Van Hollen: We Can't Cut Too Fast, Too Deeply

House Budget Committee Ranking Member Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) discusses spending cuts at a House Budget Committee hearing Wednesday. (1:10)

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People Are Asking Gov't "Where's The Courage," Says Republican Lawmaker

Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) recalls the fear of the American people in light of the current economic recession as he testifies before the House Budget Committee Wednesday. (0:37)

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Cutting Federal Spending Will Boost Job Growth, Says Republican Lawmaker

Testifying before the House Budget Committee Wednesday, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) shares the findings of economists concerning the impact of spending cuts on economic growth and job creation. (0:33)

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Budget Request For Drinking Water

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (I-Northern Mariana Islands) asks the House Committee on the Budget (FY2010 budget) to consider giving funding for safe drinking water in the islands.

“For such a simple thing as turning on the kitchen faucet and having water flow out, anytime of the day or night; water you can put in a glass and drink now, without having a second thought. This is the type of experience that the people I represent mostly do not have,” he said.
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