we see the american dream alive. they say his panics, 51% of his panics say they're on their way to achieving the american dream that was only 30% under barack obama. this is fantastic news. >> to rachel's point a lost people look at hillary clinton's campaign and say she didn't focus on the economy enough. look at this poll, what americans think about wealth and the american dream. 11% say it' it's essential. 49% say it's important. you have 60% of americans saying the american dream is everything to them. >> ya, but the a couple will of thingofthings looking at the reh study in august. i wonder what people would say today with recent events in the news when we look at what people want it's not money primarily. it works for the wealthy looking at the breakdown. more than half of people say they have achieved this. i find it hard to believe. i couldn't as president take credit for someone achieving something in ten months. that's in the process and the making. -- hillary did not touch on that during her campaign. >> s

let's bring up the results of a poll on the american dream, americans on the american dream now unattainableng it, 46% have achieved it at 46%. the amount of people that believe the american dream is attainable is higher than it was to the end of the obama administration. >> the last two numbers are a significant part of this, results from atu research survey cuts across demographics, racial ethnic lines, americans either think they can achieve the american dream or are on their way. rob: a better number than before. >> a lot of reporting in the obama years driven by public opinion surveys questioning whether the american dream was dead, teens were not as well off as their parents. in the pews survey not everyone defines the american dream by wealth. was talking about for some it is good family life, freedom to live how they want to live. you see a big upturn in the last year as we have seen in the stock market and other places of confidence about the future and we wonder what the political implications are because you have continuing disapproval of donald trump at least in these surveys but

you have a majority of americans thinking that america, is great again. 82% have achieved or on the way to achiever the american dream. republican senator john hogan is here, how have we didn't. >> you can see the economy is making real progress. we want to get back to repealin and replacing obamacare, making health care more competition, and empowering people to have more control over healthcare, and healthcare insurance, those are fundamentals that is reflected in consumer confidence index and other indicators you cited. >> you have the house debating tax reform, cbo said that house bill would add $1.7 trillion in federal deficit, but steve ballmer told neil cavuto he sees a lot of good things. >> i think some things in new tax bill in terms of deducted will help it is great to rationalize the corporate tax system, if you are worry about basketball we have to make sure somehow tax revenue comes back that, you know, in a sense we're giving to shareholders by lowering corporate taxes this is important. >> that means that assumes no increase in growth as a result of reducing regulatory burden, and we're using very con

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they want to see more money in their pockets and more shots at the american dream. and to get their piece of the american dream and by seeing things like that death tax eliminated this is an exciting day that only because we stand here today as republicans move toward by president trump moves forward to campaign while doing the exact same thing putting money back in the pockets of families to make sure we can rebuild middle-class. it is exciting to be working with president trump to give more people a chance to have their peace of the american dream. now i will turn it over to the leader of the ways and means committee to help us to simplify the tax code is so much to fill out 90% of your taxes on a postcard. that is what simplicity means to have more money in your pocket. >> thank you mr. whip children will be coming in patient to say get me this right now. [laughter] but what we are going after it is the status quo of the internal revenue code. it is what is under the status quo so with everybody else that is crushed and reactive historically this is a natural disa

often counted among the american new wave of socially conscious filmmakers directors bold enough to tell the stories that hollywood studios were not to touch ones in which the american dream turns to american nightmare. course i became figured. he would head it can't we can your sound. track from. i can make each other with. precious hours. away from all the cares of the world. when her father finds out about her he shoots her dog as punishment he has no idea that his daughter's lover is a brutal killer. when you go. harley in kit's hit the road in search of freedom freedom kits is willing to defend by any means like a pioneer in the wild west or traumatized u.s. soldier returning from vietnam. terrence malick brought this parable to the screen in the early seventy's moloch is known as one of the most media shy directors in hollywood really but in his debut he makes a brief on screen appearance as a neighbor who finds the f.b.i.'s most wanted couple in the hideout. last night. the dream. the events described are based on a true story twenty years later they would also inspire all of a stone's natural born killers both these films the american dream to get shot to pieces a

they deserve to have more shots at the american dream. you will see more people have real opportunity and a real chance to get their piece of the american dream by having more money in their pockets and by seeing things like the death tax eliminated. is an exciting day, not only because we're standing here today as republicans in the house moving forward, the president trump is standing with us. president trump campaigns on doing this exact same thing. putting money back in the pockets of hard-working families and making sure we can rebuild our middle class and get our economy back on track. it is exciting to be working with president trump to do something that will truly grow our economy and get more people a chance to have their piece of the american dream. i would like to turn it over to a leader on the ways and means committee to help make sure we can simplify this tax code so much that you can actually fill of americans -- over 90% of americans will be able to fill out their taxes on a postcard. that is simplicity. more money but bein

you talk about the american american dream really has two facets to it, i believe. flourish iing life and that companies from the pursuit of happiness. in an talk more about that the seconds. our econd has to do with obligations to even other than. we want to set our children up , and that meant bligations to family, friends, to community and this hybrid political culture has really fraying over time and we see it now. alienation vels of and isolation and unspeakable acts like there. leadership at the top can make a difference, the tone we treat ke, the way each other than and use words. change. to host: a couple of headlines from the ast two weeks this broken political system from six that explain why america's politics is so broken. you agree that our politics are broken? like, when did they become that? guest: in the back i discuss it. each clear we don't treat other right. but it is a symptom. the problem is we don't do the way we did at the outset. a are a country we believe in nation of laws and we believe in the rule of law and that meant hat the people's repr

and the american dream! the welcoming country and the american dream, and it was a happy place. this is important. this was aspirationalfor this is important. this was aspirational for so this is important. this was aspirationalfor so many this is important. this was aspirational for so many people this is important. this was aspirationalfor so many people in africa, and asia, who could maybe not see a future for themselves in their own countries. and they could go to america. so this is a sad day. putting this into question... is this a necessary way of controlling immigration ina this a necessary way of controlling immigration in a country that is facing terrorism and facing that threat? i doubt it. because you can wind the lottery, and then you can still have to go through some vetting process. a stringent vetting process , vetting process. a stringent vetting process, too. yes, so there is something still too... leading america wants to be seen as that aspirational place. now, the guardian is looking at donald trump's correction to all of this. he has been tweeting pretty av

the majority of americans now saying that america is great again. a whopping 80% say they have achieved or they are on their way to achieving the american dream, and inition americans want to get rich again. another 60% of americans say becoming wealthy is either essential or important to their view of the american dream. all right, former trump national campaign spokesperson and spokesperson for america first policies and non-profit started by former trump campaign katrina pierceon is here. >> hi, cheryl great to see you. >> cheryl: what do you think of the fact this poll says 80% of americans think they've achieved or on their way to achieving the american dream. this was really a big campaign promise from president trump. >> it was big. the president made a promise to make america win again and i think we're seeing that reflection with a lot of americans in those polls and i'd like to point out there are a lot of democrats in that poll who also feel like they're going to be able or on their way to achieving the american dream and when you look at the numbers coming out recently with regards to jobs and the economy it looks very well and we haven't

they deserve to have more shots at the american dream. you're going to see more people have real opportunity and have a real chance to get their piece of the american dream by having more money in their pockets, and by seeing things like the death tax eliminated, just like christie talked about. this is an exciting day. not only because we're standing here today as republicans and the house moving forward, but president trump is standing with us. president trump campaigned on doing this exact same thing of putting money back in the pockets of hard-working families. and to make sure that we can rebuild our middle class and get our economy back on track. and so it's exciting to be working with president trump to do something that's truly going to grow our economy and give more people a chance to have their piece of the american dream. now i'd like to turn it over to peter ross kin, who has been a leader on the ways and means committee and helping make sure we can simplify this tax code so much that you can actually fill out over 90% of ameri

often counted among the american new wave of socially conscious filmmakers directors bold enough to tell the stories that hollywood studios were not to touch ones in which the american dream turns to american nightmare. course that became figured. he would have to keep within your sound. track from. i can each other with my. precious hours. away from all the cares of the world. when holly's father finds out about her he shoots her dog as punishment he has no idea that his daughter's lover is a brutal killer. when you don't. harley in kit's hit the road in search of freedom freedom kits is willing to defend by any means like a pioneer in the wild west or traumatized u.s. soldier returning from vietnam. terrence malick brought this parable to the screen in the early seventy's moloch is known as one of the most media shy directors in hollywood really but in his debut he makes a brief on screen appearance as a neighbor who finds the f.b.i.'s most wanted couple in the hideout. last night. the dream. the events described are based on a true story twenty years later they would also inspire all of a stone's natural born killers both these films the american dream to get shot to p

we headed from the strip to the desert to show you how to explore the new landscape and live the american dreamre facing some major problems, explain the bold plans that are changing how americans live, and take you behind the gates of properties you have to see to believe. at the end of the show,

our economy depends on small businesses, and those that put everything on the line to pursue the american dream. of bill will benefit all us by helping those individuals businesses and create jobs in their communities. in order to help our small

. >> very much aimed at middle class and renew the promise of the american dream. >> reporter: another provision requires homeowners to stay in home longer to avoid taxes when they sell. >> we're looking at tax increase, not deduction in any way, shape or form for us. >> reporter: fear the new tax plan could put part of the american dream out of reach. >>> turning to breaking news. another intercontinental ballistic missile launched by north korea. first in months and highest by far. experts fear missiles could extend reach as far as new york. president trump saying late today, we'll take care of it. richard engel with late details. >> reporter: north korea fired one of its biggest and most controversial missiles today, similar to this one launched last september. intercontinental ballistic missile which in theory could reach the continental u.s. not the way they fired this one, went almost straight up, peaking the south korean military said, traveling 600 miles until it crashed off the japanese coast, causing no damage. president trump criticized for provocative and rhetoric, today ke

i look forward to working to create and to achieve the american dream for everyone. thank you. >> thank you, everybody. >> mr. president, why is it a great bill? >> it's going to be very special wp you'll see. we'll be talking about a little later and i seal see you in a little bit to announce the new head of the federal reserve. thank youp. >> our live picture from the white house briefing room this afternoon where shortly spokesman sarah sanders will update reporters. she'll be joined today by national security adviser h.r. mcmaster and they'll talk about president trump's upcoming trip to asia. that gets under way on friday. we'll have that live here on c-span3 starting in just a few moments. president trump last week declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency. what will be the impact of him doing that on the ground in akron in youngstown? >> well, it certainly is welcome but it's underwhelming because there's not any money there. you lock at trumbull or portage county, my district, you dmeed money on the ground to help, money for law enforcement, mone

living the american dream. nicholsons thought they were living the american dream too, when they rented this florida home. they loved the garden. took good care of the place. until they say it started to fall apart. and their little girl began to have serious health issues. forcing them to move out when they say the barrack company would not fix the problem. >> it's not just a house, it's your home, it's your life, it's what you come home to. >> reporter: for "nightline," brian ross, abc news, new york. >>> up next, with a little tv magic and a lot of imagination, comedian paul reiser taking us backstage at "the tonight show" with the legendary johnny carson. after my dvt blood clot, i had a lot on my mind. could this happen again? was my warfarin treatment right for me? my doctor told me about eliquis. eliquis treats dvt and pe blood clots and reduces the risk of them happening again. not only does eliquis treat dvt and pe blood clots... eliquis also had significantly less major bleeding than the standard treat

the american dream is back, and nowhere is that more clear than the sunshine state of florida. d from the strip to the beach to showyou how to live the american dream. i'm gonna meet real people who are facing serious problems, take you behind the gates of properties you have to see to believe, and give you the tips that everyone needs to navigate the new landscape, because information is power, and the property man has got you covered. [ woman vocalizing ] thanks for joining us. i'm bob massi. i want to introduce you to a couple who went through something that lots of americans have experienced unnecessarily. ♪ i'm gonna go meet kin and colette. kin is a surgeon. several years ago, he was trying to fix a light. he was on a ladder in the back of his home. and he fell off the ladder and had what's called a closed-head injury resulting also in a stroke, ultimately being forced into filing bankruptcy. colette, doctor, nice to meet both of you. thank you for having me. right at the height of the market crash a few years ago, kin fell off a ladder. >> i was changing the light on the

the idea that american jobs will continue to go overseas because of our destructive business tax code. this is for the doers and the dreamers and the hard-working american families who want to achieve the american dream. this is our moment to deliver to them and we intend to follow through and accomplish that. >> it's already been stated but it couldn't come at a more important time. if you look at the better part of the last decade, what we've seen in this country up until the last couple quarters as one and half to 2% growth. sluggish, anemic slow growth which too many people have come to accept is the new normal and it doesn't have to be that. we can do better than 2% growth. what that means is that most american families haven't seen a pay raise in a very long time because wages have been absolutely flat. the bill that will be voted on doubles the standard deduction, doubles the child tax credit. they will get a tax cut of $2200. we also know that wages are going to increase. the tax foundation will enable us to see growth in the economy over the next ten decades. those of the things we want to see happen for the typical american family. that's good for jobs and wages and the quality of life. tha

if you work hard and play by the rules you'll live the american dream. i've heard from too many americans that have told me the american dream is no longer the case. that's the reason, mr. chairman that we're here today. for too many people, the american dream is slipping away. whether the single mother in ves ago who doesn't receive child support and works full-time trying to make ends meet and heard from the entrepreneur finding it hard to get a small business off the ground. wondering whether you'll catch a break and be able to hire his first employee. i continue to hear from families struggling to cover expenses and get ahead in life. that's because for too long, nevadans an americans across the country faced stagnant wages and slow economic growth under the failed policies of the previous administration. as a result of economic policies of the previous administration, wages and workers have suffered, job creation has suffered. middle class americans have suffered. in nevada we still bear the scars of failed obama era economic policies. real median ho

are the stories of the american dream. the american dream, but it is framed now. 60% of the kids in this country live in a county where there is absolutely no evidence of any economic upward mobility. we are writing off two thirds of the children in this great country from the american dream. they do not have that shot. with that means is this is becoming not a country of opportunity, but a country of birth rate we have to be -- birthright. we have to be born into the right country or go to the right schools to have a shot. we know that this story's end. -- stories end. we need a president who cares about us, like you do, like i do. you have lived the american dream, numbers of your family have built the american dream, and this country is built on these stories. we need a president will go out to parts of the country who have been left behind by this rapid change and not put forth a tax plan that will cement and a dynastic form of wealth in this country and fundamentally change the trajectory of this country forever. we ne