Obama: "Yes We Can" Reform Health Care

President Barack Obama invoked the popular slogan from his 2008 campaign while discussing health care reform Monday. "I have to repeat, and revive, and old saying from the campaign. 'Yes We Can'. We're going to get this done," said Obama (0:21)
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America's Future Now Radio Row: Paul Begala

By Jonathan Bronstein, Talk Radio News

Jonathan Bronstein talks to Paul Begala, a former political adviser to President Bill Clinton and political commentator. He explains the major components of President Obama's health care plan. Additionally, he talks about how any health care reform must occur before August because Congress will lose its political momentum during their summer recess. (9:30)
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Reid: Democrats Will Continue To Extend An Open Hand To The Republicans

by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service

This morning in a press conference Democrats gathered to celebrate President Obama’s 100th day in office and Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev.) expressed his disappointment in the Republicans saying that it would have been good for the country if they had chosen to work with the Democrats and said that they will continue to “extend an open hand across the aisle.” (02:35)


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Schumer: Obama Is Like A World Class Chef

by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service

This morning in a press conference Democrats gathered to celebrate
President Obama’s accomplishments and Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) praised the president saying, “President Obama’s leadership has been like that of a world class chef." (00:57)
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Charney: The Budget Is A "Transformative Package"

by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service

The campaign to Rebuild and Renew America Now!, a coalition of 116 national and over 700 state and local progressive, labor and advocacy organizations working together to pass the President’s budget held a press conference this afternoon and said they are confident that Congress will do what is best for the American people, and that is to pass it. Alan Charney, the Program Director for US Action said that the budget is “transformative,” and said that it will set the U.S. on a road to long term recovery. (00:41)

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McConnell says pressure is needed in Afghanistan

After a trip to the Middle East, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says Afghanistan is “clearly an area where we need to keep the pressure on to prevent another attack on the homeland.” And he went on to say that “over in Afghanistan, I think the surge that the President has ordered is the right thing to do,” said McConnell pertaining to President Obama’s decision to send additional troops to boost Afghan efforts. (0:33)
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Agriculture Secretary Announces Funding for Watershed Projects

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announces $84.7 million in stimulus funding for 55 Watershed Operation Projects in 20 states as part of "President Obama's national recovery plan to modernize our nations infrastructure, jump start the economy and create in this case, close to 1,500 new jobs," says Vilsack. (1:04)
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Obama Gives Remarks on Tax Day

President Obama gives remarks on tax day at the White House and says that "I want every American to know that we will rewrite the tax code so that it puts your interests over any special interests." He says that "we'll make it easier, quicker, and less expensive for you to file a return, so that April 15th is not a date that is approached with dread every year." (1:19)
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The unemployment crisis

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

Correspondent Michael Ruhl reports on the recent release of the unemployment statistics for March.

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The unemployment statistics for march

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

Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before Congress on the nation's unemployment numbers from March 2009, and how the recession has affected employment.

Hall said that unemployment numbers have climbed from 8.1 percent to 8.5 percent, and that the industries hardest hit are manufacturing, construction, and temporary services.

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Pelosi attends Maria Leavey Breakfast with Media

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

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) Speaks at the annual Maria Leavey Breakfast in the US Capitol. Pelosi talks about health care, education, working with President Obama, and the speed at which the economic recovery package was rushed through. The Speaker said jokingly about the recovery package that if she had wanted to, she "could have fast tracked it much faster". (56:41)
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Ann Coulter: President Obama is "a real Democrat when it comes to socialism"

Talk Radio News Service, Victoria Jones, interviews Ann Coulter at the 2009 Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Coulter talks about President Obama's new Iraq war strategy saying that President Obama "seems to be following Bush policy on terrorism." Coulter also talks about how the government has to do something with the banks and that forcing banks to give loans not based on normal business practices is what's putting the economy in a financial crisis. (04:45)
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James Bovard: "Obama acts like federal spending is a magic wand"

Talk Radio News, Victoria Jones, interviews author, James Bovard at the 2009 Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Bovard talks about why he thinks President Obama's new Iraq war strategy is a step in the right direction and talks about the U.S. budget. Bovard says, "Obama acts like federal spending is a magic wand." (09:47)
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John P. Avlon: "We got bigger fish to fry in the economy"

Talk Radio News Service, Victoria Jones, interviews John P. Avlon, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute at the 2009 Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Avlon talks about Governor Bobby Jindal of Lousiana, Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin. Avlon also talks about why he thinks President Obama's withdraw from Iraq decision was a smart move not just politically but strategically. (11:52)
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Cherri Jacobus: "People are so in love with Barack Obama, the rock star"

Talk Radio News Service, Victoria Jones, interviews Cherri Jacobus, Republican strategist and founder of Capitol Strategies public affairs and communications firm, at the 2009 Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Jacobus gives recommendations to Conservatives and Republicans on how to get back in power and about why she thinks President Obama is using the economic crisis as an excuse to put through his social agenda. (09:55)
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President Obama's historic inauguration speech

During President Obama's historic nomination speech, the 44th Commander in Chief touched upon the financial crisis afflicting the U.S., the need to distance the Country from the political bickering of the past, and pledged that America was ready to 'lead once more' (19:02)
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Obama outlined the road ahead during his inauguration speech

President Obama discussed the work that lies ahead for his administration, promising to improve education, renew the infrastructure, and find alternative energy sources (1:01).
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