Phoner: John Harris, Politico, Editor-in-Chief joins us to discuss the political headlines of the day including President Obama’s lunch meeting Wednesday with House Republican Leaders at the White House.
Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA) is a member of the House Energy and Commerce and its Subcommittee on Energy and Power. The full committee holds a hearing Wednesday on Chairman Fred Upton’s (R-MI) draft legislation that would strip the EPA of its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), Republican Conference, Vice Chairman talks about the legislative battles over EPA carbon rules, the health care law, as well as budget and spending issues.
Don Mathis, Community Action Partnership, President & CEO describes Community Services Block Grants, which gives federal dollars to communities to provide a range of services and activities to assist the needs of low-income individuals including the homeless, migrants and the elderly. In a recent op-ed, White House Budget Director Jacob Lew revealed plans to not only cut the program in half but also make the remaining amount available on a competitive basis. Mr. Mathis reacts to the planned cuts and the potential impacts on communities.