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Politics in Massachusetts; Heavy Weather in Southern California
Today's rain has already led to evacuations, and this is just the beginning. We get the latest forecast and update preparations for what could be a very wet week. On Martin Luther King Day, is "yesterday's dream today’s reality?" On our rebroadcast of To the Point, President Obama has made a desperate effort to save one vote in the Senate, which could mean life or death for healthcare reform and the rest of his agenda. We hear about tomorrow's special election to replace the late Ted Kennedy.
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenToday's rain has already led to evacuations, and this is just the beginning. We get the latest forecast and update preparations for what could be a very wet week. On Martin Luther King Day, is "yesterday’s dream today’s reality?" We hear different opinions. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama has made a desperate effort to save one vote in the Senate, which could mean life or death for healthcare reform and the rest of his agenda. We hear about tomorrow’s special election to replace the late Ted Kennedy.
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3 storiesMassachusetts Senate Race: Healthcare and More in the Balance
Stumping for Martha Coakley in Massachusetts yesterday, President Obama referred to modern reality in the US Senate, where passing legislation requires not just a majority of 51 votes but a super-majority of 60 votes to avoid a filibuster.
Read the story27 minLA Braces for Major Rain Storm
Caltrans closed portions of the Angeles Crest Highway and Big Tujunga Canyon Road last night to prepare for today's rainstorm and what's expected later this week. Sure enough, the National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings just after noon.
Read the story11 minMartin Luther King Day, 'Yesterday's Dream Is Today's Reality'
Los Angeles' 25th annual Kingdom Day Parade braved the rain today, complete with marching bands, floats and politicians. The theme was, “Yesterday's Dream is Today's Reality.” In a famous visit to LA in 1961, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called for segregation to end in seven to 10 years and for “a completely integrated society.”
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