BP Spill Should Be Catalyst To Move Off Oil, Says Podesta

John Podesta, the president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, said that the U.S. needs to take the chance to turn away from oil following the disastrous spill in the Gulf of Mexico. (0:27)
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The President Needs To Move Faster On Energy Issue, Says Podesta

John Podesta, the president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, said Thursday during a forum held by the National Italian American Foundation that President Barack Obama needs to work faster in setting the course for renewable energy. (0:44)
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Podesta calls DC government officials "robber barons"

In an exclusive interview with the former Chief of Staff John Podesta, Bureau Chief Ellen Ratner discusses Podesta's book "The Power of Progress: How America's Progressives Can (Once Again) Save Our Economy, Our Climate, and Our Country". Podesta discusses what he calls "robber barons in Washington", as well as ways to transform America's economy. He concludes by citing important factors that he believes would help our nation's housing crisis. (7:33)
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Family cat given more benefits than domestic partner

John Podesta, President of the Center for American Progress, says that while he is a cat lover, it is unacceptable that the domestic partner of foreign service personnel does not get health benefits. The U.S. government is however willing to pay for the transportation of a family pet. (0:46)


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