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CHIP May Be Cut Out Of Uncertainty Over Subsidies, Says Health Analyst

Ellen Ratner (Creative Commons 3.0) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:12:03 +0000

Senior researcher with the Urban Institute, Stan Dorn, says that states may cut Children’s Health Insurance Program since it is not guaranteed if CHIP will receive adequate subsidies. (0:50)

Dodd’s Financial Reform “Goes Too Far,” Says New America Foundation Director

Ellen Ratner (Creative Commons 3.0) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:07:28 +0000

Anne Vorce, director of the New America Foundation’s Fiscal Roadmap Project, says she thinks that the financial reform plan proposed by Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) “goes too far.” (0:38)

Ft. Hood Shooting Will Not Affect Troop Dedication

Ellen Ratner (Creative Commons 3.0) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:05:56 +0000

State Department spokesman Phillip Crowley says Friday during a briefing at the Foreign Press Center that the diversity of the U.S. military is unparalleled. Crowley argues that he does not expect the Fort Hood shooting to affect soldier dedication. (0:15)

CHIP Program Not Perfect, But A Good Base For Providing Children With Health Care, Says Health Care Analyst

Ellen Ratner (Creative Commons 3.0) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:00:02 +0000

Jocelyn Guyer, a senior researcher with Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute, praised the Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, as a strong force for providing insurance coverage to children. (0:22)

State Department Spokesman: Closing Gitmo Harder Than Anticipated

Ellen Ratner (Creative Commons 3.0) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:58:38 +0000

State department spokesman Phillip Crowley said Friday in a briefing at the Foreign Press Center the closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility has been more difficult than anticipated. (0:15)

Congress Can Cherrypick Health Care Reform Provisions For Best Children’s Coverage, Says Researcher

Ellen Ratner (Creative Commons 3.0) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:14:42 +0000

Senior researcher with the Urban Institute, Stan Dorn, said Congress can treat health care reform like an a la carte menu, in which they can cherrypick provisions from legislation passed through individual committees in order to attain the best coverage for children. (0:58)

Former Senate Majority Leader Impatient With Pace Of Climate Policy

Ellen Ratner (Creative Commons 3.0) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:05:56 +0000

Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) stated Friday that he is frustrated by the pace at which climate policy is being enacted in the U.S.

“It’s fairly clear at this point that we’re not going to be in a position to make a significant, new legislative achievement between now and the time of the Copenhagen meeting,” said Daschle during a telephone briefing with reporters, referencing December’s United Nation’s climate change conference. (0:24)

World Will See Engaged U.S. And China At Copenhagen Conference, Says Former Senate Majority Leader

Ellen Ratner (Creative Commons 3.0) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:04:45 +0000

Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) stated Friday that the world will see a more environmentlly engaged U.S. and China at the upcoming climate change conference in Copenhagen. (0:17)

Daschle Confident Congress Will Tackle Climate Change After Health Care Reform

Ellen Ratner (Creative Commons 3.0) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:58:56 +0000

Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) acknowledged that health care reform has monopolized a great deal of Congress’ time, but expressed hope that after work on the issue is completed, legislators will give greater focus to climate change legislation.

“As we go forward, this will become more and more central,” said Daschle. “The House has acted, and there’s every expectation the Senate will as well.” (0:23)

Napolitano Says Reform Must Address Pathway To Citizenship For Illegal Immigrants Here

Ellen Ratner (Creative Commons 3.0) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:07:25 +0000

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says Friday during an address to the Center for American Progress that meaningful immigration reform should address many issues, including finding a legalization route for the 12 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.. (0:26)