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State Rep. Pelath (D) stays in Indiana as colleagues flee the state
As Indiana Republicans push state budget cuts, Democrats are pushing back.
All but two Democratic state legislators have fled Indiana to avoid a vote on a Republican budget, which includes an end to collective bargaining and a school voucher program. One of the two Democrats staying in the state to ensure that Democratic interests are met is State Representative Scott Pelath. Rep. Pelath talks to CNN's Ali Velshi this morning about the standoff in Indiana.
Why 70 million Americans are suffering from chronic pain
This week's TIME Magazine cover highlights chronic pain, a condition that affects more than 70 million Americans. Chronic pain is starting to be studied and treated as it's own condition and not merely a symptom of other ailments, as was the case in the past.
American Morning's Kiran Chetry talks to Jeffrey Kluger, Science Editor of TIME Magazine, about TIME's in-depth look at chronic pain and the best remedies for the condition.
Domino's pizza delivery driver saves elderly customer's life
Susan Guy is a delivery driver for Domino's and was used to delivering one customer her pizza every single night for the last three years. But when Jean Wilson didn't call the Memphis store for her daily large pizza, Guy knew something was wrong.
Guy went to Wilson's house and called the police when Wilson didn't answer her door. When Guy and the officers entered, they found Wilson on the floor, having fallen, unable to get up. Wilson is still in the hospital is said to be in stable condition and Guy is being called a hero.
Susan Guy talks to Kiran Chetry and T.J. Holmes about the actions that likely saved a customer's life.
Mark Ruffalo reads to NY students three days before Oscars
With three days to go before the Academy Awards, Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo is reading to kids at the New York Public Library.
Ruffalo is participating in Target's "Read Across America" campaign which aims to get kids reading by the third grade. Target has donated an installation made of books that spells "READ" to the event and the 10,000 Dr. Seuss classics that comprise the installation will ultimately be donated to New York schools. American Morning's Kiran Chetry talks to Ruffalo about the importance of reading as well as his Oscar nomination.
Justice Department will no longer defend Defense of Marriage Act
In a major policy shift, the Obama administration has instructed the Justice Department to stop defending the Defense of Marriage Act in court.
Passed in 1996, The Defense of Marriage Act prevents the government from recognizing same-sex marriage and defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Though the administration is now saying the Act is unconstitutional, the Act remains in the books as a law. truTV Legal Contributor and former Federal Prosecutor Sunny Hostin talks to T.J. Holmes about the administration's policy switch.
Tim McGraw teams up with Outback Steakhouse to support troops
Country star and actor Tim McGraw is teaming up with Outback Steakhouse to support American men and women in uniform.
McGraw is helping kick-off Outback Steakhouse's annual "Thanks for Giving" campaign by visiting the Texas National Guard Armory in San Antonio. When patrons of Outback Steakhouse order from its special Red, White and Bloomin' menu, $1 million of proceeds will go towards Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization that provides financial and other emergency assistance to families of troops and wounded warriors. McGraw and Jeff Smith, the President of Outback Steakhouse, talk to American Morning's Kiran Chetry about the campaign.
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