News Item Podcast

Argument Between States by Manuel Quinones

Manuel Quinones — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:29:44 -0500

Many lawmakers in Washington are working to make sure unemployed workers in more than two dozen states don’t get left out of a proposed extension in Federal benefits.

How Was The Money Used? by Manuel Quinones

Manuel Quinones — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:31:03 -0500

Critics and some lawmakers want to know more about how banks and other institutions are using taxpayer money under the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Stop the Bickering. Act Now by U.S. President Barrack Obama

Bryan H — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:22:19 -0500

President Obama takes on the GOP: Stop playing "games", abandon partisan "scare tactics", and pass comprehensive health reform, he tells a joint session of Congress.

Can Obama Sell His Plan to Skeptical Lawmakers? by Tanya Snyder

Tanya Snyder — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:41:07 -0500

Nebraska Republicans aren't so sure President Obama can heal the fractures in a divided Congress and an angry nation with his speech before Congress. They say he's going about it all the wrong way.

A retiring Senator speaks by Manuel Quinones

Manuel Quinones — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:47:25 -0500

In his last day on Capitol Hill, Senator Mel Martinez stressed the need for immigration reform.

Lawmakers React to Passing by U.S. Congress

Manuel Quinones — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:01:04 -0500

Both Democrats and Republicans are remembering Sen. Ted Kennedy's legacy and his mastery of the Senate.

President Reacts to Sen. Kennedy Death by President Barack Obama

Manuel Quinones — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:34:53 -0500

President Obama first heard the news at 2am. Moments ago he spoke to reporters for the first time since Senator Ted Kennedy's death. He praised Kennedy calling him "greatest Senator of our time."

Report Questions Bailout Plan by Manuel Quinones

Manuel Quinones — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:34:40 -0500

The government is paying financial companies to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. But a Center for Public Integrity report questions rewarding the same companies it says helped cause the problem.

Will Reform Hurt The Economy? by Sara Sciammacco

Sara Sciammacco — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:06:42 -0500

There is a lot of rhetoric surrounding health care reform. The legislation's impact on the economy has gotten contentious and even confusing.

Wal-Mart Flips on Health Care by Tanya Snyder

Tanya Snyder — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:29:53 -0500

For years, Wal-Mart has offered health insurance to fewer of its workers than other American businesses. But recently, the retailing giant switched positions and joined an employees union and a liberal think tank in asking Congress to requiring all companies to extend coverage to their employees. And now, a Wal-Mart president is going a step further – he says illegal immigrants deserve insurance as well.