Rep. Blunt Declines To Comment On Rush Limbaugh

At a news conference near the U.S. Capital Wednesday, Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) was asked by an unknown male what his thoughts on a statement apparently made by Rush Limbaugh comparing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to a Nazi. Blunt dismisses the question, stating that the questioner lacks legitimate press credentials. (0:32)


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Hoyer: Health Insurance Is Not An Option

Speeking at the Maryland Black Mayors press conference held in the U.S. Capitol today, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) stated that health insurance is not an option.

"I think health care is a necessity," Hoyer said. (0:32)
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North Carolina Senator Discusses Heartbreaking Email From Health Insurance-Less Constituent

Sen Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) reads an email she received from a constituent named Kelly, who is staying in an abusive relationship because of her inability to provide health insurance for herself and her child.

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Sen. Whitehouse: Health Care Going Off Cliffs Like Thelma & Louise

"Health care is at a crisis point," said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI.) during a press call with reporters Tuesday, comparing healthcare to the 1991 film Thelma and Louise.

“The cars heading towards the cliff and we are in it. Our economy is teetering in it is health care costs.” (0:39)


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U.S. Hesitant To Give Fed More Authority, Says World Bank President

World Bank Group President Robert Zoellick says "It should not be a surprise that American democracy is hesitating about authorizing the Fed to supervise systemic banking risks as well as operate monetary policy, adding to its power." (0:12)
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World Bank President Suggests Less Authority For Federal Reserve

Regarding the Federal Reserve's power, World Bank Groups President Robert Zoellick asks, "Will democratic governments permit independent central banks to assume even more authority?" Zoellick adds that "Congress felt surprised about the Federal Reserve's authority to create funds, buy assets, devise global swap lines and make transactions outside the usual process for expending public monies." (00:13)
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Rep. Frank Defends Anti-Discrimination Legislation

Defending the transgender community, Barney Frank (D-Mass.) speaks at the committee hearing for, H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Frank says, “Let me just say to my colleagues. There’s nothing to be afraid of. These are our fellow human beings. They’re not asking you for anything other in this bill, for the right to earn a living. Can’t you give them that. If you don’t like them and don’t want to be friends I think your missing on something, but that’s your choice." (:46)
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Coach Oliver Purnell Wants A Slam Dunk Against Cancer

Clemson University's mens basketball coach Oliver Purnell spoke at the Coaches vs. Cancer rally in Washington, D.C. Tuesday.

"Join in our fight against this dreaded disease and join in our fight to have health care reform now," Purnell said. (0:16)
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Carrie Prejean Reflects On Controversial Miss USA Answer

Carrie Prejean, who attained the rank of Ms. California, reflects on her controversial response to a question posed to her during the Miss USA competition.

Prejean garnered criticism for stating her belief that marriage should be between a man and a woman.

"Their I was about to answer this question. The moment the judge asked it I tried to look there and look pretty, but in my head I could not believe they would ask that question at Miss USA. I thought it was extremely inappropriate for that venue. All of this contreversy because all I said was marriage is between a man and a women." (0:27)
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House Minority Whip: Americans Don't Recognize Their Country Anymore

House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) shares an anecdote with the Value Voters Summit, in which he asks the audience to imagine a man who has been in a coma and has just awoken.

Cantor says that the man would no longer recognize the U.S.

"We are in a bad reccession, our government owns the biggest car company, and controls the banks. Were talking directly to North Korea and Iran while they develope nuclear weapons. We are also on our way to a government takeover for a healthcare system," Cantor said.

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McConnell: Democrats Not 'Party Of Inclusion'

"Our friends on the left like to think they are the party of inclusion....time and time again how quickly they can turn on someone with a different point of view," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConell (R-K.Y.) said Friday.
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Pence Calls For Sanctions Against Iran

"I call on our Democratic colleagues in Congress to bring the Iran Petroleum Sanctions Act to the floor this week," said Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) "It will send the precise, correct message to the President of Iran." (0:37)


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President Clinton Emails Rep. During Press Conference, Rep. Reads It Aloud

Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation Tuesday that seeks to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act.

Former President Bill Clinton emailed Nadler mid way through the press conference and Nadler read off President's opinion. (0:34)
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