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Committee Examines Federal Budget and National Debt

Committee Examines Federal Budget and National Debt

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The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing examining Pres. Obama's FY 2011 budget, released last week, and its impact on the national debt. Economics professors shared their thoughts on the U.S. economic outlook and how various proposals may affect debt levels.
watch Budget Hearing: From Earlier   
visit BW: Geithner on Debt Rating   
read FY 2011 Budget   
visit The Hill: Conrad blasts TV coverage of healthcare

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Rep. John Murtha, 1932-2010

Rep. John Murtha, 1932-2010

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Rep. John Murtha (D-PA), Chairman of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, died Monday at the age of 77 from complications following gallbladder surgery. Last Saturday, the 19-term congressman became the longest-serving House Member in Pennsylvania history.
CBO Director Douglas Elmendorf

President, Congressional Leaders discuss jobs and the economy

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President Obama held a meeting today at the White House on jobs and the economy with a bipartisian group of congressional leaders. The President held a news conference to discuss the meeting. Sen. Majority Ldr. Harry Reid (D-NV) hopes to unveil a jobs bill today with his hope that the Senate will vote on the bill later this week.
read Statement from Rep. Murtha's Office    read Statement by President Obama    read Statement by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
read Statement by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
read Statement by Congressman Dave Obey   
visit Wash Post: Rep. John Murtha dies at 77
visit C-SPAN Video Library: Rep. John Murtha
watch WH briefing: From Earlier    watch Pres. Obama on Jobs: From Earlier    watch GOP Leaders on Meeting: From Earlier
read The Hill: Reid to offer jobs bill

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White House Meeting with Congressional Leaders (February 9, 2010)
White House Meeting with Congressional Leaders President Obama, just before a meeting with Congressional Republicans and Democrats made remarks on a jobs bill and the federal deficit. Following the meeting, Republican leaders made remarks to reporters outside the White House about what was discussed.
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watch Pres. Obama on Economy and Jobs    watch GOP Remarks
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