Steele Accuses Obama And Democrats Of "Malpractice"

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele cites a report by the Congressional Budget Office, which says that the health care reform bill will not insure all Americans or reduce the cost of health care. He says that the government's health care will be inferior to current coverage. (0:39)
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Steele Warns Against Rushing Through Health Care Reform

Michael Steele, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, says that health care legislation should not be passed before the August recess, as it will rashly affect too much of the U.S. economy without time for consideration. (0:31)
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Steele Slams Obama's "Dangerous Experiment"

Michael Steele, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, says that President Barack Obama is determined to transform the American way of life, and argues that his changes could have dangerous consequences for the economy and the nation. (1:01)
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Steele Says Private Health Care Sector Can't Compete With Gov't

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele says that it is unfair for the government to try to compete with the private sector, and argues that the Democrats' health care reform proposal could limit private health insurance coverage. (0:44)
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Legal Expert Says Obama Has Followed Bush On Congressional Oversight

Morton Rosenberg, a legal expert from the Congressional Research Service, says President Obama has continued "controversial" policies used by former President George W. Bush, and that Congressional oversight over the executive branch has "yet to be revived." (0:58)
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Former GOP Congressman Says Congress Could Have Prevented Abu Ghraib

Former Congressman Christopher H. Shays, a Republican from Connecticut, says firmer Congressional oversight would create more accountability, and could have prevented some of the abuses that took place in the Abu Ghraib prisons. (0:45)
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Congressman Slams Plans For Regulatory Agency As "Orwellian"

Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) harshly criticizes the proposal to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, calling it "one of the greatest assaults on economic liberty in my lifetime." He says that the agency would reduce choices for Americans and will essentially be "Orwellian". (1:12)
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Finance Expert Says Regulatory Reform Is Needed, But Opposes New Agency

Steve Bartlett, the president and CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable, says that regulatory reform is necessary and consumer protection is needed. However, he opposes the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Bartlett recommends strong national consumer protection standards instead. (0:42)
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Sotomayor Discusses Detention of Japanese Americans During WWII

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor discusses the detention of Japanese Americans during World War II, a practice that was upheld by the Supreme Court of the time. "A judge should never rule from fear," she says. "A judge should rule from law and the Constitution." (0:23)
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Sotomayor Rejects Empathy Standard

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor says that the "empathy standard" advanced by President Obama as one that marks a good judge is not necessarily one that she would use in her own judicial philosophy. "Judges can't rely on what's in their heart." (0:36)
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Sessions Questions Sotomayor About Impartial Judgement

Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), the ranking minority member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says that he agrees with the statements on impartiality that Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has made during her confirmation hearings, but he says that her record suggests that she believes a judge's personal experiences should impact his interpretation of the law. (0:48)
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Sotomayor Clarifies "Wise Latina Woman" Comment

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor says that life experiences will affect a judge's thinking, but that these experiences should be set aside to provide an impartial result based on the law. (0:52)
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Sotomayor Says Race And Gender Do Not Necessarily Affect Good Judgement

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor says that her comments regarding a "wise Latina woman" have been misunderstood. She says that she does not believe that any person is more capable of good judgment based on their race or gender. (0:42)
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Pelosi Says House Will Vote On Health Care Reform Before Summer Recess

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says that delaying on health care will be harmful to the economy, and says that the House will come to a vote on health care legislation before the summer recess. (0:41)
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House Majority Leader Discusses Blue Dog Democrats And Health Care Reform

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said during a press conference that the moderate Blue Dog Democrats agree that health care is necessary, and that "extensive and spirited discussions" are a common feature of the legislative process. (0:36)
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Senator Criticizes Democrats' Approach To Health Care Reform

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) criticizes the approach Democrats have taken to health care reform. Cornyn said that what the Democrats are doing downplays bipartisan reform and ignores the Republicans. He says this approach will ultimately create new problems in the health care system. (0:36)

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Deputy Solicitor General Tells Funny Souter Anecdote

Neal Katyal, the Deputy Solicitor General of the United States, relates a funny anecdote about Justice David Souter, who has recently stepped down from the Supreme Court. The story relates how a man mistook Souter for another Justice in the countryside, and Souter led him along before informing him that Souter was the greatest judge on the court (0:57)

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State Dep't Official Describes How She'll Reach Out To Muslim World

Farah Pandith, recently appointed as Special Representative to Muslim Communities at the State Department, discusses her plans for engaging the Islamic world. She said that her plans include facilitating town hall and round-table discussions, and community projects. (0:35)
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State Dep't Official Says U.S. Should Use Multi-Faceted Diplomatic Approach To Muslims

Farah Pandith, recently appointed as Special Representative to Muslim Communities at the State Department, discusses the diversity of the Muslim world. She says that no single diplomatic technique employed by the U.S. will reach all communities. (0:28)
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Stonewall Riot Veteran Discusses Presidential Promises

Minutes before attending a White House conference to honor LGBT Pride Month, Stonewall Riot veteran Jerry Hoose says that he will give President Barack Obama the "benefit of the doubt." He says the has been disappointed in the past by politicians such as Bill Clinton failing to follow through on promises to the gay community. (0:49)
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