We have Wednesday’s top news…What is President Obama saying to boost support for the $825 billion stimulus package? What are Republicans saying to explain why most of them can’t get behind the plan? What’s the latest on the nomination of Eric Holder to be the next attorney general? Why is the former […]
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Obama and ‘Climate Change’
Posted in January 28th, 2009
President Obama has promised a drastic change in U.S. policy on the alleged threat of climate change. This week, we’ve seen the first steps toward that different approach. Who is Obama and Hillary Clinton bringing in as a top ‘green’ diplomat? What course can we expect the new president to pursue? We ask Penny Starr, […]
The Democratic View on Economic Stimulus
Posted in January 28th, 2009
Why do Democrats believe their $825 billion stimulus package is the best way to invigorate our economy? Why do they favor spending money into the economy over the GOP priority of aggressive tax cuts? Why do Democrats believe they can avoid massive new debt through the way this bill is structured? And […]
What’s in the Stimulus and What’s the Track Record of This Approach to the Economy?
Posted in January 28th, 2009
What is actually in this economic stimulus plan? Will it stimulate the economy? What historic approach to a bad economy should this plan bring to mind? Did that approach work? When will this money actually get injected into the economy? And what is the price of doing nothing? We ask Bill Beach, director of the […]
New Jersey Rep. Scott Garrett Explains His Opposition to the Economic Stimulus Plan and How His Alternative Would Help the Economy Much More
Posted in January 28th, 2009
Today, the House of Representatives is voting on the largest economic stimulus bill in American history. Why are the vast majority of Republicans unwilling to support this package? What do they want to see in this bill? How concerned should we be about the mounting debt? And is there any common ground to found between […]
The News
Posted in January 27th, 2009
We have Tuesday’s top news…What are President Obama and Congressional Republicans saying about the current stimulus package? Will there be some bipartisan concessions or will Democrats ram through their plan? What does Defense Secretary Robert Gates consider the top military challenge right now? What did Illinois lawmakers hear in the Rod Blagojevich impeachment trial today? […]
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum Discusses the Contested Minnesota Election and the Economic Stimulus Debate
Posted in January 27th, 2009
Why do Republicans believe a fair challenge to the Minnesota senate race will show that Norm Coleman really did defeat Al Franken? What are the key complaints from the Coleman team? How important is this seat for the balance of power in Washington? What should we make of the economic stimulus plan as we know […]
Obama’s Definition of Marriage
Posted in January 27th, 2009
President Obama wants to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and move towards equal benefits in all ways for gay couples with the exception of endorsing full-fledged gay marriage. What is the Defense of Marriage Act? What does it ensure? What would happen if it is repealed? What would happen to our education system if […]
Understanding Executive Orders and Executive Privilege
Posted in January 27th, 2009
Over the first few days of the Obama administration, we have seen the new president sign multiple executive orders on issues ranging from abortion to Guantanamo Bay to the environment. What can a president achieve through executive orders and what can’t they do? Also, can Karl Rove avoid a Congressional subpoena by claiming executive privilege […]
Iran Close to a Nuke; U.S. Prepares for Greater Afghan Mission
Posted in January 27th, 2009
Reports from Iran now suggest the regime will have enough enriched uranium by the end of 2009 to make a nuclear weapon. What does that mean for our efforts to keep nukes away from the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism? Will we have to accept a nuclear Iran or is there a way to prevent […]
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