Dems First Priority Is Extension Of Tax Cuts For Middle Class, Says Reid

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says at a press conference Thursday that the Democrats’ first priority remains extending the Bush era tax cuts for middle class Americans. (0:12)

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Reid On Bush Era Tax Cuts: We're Waiting To See What The House Does

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says at a press conference following a Democratic caucus meeting that the his party’s actions on the Bush era tax cuts are contingent upon the pending decision of the House. (0:46)


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Reid: Sen. Murray Is Helpful, Efficient And Experienced

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV.) says Sen. Patty Murray’s (D-Wash.) past experience makes her an ideal candidate for DSCC chair. (0:32)

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Reid: Extending Tax Cuts For All Will Cost $4 Trillion

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) vows that he will set up a vote for extending the tax cuts for all as long as incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) will set up a vote on extending them for citizens whose income is below $250,000. (0:22)

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Reid: Dems Must Protect Middle Class, Because Republicans Won't

Following a caucus meeting, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said Thursday that the Democrats must protect the middle class because the Republicans will not. (0:17)

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Reid: Defense Bill Will Not Repeal DADT Without Military Approval

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) clarifies that approval of the Defense Authorization bill will not automatically repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and that the military’s consent will still be required before the policy is altered. (0:25)

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Nevada's Clean Energy Industry On The Rise, Says Reid

Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says Nevada is plans to lead states in developing clean energy alternatives. (0:20)

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Reid: Clean Energy Development On The Rise

Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says there have been great clean energy developments as a result of 2008’s National Clean Energy Summit. (0:24)

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Clean Energy Summit Targets Job Creation, Says Lawmaker

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said that this years National Clean Energy Summit 3.0 will focus on creating jobs and innovation in the clean energy industry. (0:29)

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Sen. Harkin Says Harry Reid Will Earn His Place In Senate History When Health Bill Passes

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said Tuesday that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will earn his place in Senate history when the health care reform bill passes. (0:05)
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House Democratic Caucus Chair Does Not Blame Reid For Slow Progress On Health Care Reform

House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (D-Conn.) said Wednesday during a press conference that he does not blame the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for the slow progress on health care reform legislation. (0:15)

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Reid Rebukes Republicans, Says Health Care Reform Will Not Be Obama's Waterloo

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Sunday that health care reform will not be President Barack Obama’s Waterloo moment.

“Republicans are being destructive,” said Reid. “They want this to be ... President Obama’s Waterloo and it’s not going to be.” (0:08)

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Healthcare Bill Will Be Clearer Once Debate Begins, Says Reid

Shortly after the Senate voted 60-39 to allow floor debate on the health care bill, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announces that as soon as debate begins the American people will see the clear differences between the Democrats' plan and the Republican alternative. (0:27)
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Reid: "We Can See The Finish Line"

"We can see the finish line, but we're not yet there," says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) after the Senate voted 60-39 to begin floor debate on the health care bill. (0:19)
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We Must Move Forward With Health Debate, Says Reid

After the Senate's 60-39 vote Saturday night, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) acknowledged that he might not have the 60 votes on final passage. What he did have, he said, was the 60 votes needed to move forward with debate. (0:26)
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Reid Invokes Harry Truman's Call For Health Care Reform

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) invokes a statement former President Harry S. Truman wrote to Congress 64 years ago today that said “we should resolve now that the health of this nation is a national concern, that financial barriers in the way of attaining health shall be removed, that is, the health of all the citizens deserve the help of all the nation.” (0:27)
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America Has Waited A Long Time For Health Reform Says Reid

Says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), "We have been working to reform health care since the first half of the last century." (0:16)
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Pelosi Happy With Senate Abortion Language

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expresses her approval of abortion language in Sen. Harry Reid's health care reform bill. The Senate bill grants the secretary of Health and Human Services to decide if federal funds will be allocated for those under the public plan. It would also require that private insurers split premiums from subsidies used to pay for abortion coverage. (1:05)
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Democrat Levin Talks Healthcare With TRNS

TRNS Bureau Chief Ellen Ratner speaks with Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-Mich.) about where things stand with the senate healthcare bill. Levin says he is hopeful that a final bill in the Senate will come to the floor by the end of the week. Calling it a "long, complicated bill," Levin explains that folks have some time to read the full legislation online. Finally, Levin, one of the more liberal members of the Senate, says it is essential for the Senate's version to contain a public option plan. Click on the audio icon below to listen to the entire conversation. (5:02)
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Oregon Democrat Shares Latest On Senate Health Reform Bill

TRNS Bureau Chief Ellen Ratner speaks with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) about the status of healthcare reform legislation in the Senate. Merkley tells Ratner that he expects Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to release a merged bill later today, but adds that Republicans will attempt to block a vote on the bill, which he hopes will take place by this weekend at the latest. The Democrat from Oregon says he doesn't think the bill will come out of conference until January. Merkley describes the whole process as being "painfully slow." Click the audio icon below to listen to the full interview. (7:44)
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