Massachusetts Senator Praises House Health Care Legislation

Sen. Paul Kirk Jr. (D-Mass.), who recently took the seat held by deceased Senator Ted Kennedy, says if he were a member of the House of Representatives he would be proud to have passed "historical health care legislation," and adds that as a new member of the Senate, he plans on being an active and vocal force in getting health care legislation passed. (0:19)
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Senate Democrat Applauds House For Passing Health Care Bill

Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-M.D.) says he is proud of the House of Representatives for passing their health care bill. He says the House bill effectively accomplishes the three goals of bringing down health care costs, providing care for all Americans and acheiving fiscal responsibility. (0:21)
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Senate Democrat Calls Stupak Amendment "Regrettable"

Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.) says that abortion is a controversial issue that should be debated separatelty from health care reform. He calls the Stupak Amendment in the House bill "regrettable." (0:28)
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Obama Will Address Human Rights And Tibet During Asia Visit, Says NSC Official

Jeffrey Bader, Senior Director for East Asian Affairs for the National Security Council, says during a conference call Monday that he expects President Barack Obama to speak with Chinese leaders about Tibet. He adds that Obama will meet with the Dali Lama at the appropriate time. (0:13)
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House Bill Mandates The Purchase Of Health Insurance

Health care expert Trudy Lieberman says the main thing the House health care bill does is require people to get health care insurance. She says if one is not already insured by an employer or a government program, such as Medicare or Medicaid, one will be required to purchase insurance exchange. (0:35)
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Limited Eligibility For Public Option In House Bill, Says Expert

Health care expert Trudy Lieberman says it is a little known fact that the public option plan will not be available to "very many people." She says the public was led to believe that insurance reform would allow anyone to join the public option for lower priced insurance, but that is not the case. (0:21)
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High Income Families Will Spend Up To 12% Of Their Income On Health Care Coverage

Health care expert Trudy Lieberman says that higher income individuals will have to pay up to 10 or 12 percent of their income to pay for health care coverage, even with federal subsidies in place for lower income people. (0:36)
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House Healthcare Bill Allows Insurance Co's To Charge Seniors More

Health care expert Trudy Lieberman says there is a "hitch" in the House health care bill that permits insurance companies to charge seniors up to "two times more" for a policy than people in their 30's. (0:17)
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House Health Care Bill Could Financially Hurt Middle Class Families

Healthcare expert Trudy Lieberman says the House health care bill could potentially hurt families because of the yearly amount they will have to pay for health care coverage. She says a family of four living off $66,000 a year will pay 12% of their income on a health care policy. (0:34)
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No Federal Subsidies For Abortion Services In House Bill, Says Health Expert

Health Expert Trudy Lieberman says the Affordable Health Care for America Act that passed the House Saturday night will not include any policy that allows federal subsidies to be used for abortion services. (0:19)
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High Earners Will Face High Costs Under House Health Bill

Health expert Trudy Lieberman says that under the House health care bill, high income families will have to pay nearly $8,000 out of pocket for a health care policy. However, she says, lower income families and individuals will get more government subsidies and pay less for their policies. (0:18)
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House Republican Conference Radio Row: Republican Health Care Plans Do Not Raise Taxes Or Add To Deficit, Says Wyoming Rep.

Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) says she is in favor of the Republican alternatives to health care reform legislation pitched by the Democrats. She says Republican plans do not increase taxes or add to the deficit. (0:13)
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House Republican Conference Radio Row: European Style Health Care Cuts Survival Rates Of Cancer Patients, Says Wyoming Rep.

Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) says the proposed health care bill by Nancy Pelosi is a "European model" and will create gaps between diagnosis and treatment in patients, leading to a reduction of survival rates among men and women diagnosed with cancer. (0:17)
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House Republican Conference Radio Row: Republican Know U.S. Needs Health Care Reform, But Not From Democrats Says Wyoming Rep.

Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) says that Republicans know that America's health care system needs reform, but says they don't agree with the Democrats on how to go about it. (0:14)
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House Republican Conference Radio Row: Allow Health Insurance To Be Purchased Across State Lines, Says Wyoming Rep.

Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) says she'd like to be able to purchase health insurance across state lines the same way auto insurance can be purchased. (0:23)
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House Republican Conference Radio Row: House Health Care Bill Could Lead To Government Rationed Health Care, Says Texas Rep.

Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas) says that if the U.S. government adopts the Affordable Health Care for All Americans act and cannot pay for it, taxes will go up or health care coverage will be rationed. He says this will lead to "government bureaucrats" dictating what kind of coverage is available to the public. (0:21)
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House Republican Conference Radio Row: Republicans Want Heath Care Reform, Not Higher Taxes, Says Texas Rep.

Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas) says that Republicans want to reform health care without raising taxes or increasing the deficit. (0:19)
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House Republican Conference Radio Row: Republicans Have Alternative Solutions For Health Care Reform, Says Texas Rep.

Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas) says there are alternative solutions to the House health care reform bill, saying Congress needs to fix what is broken before "throwing the baby out with the bath water." (0:22)
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Barney Frank: Markup Of Investor Protection Act Will Begin Wednesday

Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Barney Frank (D-Mass.) says debate and markup of the Investor Protection Act will begin Wednesday. He says he wants to allow plenty of time for this bill to prevent any members using time allowance as an excuse to not vote on the legislation. (0:23)
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Barney Frank: New Derivatives Bill Will Encourage Big Banks To Join In Market Exchange

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) says if the combined derivatives bill becomes a law it will encourage large financial institutions to join into an exchange market. He says the AIG situation, where derivative trading caused problems, will be covered under their bill. (0:32)
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