Pence Slams Stimulus Package, Says GOP Has Better Alternatives

Congressman Mike Pence (R-Ind.) accuses the Obama administration's economic stimulus package of causing further job losses instead of decreasing unemployment rates. Pence argues that Republicans are advocating fiscal discipline and tax relief for working families and small businesses. (0:50)
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A new day for partisanship

House Republicans have felt the sting of Partisanship during the passing of the Economic Stimulus Package. Congressmen Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) speak about how they feel, the relationship between the House and President Obama, and the time frame involved in passing the legislation. Representative Chaffetz said that although Democrats won the election, he "was elected too", and his constituents in Utah should have a stake in deciding on the package. (02:45)

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico - Talk Radio News Service
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Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.): We shouldn't act like the trillion dollar amount is irrelevant

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

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) addressed in a news conference on "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009." that figures have been thrown around like paper money and talks about a comparison from a colleague regarding the trillion dollar bill. McConnell said he doesn't think we should just completely act like the trillion dollar amount is irrelevant. (1:00)
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Ohio) discusses the economic stimulus package and how its become a wish list for many

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

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Ohio) discusses the economic stimulus package and how its become a wish list for many. (19:17)
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Pelosi says there will be no recess until there's a bill for economic recovery package

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) muses on the advantageous situation the Democrats are in, and pledges that there will be no recess until legislation for an economic recovery package is prepared (1:04)
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Dr. Daniel Mitchell of the Cato Institute Tells the Senate Budget Committee that Fiscal Policy Cannot Fix the Economy

Dr. Mitchell claims that fiscal policy cannot restore the economy and goes on to argue against Keynesian theory in general.
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