in issues? documentaries are often issue- driven or they have a poin

. >> the little kids had ties on but the mayor of newark does not have one. >> that break my heart.hild's destiny should not be determined on the pull of a draw. >> the lottery is prescribed by law. if demand outpaces supply, if you have to do lottery. you do not have to do a public lottery. we do a public lottery to show that there are thousands and thousands of parents who are interested in a phenomenal education for their child. >> right now eric is and the lottery for two schools besides harvard success academy. it gets into the others, i would be happy but i want him in harlem. >> it's like waiting for the lotto. >> it is difficult because some of the best schools in the area, you want them to embrace. >> how many applied and how many slots? >> 3400 applicants and about 4 neared 75 spots. -- will hundred 75 spot. >> here is a democrat from new work -- what changes somebody who was a democrat from being totally for public schools and then also for charter schools? >> mayor booker has been a champion of education reform for a long time. he and eva were all democrats. and the chan

in a private room, a newark custom takes place following oral arguments, one inspired by its fiist female justice. >> it is a beautiful room, very well furnished. the ood is not exactly haute cuisine. it comes from the cafeteria. the justices eat the same thing that any visitors to tte court might choose for lunch. you'd be surprised bb the high level of our collegiality here. one justice once commented that there was no justice within the disagreed more often than justice brennan, and yet, justice scalia consider justice brennan his best friend at that time. and the feeling was reciprocated. >> it was done by justice o'connor on the court, and it stuck. "now, declarants, you should come to lunch." she is very sweet but very persistent. it is hard to be angry or bitter at someone and to break bread and look them in the eye. it is a fine lunch. very did work it's down there. it is just nine people, eight people, whoever shows up, having a wonderful lunch together. it s wonderful. >> i try to not make a post argument lunch, because you never know what my colleagues will be talking about. >>

this looks at the star-ledger of newark reported that two men were arrested at jfk international airportefore they could board separate flights to egypt and continue on this about. officials familiar with the details spoke on condition of anonymity. also, looking at the "miami herald." looking at the news from there. bp bosses on likely to face jail. well they can expect heavy fines from the oil spill, past catastrophes show that company officials rarely face criminal charges. they are following that story very closely as it relates to florida's shores. they have a photograph -- beach patrol workers bag tar balls a long casino beach in the florida panhandle. we will speak with a gentleman from the audubon society later in the program. what motivvtes you to vote in primaries or what does not motivate you? let's go to huntington beach, california, ron, independent line. caller: good morning. it is a very early over here. i am testing for a case of insomnia, and i am glad i did. i would like to very much time into this conversation. basically, i believe, and i think the history of the unite

host: newark, ohio on our lines for republicans. caller: i want to ask the question of i know we're merging into the one-world system. i know we're merging into the one-world system, where is your individual freedom? your individual, like the united states has had in the past. i know you're smiling over this because you're totally into this one-world system. you will never control people through organizations that are socialistii. why, when you talk about these third-world countries, what caused them to be third-world countries? the lack of freedom? -- to be entrepreneurial? people? they lived under someone else's subjew congregation? and the only way you can get the united states in this is to take us down to that level. guest: well, i was only smiling because i think this is a concern that a lot of people concern that a lot of people have, and i've heard it often before so i thank you for your comment. the other thing is that there is a sense when the term global governance is used as it was a few moments ago, that this is global