Monday
08Feb2010
Mixed Opinions From Capitol Hill In Storm’s Aftermath
Monday, February 8, 2010 at 2:31PM TRNS reporter Benny Martinez covers Capitol Hill reactions to the weekend’s massive snowstorm and discovers mixed opinions. (1:22)
Monday
08Feb2010
Rather Than An Israeli Nuclear Strike, Gates Hopes For A Diplomatic Solution To Iranian Weapons Programs
Monday, February 8, 2010 at 2:19PM When asked if he is concerned about a nuclear strike from Israel against Iran’s nuclear program, Gates said that nobody wants the conflict to escalate and explains that he hopes that Iran can be dealt with through economic and diplomatic pressures from the international community instead. (1:08)
Friday
05Feb2010
New Initiatives Will Increase Number Of Jobs, Says White House Official
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 3:20PM A White House official says that the President has outlined three new small business initiatives that will compliment the jobs bill. (0:38)
White House Official Says President Has Been Successful In Creating Jobs
At Friday, February 5, 2010 at 3:18PM
Council of Economic Advisers Chair Christina Romer says that initiatives the President is taking to increase jobs are working just fine. (0:31)
Empathy Has Been A Major Boost The LGBT Cause, Says Caucus Member Valdez
At Friday, February 5, 2010 at 3:17PM
LGBT Caucus Member and Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez says that being able to relate personally has been beneficial in bringing awareness and progression to the LGBT cause after meeting with Caucus Members during the Democratic National Committee on Friday. (0:16)
Friday
05Feb2010
Obama’s Commitment To The LGBT Is Important To Future Goals, Says DNC Member
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 2:34PM LGBT Caucus member and Houston City Council Member Sue Lovell says she is grateful for President Obama’s commitment to the LGBT community after a Caucus meeting at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting on Friday. (0:10)
Friday
05Feb2010
New Strategy Will Lead To Progress In Afghanistan, Says Defense Secretary
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 1:44PM Defense Secretary Robert Gates says that the new military strategy in Afghanistan coupled with additional resources will result in progress in the country. (0:15)
Defense Secretary Pledges To Provide Allies With Mine-Resistant Vehicles
At Friday, February 5, 2010 at 1:42PM
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that the U.S. will provide its allies with mine-resistant vehicles. (0:29)
Defense Secretary Calls On Allies To Aid In Afghan Army Training
At Friday, February 5, 2010 at 1:40PM
Defense Secretary Robert Gates called upon U.S. allies to aid the training of the Afghan army. (0:31)
Friday
05Feb2010
The American Academy Of Pediatrics Supports Repeal Of Antitrust Exemption For Insurance Providers
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 1:30PM Dr. Tom Sullivan, a pediatrician speaking on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics, says his organization supports repealing the special antitrust exemption that health insurance companies currently have. He says that the repeal would give children better access to health care. (0:25)
Virginia Democrat Says Heath Insurance Providers Must Compete
At Friday, February 5, 2010 at 1:16PM
Rep. Tom Perriello (D-Va.) discussed the importance of creating competition within health care insurance agencies. He says that the money they spend in D.C. lobbying has protected them from the repeal of the antitrust exemption. (0:25)
Thursday
04Feb2010
Sen. Boxer: Bonuses From Bailed Out Banks Need To Be Taxed
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5:39PM Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) says that bonuses given to executives who work for financial institutions bailed out by TARP funds should be taxed, regardless of whether or not the company paid back the borrowed funds. (0:20)
Thursday
04Feb2010
Sen. Webb Wants Big Banks To Repay Taxpayers For TARP Funds, Not Dole Out Bonuses
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5:38PM Sen. Jim Webb( D-Va.) says that taxpayers should be repaid the money that they lent to big banks through the Troubled Asset Relief Program, instead of those companies giving out big bonuses. (0:08)
House Minority Leader: President Not Straight-Forward On State Of Bipartisanship
At Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5:36PM
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) says that although President Barack Obama has spoken about bipartisanship at great-lengths, including at the House Republicans’ retreat in Baltimore, he is falsely claiming that Republicans are now just sitting on the sidelines. (0:47)
Unions Pose Less Of A Threat Than Corporations Following Citizens United Case, Says Ohio Democrat
At Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5:32PM
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which granted corporations permission to openly fund campaign ads, also gives unions similar rights. However, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) contends that this is not as pressing of a concern.
“I don’t think its the same problem,” said Brown. “Corporations in this country combined have [...]
Thursday
04Feb2010
CEOs Should Take A Cue From Candidates And Appear In Their Campaign Ads, Says Ohio Democrat
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5:26PM The same provision requiring candidates to identify their approval of campaign ads may soon be applied to CEOs as well.
“Corporate CEOs should face the camera and tell the public they sponsored the commercial,” said Brown during a conference call with reporters. “If a corporation uses a front group … then the funder of that association [...]
Thursday
04Feb2010
Treasury Secretary Geithner: President Will Create More Jobs Through Tax Cuts, Credits For Small Businesses
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 4:35PM Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner stressed the importance of job creation and outlined the Obama administration’s plans to stimulate job growth by instilling more tax cuts and credits to businesses during his testimony before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee Thursday. (0:40)