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Labor Secretary Recalls Helping Undocumented Students Go To College

Geoff Holtzman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:03:44 +0000

Speaking at the sixth annual Latino Luncheon Series in Washington, D.C. on Friday, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis recalls legislation she put forth while a member of the California statehouse in support of giving undocumented students the right to have access to attend public colleges and universities. (:44)

GOP Leaders Look To Suade Moderate Democrats On Health Care Vote

University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:51:23 +0000

As the Senate prepares to take on health care reform Saturday, Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) says that he hopes to convince a few moderate Democrats to join the GOP in voting against the bill. (0:27)

Democrats’ Health Bill One Great Big Ponzi Scheme, Says Thune

University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:20:16 +0000

Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) describes the Democrats’ health care bill as a great ponzi scheme; “One that would make Bernie Madoff proud. (0:49)

Senate Democrats Employ ‘Gimmickry’ To Keep Health Bill Below $900 Billion

University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:41 +0000

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says Democrats are using tricky tactics to pass healthcare reform legislation that will cost less than $900 billion. (0:51)

Republican Lance Asks Pelosi For Separate Debt Ceiling Vote

University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:52 +0000

Rep. Leonard Lance (R-N.J.) urges House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to remove raising of the national debt ceiling language from the Defense spending bill. Lance said he’d like the Speaker to allow for a separate vote on the issue. (1:02)

Schumer: It Is Our Duty As Senators To Help Our Constituents

Staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:03 +0000

Senator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) reminds the public that it is his duty as a legislator “to help [his] constituency despite all the obstacles thrown in [their] path.” (0:37)

Harkin: We Must Get Away From Sick Care To True Health Care

Staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14:40 +0000

Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) shows his support for the Senate health care bill, saying “Our aim here is very simple: To recreate America as a wellness society, to get away from sick care to true health care.” (0:56)

Dodd Confident Senate Health Bill Will Pass

Staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:13:37 +0000

Senator Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) confidently says, “This Congress, this Presidency, are going to sign into law a national health care program for all Americans.” (0:15)

Dodd: Health Bill Is An Opportunity To Make A Difference For All Americans

Staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:12:26 +0000

At a press conference Thursday marking the release of the Senate health care bill, HELP Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) says, “This is an opportunity that comes oh so rarely to any Congress to make a difference for 100% of your fellow citizens…[to] improve the quality of life for every single American for decades to come.” (0:34)

Reid Invokes Harry Truman’s Call For Health Care Reform

Staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:57 +0000

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) invokes a statement former President Harry S. Truman wrote to Congress 64 years ago today that said “we should resolve now that the health of this nation is a national concern, that financial barriers in the way of attaining health shall be removed, that is, the health of all the citizens deserve the help of all the nation.” (0:27)