Schumer: Education Bill Not A Bailout

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N-Y) said during a press conference Tuesday that Sen.McConnell is wrong to say that legislation aimed at helping states re-hire teachers is a bailout. (0:19)

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Senators Take Note: Americans Are Tired Of Bailouts, Says Republican Scalise

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) tells Talk Radio News Service on Wednesday that a financial regulatory reform bill being looked at in the Senate includes what he describes as a permanent bailout fund for big banks. (:34)
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McConnell: We'll Be Here Till Christmas Eve

“We will be here Christmas eve completing work on this bill,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday afternoon following his party’s policy luncheon. “I think it’s important that we take the time to analyze it every way we can before the final votes are taken in the Senate.” (0:17)
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McConnell Urges More Time For Health Care Reform

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) called upon his Democratic colleagues to slow down the health care reform process, pointing to the lengths of time it took the Senate to tackle other crucial issues.

“Some would argue that [health care reform] is a bigger issue than No Child Left Behind. We sent seven weeks on that,” McConnell said. “Some would argue that this is a bigger issue than Energy, we spent eight weeks on that.”
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McConnell Says GOP Has Healthcare Plans Like Democrats

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says the Republicans have plans for healthcare like the Democrats. He says he would start with doing something about the serious problem of junk lawsuits against doctors and hospitals, then equalize the tax code and incentivize wellness programs. (0:57)
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McConnell Urges Reducing Costs Of Health Care, Decries Raising Taxes

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says he doesn't think Congress should raise taxes on anybody, but Congress should try to reduce the cost of health care. (0:26)
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McConnell: Gitmo Has Worked

Senate Minority Leader Mitch Mcconnell (R-Ky.) explains how Guantanamo Bay has been successful as no detainees have escape and it keeps them off American soil. This is the main reason why he favors it being kept open. (0:20)
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McConnell says pressure is needed in Afghanistan

After a trip to the Middle East, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says Afghanistan is “clearly an area where we need to keep the pressure on to prevent another attack on the homeland.” And he went on to say that “over in Afghanistan, I think the surge that the President has ordered is the right thing to do,” said McConnell pertaining to President Obama’s decision to send additional troops to boost Afghan efforts. (0:33)
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