Air Force Has Prime Opportunity To Show Smart Spending, Says Watchdog

Pete Sepp from the National Taxpayers Union argued Monday that the Common Vertical Lift Support Program (CVLSP), which would replace the Air Force’s aging helecoptors, would be an opportunity for the Air Force to make smart purchases. Sepp made his comments during a discussion on defense spending sponsored by the Taxpayers Protection Alliance. (0:26)

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Americans For Tax Reform: DoD Doesn't Know How Much It Spends

During a discussion on Capitol Hill Monday, Mattie Corrao, the Government Affairs Manager for Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), said that several bills have been put before congress demanding a comprehesive audit on defense spending but none have been put into effect because the Defense Department does not know how much it’s spending.  (0:37)

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Congressman Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) Talks About His Efforts on Capitol Hill

by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service

Talk Radio News Service speaks with Congressman Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) about the Red River catastrophe and what efforts he is making in Washington, D.C. for North Dakotans. Pomeroy also addresses the H1N1 epidemic and expresses what precautions Americans should take. (09:00)
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The Democrats Will Support Arlen Specter

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) talks with Ron Brownstein of the National Journal at a breakfast on Capitol Hill. Reid, President Barack Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden all said that they would personally support Arlen Specter in his 2010 election. Reid said that support was not conditional.

“I’m not going to be in a forever, never position, but the facts are that [Specter is] going to vote with us most of the time,” Reid Said. “I can’t foresee him doing anything that would be so mean spirited that Obama, Biden, and Reid would turn against him.” (00:44)
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