Terry McAuliffe Predicts Dems Will Win WV And Connecticut

Formers Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe says that he believes Democratic will win the highly contested Senate races in West Virginia and Connecticut. (0:36)

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Republicans To Win North Of 45 Seats In House, Claims Former RNC Head

Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee Ed Gillespie predict that Republicans will win 45 seats in the House or more. (0:50)

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Pelosi: Honored To Sign Small Business Bill

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) expresses her feelings on the passage of the Small Business Credit Act through the House of Representatives yesterday. (0:28)

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Massachusetts Senator Praises House Health Care Legislation

Sen. Paul Kirk Jr. (D-Mass.), who recently took the seat held by deceased Senator Ted Kennedy, says if he were a member of the House of Representatives he would be proud to have passed "historical health care legislation," and adds that as a new member of the Senate, he plans on being an active and vocal force in getting health care legislation passed. (0:19)
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Senate Democrat Applauds House For Passing Health Care Bill

Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-M.D.) says he is proud of the House of Representatives for passing their health care bill. He says the House bill effectively accomplishes the three goals of bringing down health care costs, providing care for all Americans and acheiving fiscal responsibility. (0:21)
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House Health Care Plan May Cost Over $3 Trillion, Says Health Care Expert

Michael Tanner, CATO Institute's Head of Health Care and Social Security Research, speaks about the current draft of health reform legislation, including the House of Representatives' proposed payroll tax hike and how the legislation may cost over $3 trillion. (0:49)
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Ralph Nader interview on the need for election reform

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service

Former presidential candidate and long time consumer rights advocate Ralph Nader talked with Michael Ruhl to discuss the status of his lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee (DNC). This was immediately following the circuit court argument for Nader vs. DNC. Nader claims that he was harassed and burdened in 2004 presidential election by the DNC, in what he calls "an abuse of the legal process" and malicious prosecution. In this interview, Nader explained background of the case, and the case's current status. He said, "there is no other western democracy that comes close to obstructing voters and obstructing candidates as is the case in our country."

Nader also spoke about the two-party system, and the effect that his case has on future third party candidates in the presidential process. He said that his case is designed to draw boundaries, to make sure that third party candidates can exercise their First Amendment rights. Nader also referred to the issue as one of democracy, because he said in limiting ballot access, one is truly limiting the right of the people to decide who they want to represent them. Nader called for national ballot standards, instead of ballot standards which vary state by state. He also advocated instant runoff voting and public funding of public campaigns.

Nader said that the two-party system is not allowing third parties access to the higher tiers of federal government, and this two-party system is moving gradually to a one-party system, where gerrymandered districts make reelection almost certain for many members of Congress. He called this a system that can be rented by the rich. In spite of the stronghold that the two parties have on the system, Nader said that he has talked with several members of Congress who may be interested in helping to move legislation on election reform. He mentioned by name: John Conyers (D-Mich.), Ron Paul (R-Texas), Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), and Jessie Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.). He anticipates this reform effort to be difficult, because as he said, "the foxes are guarding the chicken coop." Nader seems ready for a fight.

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Wounded Warriors continue to serve our country

Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Dan Lasko, a fellow in the Wounded Warrior program who now works for Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) speak at a news conference on the House Wounded Warriors Program. Lasko says that "I saw this as a great opportunity once again to serve my country, and especially our nations hero’s." Pelosi says that this program is a model for the opportunities that should be there for our Veterans, and she says that she hopes the numbers will grow and grow. (1:45)
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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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