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Wednesday
Dec072011

Rep. Davis: REINS Act To Bring Checks And Balances To Washington

Rep. Geoff Davis (R-Ky.), sponsor of the REINS Act, said the legislation will allow Congress to approve new federal regulations before they are enforced during at a press conference Wednesday. (0:21)

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Tuesday
Dec062011

Unemployed Protestor: Congress, Please Extend Payroll Tax Cut

Ted Evans, an unemployed Ameican marching to the Capitol, tells Talk Radio News his unemployment benefits will soon end and he needs Congress to extend those benefits. (0:28)

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Tuesday
Dec062011

Activist Says She Represents Unemployed Americans

Former Maryland teacher Patty LeBlanc says she is protesting for the people who are losing their homes, jobs and life insurance at “Take Back The Capitol” from Dec. 5-8. (0:18)

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Tuesday
Dec062011

America's Becoming Like Latin America, Says Protestor

Before marching to Congress to ask for jobs, former teacher and Take Back The Capitol protestor Patty LeBlanc told Talk Radio News that the inequality in America is heading to in a dangerous direction. (0:21)

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Monday
Dec052011

Young Voters Needs To Stand Against Health Care Repeal, Says Youth Activist

At a discussion on “The State of Young America”, Aaron Smith, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Young Invincibles, cited Obama’s Affordable Care Act as an example of how Congress can help young adults deal with long-term concerns, saying it would be a mistake to repeal it in 2012. (0:40)

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Monday
Dec052011

Immigration Policy Will Help Drive 2012, Says Youth Leader

At a discussion on “The State of Young America”, Eduardo Garcia, Advocacy Associate for Campus Progress, said the 2012 election will depend on how the administration continues to deal with the undocumented population. (0:17)

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Monday
Dec052011

Youth Need To Be Heard In Washington, Says White House Liaison

At a discussion on “The State of Young America,” Ronnie Cho, White House Liaison to Young Americans and Associate Director of the Office of Public Engagement, said it is up to young adults to make their voices heard in Washington.

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Monday
Dec052011

Millennials Willing To Pay For Gov't Services, Says Policy Expert

Heather McGhee, director of the Washington office for the think tank Demos, said at a discussion on “The State of Young America” Monday that the Millennial generation is more open to higher taxes in exchange for government aid. (0:23)

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Monday
Dec052011

Economy Requires More Federal Student Aid, Says Policy Expert

Heather McGhee, director of the Washington office for the think tank Demos, said at a discussion on “The State of Young America” Monday that while the need for higher education has increased over the last decades, federal aid has declined. (0:24)

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Monday
Dec052011

Millennials Paying For Economic Shift, Says Policy Expert

Heather McGhee, the director of the Washington office for the think tank Demos, said at a discussion on “The State of Young America” Monday that the changing U.S. economic model has played a role in the decline of the Millennial generation. (0:17)

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Monday
Dec052011

Inaction From Congress Driving "Take Back The Capitol" Protests

OurDC member John Butler told TRNS the drivimg force behind “Take Back The Capitol” protests is Congress’ inability to pass jobs legislation. (0:19)

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Monday
Dec052011

Activists From 48 States Will Help "Take Back The Capitol"

OurDC member John Bulter tells TRNS that the local nonprofit is expecting protesters from 48 states to join in demonstrations to “Take Back The Capitol.” (0:05)

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Monday
Dec052011

OurDC Prepares For 3-Day Protest 

John Butler, member of OurDC, says the organization is preparing to host nearly 3,000  protesters for the “Take Back The Capitol” protest Dec. 5-8. (0:06)

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Monday
Dec052011

GOP Opposition To Payroll Relief Makes Little Sense, Says Obama

President Barack Obama told reporters Monday that Republican opposition to payroll relief makes no sense considering the GOP’s opposition to letting the Bush tax cuts expire. (0:33)

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Monday
Dec052011

Obama: GOP Had No Problem Not Paying For Past Tax Cuts

President Barack Obama reminded reporters Monday that Republican lawmakers have voted for tax cuts in recent years without insisting on the costs being offset. (0:35)

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Monday
Dec052011

Obama: Payroll Relief Will Help The Economy, Individual Families

President Barack Obama told reporters Monday that extending payroll relief will help both the economy at large as well as individual families. (0:19)

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Monday
Dec052011

Obama Refuses To Offset Payroll Relief With Entitlement Or Education Cuts

President Barack Obama told reporters Monday that it would be “irresponsible” to offset the cost of payroll relief with cuts to safety net programs or education. Obama noted that such a move could ultimately hurt the economy. (0:30)
Friday
Dec022011

Hoyer: Dems Ready To Pass Jobs Legislation, Senate GOP Not

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said House Dems will continue to advocate on behalf of working Americans to grow the economy and grow jobs on Captiol Hill Friday. (0:18)

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Friday
Dec022011

Pelosi: Senate GOP'ers Refusal To Pass Jobs Legislation Felt By Middle Class

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) told reporters Friday, the middle class should not have to take the heat from the Republicans continual resistance to pass a jobs legislation. (0:18)

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Friday
Dec022011

Gutierrez: Alabama Immigration Law Detrimental To Law Enforcement Efforts

Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) says Alabama’s “harshest in the nation” immigration law hinders the efforts of law enforcement officials since it breeds mistrust. (0:11)

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