Foolish To Reduce Deficit Now, Will Choke Economic Growth, Says Orszag

Director of the Office of Budget and Management Peter Orszag says it is not wise to reudce the deficit quickly because it will hurt economic development, nor have the deficit remain stagnant because it would stifle economic growth in the long run (0:36)

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Affordable Health Act Better Than Alternatives, Says Orszag

Director of the Office of Management and Budget Peter Orszag says the Affordable Health Act is a better approach in reducing the costs of healthcare than any other alternative. (0:42)

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Health Care Plans "Hitler Approved," Says Protester

A protester who introduced himself as Rick Lopez from the LaRouche Political Action Committee (LPAC), bursts into song after calling Director of Office of Management and Budget Peter Orszag a “beancounter.”  (1:20)

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Sen. Gregg Scolds Peter Orszag

Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) expresses dissatisfaction with Office of Management and Budget director Peter Orszag over statements made by the director implying that repaid funds from the Trouble Assets Relief Program would be used for small business tax credits. (0:32)
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Senators Clash Over Use Of TARP Funds

Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) clashes with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag's testimony before the Senate Budget Committee. (0:28)
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"You're comparing apples to oranges..."

By Candyce Torres, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service. Congressman David Camp (R-Mich) directs questions of the budget, revenue changes, and energy efficiency costs to witness Peter Orszag, Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Orszag states that Camp is comparing apples to oranges when questioning what the average annual cost to families of the energy tax will be in the President's budget. (5:00)
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