Susan Davis on the Government Shutdown
Susan Davis, chief congressional reporter for USA Today, was interviewed by telephone about the latest on the government shutdown and talks between Congress and the White House.
131 viewsSusan Davis, chief congressional reporter for USA Today, was interviewed by telephone about the latest on the government shutdown and talks between Congress and the White House.
131 viewsNational Republican Senatorial Committee Chair John Cornyn (R-TX) talked about key Senate races and the Republican campaign strategy to win a majority of Senate seats in the 2012 election. F…
389 viewsRepresentative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) talked about the future debate over the payroll tax cut/ unemployment extensions, and how Democrats plan to approach spending legislation and working w…
227 viewsSusan Davis talked by phone about House and Senate efforts to pass a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown.
97 viewsExecutive directors of the Democratic and Republican congressional committees talked about some of the most critical congressional races. Among the topics they addressed were political part…
442 viewsRepresentative Henry Waxman talked about his new book, The Waxman Report: How Congress Really Works (Twelve; July 2, 2009). In his book the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committe…
533 viewsKate Ackley and David Lightman talked about the health care debate as the Senate Finance Committee was to begin markup later in the morning. They discussed a range of health care issues incl…
139 viewsJulie Rovner, participating by phone, previewed markup of health care legislation by the Senate Finance Committee. Sue Davis was the guest host.
66 viewsNed Helme talked about the role of China in climate change efforts at the G20 and United Nations meetings, and the Copenhagen negotiations scheduled to take place in December. He also respon…
112 viewsTelephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Should the White House get involved with local politics?” Sue Davis was the guest host.
114 viewsMayor of Seattle Greg Nickels talked about his and other mayors' meeting with Senate members urging action on energy and climate legislation, including support for the energy efficiency and …
91 viewsDr. Edward Miller talked about his other leaders of academic medical centers (AMCs) meeting with members of Congress in an effort to bring attention to low-income populations and variations…
107 viewsRand Paul talked about his run for one of Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seats in 2010, and what he hopes to achieve if elected. Mr. Paul describes himself as a “career doctor, not a politician.” He…
356 viewsTelephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Is race a factor in opposition to President Obama?” Sue Davis was the guest host.
125 viewsAlex Isenstadt talked about the House passage of a resolution of disapproval against Representative Joe Wilson for shouting “You lie!” during President Obama’s during a joint address of Cong…
175 viewsTelephone lines were open for comments on Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen’s statement that more troops may be needed in Afghanistan. Sue Davis was the guest host.
73 viewsAdriel Bettelheim reported by phone on the latest in Senate health care debate. Senator Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and leader of the “gang of six” Republicans and D…
56 viewsTelephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Do you think the stimulus is improving the economy?” Sue Davis was the guest host.
68 viewsDr. Georges Benjamin talked about U.S. response to the H1N1 swine flu virus, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The preceding day President Obama said he “str…
298 viewsJeremy Shapiro talked about the release of General Stanley McChrystal’s report on the war in Afghanistan and what might be in it. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communication…
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