House Democrat Says Republicans Are Mean Spirited And Anti-Immigrant

Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) says that Republicans are anti-immigrant to the extent that they are pushing immigrants and Latinos into the arms of Democrats. (0:32)
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McCain Is Contradicting Himself Says House Democrat

Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) says that Senator John McCain is contradicting himself regarding immigration reform. (:38)

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Immigration Reform Must Begin Immediately Says Gutierrez

Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) says that Congress must act fast in passing a comprehensive immigration bill before the resignation of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Steven's takes effect. (0:44)
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Arizona Governor Should Veto Controversial Immigration Bill, Says Illinois Democrat

Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) called on Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to veto a controversial bill that facilitates the arrest of illegal immigrants. (0:31)
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Judicial Nominee Liu Apologizes For Questionnaire Omissions

Republicans took issue Friday with a judicial nominees' omission of several speaking engagements on a questionnaire required by the Committee.

Goodwin Liu, an Obama nominee for the 9th Circut Court of Appeals, apologized.

“I submitted all these items to the committee in the interest of providing the fullest possible information for your consideration,” Liu said. “I am sorry that the list is long, and I am sorry that I missed things the first time.” (0:42)
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Senator Sessions Dissatisfied With Pace Of Nomination Process

Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) said Friday that he was dissatisfied with the pace of the nomination process for judicial nominees. He points out that under Bush, there was more time for consideration. (0:48)
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Judicial Nominee's Statement On Alito 'Vicious,' 'Racially Charged,' Claims Kyl

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Friday Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) expressed dissatisfaction with a statement the nominee had made in regard to the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito.

Kyl claimed the comments were “vicious and emotionally and racially charged.” (0:35)
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Judicial Nominee Lacks Experience, Charges Senator Sessions

Republicans strongly challenged the record of Goodwin Liu, an Obama nominee for the 9th Circut Court of Appeals, Friday during the UC Berkley professor’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

“The nominee has not been in court and tried cases. He’s never tried a case, never argued a case on appeal. Therefore, [Liu] lacks the normal experience we look for,” Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), the committee’s top Republican, argued. (0:33)
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Low Pay Discourages Potential Judicial Nominees, Says Justice Thomas

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Thursday that low wages are discouraging some of the brightest legal minds from accepting judicial nominations. (0:32)
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$122 Million Makeover For Supreme Court Building Will Be Completed This Summer, Says Justice Thomas

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas told members of the Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday that the modernization of the Supreme Court building, which began in 2003 with a budget of $122 million, will be completed this summer. (0:20)
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Supreme Court Needs $77 Million To Maintain Operations, Says Justice Thomas

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas told members of the Senate Appropriations Thursday the Supreme Court needs the $77 million requested in the budget for fiscal year 2011 to maintain the Court's operation. (0:34)
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Jessie Jackson Commens On Mine Disaster, Calls It 'Economic Terrorism'

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson commented Wednesday on the tragic mine diaster in West Virginia. Jackson said the factors that forced the workers to labor in the mines without basic legal protection amounted to "economic terrorism." (0:28)
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Protecting Immigrant Workers Is A Civil Rights Issue, Says Democrat Menendez

On Wednesday, Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduces the "Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation" (POWER) Act. (0:35)
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Existing Laws Don't Do Enough To Protect Immigrant Workers, Says Democrat Menendez

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) says Wednesday that the POWER Act, a bill he is co-sponsoring, can better protect immigrant workers from being intimidated by their employers. (0:54)
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Immigrant Workers Need Protection From Employers, Says Democrat Menendez

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) introduces the "Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retailation" (POWER) Act on Wednesday. The legislation would protect immigrant workers from being intimidated by employers. (0:35)
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New Civil Rights Legislation Will End Worker Abuse, Says Sen. Menendez

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) recounts the struggle of an immigrant laborer who lost his job once her tried to exercise his rights' as a worker. (0:45)
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Dodd Finance Reform Bill Might Create Chaos, Says Senate GOP'er

Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) says Tuesday that provisions within Sen. Chris Dodd's (D-Conn.) financial regulatory reform bill can't prevent against the likelihood of over-leveraging in the market. (0:28)
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Dodd Bill Can't Solve "Too Big To Fail," Says Republican Chambliss

Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) says Tuesday that banks should be allowed to suffer from their own failure, and says Sen. Chris Dodd's (D-Conn.) financial regulatory reform bill won't do anything to solve institutions the government deems as being "Too Big To Fail." (0:30)
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Democrat Lautenberg Opposes Obama's Drilling Policy

Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) says Tuesday that he is "not comforted" by the President's policy that would limit offshore oil and gas drilling to 50 miles from each coastline, and says he will fight against it. (0:40)
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White House Doesn't Care If Republicans Support Financial Reform Bill, Says McConnell

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says Tuesday that "the White House is pulling people back from the bipartisan negotiation" of Sen. Chris Dodd's (D-Conn.) financial regulatory reform bill. (0:35)
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