Two-Step Approach Will Prevent Medicare Fraud Says Lawmaker

Rep. Ron Klein (D-Fla.) says a two-step approach that is included in his proposed Medicare Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act is aimed at preventing Medicare fraud by harshening penalties and fines. (0:17)
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Medicare Fraud More Lucrative Then Dealing Drugs, Says Lawmaker

Rep. Wally Herger (R-Calif.) says criminals are leaning towards scamming the Medicare market instead of dealing drugs and emphasizes the need for Medicare reform. (0:32)
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Pelosi: We Need A New Energy Policy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says the United States needs to lessen its dependence on foreign oil and that a new energy policy must be developed following the Deepwater Horizon incident. (0:32)
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Pelosi: Leading Green Economy Vital To Leading Global Economy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says America must lead the green economy in order to lead the global economy. (0:13)
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BP Fully Responsible For Clean Up, Says Pelosi

House Speaked Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) emphasized BP's responsibility for the clean up of the Gulf Coast oil spill, stressing that any taxpayer dollars used in the advance of it would be paid back in full by BP. (0:12)
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Pelosi Disappointed Only 9 Republicans Voted For Defense Authorization Bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) expresses disappointment over the lack of Republican support for the Defense Authorization Bill and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. (0:17)
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Obama: Government Can Not Guarantee Success For Small Businesses

President Barack Obama says government cannot guarantee the success of small businesses but says it can break down barriers that prevent progress. (0:18)
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Obama Says He Is Eager To Sign Tax Relief Legislation, Urges Congress To Act Quickly

President Barack Obama says he is hopeful that the House and Senate will work swiftly to pass new tax breaks and lending incentives that would open up lines of credit for small businesses. (0:14)
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Small Businesses Are Hiring Nationwide, Says Obama

President Barack Obama says that the small businesses across America hit the hardest by the recession are hiring employees and giving back to their communities. (0:12)
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U.S. Should Counter China's Youth Cyber Initiatives, Says Senate Democrat

Referring to programs in China that teach young people how to hack into computer systems, Sen. Thomas Carper (D-Del.) tells reporters on Thursday that the U.S. should counter such programs with "cyber challenges" that could be offered in summer camps for kids. (0:33)
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New Bill Would Grant Emergency Powers To President During Cyber Attack

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn,), explains during a hearing on Thursday that a bill he is proposing would grant emergency powers to the President of the United States should a future cyber attack occur. (0:33)
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Federal Agencies Must Better Coordinate Cyber-Security Efforts, Says Senate Democrat

Sen. Thomas Carper (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, comments Thursday commented on how uncoordinated federal agencies are with their efforts to maintain proper cyber-security. (0:23)
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Republican Collins Pushes Proposed Cybersecurity Agency

During a hearing held by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday, Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-Maine) explains how the proposed creation of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications (NCCC) would mandate compliance with certain risk-based standards developed by the government in collaboration with the private sector. (0:23)

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U.S. Facing Growing Cyber-Terrorism Threat, Says Senate Republican

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Ranking Member on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, explains the growing ability of cyber-terrorists to attack the U.S. (0:27)
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U.S.-China Economic Policy Focused On Protecting America's Interests, Says Geithner

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner summarizes the U.S.'s economic policy with regards to China. (0:15)
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Baucus Touts Importance Of Strong U.S.-China Relationship

Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) explains the importance of U.S.-China relations during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Thursday. U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner testified before the committee about his recent trip to China. (0:11)
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Democrat Wyden Wants Geithner To Get Tougher On China

During a at a Senate Committee on Finance hearing on Thursday, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) expresses frustration with the failure of past Treasury Secretaries to make headway in regards to U.S.-China economic relations. (0:30)
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Two-Thirds Of Released Criminals Will Go Back to Jail Within Three Years Of Their Release, Says Texas Republican

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, says that 95% of currently incarcerated individuals will be released, but two-thirds of them will go back to prison within 3 years of being released. (0:16)
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Graham Supports "Business-Friendly" Resolution To Carbon Regulation

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) explains that carbon regulation would be a job killer for small businesses. He would like to see a business-friendly approach to carbon regulation. (0:09)
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Republican Murkowski Explains EPA Overreach

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) explains her position that the EPA is overreaching its boundaries and trying to do the job of Congress. (0:20)
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