Hoyer praises Obama speech

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico - Talk Radio News Service

Following the President's Address to Congress on Tuesday evening, Michael Ruhl spoke with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD). Hoyer praised President Obama's speech to Congress, saying that the President "did what he needed to do" when he instilled confidence in the country regarding the economic crisis. (00:37)
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Rep. Brad Miller: "we have one country, and one economy"

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico - Talk Radio News Service

Rep. Brad Miller (D-NC) is confident that President Obama understands the severity of the economic crisis, and is equipped to deal with it. He said that "we have one country and one economy", and that we must work together to fix it or all suffer the consequences. (01:38)
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A new day for partisanship

House Republicans have felt the sting of Partisanship during the passing of the Economic Stimulus Package. Congressmen Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) speak about how they feel, the relationship between the House and President Obama, and the time frame involved in passing the legislation. Representative Chaffetz said that although Democrats won the election, he "was elected too", and his constituents in Utah should have a stake in deciding on the package. (02:45)

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico - Talk Radio News Service
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Judd Gregg talks about why he withdrew as Secretary of Commerce

The nominee for Secretary of Commerce in the Obama administration, New Hampshire Republican Senator Judd Gregg, says that he "made a mistake" in his decision to be considered for the Cabinet position. He says that it is not a good fit for him as an individual, and took the position before having thought it through because he had confidence in the Obama administration. (01:20)

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico - Talk Radio News Service
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Census becoming a partisan 'tug of war'

Michael Ruhl interviews Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) about the concerns they have of White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel being placed in charge of the 2010 Census, a job normally overseen by the Secretary of Commerce. (03:10)

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico - Talk Radio News Service
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