President Obama pushes offshore drilling as part of overall plan, Republicans wary of real reason for policy reversal, expert explains why Obama’s ‘expansion’ is really a contraction of offshore drilling and we get an Afghan war update from frequent embed reporter Bing West.
Archives for March 31, 2010
Congress vs. Business on Obamacare
Texas Rep. Michael Burgess is very critical of House Democrats, who plan to haul business executives before the Energy and Commerce Committee if they claim the new health care laws will cost them tens of millions of dollars due to the removal of certain tax exemptions. What is the real point of such hearings and what is the real impact on businesses from the legislation? Rep. Burgess also explains why he’s not overly impressed with President Obama’s plan to allow additional offshore oil and gas drilling.
Maryland Dems Protect Gansler
On Wednesday, Maryland Del. Don Dwyer introduced articles of impeachment against state attorney general Doug Gansler after Gansler unilaterally overturned the definition of marriage. Gansler also declared himself unimpeachable. So how did the Democratic majority in the legislature respond? What will happen to the impeachment effort now? How are the people of Maryland reacting to this whole debate? We ask Del. Dwyer.
Obama Restricting Drilling
On Wednesday, President Obama announced he would allow expanded offshore drilling for oil and natural gas. So how is this ‘expansion’ really a reduction in areas where exploration is allowed? What is Obama really trying to accomplish? What will be the signs that he’s really serious about offshore exploration? We ask Patrick Creighton of the Institute for Energy Research.
Troops Winning, Karzai Failing
Marine Corps veteran Bing West recently returned from yet another embed mission with American forces in Afghanistan. What has he observed first-hand about the fight? How do the troops feel about the restrictive rules of engagement? What is the greatest hindrance to long-term stability in Afghanistan? Is President Obama doing enough to demand change in the Afghan government?