Health Care Reform Is At "The Home Stretch" Says White House Advisor

Senior White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett says health care reform is "at the home stretch, but not at the finish line yet." (0:20)
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Disabled Americans Deserve Health Insurance Says Senior White House Advisor

Senior White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett says disabled Americans deserve to have health care insurance regardless of whether they are able to work or not. (0:20)
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U.S. Needs Comprehensive Cybersecurity Strategy Says Maine Republican

Ranking Republican Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Susan Collins (R-Maine) calls the current system of cybersecurity in the U.S. a "laissez-faire attitude," and says the U.S. needs a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. (0:25)
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Maine Republican: U.S. May Be At Risk For Cyber 9/11

Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Susan Collins (R-Maine) asks if the U.S. will "have to endure a cyber 9/11" before the government recognizes the importance of protecting cyber infrastructure. (0: 21)
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No "Cyber Czar" Says Maine Republican

Ranking Republican Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Susan Collins (R-Maine) says the White House does not need to appoint a "cyber czar" to manage cyber security in the U.S. (0:14)
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Afghanistan Needs Ground Level Security Prior To Developmental Aid, Says Foreign Relations Analyst

Max Boot, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations says the most important thing the U.S. must do in Afghanistan is "establish ground level security, especially in the population centers." He says once that is done, developmental aid can begin. (0:19)
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Troop Surge Will Improve Afghan Governance, Says Analyst

Max Boot, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says the poor level of governance in Afghanistan provides an argument for the surge, not against it. He says a larger American force in the area will improve stability. (0:16)
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Withholding Afghan Decision Until After Election Is A "Cop-Out," Says Foreign Relations Analyst

Max Boot, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says waiting for Afghanistan's run-off election before implementing a U.S. military strategy in the region is a "cop-out." (0:13)
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NFL Commissioner Says League Setting Good Example With Concussion Treatment

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is setting a good example when it comes to treating concussions. He says the NFL used caution during Monday night's game between the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles in treating Eagles running back Brian Westbrook who suffered a concussion after taking a knee to his helmet. (0:19)
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NFL Players Set The Standard For Young Athletes Says NFLPA Director

DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, says NFL players are obligated to set the standard for football of all ages. He says that along with Commissioner Roger Goodell, he believes NFL players should be the model for younger athletes to look up to. (0:18)
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NFL Commissioner: Concussions Must Be Taken Seriously

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says a concussion is a serious injury. He says it is important that athletes at every level understand the need for medical care after a concussion. (0:16)
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New Aerial Tanker Contract Will Impact All Americans

Rep. Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) says the request for a new aerial refueling tanker, which could be built in Alabama by aerial and defense company Northrop Grumman, affects the whole country because it will be funded by American taxpayers, and will be used by U.S. troops. (0:14)
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Sen. Shelby To Gates: New Pentagon Contract Shows Favoritism

Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) says he and his fellow Alabama delegates sent a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates attempting to demonstrate how a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for a KC-X aerial refueling tanker is unfairly leaning in favor of the manufacturer Boeing. (0:32)
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Rockefeller: Senate Bill Will Include Public Option With Opt-Out Provision For States

Sen. John "Jay" Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) says he believes the merged health care bill in the Senate will include a strong public option, and says it will most likely contain an opt-out provision. (0:13)
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Public Option Will Not Put Private Insurance Companies Out Of Business

Sen. John Rockefeller (D-W.V.), who supports a robust public option, says a public option will not put private insurance companies out of business. He says a public option will only make insurance companies moderate their premiums. (0:19)
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Without Reform Now, Americans Will "Beg" For Single Payer In The Future Says Rockefeller

Sen. John Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) says that if insurance companies are allowed to operate as they are now, years from now the American people will be begging Congress for a single payer insurance system. (0:39)
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If You're Against Public Option, You're For Status Quo Says Rockefeller

Sen. John Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) says if one does not support the public option, then one is supportive of the system we have now, or the "status quo." (0:16)
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Hemagioma Tumors More Prevalant In Female Babies, Says ESPN Anchor

ESPN Anchor and Founder of The Hannah Storm Foundation Hannah Storm says that last year 40,000 babies were born with a hemangioma and 4,000 needed serious medical intervention. She also says the majority of those babies are girls. (0:33)
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ESPN Anchor Hannah Storms Advocates Coverage For Vascular Anomalies

ESPN Anchor Hannah Storm says it is important for all children to have the opportunity to be treated for vascular anomalies, or birthmarks, and the procedures should be covered by insurance companies. (0:23)
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Insurance Did Not Cover ESPN Anchor's Childhood Birthmark

ESPN Anchor Hannah Storm says her parents did everything they could to get her treatment for a port-wine stain birthmark, which is on her left eyelid, throughout her childhood. Storm says the treatments were not covered by insurance. (0:28)
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