We begin with up to the minute financial
fallout shelter coverage
of today's top story.
The nation's girlfriends continue to press
for an economic recovery plan
they say could save the nation
as much as $22
if their boyfriends simply agree
to move in with them.
Prominent girlfriends from across the country
testified before Congress earlier today.
Our plan could dramatically cut expenditures
for more than 1.2 million American couples,
who basically live together anyway,
if you look at how much time
they spend with each other.
There has been some criticism that
you're pushing America's boyfriends,
that it's not time for
this type of situation.
Congressman Ingersol, this is not even
about wanting to live together,
even though a lot of us have been
together with our boyfriends
from anywhere between
a year and three years,
and everyone who knows us
says we're the perfect couple.
In a recession, it just doesn't
make any sense for two people
who say they love each other,
to pay separate rents.
Joining us now live from Washington,
is a spokeswoman
for the nation's girlfriends,
Kelly Ambrose.
Welcome, Kelly.
- Hello Andrea.
Now you and the other girlfriends
have been very vocal about this plan
in the past few days.
Why the sudden push?
Andrea, the slogan of our
movement is, "It's Time".
This plan just makes sense
for us financially.
But some boyfriends have said there are
other ways to save money,
like, not going out for expensive dinners
and extraneous brunches.
Or not taking that trip to Vermont
to see the leaves change.
Yes, but in our plan we don't
have to make cuts. In fact, - I see.
we could even use some of the money
we save on sports things,
or whatever boyfriends want.
- But, isn't there a-
And our plan will also
encourage consumer spending,
since having new apartments would
spur an anticipated 45% increase
in dinner parties, cocktail parties,
maybe even a Halloween party
with fun drinks that have Halloween related
names. - Now, some boyfriends have been
dragging their feet on this issue.
- That's right. Do the nation's boyfriends
want to sit there just watching
our national debt grow and grow
while their stupid roommate Chad
hangs out in the living room
playing video games 24 hours a day.
- Sure.
So the boyfriend can never watch a movie,
even if his girlfriend brings over a DVD
that she has rented.
- OK, well we have
a boyfriend representative Jake Larson,
here with us to help provide
another perspective on this issue.
- Hi, Andrea. Thank you.
Hi Kels.
- Hi hunny.
Now Jake, you're familiar with
the girlfriends' plan, correct?
Yes, I've been briefed on it several times,
and it's our contention that things are fine.
This doesn't have to be
a big deal.
But you have stated that the plan could
"tie the nation's boyfriends into
long-term living arrangements that could
inhibit future independence." - Right.
Inhibit, you mean like, smothering?
Is that how you think of this plan? - No.
No, I never used that word.
- But you did imply it.
It was in your tone Jake.
- I... I... Look. I really don't
want to argue about this.
- OK, we're not arguing Jake,
we're just talking.
- Well, can we discuss this another time?
Like, tomorrow.
- Well, what's going to change
between now and tomorrow?
- Why would we talk about this tomorrow,
we are already talking about this now.
- Jake, if there's some reason you're opposed
to this plan, you can say so
and nobody will be mad.
You know I just feel like it's too soon.
- OK. - Fine. - Fine then.
Thank you for being with us.
- Thank you.
Later in the hour, we'll talk to
the nation's mothers about
what this plan means for the possibility
of them ever having grandchildren.
Moving on, a study finds that
most Americans' retirement plans consist
of finding a briefcase of money.
Will there be any provisions made
for game days during football season?
Yes, the girlfriends love football.
And they can make snacks and dips
and cookies for all the guys.
It'll be fun.
Now, some of this research
dates back to August 2
Why had you begun planning
a move the very same year
many of the girls
met their boyfriends?
That research was preliminary.
It never hurts to be prepared.
But what about when
John moved in with Tara,
and then she dumped him and
he had to find a roommate on Craig's List?
That was a highly unusual situation,
congressman.
Yes, Tara is my friend,
but you know how she is.
And what is this about a waffle maker?
- Come on, representatives of Congress.
It is vital that you do something to
incentivize the boyfriends
to see that this is right for the nation,
because it is.
And what if the nation's
economy turns around?
Would we then consider having
two places again?
Are you implying that the boyfriends
would want to move out?
Why would they want to do that
when things are great
and we are trying so hard
to make them happy?
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