http://dateline.radioamerica.org Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:28:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 en ©http://www.radioamerica.org podcast@radioamerica.org (http://www.radioamerica.org) podcast@radioamerica.org(http://www.radioamerica.org) News 10080 politics, news, talk radio, talkradio, conservative Live from Washington, D.C. Dateline: Washington, hosted by Greg Corombos, is Radio America's nationally syndicated news magazine, focusing on the day's top news from the nation's capital, as well as major stories from across the country and around the world. Each weekday, Dateline: Washington follows the events that matter most. From the White House to the halls of Congress, and from the Supreme Court to Wall Street, Dateline's up-to-the-minute news, beat reporting and feature interviews provide a fast-paced yet thorough review of the day's events. http://www.radioamerica.org http://www.radioamerica.org podcast@radioamerica.org No no http://feeds.radioamerica.org/podcast/DWP/images/POD_photo_dateline144x144.jpg http://dateline.radioamerica.org 144 144 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4071 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4071#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:28:20 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4071 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4071/feed 9:30 Texas Rep. Kevin Brady says nine months after the stimulus bill, the Obama economic plan is a failure.nbsp; Why?nbsp; Why does he think the Obama ... Texas Rep. Kevin Brady says nine months after the stimulus bill, the Obama economic plan is a failure.nbsp; Why?nbsp; Why does he think the Obama approach is fundamentally flawed?nbsp; We'll also get his insights on the health care debate.nbsp; Will is pass?nbsp; Will there even be a vote this weekend?nbsp; He also reacts to the shootings at Ft. Hood in his home state. news,,economy,,jobs,,health http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4070 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4070#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:24:46 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4070 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4070/feed 9:10 On Friday, the unemployment rate rose to 10.2 percent after the economy shed another 193,000 jobs.nbsp; But should we be encouraged by the White House ... On Friday, the unemployment rate rose to 10.2 percent after the economy shed another 193,000 jobs.nbsp; But should we be encouraged by the White House claim of a million jobs saved or created by the stimulus?nbsp; Which groups are having the hardest time finding work?nbsp; How will the Obama agenda impact job creation?nbsp; We ask Diana Furchgott-Roth, former chief economist for the U.S. Department of Labor. news,,jobs,,economy,,obama http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4069 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4069#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:17:38 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4069 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4069/feed 7:48 Why is the nation's largest seniors organization backing a plan that guts Medicare?nbsp; Grace-Marie Turner of the Galen Institute knows.nbsp; She tells us and writes ... Why is the nation's largest seniors organization backing a plan that guts Medicare?nbsp; Grace-Marie Turner of the Galen Institute knows.nbsp; She tells us and writes about it at www.galen.org.nbsp; She also explains why the AMA is in revolt about its leaders decision to back the Pelosi plan. news,,AARP,,AMA,,health,,congress http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4068 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4068#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:12:50 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4068 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4068/feed 6:10 Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bob Maginnis says the Army and the Ft. Hood community will recover from Thursday's horrific killing spree.nbsp; He explains how ... Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bob Maginnis says the Army and the Ft. Hood community will recover from Thursday's horrific killing spree.nbsp; He explains how the military rallies at such a time and why troubled individuals are usually identified before such violence occurs.nbsp; Maginnis says it's possible for members of the military to fall prey to radical Islam but says we shold also recognize the service of many Muslim service members. news,,army,,islam http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4067 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4067#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:06:58 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4067 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4067/feed 6:45 The Capitol Steps unveil their new Christmas CD, "Barackin' Around the Christmas Tree".nbsp; This week, we hear "A Sarah Palin Christmas" and "It's Beginning to ... The Capitol Steps unveil their new Christmas CD, "Barackin' Around the Christmas Tree".nbsp; This week, we hear "A Sarah Palin Christmas" and "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas". news,,comedy,,parody,,palin,,christmas http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4055 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4055#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:34:18 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4055 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4055/feed 9:32 Arizona Rep. Trent Franks says he was amazed at the turnout for the hastily arranged rally against Democratic health care legislation.nbsp; But did it do ... Arizona Rep. Trent Franks says he was amazed at the turnout for the hastily arranged rally against Democratic health care legislation.nbsp; But did it do any good?nbsp; Will any Democratic minds be changed?nbsp; What will happen in Saturday's vote?nbsp; Will there be a vote?nbsp; Do pro-life members have enough votes to prevent a vote from even happening?nbsp; Why does Franks call the Pelosi bill the largest expansion of abortion in America since Roe v. Wade? news,,health,,abortion,,house,,call,,congress http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4054 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4054#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:27:13 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4054 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4054/feed 10:10 Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo says Democratic leaders in his chamber won't even release their health care bill.nbsp; But he says the earlier versions and what ... Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo says Democratic leaders in his chamber won't even release their health care bill.nbsp; But he says the earlier versions and what we see emerging in the House is too expensive and will be far more expensive as time goes on.nbsp; He also explains why Republicans walked out of Thursday's committee vote on the Democratic bill on climate change. news,,senate,,house,,health,,costs,,climate,,energy http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4053 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4053#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:21:43 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4053 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4053/feed 10:10 John Gizzi of Human Events breaks down Tuesday's election results.nbsp; Why does he call Republican wins in Virginia an 'avalanche'?nbsp; How did Democrats lose in ... John Gizzi of Human Events breaks down Tuesday's election results.nbsp; Why does he call Republican wins in Virginia an 'avalanche'?nbsp; How did Democrats lose in New Jersey?nbsp; Did conservatives cost the GOP a House seat in New York?nbsp; And will Democrats get their way in the House on Saturday's health care vote? news,,elections,,virginia,,jersey,,conservatives,,health http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4052 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4052#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:15:44 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4052 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4052/feed 6:03 Former Bush media guru Mark McKinnon says it's hard to read too much into Tuesday's elections, but there are some clear lessons.nbsp; First, he says ... Former Bush media guru Mark McKinnon says it's hard to read too much into Tuesday's elections, but there are some clear lessons.nbsp; First, he says Democrats had some bad gubernatorial candidates but voters are very unhappy with Democrats overall concerning the economy.nbsp; As for Republicans, McKinnon says conservative activists and GOP party bosses share the blame for blowing the House race in New York's 23rd congressional district. news,,democrats,,elections,,republicans,,economy http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4041 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4041#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:58:13 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4041 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4041/feed 7:43 Georgia Rep. John Linder says Tuesday's gubernatorial wins for the Republican Party are similar to 1993-1994, when Republicans won these key races in prelude to ... Georgia Rep. John Linder says Tuesday's gubernatorial wins for the Republican Party are similar to 1993-1994, when Republicans won these key races in prelude to the Republican Revolution.nbsp; Why are independents coming back to the GOP?nbsp; What will Republicans need to do if they want good news on election night a year from now?nbsp; How will this impact moderate Democrats in their upcoming vote on health care reform? news,,elections,,democrats,,republicans,,health,,independents http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4040 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4040#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:48:41 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4040 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4040/feed 7:03 On Tuesday, voters in Maine rejected the legalization of gay marriage.nbsp; The law had been approved by the state legislature and governor, but state law ... On Tuesday, voters in Maine rejected the legalization of gay marriage.nbsp; The law had been approved by the state legislature and governor, but state law allows for voters to challenge any new law.nbsp; So how significant is the win for traditional marriage in Maine?nbsp; Why are pro-gay marriage activists wrong when they say they just want rights afforded to heterosexuals?nbsp; Is the close vote a sign that the tide is turning, or is it evidence that traditional marriage wins even in very liberal places?nbsp; And where will the next battlegrounds be?nbsp; We ask Matt Barber, director of cultural affairs at Liberty Counsel. news,,gay,,marriage,,maine http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4035 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4035#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:27:44 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4035 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4035/feed 10:30 Democratic strategist Michael Lewan offers his assessment of Tuesday's elections.nbsp; What did Republicans do right and Democrats do wrong in Virginia?nbsp; How did the GOP ... Democratic strategist Michael Lewan offers his assessment of Tuesday's elections.nbsp; What did Republicans do right and Democrats do wrong in Virginia?nbsp; How did the GOP win in heavily Democratic New Jersey?nbsp; Why does Lewan say Democrat Jon Corzine was 'a lousy governor'?nbsp; What can be read into the Democrats picking up a GOP House seat in New York?nbsp; And given the mostly good night for Republicans, what advice does Lewan have for moderate 'Blue Dog' Democrats facing the Pelosi agenda on health care, energy and greater power for organized labor? news,,elections,,democrats,,corzine,,virginia,,jersey,,obama http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4029 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4029#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:45:15 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4029 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4029/feed 5:28 South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson says he's happy President Obama is finally warming up to President Karzai.nbsp; He also says it is imperative for Obama ... South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson says he's happy President Obama is finally warming up to President Karzai.nbsp; He also says it is imperative for Obama to declare a new Afghan strategy.nbsp; He says Cheney was exactly right in saying Obama is 'dithering. news,,afghanistan,,obama,,mcchrystal, http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4028 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4028#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:38:19 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4028 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4028/feed 6:20 Michigan Rep. Peter Hoekstra continues the GOP call for the public to come and rally in Washington on Thursday - rally on Capitol Hill and ... Michigan Rep. Peter Hoekstra continues the GOP call for the public to come and rally in Washington on Thursday - rally on Capitol Hill and in the offices of their members of Congress.nbsp; What does Hoekstra think that will accomplish?nbsp; Will any Democrats bother to listen?nbsp; When will this vote happen? news,,health,,public,,rally,,socialism http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4025 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4025#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:30:38 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4025 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4025/feed 10:34 Wyoming Rep. Cynthia Lummis discusses the Democratic and Republican health plans.nbsp; What is the real price tag of the Pelosi plan?nbsp; Why will it be ... Wyoming Rep. Cynthia Lummis discusses the Democratic and Republican health plans.nbsp; What is the real price tag of the Pelosi plan?nbsp; Why will it be even more than that after the first 10 years?nbsp; What are the fundamental differences between the two plans?nbsp; What are the Republican priorities?nbsp; How many health plans have Republicans introduced in the House? news,,health,,democrat,,deficits,,republicans,,government http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4022 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4022#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:22:40 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4022 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4022/feed 10:18 Did too much or not enough government lead to the economic woes of the past couple of years?nbsp; Why is Congress about to give government ... Did too much or not enough government lead to the economic woes of the past couple of years?nbsp; Why is Congress about to give government more power when it proved it wasn't good at wielding the power it already has?nbsp; Has too much capitalism or too much government been the reason for our problems with health care and energy?nbsp; We ask Steve Forbes, two-time presidential candidate and CEO of Forbes Media.nbsp; His new book is "How Capitalism Will Save Us: Why Free People and Free Markets Are the Best Answer in Today's Economy". news,,capitalism,,economy,,government,,regulation,,health,,energy http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4016 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4016#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:06:43 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4016 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4016/feed 10:37 House Republicans are organizing what they hope will be a massive rally against the Democratic health care bill.nbsp; Why do Republicans want large crowds in ... House Republicans are organizing what they hope will be a massive rally against the Democratic health care bill.nbsp; Why do Republicans want large crowds in Washington?nbsp; What do they believe the people can do that their minority party cannot?nbsp; What is Nancy Pelosi doing and promising in order to line up Democratic moderates behind this bill?nbsp; What happens to this agenda if the House rejects the Pelosi bill?nbsp; We ask Iowa Rep. Steve King, one of the organizers of Thursday's rally. news,,congress,,health,,care,,pelosi http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4015 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4015#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:55:20 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4015 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4015/feed 6:12 Jim McLaughlin, pollster for Conservative Party hopeful Doug Hoffman, explains how his candidate surged in the polls in such a short period of time.nbsp; Why ... Jim McLaughlin, pollster for Conservative Party hopeful Doug Hoffman, explains how his candidate surged in the polls in such a short period of time.nbsp; Why does he think the Republican dropping out and endorsing the Democrat is good for Hoffman?nbsp; Why was the national party to eager to get behind liberal Republican Dede Scozzafava?nbsp; Why does he think the media gets it wrong when they pit this campaign as conservatives and moderates fighting for the future of the party? news,,politics,,new,,york,,scozzafava,,hoffman,,congress http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4014 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4014#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:45:11 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4014 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4014/feed 7:54 Last week, a House committee heard testimony on the long-term impact of head injuries to football players.nbsp; So what does the evidence to show?nbsp; How ... Last week, a House committee heard testimony on the long-term impact of head injuries to football players.nbsp; So what does the evidence to show?nbsp; How much jarring does it take to leave a lasting condition?nbsp; Is there a connection to later diagnosis of dementia or Parkinson's?nbsp; What can be done to reduce the likelihood of head injuries on the gridiron?nbsp; We ask Dr. Bennet Omalu, co-founder of the Brain Injury Research Institute. news,,health,,injuries,,brain,,football http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4008 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4008#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:11:21 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4008 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4008/feed 9:34 Are Republicans really headed for a landslide in Virginia?nbsp; Can Jon Corzine survive in New Jersey?nbsp; And how is the New York congressional race looking ... Are Republicans really headed for a landslide in Virginia?nbsp; Can Jon Corzine survive in New Jersey?nbsp; And how is the New York congressional race looking after the Republican drops out and endorses the Democrat over the conservative challenger?nbsp; We ask Prof. Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia, one of the nation's foremost political experts. news,,politics,,virginia,,jersey,,governor,,scozzafava,,owens,,hoffman http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4007 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4007#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:02:12 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4007 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4007/feed 5:42 As we await the real jobs report due out on Friday, President Obama claims his stimulus plan is directly responsible for 650,000 jobs being created ... As we await the real jobs report due out on Friday, President Obama claims his stimulus plan is directly responsible for 650,000 jobs being created or saved.nbsp; He further asserts that another 350,000 jobs were indirectly created or saved.nbsp; So accurate is Obama?nbsp; How do you count the number of jobs that would have been lost without the stimulus?nbsp; Is this missing the bigger story of millions of jobs lost in the past several months?nbsp; Where have many of the new jobs been created?nbsp; And why are states that received stimulus dollars less than thrilled?nbsp; We ask Sandra Fabry, government relations manager at Americans for Tax Reform. news,,jobs,,economy,,bureaucracy http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4001 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4001#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:14:21 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4001 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4001/feed 7:07 President Obama says his economic stimulus plan created or saved one million jobs - both directly and indirectly.nbsp; What does that mean?nbsp; How can you ... President Obama says his economic stimulus plan created or saved one million jobs - both directly and indirectly.nbsp; What does that mean?nbsp; How can you calculate 'saved' jobs?nbsp; We ask Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter.nbsp; What impact is the stimulus plan having in his state?nbsp; What would help create many more jobs there? news,,jobs,,economy,,saved,,TARP,,stimulus http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4000 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4000#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:09:45 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=4000 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/4000/feed 7:16 Georgia Rep. Tom Price, leader of House conservatives, says Speaker Nancy Pelosi didn't listen to anything the public had to say at the town hall ... Georgia Rep. Tom Price, leader of House conservatives, says Speaker Nancy Pelosi didn't listen to anything the public had to say at the town hall meetings this past summer.nbsp; Why does he say that?nbsp; What has changed in the Democratic health plan?nbsp; What is his alternative plan?nbsp; Will the Democratic plan pass next week? news,,health,,pelosi,,republicans http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/3992 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/3992#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:26:59 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=3992 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/3992/feed 11:32 On the campaign trail and even early in his administration, President Obama pledged fiscal discipline and that his administration would go line by line through ... On the campaign trail and even early in his administration, President Obama pledged fiscal discipline and that his administration would go line by line through the federal budget to trim out wasteful spending and government programs.nbsp; So how did we end up with record-setting deficits?nbsp; What will be the impact if Obama gets his way on health care and energy legislation?nbsp; How much help would his small business agenda provide?nbsp; We get insight from Lurita Doan, former director of the General Services Administration under President George W. Bush. news,,economy,,jobs,,business,,obama http://www.radioamerica.org no No http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/3989 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/3989#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:15:01 +0000 GregC http://dateline.radioamerica.org/?p=3989 http://dateline.radioamerica.org/archives/3989/feed 9:41 Texas Rep. Kevin Brady talk health care and the economy.nbsp; He says he is cautiously upbeat about the increase in economic growth in the third ... Texas Rep. Kevin Brady talk health care and the economy.nbsp; He says he is cautiously upbeat about the increase in economic growth in the third quarter, but why is the current economic strategy unsustainable?nbsp; What actually spurred the economic growth?nbsp; What is the long term cost?nbsp; What is a key Obama economic adviser saying about the impact of the stimulus plan?nbsp; And where are the jobs? Rep. Brady also says the Pelosi health care bill needs to be killed and started again.nbsp; Why?nbsp; What makes the Pelosi bill a non-starter?nbsp; Will it pass? news,,health,,care,,economy,,pelosi,,obama http://www.radioamerica.org no No