Sen. Kyle: Elections have consequences for missile defense

Speaking at the American Foreign Policy Council's conference on missile defense Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) says that there is a potential for the next commander-in-chief to be someone who has cut spending on missile defense. (0:22)
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General George Casey, Chief of Staff for the Army, gives a grim outlook for future of conflict

Gen. Casey, testifying at a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Casey says that he sees the next few years as full of "constant conflict," and names some of the contributing factors. (0:56)
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Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) Speaks About the Stimulus During Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) offers his feelings on the stimulus and the problem concerning government spending during a Senate hearing focused on strengthening our economy by solving foreclosure and neighborhood preservation problems this morning. (0:44)
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President Bush comments on earmarks before signing an Executive Order

The president brought the pool in for a brief statement on earmarks, prefaced by a congratulations to the House for passing the stimulus package. His statement reiterated his veto threat of any appropriations bill that did not cut the number and amount of earmarks in half, and he explained that his executive order would prohibit agencies from following earmarks expressed in committee reports and not voted on by Congress. (2:24)
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