C-SPAN - Newsmakers Podcast
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Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX)
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) talks about defense issues, including this past week's Defense Department report on sexual assaults on women, defense spending and the FY2014 DOD budget, and what the U.S. should do about Syria.
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Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL)
Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL), Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, talks about key issues facing veterans such as jobs, delays in veterans benefits claims, and why officials at the Dept of VA have been paid bonuses despite a claims backlog.
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Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA)
On this weeks Newsmakers, Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), House Armed Services Committee talks about an array of defense issues.
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Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) discusses House legislation on immigration. A group of eight House members, including our guest has been working on developing an immigration bill. He discusses this effort and the role he thinks the President should play.
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Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA)
Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA), Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, talks about criticism of President Obama's proposed defense budget issued this week.
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Larry Pratt, Gun Owners of America
As Congress wrestles over a compromise on gun legislation concerning universal background checks and gun trafficking, Larry Pratt, executive director of Gun Owners of America, describes why his group opposes the measures senators are considering.
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Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO President
The president of the AFL-CIO, Richard Trumka, talks about the immigration debate and what to do about low-income and high-income workers from other countries and how the wages they're paid affects American workers.
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Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK)
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) talks about the budget, the continuing resolution (CR), his longtime thinking about the fiscal cliff, as well as the debate over gun legislation. He has proposed 23 amendments to the current budget bill.
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Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA)
Representative Steve Scalise (R-LA), the new chairman of the Republican Study Committee, discusses the congressional debate over spending and taxes and other topics, including energy policy and the RSC's opposition to a carbon tax.
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Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI)
Representative Sander Levin (D-MI), the ranking member on the House Ways and Means Committee, talks about tax reform, the future of Social Security and Medicare, and how Congress is addressing the budget cuts, debt, and the U.S. economy.
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Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)
On Newsmakers, the Senate's Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), looks at the energy issues facing the U.S. and his agenda as the committee?s new chairman. He speaks with National Journal's Energy and Environment Correspondent Amy Harder and The Hill E2-Wire Co-Author Ben Geman.
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Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA)
This week on Newsmakers, our guest is Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Judiciary Committee Chairman. He discusses immigration and gun control ? two issues his committee is likely to play a major role in this year. Also, he discusses his plans as the Judiciary Committee chairman.
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Rep. Harold Rogers (R-KY)
On Newsmakers, Rep. Harold Rogers (R-KY), Appropriations Committee Chairman, discusses the continuing resolution (CR) he is working on to fund the federal government. His plan would extend the current CR for most agencies through Sept 30, but would have more detailed instructions for the Pentagon and veterans programs. If passed, the Roger's plan would avert a government shutdown that could happen on March 27 when the current CR is due to expire. He speaks with Andrew Taylor, Associated...
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Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
This week on Newsmakers, our guest is Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), ranking member of the House Budget Committee. He discusses a range of topics including the recent Congressional Budget Office?s report on Federal debt, the sequestration deadline of March 1, and budget issues before the Congress. He speaks with reporters Nancy Cook, National Journal, and Lori Montgomery, Washington Post.
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Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA)
This week on Newsmakers our guest is Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He discusses this week?s hearing on gun violence and the issue of immigration reform. He also comments on the 2014 Iowa Senate race following the recent announcement by Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) that he will not seek re-election.
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Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK)
This week on Newsmakers, Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), Armed Services Committee Ranking Member talks about key defense issues. Sen. Inhofe discusses next week?s confirmation hearing of Chuck Hagel to be defense secretary, women in combat roles, sequestration and its impact on the Pentagon, the defense budget, troop numbers in Afghanistan, the strength of al Qaeda, and the future of the U.S. military.
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Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
This week on Newsmakers, a conversation with Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), the Judiciary Committee Chairman. Leahy announced that he will hold hearings on gun control in late January. He talked about the hearings, legislation that may flow from it, and other issues including immigration legislation, that he expects the committee to take up in this new Congress.
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Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA)
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) joins Newsmakers to discuss his priorities as the new Democratic Caucus Chairman in the 113th Congress, as well as issues facing the new congress, including the ongoing "fiscal cliff" and debt ceiling debate, immigration, and gun control.
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Representative-Elect Luke Messer (R-IN)
This week on Newsmakers, our guest is Representative-Elect Luke Messer (R-IN). Representative-Elect Messer discusses the upcoming 113th session of Congress and his priorities as the incoming Republican freshman class president.
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Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) on Benghazi Report
Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), incoming Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member, discusses how the House and Senate are weighing the issues arising from the September attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. He also discusses the accountability review board?s report this week about the State Department?s handling of the matter. Rep. Engel speaks with reporters Tim Mak, Politico staff writer, and Josh Rogin, Foreign Policy staff writer.
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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA)
This week on Newsmakers our guest is Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), the incoming chairman of the House Republican Conference. She looks at the so-called "fiscal cliff" and how Republicans and Democrats could come to agreement. She speaks with Washington Post Congressional Reporter Ed O'Keefe and Bloomberg News Congressional Reporter Kathleen Hunter.
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Gov. Peter Shumlin (D-VT) on the "Fiscal Cliff"
This week on Newsmakers, our guest is the new chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, Gov. Peter Shumlin of Vermont. He discusses key state issues, including employment and the Affordable Care Act, as well as the "fiscal cliff," and laying the groundwork for the 2013 and 2014 elections.
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Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)
This week on Newsmakers, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) discusses the debate over the "Fiscal Cliff." Numerous plans are circulating in Congress to address the issue. Senators Tom Harkin and Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) are asking President Obama to reject changes to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, and to work toward a deal that includes $1 in revenue for every $1 in spending cuts.
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SEIU President Mary Kay Henry
This week on Newsmakers, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) President Mary Kay Henry discusses the fiscal cliff and what unions, such as the SEIU, hope to see happen.
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Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (R), Financial...
This week on Newsmakers, Former Minnesota Governor and Financial Services Roundtable President & CEO Tim Pawlenty (R) talked about the financial sector and business community response to the "fiscal cliff" and the U.S. economy. The Financial Services Roundtable is made up largely of banks and credit card companies.
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Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform
This week on Newsmakers, Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform and the man behind the "taxpayer protection pledge" ? which 279 members of Congress signed ? discusses the fiscal cliff and how Congress should address the debt and taxes and revenue in the lameduck session.
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Newsmakers Focuses on Election Day
With election day approaching, Newsmakers took a look at the race for President and the control of Congress with DNC Chairman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, (D-FL) and then with Senator John Thune (R-SD). They examined the state of the Presidential contest and last minute campaigning by the candidates as well as the contested House and Senate races which may decide the control of Congress.
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) on Campaign 2012
This week on Newsmakers, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) discussed Campaign 2012 and his support for Gov. Romney, his push for a pared-down government, and cuts in foreign aid to Egypt, Pakistan and Libya. Senator Paul?s PAC is buying ads supporting Rep. Todd Akin?s Senate race in Missouri, and Politico reports his PAC is going ahead with a six-figure ad buy in support of Richard Mourdock in Indiana?s Senate race.
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Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
This week on Newsmakers, our guest is Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Budget Committee Ranking Member. Rep. Van Hollen discusses the fiscal cliff, sequestration, tax rates and the House Democratic leadership. He speaks with reporters David Wessel of the Wall Street Journal and Bob Cusack of The Hill.
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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH)
This week on Newsmakers, our guest is Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Republican Study Committee Chairman. Rep. Jordan discusses Campaign 2012, including his battleground state of Ohio. He also addresses the upcoming lame duck session of Congress, the expiration of the Bush tax cuts and upcoming spending decisions. He speaks with Nicole Duran of the National Journal Daily and Jonathan Strong of the Congressional Reporter.
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Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY)
This week on Newsmakers, our guest is Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY), Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman. Rep. Israel discusses the Democrats? efforts to retake the House of Representatives Also,he looks at the presidential debates, Friday?s jobs numbers and other topics being discussed leading up to the Nov. 6 election.
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HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan
This week on Newsmakers, our guest is Shaun Donovan, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Sec. Donovan discusses the state of the housing market, the Fed?s effort to stimulate that market, the latest on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and how housing issues figure into campaign 2012. He spoke with Brady Dennis of the Washington Post and Alan Zibel of the Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires.
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Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT)
This week on Newsmakers, Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Sen. Lieberman discusses the attacks on U.S. diplomats in Benghazi, Libya and assesses the levels of terrorist threats against the U.S. He also discusses the issues of Iran and Syria, and the future of cybersecurity legislation in the Congress after his bill on the subject failed in the Senate. Our guest reporters this week are Ellen Nakashima, National Reporter for...
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Rep. Harold Rogers (R-KY)
This week on Newmakers, Appropriations Committee Chairman, Harold Rogers (R-KY). Rep. Rogers discusses the appropriations process, including the stopgap continuing resolution passed by the House on September 13 to fund the government from October 1 through March 27, 2013. He also discusses the many spending decisions before the Congress, including the issue of sequestration and its impact on domestic and defense programs.
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Rep. John Larson (D-CT), House Democratic Caucus
This week on Newsmakers, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. John Larson (D-CT). Rep. Larson talks about the upcoming legislative agenda in the House of Representatives for the months of September and October. He also talks about the prospects for Democrats gaining control of the House this fall and the impact of the election on issues such as the budget and sequestration. Our guest reporters are Jonathan Strong, Congressional Reporter for Roll Call, and Jonathan Weisman,...
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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
This week on Newsmakers, Democratic National Convention Chairman and Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa. As Chairman of the DNC, Mayor Villaraigosa gives a preview of the convention that will begin on Tuesday in Charlotte, NC. He also talks about the presidential tickets and campaign issues. Mayor Villaraigosa finishes two terms as mayor this year and is term limited from running again for mayor. He has also just completed a term as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors as well.
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Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX)
This week on Newsmakers, Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX). As the chief House Republican recruiter of candidates and contributors for 2012, Rep. Sessions talks about key races and issues before voters this fall. Our guest reporters are Josh Kraushaar, Executive Editor for Hotline, and Charlie Mahtesian, National Politics Editor for Politico.
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Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
This week on Newsmakers Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R) of Tennessee's 7th District discusses the issues facing the formation of the Platform, the upcoming convention and issues related to Campaign 2012. Guest reporters are Politico's National Political Reporter Ginger Gibson and the Washington Times' Congressional and National Politics Reporter Sean Lengell.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
On Newsmakers, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, talks about the impact of the drought on farm lands in 32 states. He discusses rising food prices for U.S. consumers, the Obama Administration?s response with disaster aid for farmers and ranchers, and the future of the Farm Bill that was recently passed by the Senate but awaiting action in the House of Representatives. He speaks with Ron Nixon, Washington Correspondent for the New York Times, and Alan Bjerga, Agriculture Policy Reporter...
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-AZ) on 2012 Senate Races
This week on Newsmakers, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, talks about the key Senate races for 2012 and the strategy for winning a majority in the U.S. Senate. Democrats have twenty-one Senate seats up for election, plus two independents who caucus with the Democrats, while Republicans have ten seats up for election. The Republicans need to win a total of four seats to gain a majority in the Senate.
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Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI) on Taxes
This week on Newsmakers, Ranking Member on the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI). The top Democrat on the House Ways & Means Committee talks about tax choices facing Congress, what voters might be willing to sacrifice to keep the U.S. economy on an even keel, and whether politicians should make their tax filings public.
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Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) on Defense Issues
Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, joins Newsmakers to discuss Defense issues facing the nation, including pending defense cuts resulting from sequestration, U.S. policy toward Syria, national security leaks and other military issues. Our guest reporters this week are Jeremy Herb, Defense Reporter for The Hill, and Frank Oliveri, Defense and Foreign Policy Reporter for Congressional Quarterly.
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Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX)
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), one of the top-ranking House Republicans on economic issues, talks about the future of the Bush-era tax cuts and tax and spending legislation, GOP reaction to President Obama?s tax plan and jobs and the economy.
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Lee Saunders, AFSCME President
The President of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Lee Saunders, who was recently elected as the first African-American President of AFSCME, joins us this week on Newsmakers. Mr. Lee discusses his plans for the union, the upcoming Presidential election and other related issues. Our guest reporters are Melanie Trottman of Wall Street Journal and Kevin Bogardus of The Hill.
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Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) on Affordable Health Care Act
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), a key player in passing the Affordable Health Care Act, talks about the Supreme Court?s decision upholding the law and what?s next as Republican leaders pledge to repeal the law. Also a look at energy issues ? including the XL Pipeline and Republican efforts to cut the EPA budget and to block the agency from making new rules about greenhouse gas emissions.
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Rep. John Kline (R-MN) on Student Interest Rate Increases
On Newsmakers, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman Rep. John Kline (R-MN) discusses divisions in Congress over addressing student loans, as well as a look at key education and job training topics. The interest rate on student loans will double, rising to 6.8% on July 1 if Congress cannot reach agreement on how to cover the costs to the federal government of keeping the rate at 3.4%. Both Democrats and Republicans say they want to move on student loans, but so far they can?t agree...
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House GOP Perspective on Health Care Act
On Newsmakers, Republican Policy Committee Chairman and orthopedic surgeon Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) talks about the House GOP perspective on the Affordable Health Care Act as well as tax and spending legislation before the House. He speaks with guest reporters Russell Berman from The Hill, and Daniel Newhauser from Roll Call.
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Senators Roberts and Stabenow Discuss the Farm Bill
Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Pat Roberts (R-KS) join us to discuss the $969 billion Farm Bill that they are working together to push through the Senate. The bill would replace the longtime program of subsidies to farmers with crop insurance and a program that would pay farmers if their income from crops falls below certain levels. Debate on the bill is expected to begin this week.
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Robert Khuzami, SEC Enforcement Chief
Robert Khuzami, the Securities and Exchange Commission?s enforcement chief, talks about what the SEC is doing to police Wall Street, including its efforts to prevent another Wall Street crisis, prosecute insider trading, and prevent fraud schemes like Bernie Madoff?s. Our guest reporters this week are Andrew Ackerman, a repoter for the Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires, and Ed Wyatt, a Business Reporter for the New York Times.
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
Democratic National Committee Chair and Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz assessed the 2012 presidential race. She also talked about the political landscape for the Senate and House, and political action committees and money in politics.
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Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA)
Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA), the ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee discusses the issues concerning the recent $2 billion loss by JP Morgan Chase on high risk trades and the state of the U.S. economy. He also talks about his concerns on the economic outlook for Europe and the current budget debates involving military and entitlement funding.
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Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND)
Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND), a member of the Appropriations and Energy Committee discusses the work of the House-Senate Transportation Conference Committee which met this week. He talks about portions of the Surface Transportation Bill that deal with energy, including the Keystone Pipeline, U.S. energy development and spending issues.
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AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Job numbers for April came out Friday, showing the U.S. unemployment rate at 8.1 percent. A total of one hundred and fifteen thousand jobs were added to the job market last month. On this week's "Newsmakers," AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka discusses these numbers and what that means for America?s workers.
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Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe
The Senate passed legislation this week to preserve post office services as the agency faces financial problems. The 37th Postmaster General, Patrick R. Donahoe, joins us this week on Newsmakers. He speaks with reporters Bernie Becker of The Hill and Michelle Jamrisko of Bloomberg News
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Tom Donohue, CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is turning 100 years old this week and Tom Donohue, President and CEO of the Chamber joins us this week on Newsmakers. He discusses the role the Chamber will have in this coming election, as well as grading the President, House and Senate on the job they are doing thus far for businesses. He also talked about job creation within the private sector.
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Senate Campaign Officials Discuss 2012 Races
On this week's "Newsmakers," Guy Cecil, Executive Director of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and Rob Jesmer, Executive Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee are our guests. The two officials discuss some of this year's hotly contested Senate races.
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HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan is this week's "Newsmakers" guest. He'll talk about the Obama Administration's handling of housing problems, including some 11 million homeowners who are underwater, the $25 billion settlement with the nation's top mortgage lenders and its impact on the U.S. economy, and what's ahead for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Republican Study Committee...
This week on "Newsmakers," Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), is our guest. The chairman of the Republican Study Committee, discusses the RSC budget, the FY2013 House Republican budget, as well as well overall budget politics and Campaign 2012.
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Richard Cordray, Director, Consumer Financial Protection...
On this week's "Newsmakers," Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, joins us to discuss how the new agency is shaping up, the obstacles it faces, and the direction that he wants to take the new agency. The CPFB was created by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and has been in operation since late July. Its missions include watching for mortgage-servicing abuses and credit-card abuses by banks. President Obama named Mr. Cordray director with a recess...
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Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia Attorney General
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is our guest on this week's "Newsmakers." Cuccinelli is one of the opponents of the 2010 health care legislation championed by the Obama Administration which is going before the U.S. Supreme Court later this month.
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Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI), Armed Service Cmte. Chairman
On this week's "Newsmakers," Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) is our guest. The long-time elected official currently serves as the Armed Services Committee Chairman. Topics on the program include: the U.S. policy towards Iran, heading off any Iranian further nuclear enrichment programs, U.S. policy regarding Syria and Afghanistan, and the defense budget. His is interviewed by Jim Wolf, a Defense Technology correspondent with Reuters, and Jim Michaels, a Military reporter with USA Today.
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Newsmakers: Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA)
This week, our "Newsmakers" guest is Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA). He talked about the impact sequestration will have on the military, his own alternative bill that would cut the budget by reducing the federal workforce through attrition, cuts to some specific defense programs, and how the U.S. is addressing issues in Afghanistan, Iran and other regions.
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Jon Leibowitz, Federal Trade Commission Chairman
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz is our guest on "Newsmakers." He discusses the Administration?s proposal for new privacy protections for people using the Internet and smart phones. The proposals, unveiled Thursday, come as an increasing number of companies have collected personal information about Internet users.
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Newsmakers with Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI)
This week, "Newsmakers" takes a look at key fiscal issues before Congress with guest Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI). Topics included the deal on the payroll tax cut extension, unemployment benefits, the President?s FY2013 budget request, Keystone pipeline extension, as well as the recent debate over the Administration?s contraception policy.
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Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)
This week on "Newsmakers," Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), discusses energy and environmental policy following the President's call for an increased focus on the issues during his State of the Union address last month. He also addresses whether a divided Congress can tackle energy legislation this session. Bingaman also discusses his efforts on a clean-energy standard and negotiations to advance green energy credits using the payroll-tax cut bill.
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Newsmakers With Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY), Democratic...
This week, "Newsmakers" talks to the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y), about his party's efforts to retake the House of Representatives this fall.
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Leonard Curry, Chairman of the Republican Party of...
The chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, Leonard Curry, sits down with Newsmakers to discuss the role of his state's upcoming primary in the presidential race, how candidates are conducting their Florida campaigns and how Florida's 50 GOP delegates will be apportioned. He also offers a look ahead to the Republican Convention, to be held in Tampa.
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Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC)
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), U.S. House Democratic Assistant Leader, joined Newsmakers to discuss the Democratic agenda for the rest of the congressional term. He also comments on the results of yesterday's GOP South Carolina Primary and how it effects the Presidential campaign.
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Religious Conservatives on the Presidential Campaign
Our guest on Newsmakers is Richard Land, who is the President of the Southern Baptist Convention Ethics Religious Liberty Commission. Mr. Land discusses what social and religious conservatives are looking for among the Republican candidates in Campaign 2012. A group of Christian conservatives is meeting this weekend in Texas to discuss the Presidential campaign.
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SC GOP Chairman Discusses Upcoming Primary
Following this Tuesday's NH Primary, South Carolina is up next with their primary set for Saturday January 21. Chad Connelly, South Carolina Republican Party Chairman joins Newsmakers to provide a preview of the primary and how the South figures into presidential politics. The South Carolina primary is often called the "first in the South," and it one of the states that ultimately ignored the RNCs instructions that early states not hold prmaries before Feb. 1st.
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Holly Petraeus' Advocacy for Servicemembers and Their...
As the final U.S. troops return home from Iraq, Holly Petraeus, General David Petraeus' wife, discusses on "Newsmakers" the challenges soldiers face when they return from war. Even after David Petraeus retired from the military to head the CIA, Mrs. Petraeus maintains her work for veterans and their families.
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Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Budget Committee Chair, on...
On "Newsmakers," Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) discusses the recent deal to extend the payroll tax cut for two months. The House Republicans agreed to accept the bipartisan Senate measure - with a minor adjustment - after House rank-and-file members revolted earlier in the week.
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Newsmakers with Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL)
On Newsmakers, freshman Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) spoke about his opposition to an extension of the payroll tax cut. "The legislation undermines social security," he said.
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Newsmakers with White House Economic Advisor Gene...
On Newsmakers, White House National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling discusses the latest jobs numbers and the economy.
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Newsmakers with Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ)
Our guest on Newsmakers was Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He gives the House Progressives' perspective on what's next for deficit reduction, federal spending and legislative priorities overall, after the deficit "Super Committee" failed to come to an agreement.
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Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) Discusses Deficit Reduction
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) joins Newsmakers to discuss the ongoing deficit reduction negotiations. Coburn was a member of the Gang of Six, a bipartisan group of Senators who created an outline earlier this year to cut nearly $4 trillion from the deficit.
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Grover Norquist on Taxes and the "Super Committee"
Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, joined Newsmakers to discuss the ongoing discussions taking place in the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or the "super committee," and the pledge that many Republican have taken not to raise taxes.
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Rep. Hoyer (D-MD) on Newsmakers
House Minority Whip Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), joined Newsmakers to talk about the issues facing Congress and the Democrats. Hoyer discussed the work of the so called "super committee" and stated that he is "fully supportive of them reaching a conclusion, successfully." In the past week he stated that if the committee could not finish their work by the deadline of November 23rd, Congress could extend their deadline.
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Edward DeMarco, FHFA Acting Director
Our guest on Newsmakers is Edward DeMarco, Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), who discusses proposed changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and other refinancing programs. The administration hopes these moves will double the number of homeowners receiving aide for "under water" home loans.
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Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chair of the HELP Committee
On Newsmakers, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), chair of the Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, discusses the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind, the federal education law that standardized American education and was implemented ten years ago. His committee recently passed a new version of the law, and the Senate still needs to take up the measure.
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Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chair of the NRCC
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, the fundraising arm for House Republicans, joined Newsmakers to discuss the 2012 elections. He describes House campaigns, key Congressional districts and the issues driving the upcoming election.
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Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA), Chair of the House Armed...
On Newsmakers, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon (R-CA) discussed his efforts to prevent additional Pentagon budget cuts beyond the $450 billion already cut in the latest efforts to pare back the deficit. The Deficit Reduction Committee is meeting to come up with $1.2 trillion in budget cuts over the next ten years and defense spending is on the table.
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Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Joint Deficit Reduction...
On Newsmakers, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) discusses Congress efforts to pass government funding for the new fiscal year and efforts to reduce the deficit. Van Hollen is the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee and a member of the Joint Deficit Reduction Committee tasked with cutting $1.2 trillion from the deficit over ten years.
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Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Republican Conference...
Earlier this week, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) announced that he will step down in January as the Republican Conference Chairman, the number three GOP leadership post in the Senate. Speaking to reporters David Espo, Associated Press, and Paul Kane, Washington Post, on C-SPAN's Newsmakers, Sen. Alexander called his decision "liberating."
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Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), Ranking Member, House Energy...
On Newsmakers, U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, discussed the Presidents jobs plan, environmental regulations, the investigation into solar energy company Solyndra and the deficit-reducing "super committee." Rep. Waxman released a website calling this House of Representative the most anti-environment in history. He said on Newsmakers that the Republicans' efforts to roll back environmental regulations are "a public health issue" and...
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Governor John Kasich (R-OH)
On Newsmakers, Governor John Kasich (R-OH) defended his efforts to limit collective bargaining for public employees in Ohio. He said the measure, which will be a measure on the ballot in November, is not a referendum on him.
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Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
Education Secretary Arne Duncan talks about the state of the U.S. education system as American students begin to head back to school as well as waivers from the No Child Left Behind law that he announced earlier in August and other education issues.
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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) discussed the "super committee," the deal to lift the debt ceiling, and President Obama on Newsmakers. Senator Sanders criticized Republican economic policies of tax reductions and spending cuts, but some of his harshest criticism was pointed at President Obama for "surrendering to the Republicans." He said debt limit deal provided the Republicans with much of their wish list because no tax revenue was included in the first round of cuts in the deficit reduction...
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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Africa Subcommittee Chairman
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, was our guest on Newsmakers this week. He talked about the famine in Somalia and the tensions between Sudan and the newly independent South Sudan. Rep. Smith told Newsmakers that the famine in Somalia "needs much more focus on the part of world leaders, including President Obama."
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Gov. Terry Branstad (R-IA) on the Ames Straw Poll
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad (R) joins Newsmakers to discuss the 2012 presidential election. On August 13, the Ames Straw Poll will be conducted in Ames, Iowa, making it the first state where voters offer their preferences in the presidential selection process. Many Republican presidential candidates are spending large portions of their time in the Buckeye state.
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Rep. John Larson (D-CT), Chair of the House Democratic...
On Newsmakers, Rep. Larson discussed the negotiations going on between the President and Congressional leaders to lift the debt limit before August 2nd and reduce the deficit. Rep. Larson said the two issues are separate and should be dealt with separately. "Pass the debt ceiling," he said.
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Gov. Christine Gregoire (D-WA), Chair of the National...
Governor Christine Gregoire (D-WA) said on Newsmakers that governors are concerned about proposed federal budget cuts impact on the states. She said cuts to Medicare and education are a particular concern.
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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Republican Study Committee...
On Newsmakers, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chairman of the House Republican Study Committee (RSC), emphasized the efforts of RSC committee members to support legislation that cuts or caps spending, and requires the Federal Government to balance its budget.
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Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Founder, Senate Tea Party...
On Newsmakers, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) said he will hold up the Senates business next week to force a debate on the debt limit. The Senate canceled its Fourth of July break to ensure discussions on raising the debt ceiling continues, but most of the discussions are happening behind the scenes.
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Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member, House Armed...
On Newsmakers, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), said he is "optimistic" about Afghanistan but the partnership with Pakistan "is not going well." He said he is supportive of the Presidents decision to withdraw 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year and another 23,000 by the fall of 2012.
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Philadelphia Mayor Nutter (D) and Oklahoma City Mayor...
Two mayors from major cities join C-SPAN's Newsmakers to discuss the challenges facing their cities. Mayor Michael Nutter (D) of Philadelphia and Mayor Mick Cornett (R ) of Oklahoma City are in Baltimore for the 79th Annual Conference of Mayors, a gathering of 1,200 mayors from around the country.
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Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI) on the Economy
On the news that the monthly jobs report showed that the economy added a mere 54,000 jobs last month, Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, expressed concern about the sluggish recovery, but dismissed concerns about a double-dip recession.
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Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) on "Gang of Six"
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) joined Newsmakers to discuss the latest in budget negotiations. Last week, he announced he was "taking a break" from the "Gang of Six," the bipartisan group of Senators working on a long term budget to reduce the federal deficit and debt.
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Dr. Donald Berwick, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Dr. Donald Berwick, the man who heads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, talks about the possible future of Medicare under the Obama Administration and under Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryans plan to restructure the health care service.
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Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Energy & Natural Resources...
Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), joins Newsmakers to give his thoughts on a bill sponsored by his colleague, Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), to repeal tax breaks and subsidies for large oil companies.
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