Tracking Green Jobs

TRNS Reporter Julianne LaJeunesse tracks the development of green jobs in the U.S. (5:35)
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Musician Vienna Teng Says Latest Album Was More Political Than Expected

Singer Vienna Teng says her latest album, "Inland Territory," has a dash of politics in it, and says that one of her songs dealing with "hope" was partially inspired by President Barack Obama's presidential campaign. (0:34)
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Economist Says Playing Field Still Unfair For Female Breadwinners

Center for American Progress Senior Economist Heather Boushey says many women cannot compete as traditional "breadwinners" in the United States because they don't have stay-at-home wives who help take care of life's "little and big emergencies." (0:18)
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Senate Finance Committee Member: Committee Attempting To Exclude Illegal Immigrants From Health Care Reform

Senate Finance Committee Member Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) says members of the Gang of Six are close to figuring out how to ensure illegal immigrants do not benefit from the proposed health care reform package. (:09)
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U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Says An Apology For Practice Drill Unnecessary

U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral John Currier says the U.S. Coast Guard does not need to issue an apology for Friday's Potomac River scare because the agency was simply executing a planned training exercise. (0:27)
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U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Says Potomac River Scare A Misunderstanding

U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral John Currier says to his knowledge, there was no need to notify specific state or local law enforcement agencies to perform the U.S. Coast Guard's practice drill on the Potomac River. (0:32)
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U.S. Coast Guard Describes Friday's Training Exercise

U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson Commander Ron LaBrec describes the events of Friday's Potomac River training drill that had many in Washington, D.C. fearful of an attack on the anniversary of September 11th. (0:20)
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Ambassador Says U.S. Needs to Watch Iraq In Coming Months

U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill said during his testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that while U.S. troops are slated to slowly leave Iraq, the U.S. still needs to maintain effective relations with the country. (0:36)
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Missouri Democrat Appreciates President's Attention To Detail In Joint Session Address

Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-Mo.) said that he enjoyed the in depth overview the President gave his health care plan during Wednesday's address to Congress. (0:40)
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Texas Democrat Pleased President Told Congress To Be Responsible

Rep. Charles Gonzales (D-Texas) said that he was pleased President Obama urged Congress to act responsibly during his address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday. (0:36)
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Sen. Martinez Leaves Office With Heavy Heart

Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) says he is privileged to have served in the Senate but is ready for the next chapter in his life. (0:19)
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