Pelosi: I Stand By My Comment

By Courtney Ann Jackson-Talk Radio News Service

Pelosi was asked a question regarding the CIA issue at her weekly press conference Friday. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) tried to pull her away from the podium as the question was being asked. She instead insisted on hearing the question. In response, she said she is standing by her comment and won't have anything more to say about it. (0:40)
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Congressman Sestak On Arlen Specter

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

Regarding Arlen Specter changing parties, Congressman Joe Sestak (D-Penn.) said that it's better for the constituents of Pennsylvania to decide which candidate should win the primary. He feels like the Democratic National Party backing Specter may be giving him too much of an advantage in the Pennsylvania primary. President Barack Obama and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) have already committed to personally supporting Specter in his 2010 election. (00:47)
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Specter: The Extremists Are Taking Over

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

Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter talks about the importance of having a moderate wing of each party, and how that played into his decision to defect to the Democratic Party. (01:30)
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Why Arlen Specter Changed Parties

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

Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter talks about the process involved in deciding to leave the Republican party and join the Democrats. (00:40)
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Carson urges Pakistan to restore their judiciary system

Congressman Andre Carson (D-Ind.) delivers a statement today urging Pakistan to restore their judiciary system. “We were all awakened this morning to the disturbing news of activities taking place today in Pakistan. So us gathering here today is of significant importance. Because we gather not just to commemorate an event nor do we come here today to soley advocate for judicial reforms in Pakistan. Our activities today are bigger then any one event or cause. Because our cause for enhanced civil liberties in Pakistan are wrapped in a universal moment that collectively calls for increased freedoms and basic human rights everywhere.” (0:51)
By Suzia van Swol, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service
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Licensed Professionals Who Commit Fraud Should Be Made Example Of

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

This was a statement made by Neil Barofsky, Special Inspector General for the Troubled Assets Relief Program, at a Senate Judiciary hearing, in response to a question posed by Senator Edward Kaufman (D-Del).
February 11, 2009.
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Fraud contributed to economic crisis

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

This was an answer given by Neil Barofsky, Special Inspector General for the Trouble Assets Relief Program, at a Senate Judiciary Hearing, when asked by Committee Chairman Partrick Leahy (D-Vt), whether or not he thought fraud contributed to the economic crisis.
February 11, 2009.


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"Come on in, fraud is welcome"

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

Committee Chairman Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt) made this comment in an opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee on how he felt banks and private mortgage companies had relaxed their standards for loans.
February 11, 2009.
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Deputy Attorney General nominee talks torture

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

Senator Ron Wyden (D-Or), asks Deputy Attorney General nominee David Ogden his opinion on torture at his hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today. February 5, 2009.
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Attorney General Michael Mukasey declines to speak on the legality of waterboarding at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

Attorney General Michael Mukasey testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee explains what it would take for waterboarding to be authorized for use by the CIA
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Judiciary Committee Chairman Senator Patrick Leahy speaks about waterboarding during a hearing on oversight of the Department of Justice

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee gives his opening statement during a hearing on oversight of the Department of Justice. He says that the administration has told other officials not to define waterboarding as torture. (0:45)
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