During a discussion at the CATO Institute Wednesday Representative Ron Paul (R-Texas) said, “Just think about the squabbles that we’re having now with China. China is making their currency too weak. What about us? Don’t you think we manipulate our currency?” (0:10)
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) told reporters during a conference call that he does not see where opposition to the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Bill could come from because it doesn’t cost tax payers any money. (0:15)
During a phone conference briefing Wednesday, Sen. Sherrod Brown (R-Ohio) said the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Bill is the most important jobs bill Congress has considered this year. (0:45)
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) explains why a Chinese currency bill is necessary, saying “instead of competing, countries like China are cheating.” (0:26)
Rep. John Larson (D-CT) told reporters Tuesday that he believed the President’s job plan could pass the GOP controlled House since it has bipartisan support. (0:33)
Speaker Boehner expressed reservations Tuesday about passing legislation forcing China to deal with the value of their currency. (0:20)
Staff