Archive for the ‘Audio’ Category

Labor Secretary Recalls Helping Undocumented Students Go To College

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Speaking at the sixth annual Latino Luncheon Series in Washington, D.C. on Friday, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis recalls legislation she put forth while a member of the California statehouse in support of giving undocumented students the right to have access to attend public colleges and universities. (:44)

 
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GOP Leaders Look To Suade Moderate Democrats On Health Care Vote

Friday, November 20th, 2009

As the Senate prepares to take on health care reform Saturday, Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) says that he hopes to convince a few moderate Democrats to join the GOP in voting against the bill. (0:27)

 
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Democrats’ Health Bill One Great Big Ponzi Scheme, Says Thune

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) describes the Democrats’ health care bill as a great ponzi scheme; “One that would make Bernie Madoff proud. (0:49)

 
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Senate Democrats Employ ‘Gimmickry’ To Keep Health Bill Below $900 Billion

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says Democrats are using tricky tactics to pass healthcare reform legislation that will cost less than $900 billion. (0:51)

 
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Republican Lance Asks Pelosi For Separate Debt Ceiling Vote

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Rep. Leonard Lance (R-N.J.) urges House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to remove raising of the national debt ceiling language from the Defense spending bill. Lance said he’d like the Speaker to allow for a separate vote on the issue. (1:02)

 
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Schumer: It Is Our Duty As Senators To Help Our Constituents

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Senator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) reminds the public that it is his duty as a legislator “to help [his] constituency despite all the obstacles thrown in [their] path.” (0:37)

 
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Harkin: We Must Get Away From Sick Care To True Health Care

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) shows his support for the Senate health care bill, saying “Our aim here is very simple: To recreate America as a wellness society, to get away from sick care to true health care.” (0:56)

 
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Dodd Confident Senate Health Bill Will Pass

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Senator Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) confidently says, “This Congress, this Presidency, are going to sign into law a national health care program for all Americans.” (0:15)

 
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Dodd: Health Bill Is An Opportunity To Make A Difference For All Americans

Friday, November 20th, 2009

At a press conference Thursday marking the release of the Senate health care bill, HELP Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) says, “This is an opportunity that comes oh so rarely to any Congress to make a difference for 100% of your fellow citizens…[to] improve the quality of life for every single American for decades to come.” (0:34)

 
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Reid Invokes Harry Truman’s Call For Health Care Reform

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) invokes a statement former President Harry S. Truman wrote to Congress 64 years ago today that said “we should resolve now that the health of this nation is a national concern, that financial barriers in the way of attaining health shall be removed, that is, the health of all the citizens deserve the help of all the nation.” (0:27)

 
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