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N.J. Gov. Chris Christie: 'There is no magic wand to wave'
A rising star in the Republican Party, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has made tough choices during his tenure in office by closing the state spending gap and getting tough with teachers unions. He says there no easy choices to make in hard economic times and there is "no magic wand to wave."
Today, Christie talks to American Morning's T.J. Holmes about politicians telling the truth, making tough decisions in education and whether or not he is winning the battle against MTV's "Jersey Shore."
Senate security official: 'Putting more guns in the mix is not the answer'
Congress members are meeting this morning to review safety procedures on Capitol Hill after tragic events of this past weekend in Tucson, Arizona led to the death of 4 people and left 14 injured, including United States Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
T.J. Holmes interviewed Representatives Ted Poe and Debbie Wasserman Schultz earlier this week about how and if they planned to change their public schedules in the future. Both said they would not and agreed that their primary responsibility is to their constituents no matter what. But then the question still remains, how do you keep our congress members safe?
Today T.J. talks with the Sgt. Terrance W. Gainer, the Sergeant at Arms in the US Senate and responsible for the safety of United States congress members. Although many security options are on the table, Gainer tells T.J, "Putting more guns in the mix is not the answer."
Judge John Roll 'was greatly dedicated to his family and the family of his staff '
Judge John Roll was one of the victims in the Arizona shooting but his former clerk spoke to CNN's T.J. Holmes and says, his legacy will be that of a man who put excellent attention into every component of his life.
Rep. Giffords often advocated for "mindful" political rhetoric
Communications director for Representative Gabrielle Giffords, CJ Karamargin, was in the hospital room when the congresswomen made her first movements to show that she was alright.
Karamargin sits down with Kiran Chetry in Tucson explaining that Giffords held up two fingers in her first movements leading to some debate amongst her staff on whether it was a "V for victory or a peace sign." They settled on it meant both.
Maisch on apprehending gunman: 'You just react. You just do it.'
Dr. Steven Rayle, helped hold the Arizona gunman down and Patricia Maisch, grabbed the magazine cartridge. The two were among others who risked their lives in the face of danger. They spoke to CNN's Kiran Chetry on their harrowing experience.
Chief of neurosurgery: Rep. Giffords is "holding her own"
Editor's Note: Dr. Sanjay Gupta is blogging at CNN.com/Health on what helped Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords survive the shot to the head
The University Medical Center in Tucson is expected to give an updated diagnosis on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head after an attack on Saturday, later this morning.
But on American Morning Kiran Chetry speaks to the chief of neurosurgery at the hospital, Dr. Michael Lemole, for a quick update. Dr. Lemole remains optimistic saying that "no change is good" when it comes to Giffords current state.
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