watch. >> prior to roe v.ller of women of child bearing age was complications associated with abortion. and now it's not in the top 100 causes of death in women of this age group. i think that's something that has been forgotten by a younger group of medical providers. they just haven't seen the consequences, and the american people have forgotten as a general rule what things were like prior to the legalization of abortion. and limiting access to abortion doesn't keep people from getting abortion. it just makes it less safe and increases the incidents of complication. >> in other words, as he sees it, the big change ushered in by roe versus wade is safety. the big change is not now there is abortion in america. there was always abortion in america. the big change since roe is that women can go to a doctor for abortions, which is why they don't die from them. because it can now be a legal procedure. women are not trying to hack this cure themselves. they're able to go to a trained, licensed physician and a lic

on today's 40th abc anniversary of roe v.ade our exclusive nbc news-wall street journal polls shows for the first time a majority of americans say abortion should be legal in almost all cases. candid camera. the girls snap pictures. they dance. they laugh it up during the parade. >>> nbc's al roker scores a thumbs up from president obama. and gets a running handshake from vice president biden. >> mr. president, how is it going? >> great. >> mr. vice president, hey, how are you doing? come on. come -- come on. >> oh, yeah! yes! yes! >> and lady in red. >> ladies and gentlemen, my better half and my dance partner, michelle obama. >> first lady michelle obama dazzles in a jason wu gown at the inaugural balls. >>> well, the daily show correspondents get a bang out of the first lady's stylish new do. i. >> i thought the speech really helped frame the president's jaebd. >> i'm assuming you are referring to your new bangs. >> you mean my b-b-b-bangs? >> i think we're slightly dust racketed by your -- >> by my b-b-bangs? >> yes. >> i

roe became famous afterwards. and i think unfortunately civic education in this country is not where it should be. what i do think we've seen over the past year and terry mentioned education is young women becoming far more mobilized through social media and becoming radicalized on the republican attacks on women's health, not enough people know what it is but i think between the attacks on bit control the attacks on women who were victims of sexual violence, people are starting to add it up and see these are all attacks on women's autonomy. >> john: national organization for women president, terry o'neill and salon staff writer irin carmonday. great to you have both on the program. i hope you'll come back because even though the supreme court was decisive, america is not and this fight will continue. thank you, both. >> thank you. >> thank you john. >> john: the incredibly shrinking filibuster reform. plus republicans still have more dirty tricks up their sleeves. lookin' at you virginia. join only a majority is

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roe v. wade overturned many federal and state restrictions on a woman's right to an abortion. you have to be of a certain age to remember how, before abortion became legal, a woman could be tormented by an unwanted pregnancy that she was forced to carry to term by the police powers of the state. in that dark age leading up to the court's decision, america's most trusted news man walter cronkite of cbs tried to make sense of the debate and the danger. >> the illegal termination of pregnancy has reached epidemic proportions in this country. the laws which govern abortion are broken an estimated 1 million times a year, 3,000 times a day, for various medical, social, and economic reasons the laws do not recognize as valid. the conflict between the law and reality has resulted in a national dilemma. only recently have our abortion laws been openly questioned, as a dialogue begun among doctors, lawyers, and clergymen. >> the law's against you, your colleagues are against you, and it makes a very u

. >> the 40th anniversary of roe v. wade. >> this allows a woman free choice. >> support for reproductive choice is at a record high. >> 54% believe abortion should be legal. >> there was an assault on women's access to reproductive health care. >> do i believe that the supreme court should overturn roe v. wade? yes. >> 70% say it should not be overturned. >> this is a deeply personal issue, one that should be made by women. >> when times change, so must we. >> this time, all the president had to do to make republicans surrender was take the oath of office. today, house republican list leadership made this announcement. >> our conference will look to vote on a measure tomorrow that will temporarily extend the debt ceiling. >> that measure, which is expected to come to the floor early tomorrow afternoon would temporarily suspend the debt limit until may 19th. it says the debt limit shall not apply between those days, which would authorize the treasury to continue to pay debts incurred until that date. but at a press conf

>>> today is the 40th anniversary of roe v. wade. bring attention to the fact that it's time to draw the line. >> oh, hey, baby. did you think i forgot? i didn't forget. how could i forget our anniversary? all these years. so many people say we'd never make it. trying to tear us apart. take you away. put limits on you. on me. on us. >> over the last two years since the mid-term election of 2010, americans united for life is the legal arm of the pro-life movement. we have seen 50 bills involved with that with problem-life legislation in to law. >> bret: that raised eyebrows. 40th anniversary of the roe v. wade. 40 years ago. pro-life groups are out with ads as well. this is a website and it details the number of abortions since 1973. that number is at the bottom of the page. 54,559. i'm sorry, 54,559,615, i should say. we're back with the panel. this is obviously leading up to a big, big fight. there have been statewide efforts, charles. this administration is committed to pro-choice. where do you see this standing right now? >> what

bade says if roe vs.e be overturned states alone would regulate the roles of abortion meaning some states would likely allow it and other states would not allow it. about half of american women will have an unintended pregnancy, one- third of them will have an abortion by age 45. chicago fire crews battling a big warehouse fire in bridgeport from a long distance. 3757 south ashland, we don't know if there are people inside but this is an older warehouse we understand that there is fire on all floors right now we have a reporter on the way to the scene hopefully we will get you a live shot before the end of this newscast. this has been ratcheted up to a 511, which is an extremely high measurement of fire and rescue response. a high-school wrestler taken down before the whistle blows and the blackhawks return to the united center in style as they walked the red carpet. miss, this seat's available. (sighs) this is too good to be true. hi. john stamos. enchantÉ this is too good to be true. dannon oikos non-fa

>> brown: and we mark the 40th anniversary of the "roe v. wade" decision by the supreme court, with a look at the strategies of abortion rights advocates and opponents. that's all ahead on tonight's newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: close to iconic landmarks, to local life, to cultural treasures. it's a feeling that only a river can give you. these are journeys that change your perspective on the world. and perhaps even yourself. viking river cruises. exploring the world in comfort. >> bnsf railway. >> and by the bill and melinda gates foundation. dedicated to the idea that all people deserve the chance to live a healthy, productive life. >> and with the ongoing support of these institions andc fountions. and friends of the newshour. and... >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> ifill: president obama's forceful new focus on progressive ideals echoed across the nation on this day after the i

. >>> up next, 40 years after roe v.on to be legal, pure and simple. it's another way the progressives seem to be winning the culture wars. it's very clear, the latest nbc numbers we just got today, and this is "hardball," the place for politics. [ female announcer ] this is your moment. the delightful discovery. the sweet realization that you have a moment all to yourself. well, almost. splenda® no calorie sweetener. splenda® makes the moment yours™. i was talking to my best friend. i told her i wasn't feeling like myself... i had pain in my pelvic area... and bleeding that wasn't normal for me. she said i had to go to the doctor. turned out i had uterine cancer, a type of gynecologic cancer. i received treatment and we're confident i'll be fine. please listen to your body. if something doesn't feel right for two weeks or longer, see your doctor. get the inside knowledge about gynecologic cancers. knowing can make all the difference in the world. >>> well, chuck hagel is making the rounds on capitol hill trying to win o

it is striking that the 40th anniversary of roe v. wade, there are no women alive before roe v. wade knew a world in which there was not the opportunity. >> and the nbc poll is fascinating. it really shows there is consistent support in this country for a woman making her own decisions, and among the next generation, consistently the same belief. that women, not politicians should make their personal decisions about their health care. >> and when you see that 9%, on what is the paul ryan, the no exceptions position on abortion, the abortion that was held by all of those crazy republicans who tried to justify it this year by saying things like, well, you know in rape, the female body has defenses against pregnancy and rape, and all that

. >>> up next, 40 years after roe v.cans want abortion to be legal, pure and simple. it's another way the progressives seem to be winning the culture wars. it's very clear, the latest nbc numbers we just got today, and this is "hardball," the place for politics. >>> well, chuck hagel is making the rounds on capitol hill trying to win over support for his nomination as defense secretary. today he met with senator john mccain who has been a vocal critic of the obama administration. on a lot of fronts. late this afternoon he and hagel had a frank and candid conversation in which they discussed some of mccain's concerns. mccain also called hagel an old friend. it's worth remembering both men are veterans of the vietnam war, and that's certainly a band of brothers. we'll be right back. >>> january 22nd, 1973 will stand out as one of the great days for freedom and free choice. this allows a woman free choice as to whether or not remain pregnant. this is extraordinary. >> welcome back to "hardball" that clip is from nbc news ni

it was scheduled on the 40th 40th anniversary of roe v. wade. actress and mold jennifer o'neill talk about her regret of having an abortion. >> we cannot be lukewarm about the life issue. that at such a time as this more than ever, we need to stand up and be heard. reporter: o'neill says she is a member of silent no more. pope benedict xvi sent his ambassador to the event to if there his message regarding roe v. wade. >> mob -- nobody has right to kill another human being. in any moment of his life. reporter: the group marched from civic center down market street. the crowd was so large it took the better part of an hour to clear the plaza. earlier in the day a prochoice celebration commemorating roe v. wade was held in the plaza. >> it's our bodies. we should be able to make that decision. reporter: more than 300 people lisped to speakers and music. sandra, who was called a slut by rush limbaugh when she addressed congress about contraception, addressed the crowd. >> we have to keep defending roe and the women to make the decisions about their

they are protesting the roe v. wade wade decision. roe v.k in 1973. at the time, texas law prohibited abortions except to save the mother's life. senior medical correspondent elizabeth cohen returned to the state where it all began and spoke to both sides. >> reporter: roe v. wade originated in texas and 40 years later the situation here and in much of the u.s. is complex. on the one hand the governor has made this vow. >> my goal and the goal of many of those joining me here today is to make abortion at any stage a thing of the past. >> reporter: on the other hand, this is the reality. it's elizabeth at cnn. >> come on in. >> reporter: i'm at a health clinic in austin where seven women will have abortions today. >> do we have anymore all t ultrasounds? >> i don't think so. >> reporter: she offers a care that includes providing abortions to 9,000 women a year. >> my main goal is to provide an oasis where she feels safe and at peace. >> reporter: 72,470 women received abortions in 2011. in the u.s., nearly one in three women will have an abor

earlier in the day a prochoice celebration commemorating roe v. wade was held in the plaza. >> we must stand against the people who want to eliminate reproductive education in our schools. >> 300 people listened to speakers and music. sap extra, who was called a slut by rush limbaugh when she addressed congress about coverage for contraception, came to san francisco. >> defending roe and the right for women to make their own decisions about their bodies. >> prochoice supporters were gone by the time the thousands of the prolife marchers reached their destination. the only people left here are the vendors, and police say they have only made two arrests in today's march. reporting live in san francisco, abc7 news. >> we know that caused some traffic problems, too. thank you, tomas. a plane lost its advertising banner while flying over san francisco today, causing a power outage and a traffic nightmare. this is a photo of the banner that landed on high voltage power lines. the banner caused an explosion, knocking out power to 2,000 customers. streets

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roe vs. wade gave women the right to make their own decisions about reproductive had been health care. without it women's lives would be very different. history shows us that when abortion is illegal, it does not go away, it becomes dangerous. and that's why it's important to continue to make sure that abortion is legal, rare, regulated, and safe. before roe, more than a million women each year took great risk to access health care they needed. they faced unlicensed and ill-equipped physicians, unsanitary conditions, illness, and death. this is why the supreme court ruling was so important 40 years ago. it ensured safe, legal abortions for these women. roe vs. wade ensures the basic right of privacy, the freedom to control one's body and one's future. it can be easy to feel complacent today, but the threats against reproductive health care rights are increasing. there is still work to be done. today 40 years later we must continue to fight so that women's reproductive health care rights are n

roe vs. wade gave women the right to make their own decisions about reproductive had been health care. without it women's lives would be very different. history shows us that when abortion is illegal, it does not go away, it becomes dangerous. and that's why it's important to continue to make sure that abortion is legal, rare, regulated, and safe. before roe, more than a million women each year took great risk to access health care they needed. they faced unlicensed and ill-equipped physicians, unsanitary conditions, illness, and death. this is why the supreme court ruling was so important 40 years ago. it ensured safe, legal abortions for these women. roe vs. wade ensures the basic right of privacy, the freedom to control one's body and one's future. it can be easy to feel complacent today, but the threats against reproductive health care rights are increasing. there is still work to be done. today 40 years later we must continue to fight so that women's reproductive health care rights are n

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roe from tennessee. mr. roe: i thank the gentleman for yielding and, first, mr. speaker, i want to thank chris smith for not just this year but for over 30 years of advocating for life and making that one of his missions in life and, chris, thank you for what you have done, not only for this congress, but for our country, to make awareness and i really appreciate -- i can't thank you enough what have you have personally done and sacrificed. about -- exactly 40 years ago next month i was a young doctor in training in memphis, tennessee, and i was drafted in the u.s. military and left the country to go to southeast asia for a tour of duty there. and something happened when i was gone, roe v. wade passed. and it really passed and i wasn't even aware of it because i was out of the country. and came back to my training, which had been interrupted by my military service, and realized something very fundamental -- fundamentally different had happened to america. as an obstetrician, i personally have delivered around 5,000 babies. in the 31 years i was in medical practic

this coincides with the anniversary of roe versus wade. there will be a number of road closures downtown. check out wjla.com for a complete list. back to you. >> thank you. some things you need to know. >> vice president joe biden is making his way down to richmond to virginia commonwealth university for a roundtable discussion on reducing gun violence across our nation. >> he will be joined by secretary of homeland security and janet napolitano, secretary of health and human services kathleen sebelius, and other administrators. expects delays on metrobus weekend. red line trained single-tracking between farragut north and judiciary square. on the orange line, trains will single track between east mostar and west falls church as well as between stadium-armory and cheverly. >> on the green line, delays between college park and greenbelt because of track work. for more reformation, go to our website, wjla.com. we are outside here, 19 degrees. >> and refreshing. >> totally. >> is chronicle today with high temperatures around 27. a light coati

well today marks the first anniversary roe versus wade legalizing abortion.he subject is still ahead for debate and 70% of adults oppose roe versus wade and that's the highest percentage and new state laws three problems on that. >>> home values are up 15% in the last year and in forecast alameda counties could be up another 10% by the end of this year. they have watched the available homes shrink. >> it is not to go over offer but in lots of situations there is multiple bidding. >> but those numbers are across a wide region and people should focus on bay area residents. average rents in the east bay peninsular san francisco were nearly unchanged in the 4th quarter of last year. average rents it decide as for the leveling off. >>> one of the big story lines is two brothers coaching against each other. but jim harbaugh wants the focus to be elsewhere. >> they are the ones who have the most to do with it and they are the ones we should been talking about. they will probably exchange a few text messages but they will prepare for the meeting in new orleans. >>> t

and maybe even more amazing, should we overturn roe v. wade?e should overturn it, 70%, do not overturn. we've seen a shift in public opinion on gay marriage over, that particularly, the younger you go, the more people either don't care or support it. it is not an issue with opposition sort of galvanizes. is abortion headed in that direction? i never thought i would say that. >> you can look at the numbers, though, when you showed over a period of time, this has been a pro-choice country, in essence, for quite a while. so this trend has been going on. i think what we just saw in this last election really crystallizes where we are. so it's not just the polling numbers, but on election day, we saw women voters in this country stand up and say, we're not going to roll this country backwards. and the republican party really was leaning into this. and i think it's where we saw a huge gender gap for the president. we saw, just a mandate for women's leadership, an historic number of women. 80% of emily's list candidates won on election day. >> in new h

that mean you're in favor of roe v. wade after all.ur sides and on the side of the legislatures, not so much. now in mississippi they're trying to eliminate abortion. they can't make it illegal but they can limit access to it. >> reporter: the signs are hard to miss outside the only clinic offering abortion in the state of mississippi. now the director of the jackson women's health organization is up for a legal fight to keep the doors open despite the letter she got in the mail. >> we're licensed. >> the paper could be worthless if she fails to comply with a new state law effective july 1st. doctors who perform abortions must be board certified obgyn and have privileges at local hospitals to admit patients if necessary. >> cenk: they mentioned in that cnn documentary they mention there may be 12 or 20--do you know how many doctors perform abortions in mississippi two. that is it. one of them is dr. willie parker. thank you for joining us. we appreciate it. >> thanks, cenk, for having me. >> cenk: now, you actually live in illinois, an

but a brand-new nbc poll shows 7 out of 10 want roe versus wade to stay. we will see lawmakers at that event later today. tracie potts in washington. thanks so much for that. >>> well, we have new video of a dramatic swift water rescue that happened in northeast australia today. a 14-year-old is caught by raging waters you can see him clinging to a tree before rescuers are able to pull him to safety. 27 rescues have been reported in the past two days after remnants of the tropical cyclone dumped huge amounts of rain on the region. bill karins. good morning. >>> good morning, widespread snow is going to spread from the great lakes all the way to the east coast. the air mass is plenty cold enough. this is going to be one of those light fluffy snow events, you know when you get an inch on the ground and you stomp your foot and it blows. that's the kind of snow. still chilly always every. but when is you have a storm coming it chills just about everybody. all of northern ohio, kentucky, west virginia, almost all of north carolina. then we'll deal with icy prob

our power panel weighing in on that. >>> plus, roe versus wade turning 40.overwhelmingly want it to stand, stay in place. so why are republicans making it nearly impossible for women in certain states to exercise control over their own bodies? nancy keenan and gwen moore will join me live. >>> then i will be joined by richard blanco on the words he delivered to the nation yesterday and his hopes for president obama's second term. excuse me, sir i'm gonna have to ask you to power down your little word game. i think your friends will understand. oh no, it's actually my geico app...see? ...i just uh paid my bill. did you really? from the plane? yeah, i can manage my policy, get roadside assistance, pretty much access geico 24/7. sounds a little too good to be true sir. i'll believe that when pigs fly. ok, did she seriously just say that? geico. just click away with our free mobile app. living with moderate to semeans living with pain.is it could also mean living with joint damage. humira, adalimumab, can help treat more than just the pain. for many adults, humi

in roe vs. wade, women were given the constitutional right to an abortion.ver since, those rights have been rolled back. in mississippi, only -- the only abortion clinic may soon be forced to close. >> how do you feel today? >> anxious. >> 19-year-old, anderson is 12 weeks pregnant. she is about to see the fetus growing inside of her for the first time. but she has chosen not to have her baby. and she is having an ultrasound because under mississippi state law, she is required to look at the image of the fetus before being allowed to have an abortion. >> the thought of giving it away, i could not bear that, because i would be attached to it. but i cannot care for it either. >> she is having her termination in mississippi's only abortion clinic. she may be one of the last woman to have the procedure here. in the next few days, the judge could shut it down. protesters from a local church have gathered outside and tried to dissuade women from going inside. this clinic is not just facing opposition. the majority of mississippi's politicians want it to close, too

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