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Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), Budget Committee Ranking Member
Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), Budget Committee Ranking Member
On C‑SPAN's Newsmakers, Budget Committee Ranking Member Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) clarified that Republicans were not interested in stopping the passage of financial reform but wanted to offer amendments to improve the bill. Sen. Gregg shared his concerns on the current direction of the bill, saying it would have a negative effect on the economy and that it will "harm [the] ability to create jobs on Main Street."
Sunday, May 16, 2010 : Washington, DC : 34 min.
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Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Joining C SPAN's Newsmakers, Majority Whip Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) discusses the Senate Democrats efforts to pass financial reform legislation and their record on legislation this session, as many members head into the 2010 midterm elections.
Saturday, May 8, 2010 : Washington, DC : 33 min.
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Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA)
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA)
Joining C‑SPAN's Newsmakers this week, Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) estimated that the financial reform bill could be passed as soon as Memorial Day but expressed hope for bipartisan support on the legislation. The Senator also said he anticipates the debate to be calmer than the recent health care debate and explained how lawmakers needed to balance regulating transparency in business with consumers' personal responsibility.
Sunday, May 2, 2010 : Washington, DC : 32 min.
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Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA)
Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA)
The House Appropriations Cmte. Ranking Member Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA) talks about the role of the bipartisan Debt Commission and his views that it is essentially "a political tool and not a real tool." He also goes over GOP efforts to ban earmarks through this election year.
Sunday, April 25, 2010 : Washington, DC
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House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD)
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD)
With the 2010 midterm elections approaching, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D- MD) joined Newsmakers to discuss the Democrats’ legislative priorities and prospects for his party to maintain their majority. He talks about the passage of the health care bill, and how it “energized” his party. Rep. Hoyer also went over the chances of the Senate passing financial regulatory reform, saying that it was very likely that a bill could be approved in the next few months.
Sunday, April 18, 2010 : Washington, DC : 33 min.
watch From Sunday, April 17
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA)
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA)
Now that the U.S. & Russian Presidents have signed an agreement to reduce their nuclear arsenals, Foreign Affairs Subcmte. on Terrorism & Nonproliferation Chair Rep. Sherman explains Congressional oversight on nuclear weapons policy. He also gives his opinion on the international response to Pres. Obama's nonproliferation efforts.
Sunday, April 11, 2010 : Washington, DC
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Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-IN)
Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-IN)
Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-IN) explains how the health care reform will impact his states, and goes over other economic issues affecting states overall.
Sunday, April 4, 2010 : Washington, DC : 32 min.
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FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate describes how the agency has changed since Hurricane Katrina. He also discusses the function, budget and oversight of FEMA. In 2003 the agency was absorbed into the new Department of Homeland Security, due to security changes following the Sept. 11 attacks.
Sunday, March 28, 2010 : Washington, DC : 31 min.
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Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) discusses immigration reform legislation that was introduced by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) & Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). The bipartisan measure would force undocumented workers to admit to breaking the law and require workers to carry biometric cards affirming their eligibility for employment.
Sunday, March 21, 2010 : Washington, DC
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Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK)
Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK)
Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), joined Newsmakers to discuss the continuing debate on health care legislation and regulatory reform taking place in the Senate. He addressed other issues such as federal spending and proposed climate change legislation.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 : Washington, DC : 34 min.
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