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Hertz drivers fired for not clocking out during breaks – Local Teamsters rep explains
Hertz, the international car rental service, fired more than two dozen Muslim workers after they refused to clock out for daily breaks, during which they usually pray. Hertz says its a policy that promotes fairness. The Muslim drivers, however, claim that this policy violates their religious freedoms.
This morning on American Morning, Alina Cho talks with Tracey Thompson, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 117, to discuss the workers' complaints with Hertz – and the next steps they plan to take against the car rental company.
Why GOP presidential candidates are jumping on Herman Cain
Herman Cain is seen as a likable figure by many voters. But lately, the other 2012 Republican presidential candidates are coming after Cain...hard. Specifically, he's been called a "flip flopper" on abortion – a key issue for social conservatives.
This morning on American Morning, Ali Velshi talks with Nia-Malika Henderson, a National Political Reporter for The Washington Post and Maggie Haberman, Senior Political Reporter for POLITICO, to discuss whether the new heat on Cain could threaten his frontrunner status.
World population set to hit seven billion
The world is about to reach an important milestone – by the end of this month, the global population is expected to hit seven billion. However, the burgeoning global population puts a great deal of pressure on the planet.
In the years ahead, countries around the world could face some serious challenges in terms of food, energy consumption, and the environment.
Today on American Morning, Christine Romans sits down with economist Jeffrey Sachs, author of The Price of Civilization, to explain what countries are most at risk and to discuss his biggest concerns about the growing population.
What role will NATO have in a post-Gadhafi Libya?
NATO played a critical role in ousting Moammar Gadhafi and liberating Libya, but it remains to be seen if the Western alliance will have a hand in the reconstruction of the north African nation.
Some have expressed concern that there could be instability in Libya in the wake of Gadhafi's death. Does the downfall of Gadhafi effectively end the country's civil war, or is more fighting on the horizon?
Today on American Morning, Christine Romans speaks to Damon Wilson, the Executive Vice President of the Atlantic Council, to get his predictions on Libya's future.
Senator McCain discusses America's role in Libya going forward
Some big challenges lie ahead for Libya after the killing of Moammar Gadhafi. Instituting a functioning democratic government is not easy, especially on the heels of a 40-year dictatorship. With the national budget currently under negotiation, it's unclear how much support the United States can lend to rebuilding North African nation.
Today on American Morning, Christine Romans speaks with Senator John McCain to get his take on President Obama's foreign policy record and to discuss how Libya should proceed going forward.
Future of U.S. relations with Libya uncertain post-Gadhafi
Gadhafi is gone – but the future of the relationship between the United States and Libya remains in question. The United States played a pivotal role in removing the long-standing dictator, but tightened domestic budgets might limit the United States' capacity to rebuild Libya.
On American Morning today, Carol Costello speaks with Representative C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, the ranking Democrat on the Intelligence Committee, to discuss the evolving relationship between Libya and the United States.
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