March 11, 2010

 

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) declined to speculate whether members of the lower chamber were concerned that the Senate would not act on a reconciliation package if members were to approve the Senate’s unpopular health care legislation. “I have a lot of difficulties doing what I can to maintain the Senate as an orderly [...]

March 11, 2010

 

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Thursday that there are no arbitrary deadlines for health care reform. He adds that there are still “a few issues” that need to addressed. (0:30)

March 11, 2010

 

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Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) says reconciliation can only be used to change a law, not pass an uncertain bill . (0:54)

March 11, 2010

 

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Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) says Thursday that the ongoing healthcare debate isn’t really about healthcare policy, but rather about politics. (0:47)

March 11, 2010

 

News/Commentary

By Benny Martinez University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski told members of the Senate’s Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee that when reviewing the proposed Comcast/NBC Universal merger, consumer interests will be held in the highest regard. Comcast, the country’s largest cable and broadband company, announced in December 2009 that it [...]

March 11, 2010

 

Congress

By Chingyu Wang Talk Radio News Service Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) said Thursday that, for Democrats, policy has taken a backseat to politics in the ongoing debate over health care reform. “This dialogue right now is no longer about substance, it’s no longer about the purposes, it’s just about ‘I need to win because I need to win, [...]

March 11, 2010

 

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By Sofia Sanchez University of New Mexico/ Talk Radio News Service Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) told reporters Thursday that the Senate could couple a student loan bill with health care reform legislation and pass both by reconciliation. “We are entitled to do both health care and education by reconciliation,” Reid said. “But … I [...]

March 11, 2010

 

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Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) says that Congress is too receiving money for everything they want and that sacrifices need to be made to reduce spending. (0:25)

March 11, 2010

 

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Rep. Jim Marshall (D-GA) calls for the Senate and the House to practice discipline in their spending. Marshall comments come during a press conference on the necessity to pass the “Balanced Budget Amendment.” (0:08)

March 11, 2010

 

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Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) says that the current generation is giving their children and grandchildren an economy that is in ruins. Goodlatte’s comments come during a press conference on the necessity to pass the “Balanced Budget Amendment.” (0:26)

March 11, 2010

 

Congress

By Laurel Brishel Prichard University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO) along with Reps. Jim Marshall (D-GA) and Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) unveiled new legislation on Thursday aimed at balancing the federal budget. According to Marshall, H.J. Res. 1 is an amendment that would force government to “make the tough decisions.” Over the past 50 [...]

March 11, 2010

 

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By Antonia Aguilar University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service President Barack Obama addressed the annual Export-Import Bank conference on Thursday, outlining details of his proposed National Export Initiative. In his speech, Obama said he’d like to see U.S. exports doubled over the next five years, a figure he first announced during his State of The Union address [...]

March 11, 2010

 

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The Washington Bureau Will Be Covering: Health Affairs holds a media breakfast to discuss the “Outlook for Healthcare Reform and Reconciliation.” A news conference to launch the newly formed bipartisan Congressional Caucus to pass the “Balanced Budget Amendment”. Full committee hearing on “Consumers, Competition, and the Proposed Comcast-NBC Merger.”

March 10, 2010

 

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Former President Bill Clinton and Microsoft CEO Bill Gates testified before Congress Wednesday in support of the Global Health Initiative.

March 10, 2010

 

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Virginia Del. Bob Marshall (R-Prince William) tells Talk Radio News Service that the Obama administration never checked to make sure whether or not forcing people to purchase health insurance is legal. Marshall is one of 80 members of the state’s General Assembly who voted to pass a bill that would prohibit the Federal Government from [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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Virginia Del. Bob Marshall (R-Prince William) tells Talk Radio News Service that a newly passed bill, which would prohibit the Federal Government from punishing individuals who refuse to purchase health insurance, could be appealed later, but it would have to go through many layers of courts. (:21)

March 10, 2010

 

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Virginia Del. Bob Marshall (R-Prince William) tells Talk Radio News Service that lawmakers in the state’s General Assembly voted with their constituents’ interests in mind when they passed a bill that would prohibit the Federal Government from punishing individuals who do not purchase health insurance. The bill passed on a 80-17 vote. Virginia Governor Bob [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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President Bill Clinton says global warming has played a role in the rise of Malaria globally. “There is no question that Malaria is occurring at higher and higher altitudes in places it didn’t before because mosquitos are going to places they didn’t feel comfortable before,” said Clinton. (0:12)

March 10, 2010

 

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Virginia Del. Bob Marshall (R-Prince William) tells Talk Radio News Service that he, nor others in the state’s General Assembly who voted to pass a bill that would prohibit the Federal Government from punishing individuals who do not purchase health insurance believe Congress has the power to impose such a mandate on members of the [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at spurring job growth at the local level. “[The Local Jobs for America Act] Will save or create 1 million public and private sector jobs in local communities across the country,” said Miller during a conference call with reporters. (0:11)

March 10, 2010

 

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Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at spurring job growth at the local level. “This is a bill for Main Street, not Wall Street,” said Miller. (0:06)

March 10, 2010

 

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Virginia Del. Bob Marshall (R-Prince William) tells Talk Radio News Service that a new bill that just passed the state’s General Assembly would prohibit the federal government from punishing individuals in the state who refuse to purchase health insurance. (:19)

March 10, 2010

 

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Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at spurring job growth at the local level. Once passed, the bill will provide communities $100 billion over the next two years to prevent businesses and local governments from being forced to cut jobs. “In most cases local officials either raise taxes or lay-off workers when facing the kind [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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Hundreds protest in Washington, D.C. in support of Health Care Reform.

March 10, 2010

 

Opinion

I was quite amazed to see a commentary in the Friday edition of the New York Times written by Merrill A. McPeak, also known as Gen. Tony McPeak, retired chief of staff of the Air Force. I’ve been in Washington as a radio news reporter and opinion journalist for almost 18 years. I’ve probably interviewed thousands [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at spurring job growth at the local level. “[The Local Jobs for America Act] Will save or create 1 million public and private sector jobs in local communities across the country,” said Miller during a conference call with reporters. “This is a bill for Main Street, not Wall [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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President Bill Clinton defended the work carried out by Planned Parenthood internationally during an appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday. “When a Pro-Life person hears the word family planning, they think abortion…when you see these things in operation they come across as clearly pro-family.” Added Clinton, “these poor women are just trying to manage their [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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By Chingyu Wang-Talk Radio News Service Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) CEO Karen Ignagni offered back to back remarks Wednesday that highlighted the vast differences between how the Obama administration and the insurance industry are viewing the current attempt to reform the U.S. health care system. Sebelius, who [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) CEO Karen Ignagni says health insurance companies have proposed a range of strategies that would bend the cost curve for health insurance and make coverage more affordable for customers. (0:44)

March 10, 2010

 

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Former President Bill Clinton testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday in favor of legislation that would increase support for President Barack Obama’s Global Health Initiative (GHI). “We should use this health reform moment and the Global Health Initiative proposal to send a clear signal to the word that we are moving away from a [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) claims that Democrats have been targeting the insurance companies so that they are not forced to defend the contents of their health care reform legislation. (0:13)

March 10, 2010

 

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Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius tells officials with America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) that unless healthcare reform is passed, health insurance premiums will continue to rise. (0:54)

March 10, 2010

 

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Former President Bill Clinton testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday in favor of legislation that would increase support for President Barack Obama’s Global Health Initiative (GHI). Clinton stated why he believed Americans should care about the health of individuals globally, saying, “we have to build a world with more partners and fewer adversaries; That [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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During remarks addressing the Democrats’ health reform bill on Wednesday, Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) says even House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) thinks if the rule that requires 60 votes to stop a Senate filibuster is overruled it would be a disgrace to the founding fathers. (0:19)

March 10, 2010

 

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius calls on officials representing America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) to relieve insurance customers by supporting the current healthcare legislation. (0:39)

March 10, 2010

 

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America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) CEO Karen Ignagni said Wednesday that the organization is concerned that the current round of health care reform legislation will make health care more expensive. (0:27)

March 10, 2010

 

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Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss) urges his colleagues in the House of Representatives to block an unfunded mandate for health insurance and refuse to cut Medicare. (0:14)

March 10, 2010

 

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By Sofia Sanchez University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service Former President Bill Clinton along with Microsoft CEO Bill Gates testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday in favor of legislation that would increase support for President Barack Obama’s Global Health Initiative (GHI). The President’s FY2011 budget calls for $9.5 billion to be designated for the [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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Click the audio icon below to listen to the entirety of President Barack Obama’s remarks to the press today following his meeting with Haitian President Rene Preval. (9:00)

March 10, 2010

 

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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) says President Barack Obama is ignoring the American public when it comes to healthcare reform, and calls on Democrats to listen to the wisdom of Americans across the country. (0:15)

March 10, 2010

 

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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) says the Democratic healthcare plan represents a giant takeover of the nation’s health care system. (0:09)

March 10, 2010

 

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House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) wants Democrats to have an adult conversation with Republicans to see if Congress is ready to do what needs to be done to fix the country’s health care system. (0:24)

March 10, 2010

 

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House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) says Congress can produce better, meaningful legislation by starting over on healthcare. (0:21)

March 10, 2010

 

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House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) asks the American public to speak out about how they really feel about the health care bill that Democrats want to pass. (0:23)

March 10, 2010

 

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House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) says Democrats refuse to listen to the American people when it comes to health care, and says their party will do anything to get reform passed. (0:18)

March 10, 2010

 

Congress

A pair of leading Republican lawmakers said Wednesday that Democrats are attempting to bend the rules by using reconciliation to try and pass health care reform. “If the Senate bill was acceptable to most Americans…we wouldn’t even be having a discussion about reconciliation,” said House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.), who added that Democrats are making [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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The relationship between U.S. and Iraqi forces is beginning to take on a different dynamic as Iraqi Security Forces grow in strength and numbers. Maj. General Terry Wolff, a U.S. commander in Iraq, pointed to Sunday’s elections as a sign of the Security forces’ development. “It’s a very different looking partnership,” Wolff, told reporters in Washington Wednesday [...]

March 10, 2010

 

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The Washington Bureau will be covering the following: - A Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on entitled, “Building on Success: New Directions in Global Health.” Former President Bill Clinton and Bill Gates will be among those who testify. - Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius meets with executives from America’s Health Insurance Plans at [...]

March 09, 2010

 

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Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) says that a letter sent by Sen. Jay Rockafeller (D-W.V.) to the Environmental Protection Agency warning the agency to defer authority over green house gasses to Congress is an “interesting approach.” Dorgan adds that it is intended to give Congress more time to act. (0:34)

March 09, 2010

 

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Amid energy debate, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) said Tuesday that her constituents in Louisiana are concerned about increases in energy costs and taxes. (0:32)