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Talk Back: Should cities prevent Occupy protestors–not from protesting–but from camping out?
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From CNN's Carol Costello:
It's a difficult question. If you're a protestor, the answer is simple, forever. If you're a police officer, it's not that easy. Especially in light of what happened in Oakland.
As Oakland police tried to clear out "Occupy Oakland" protestors, Scott Olsen, an Iraq war veteran, was injured. Protesters insist over-zealous police lobbed a tear gas canister into the crowd, hitting Olsen in the head. Oakland police are now investigating the incident.
In New York, the city's "Sergeant's Benevolent Association" claims twenty officers have been injured trying to "keep order" in Zuccotti Park.
In Georgia, the mayor decided to clear out "Occupy Atlanta" protestors because he said things were getting out of hand. Many protestors are incredulous, they say "chaos" ensues only when police try to rob them of the right to protest.
Talk Back: Should cities prevent Occupy protestors–not from protesting–but from camping out?
Let us know what you think. Your response could be read on our program.
AM Minding Your Business for Oct. 27, 2011
Today on American Morning, Christine Romans reports on the morning business news headlines.
Today we're watching:
* As of this writing, markets are on track to open sharply higher after European leaders reached an agreement overnight to deal with the region's debt crisis.
* The European debt plan involves three parts, and private investors holding Greek debt will take a 50% loss - which will reduce Greece's debt.
* This morning, we're waiting for the first estimate on how much the economy grew in the third quarter. Economists surveyed by CNNMoney predict a 2.5% growth. We're also waiting for a new read on just how many Americans filed jobless claims for the first time last week.
* For the first time since last year's deadly "Deepwater Horizon" explosion, BP is getting ready to drill for oil again in the Gulf of Mexico. The company says it's been granted a drilling permit by federal officials.
* A new milestone for women in business. With the adds of Virginia Rometty as CEO of IBM and Heather Bresch taking the helm at pharmaceutical company Mylan, there are now a new record number of female CEO's leading Fortune 500 companies. By the end of 2011, there will be a total of 18 women running some of America's largest corporations.
Tune in to American Morning at 6am Eastern every day for the latest in business news.
VP Biden asks for investigation into reporter's conduct
There are reports that Vice President Biden is asking a Senate official to investigate the conduct of reporter Jason Mattera from the conservative news organization, "Human Events," after a confrontational interview last week.
Mattera questioned Biden about his claim that rape and other crimes would rise if Republicans voted down the president's jobs bill. Biden countered, saying his statements were taken out of context.
Today on American Morning, Howard Kurtz, Washington bureau chief for Newsweek/Daily Beast, talks with Carol Costello about the confrontation and what it says about the interaction between journalists and politicians.
What can go wrong during an MRI scan? Elizabeth Cohen explains
More people are getting MRI scans than ever before. The procedure can be lifesaving when done properly, but when used improperly, the scanning machines can burn patients, send objects flying, move around pacemakers, and cause hearing loss.
There is no federal regulation on the operation of the machines, so the FDA is continuing a workshop today on how to prevent MRI accidents.
On American Morning today, Elizabeth Cohen, senior medical correspondent, discusses what can go wrong during MRI procedures and explains what empowered patients can do to when getting a scan.
Education Secretary Duncan explains new measures to help students manage debt
College graduates are entering one of the toughest jobs markets in recent memory and the average student loan debt for those graduating from a four-year college is nearly $24,000.
Today, Education Secretary Arne Duncan will be announcing new measures to help students pay back and manage their loan debts. This measure comes as a part of a series of executive measures that the White House has been rolling out this week to help Americans suffering in this economic environment.
Secretary Duncan joins Carol Costello on American Morning today to break down the changes he is going to announce and to address some of the criticism that has been geared at the president for bypassing Congress and issuing executive orders.
Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy explains his jobs proposal
Unable to get his jobs plan passed in Congress, President Obama has taken to the road this week to push alternative plans to help the economy and the American people.
Meanwhile, Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy plans to bring an alternate jobs bill to the Financial Services Committee today that he says would make it easier for small businesses to expand.
Representative McCarthy joins Ali Velshi on American Morning today to explain the logistics of his plan and to weigh in on other GOP alternatives being advocated by Republican presidential hopefuls.
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