Old Homes Burning Through Energy And Wallets, Says Labor Secretary

Labor Secretary Hilda Solis says that homeowners lose money by not retrofitting their homes to make them more energy efficient. (0:19)
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Health Care Bill Would Resemble "Swiss Cheese" Following Reconciliation, Says Policy Analyst

Director of Center for Health Policies Studies at the Heritage Foundation Robert Moffit, says that if the Democrats try to pass a health care bill through budget reconciliation there will be so much left out that the bill will look like "Swiss cheese." (0:15)
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Obama Calls For Congress To Give The Public Insurance Similar To Their Own

President Barack Obama called on Congress to allow individuals and small business to buy into a large insurance pool similar to that which Congress and the President are a part of during Thursday's Health Care Summit. (0:40)
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Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Owned By The Taxpayers, Says Bachmann

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) calls for government to level with the American people. Now that the taxpayers own Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae they should know the accounting as well, she says. (0:25)
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United States Facing Financial Reckoning, Says Rep. Bachus

Rep.Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) calls for fairness in accounting on behalf of the United States, and urges for the real deficit numbers to be released to the public. (0:27)
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Freddie And Fannie Were At The Root Of Financial Crisis, Says Texas Republican

Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Tx.) says that the main cause of the financial crisis was ultimately Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, along with the government policies that pushed for people to buy homes that they could not afford. (0:32)
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Private Contractors In It For The Money, Not The Country, Says Sen. Sanders

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says that private military contractors answer to CEOs rather than the United States of America. (0:22)
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Private Military Contractors Able To Get Away With Murder, Says Rep. Schakowsky

Congresswomen Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) says that the private military contractors have no rules and face few consequences. Schakowsky notes that it is also to hard to hold contractors accountable for crimes. (0:23)
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U.S. Hired "Mercenaries" Threaten America's Image, Says Illinois Democrats

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) says that private military contractors hired by the U.S. are tarnishing Americas image in the middle east. (0:13)
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Banks Have Been Under Serving Student Loan Customers, Says Education Secretary

Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan says banks have been failing student loan customers, and explains how student loan reform could fix the system. (0:47)
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Student Loan Reform Would End "Boondoggle" For Banks, Says Education Secretary

Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan says student loan reform would enable families to invest in their children, rather than creating massive profits for banks. (0:35)
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U.S. Coast Guard Was Among First To Take Action Following Quake In Haiti, Says Commandant

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad W. Allen says the Coast Guard was among the first to take action following the earthquake in Haiti.(0:21)
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U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Expresses Support For Proposed Budget

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad W. Allen says he supports the proposed budget for his organization, and says it will grant the Coast Guard flexibility. (0:09)
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Sen. Boxer: Bonuses From Bailed Out Banks Need To Be Taxed

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) says that bonuses given to executives who work for financial institutions bailed out by TARP funds should be taxed, regardless of whether or not the company paid back the borrowed funds. (0:20)
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Sen. Webb Wants Big Banks To Repay Taxpayers For TARP Funds, Not Dole Out Bonuses

Sen. Jim Webb( D-Va.) says that taxpayers should be repaid the money that they lent to big banks through the Troubled Asset Relief Program, instead of those companies giving out big bonuses. (0:08)
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Sen. Gregg Scolds Peter Orszag

Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) expresses dissatisfaction with Office of Management and Budget director Peter Orszag over statements made by the director implying that repaid funds from the Trouble Assets Relief Program would be used for small business tax credits. (0:32)
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Senators Clash Over Use Of TARP Funds

Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) clashes with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag's testimony before the Senate Budget Committee. (0:28)
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Healthcare Reform Would Lower Prescription Costs, Says Physician

Dr. Aaron Fox with the National Physicians Alliance explains what his organization does, and details how health care reform would benefit Americans. (5:32)
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Texas Democrat Supports Repeal Of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) says he wholeheartedly supports President Barack Obama's pledge to repeal the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy for gays serving in the military. Green adds that the U.S. should support any individual that wants to serve this country regardless of their sexuality. (0:56)
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Oregon Democrat Gives Obama Administration C- On Infrastructure Investment

Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) says President Barack Obama's position on trade policy is almost 'indistinguishable' from that of past presidents. DeFazio adds that infrastructure investment is being viewed as an after-thought by the current administration. (0:24)
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