Harry Reid Accuses Senate Republicans Of 'Anti-American' Behavior

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) described his Republican colleagues’ refusal to open up Wall Street reform legislation for formal debate as “anti-American.”

“All the talk from the Republicans about wanting to do something about this bill before it gets on the floor is really anti-Senate and anti-American,” Reid said during a press conference Wednesday. (0:20)
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Goldman Sachs Dumped Toxic Mortgages Into Economy, Says Democrat Levin

Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) claims that evidence shows investment bank Goldman Sachs put their own interests ahead of clients. (0:16)
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Investment Banks Should Not Be Speculating, Says Senate Democrat

Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) says that under Wall Street reform, investment banks will not be allowed to continue to make bets on their collateralized debt obligations (CDOs). (0:17)
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Goldman Sachs Failed To Put Customer Service First, Says Democrat Levin

Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) says that investment bank Goldman Sachs' "short-positions," or bets against the mortgage market, did not represent customer service or hedges against risks. (0:20)
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Lawmakers Must Address Ocean Acidification, Says Actress Weaver

Actress Sigourney Weaver urges lawmakers to help keep the world's oceans healthy by passing climate legislation. (0:15)
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Increasing Acidification Harmful To Ocean's Ecosystem, Says Scientist

Dr. James Barry, Senior Scientist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), says during a congressional hearing on Thursday that that carbon dioxide emissions are being absorbed into our oceans at massive rates. (0:16)
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Actress Promotes Climate Legislation In Light Of Rising Ocean Acidity

Actress Sigourney Weaver says that the oceans are 30% more acidic today than they were in the past. (0:12)
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White House Should Appeal National Day Of Prayer Ruling, Say Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers

Rep. J. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) says Wednesday that the White House should appeal a recent ruling by a federal judge in Wisconsin that found the National Day of Prayer unconstitutional. (0:11)
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National Day Of Prayer Does Not Force Americans To Pray, Says House Democrat

Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) says participation in the National Day of Prayer, which a federal judge in Wisconsin recently ruled unconstitutional, is completely optional. (0:14)
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Republican Wolf Urges Obama To Appeal National Day Of Prayer Ruling

Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) urges the Obama administration to appeal a recent ruling by a Wisconsin federal judge which found the National Day of Prayer to be unconstitutional. (0:13).
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The Middle Class Needs Its Fair Share, Says Vice President

Vice President Joe Biden says that the economic system will not work unless the middle class believes they are getting their share of benefits from the economy. (0:17)
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Economic Expansion Will Create Shared Prosperity Says Biden

Vice President Joe Biden says that the next economic expansion will be characterized by the shared prosperity of the middle class. (0:24)
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Biden: Recovery Act Tax Cuts Are Pulling Double-Duty Shifts

Vice President Joe Biden says Recovery Tax cuts are not only helping families make ends meet, but also boosting economic activity. (0:29)
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The Economy Is Clearly On The Mend, Says Biden

Vice President Joe Biden says that the "economy is clearly on the mend" and comments on the importance of keeping job creation as a top priority. (0:21)
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36 Percent Of Recovery Act Went To Tax Cuts, Says Pelosi

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) noted Thursday that 36 percent of the Recovery Act went to tax cuts. (0:22)
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Democrats Will Continue To Fight Unemployment, Says Pelosi

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says Democrats will continue to focus on legislation that will generate more jobs for the unemployed. (0:13)
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We Must Grow The Economy To Bring In Revenue For The Government, Says Pelosi

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says Congress needs to improve the economy to bring in revenue for the U.S. (0:10)
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New Tax Credit Will Prompt Hiring, Says IRS Comissioner

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Douglas Shulman says a tax credit included in the HIRE Act will give small businesses an incentive to hire new employees. (0:22)
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IRS Commissioner Offers Guidance To Small Businesses

In a hearing on Wednesday, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Douglas Shulman of IRS says his agency is offering guidance to assist small businesses with the services they need. (0:25)
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Education Reform Will Raise The Bar For Students, Close Achievement Gap, Says Duncan

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan explained during a hearing Wednesday that the steps toward education reform taken by the administration are meant to raise the bar for students and close the achievement gap. (0:20)
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