Huntsman May Have Chance In New Hampshire, Says Analyst

At nine percent, former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman placed just fourth in a new CNN/Time survey of GOP voters in New Hampshire. However, some say he could surprise when the Granite State holds its primary contest in less than two weeks. TRNS’s Michael Carl has more.

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Obama Keeping Pressure On House To Approve Senate Payroll Measure

President Obama continues his plea to House Republicans to quickly pass a Senate bill that would extend the current payroll tax holiday by another two months. (8:07)

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Cantor Invites Obama, Bo To Capitol Hill

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor urged President Barack Obama to help negotiate a plan to extend payroll relief. Cantor added that the President can bring his dog Bo, quipping “we’re pet friendly.” (0:09)

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Cantor: Both Parties Can Agree To Payroll Plan

House Minority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) told reporters Thursday that both parties are closer than one would think on a plan to extend payroll relief. (0:12)

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Boehner Brushes Off Criticism

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) Thursday appeared to brush off criticism from fellow conservatives over his handling of the payroll relief extension, stating simply “politics will be politics.” (0:17)

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Boehner: Two-Month Plan Will Save "Measly" $166

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) told reporters Thursday that the Senate’s two-month extension of payroll relief will only save families a “measly” $166, far less than a long-term plan sought by the House. (0:11)

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Boehner Calls For "Serious" Negotiations

House Speaker John Boehner urged Senate leaders and the President to return to the table for “serious” negotiations over the extension of payroll relief.

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Boehner: Two-Month Plan Will Breed Uncertainty

House Speaker John Boehner reiterated claims Thursday that the two month extension of payroll relief will breed economic uncertainity. (0:10)

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Carney: Passing Senate Bill Is "Sensible" Thing To Do

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney briefs reporters on Wednesday about the latest negotiations on extending the current payroll tax holiday.

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White House To Congress: Just Get It Done

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney briefs reporters on Wednesday about the latest negotiations on extending the current payroll tax holiday.

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White House Urges Boehner To Reconsider Senate Payroll Bill

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney briefs reporters on Wednesday about the latest negotiations on extending the current payroll tax holiday.

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Carney: House An Easy Choice To Make

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney briefs reporters on Wednesday about the latest negotiations on extending the current payroll tax holiday.

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Obama Phones Boehner And Reid

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney briefs reporters on Wednesday about the latest negotiations on extending the current payroll tax holiday.

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AFL-CIO To Launch New Program To Make Members Accountable For Votes They Cast

President of the New Hampshire AFL-CIO, Mark MacKenzie, says that the organization plans to launch an initiative that will make members of Congress accountable for the votes, or lack thereof, they cast. (0:39)

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GOP Presidential Field Has Undermined Effort To Rebuild Middle Class, Says NH AFL-CIO

President of the New Hampshire AFL-CIO, Mark MacKenzie, says that Republican presidential candidates have undermined the organization’s message to rebuild the middle class. (0:39)

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Iowa AFL-CIO To Congress: We Will Remember In November

President of the Iowa AFL-CIO, Ken Sagar, reminds Congress that the actions they take today “will be remembered” in November’s election. (0:34)

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Pentagon: No Signs Of Post-Kim Jong Il Instability

Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters Wednesday that the U.S. has seen no evidence that the security situation in North Korea has been destabilized by the death of Kim Jong Il. (0:36)

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Folks In Washington Don't Care About Working Families, Says Iowa AFL-CIO Head

President of the Iowa AFL-CIO, Ken Sagar, says he is disappointed to see that the “folks in Washington” don’t care about the millions of working families during this year’s holiday season. (0:25)

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DoD Hopeful Pakistani Supply Routes Will Be Opened Soon

Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters Wednesday that the Defense Department is hopeful that Pakistan will re-open supply routes soon, adding that the U.S. is able to do without the routes in the short-term. (0:49)

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Iowa AFL-CIO Head "Disturbed" By House Vote Disapproving Senate Payroll Plan

President of the Iowa AFL-CIO, Ken Sagar says that it’s very disturbing to see the 229 House Republicans vote to disapprove of a plan that would extend a payroll tax holiday to 160 million working Americans. (0:25)

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