Income Has Declined Since Perry Took Office, Charges Texas Dem

Congressman Charles Gonzalez (D-Texas) claims that Texas jobs don’t provide benefits for workers and the median Texas househld income has dropped since presidential candidate Rick Perry began governing Texas (0:29)

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Obama: It's Time To Stop Holding Workers Hostage To Washington Politics

President Barack Obama says that the time to put partisan politics aside is now and that Congress should act with the middle class’ best interest in mind when voting to extend unemployment beneftis and tax cuts for small businesses. (0:33)

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Durbin: Health Reform Will Be Expensive

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says that health reform will initially be expensive but the benefits will come later. Durbin explains that Americans will see the advantages of the system in the long term. (0:19)
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Young people more open to improving domestic partner benefits

At a hearing on domestic partner benefits, John Podesta, President of the Center for American Progress, notes the increased involvement of young people. Senator Gordon Smith (R-Ore.) agrees and notes that Congress is a mirror to the people. (0:50)
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Congressman Latta supports our troops

Congressman Bob Latta (R- Ohio) held a conference call this afternoon advocating “Tricare” legislation, which would be used to extend health-care benefits to military veterans.

Latta said it is important to reward the men and women in our armed forces, so when they retire they will understand that the government will take care of them and their families. (7:52)

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Congressman McDermott discusses the backlog of social security benefit distribution

Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) discusses the "growing line" of Americans seeking help from Congress to receive their benefits. (0:48)
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Congressman Rangel discusses the need for the government to provide social security benefits

Congressman Charles Rangel (NY-D), chairing a hearing on social security benefit backlogging, discusses the need for the government to provide Americans with the benefits they deserve. (0:37)
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