OMB Trying To Make Cuts While Avoiding Damage, Says Director

During an event hosted by the Partnership for Public Service Tuesday, Office of Management and Budget Director Jack Lew said that his office is trying to work cautiously so that they can make cuts while avoiding damaging institutions. (0:30)

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Lew: We Must Be Fiscally Responsible

Nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew compares the different states of the economy from when he was director in the 90s as opposed to today. (0:46)

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Lew Able To Make 'Tough Choices,' Says Lawmaker

Senator and Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee Kent Conrad (D-ND) speaks about nominee for Director of Management and Budget Office Jacob Lew’s background and abliity to make the tough decisions.

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Lew: Committed To Find Bipartisan Solutions For Economy

Office of Management and Budget Director nominee Jacob Lew discusses his commitment to work bi-partisanly and take constructive steps with the economy. (0:43)

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Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) Questions Jim Nussle, Director of OMB, on the President's Proposed War Spending at Budget Committte Hearing

Mr. Nussle testifies that President Bush sets aside $70 billion for 2009 spending in Iraq and Afghanistan and does not give an estimate for 2010.
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Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) Discusses Veterans Affairs Spending Cuts in President's 2009 Budget Proposal

At a Senate Budget Committtee Hearing, Sen. Murray says that under the budget proposal presented by OMB director Jim Nussle, Veterans earning more than $27,000 annually would have to pay for their health care.
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