Rep. Larson: Democratic Caucus Would Stand Behind Executive Order

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) says that the House Democratic Caucus is prepared to stand behind President Obama if he issues an executive order to raise the debt limit, but acknowledges the President’s firm stance on the issue. (0:14)

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Becerra: Republicans Have Failed To Govern

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) tells reporters Wednesday that due to Republicans’ failure to govern, the President should do what is within his power to prevent America from defaulting on its obligations. (0:24)

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Stupak: Executive Order Not Ideal, But Will Do

Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) stated Sunday that although he would have preferred to have language provided similar to the amendment he proposed when the House initially passed their health care reform bill, he conceded that it was not politically conceivable.

“We’d all love to have a statute. That’d be stronger,” Stupak stated. “We can’t get 60 votes in the Senate. The reality is we can’t do it.” (0:10)

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President Bush comments on earmarks before signing an Executive Order

The president brought the pool in for a brief statement on earmarks, prefaced by a congratulations to the House for passing the stimulus package. His statement reiterated his veto threat of any appropriations bill that did not cut the number and amount of earmarks in half, and he explained that his executive order would prohibit agencies from following earmarks expressed in committee reports and not voted on by Congress. (2:24)
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