TRNS Interviews House Majority Whip James Clyburn

Talk Radio News Service Bureau Chief Ellen Ratner interviews Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.), who serves as the House Majority Whip. (7:08)
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Democratic Infighting On Health Care Reform To Be Expected, Says House Majority Whip

In recent weeks pro-life, blue dog, and progressive Democrats have threatened to oppose the Affordable Health Choices Act if it does not meet their respective requirements. House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.), who will ultimately be responsible for rallying the votes, dismissed his party’s infighting, noting that he expected passing health care reform to be “tough”.

“I recognize that we have seven distinct caucuses,” said Clyburn. “We will have these kind of passions being on display on a regular basis.” (0:55)

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Clyburn Says Health Care Reform Won't Be Too Expensive

White House Correspondent Victoria Jones interviews House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) about the state of health care reform. Rep. Clyburn says passing health care reform this year will cost money, but he warns that the cost of not reforming the health care system will be far greater in the long run. The South Carolina Democrat also says that he doesn't believe Republicans want the health care system changed. (9:25)
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