Cost Of Swine Flu "Uncertain"

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

At a House Joint Economic Committee Hearing today, Dr. Christina Romer, Chair of the Council for Economic Advisors, was asked by Congressman Vic Snyder (D-Ark.) “How should we view the added uncertainty in the economy both here and abroad that may be created the threat of a major health flu pandemic around the world?” Dr. Romer said the costs at this stage were "uncertain," adding the priority of the administration was to "save lives."

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UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s Full Joint Congressional Address

The Rt. Hon Gordon Brown M.P., Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland made a joint address to Congress today. In his speech he talked about the world working together, united to tackle the economic crisis. Brown also talked about the war on terror, environmental issues and conflict in Africa.
Brown said: “With faith in the future, we can build tomorrow today.”

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Becerra: "All that was missing was the cheerleaders shouting, 'go, go, you got it right'."

By Christina Lovato - Talk Radio News Service/University of New Mexico and Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-Ca) gives his opinion on President Barack Obama's Joint Congressional Address. He said: Obama did a masterful job of explaining very candidly and honestly the challenges we face."
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Cohen: Obama highlighted "potential of where we can go"

By Christina Lovato - Talk Radio News Service/University of New Mexico and Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Tenn) gives his opinion on President Barack Obama's Joint Congressional Address. He said: "the nation needed to hear the realities of where we are and the potential of where we can go."
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Meeks: "Obama was inspirational but practical"

By Christina Lovato - Talk Radio News Service/University of New Mexico and Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News

Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY) gives his opinion on President Barack Obama's Joint Congressional Address. He said: "Obama sent out a challenge to America...we are not going to be in despair, we are going to meet the challenge head on."
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Reichert impressed by Obama's focus on "energy, education and healthcare"

By Christina Lovato - Talk Radio News Service/University of New Mexico and Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News

Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA), gives his opinion on President Barack Obama's Joint Congressional Address. He said: "I liked the focus on energy, education and health care."
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Fleming "perplexed" by Obama's address to Congress

By Christina Lovato - Talk Radio News/University of New Mexico and Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News

Congressman John Fleming (R-LA) gives his opinion on President Barack Obama's Joint Congressional Address. He said, "there wasn't much specific in it."
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