The current economic recession is no laughing matter – unless you’re listening to The Capitol Steps – Washington’s premier musical and political parody troupe. This week we’re joined by impressionist Mark Eaton and and are treated to “401 (K)” and “When I’m 84”.
The economic stimulus package making its way through Congress is supposed to be a job creation bill. But do you know what’s hidden inside on the health care front? Why would this plan give government a stranglehold on the health care arena? Why would care be rationed and expensive treatments and surgeries simply be refused? And how is the recent passage of an expansion for children’s health coverage another step in the direction of federal control of health care? We get answers from Grace-Marie Turner, president of the Galen Institute. Anyone concerned about their health care or the care of their families needs to hear what’s in this bill.
The House of Representatives passed the massive economic stimulus plan on Wednesday. Why did every Republican vote ‘no’? What do Democrats suggest will actually create jobs in this package? Why are House Democrats calling an end to the offer of bipartisanship? How might the Senate change the bill? Will the Gang of 14 bring the two sides together? And how might Barack Obama get a filibuster-proof Senate? We ask Steve Dennis of Roll Call.
Here is the second half of Greg’s discussion with political commentator and columnist Tony Blankley, author of “American Grit”. In this installment, Blankley address critical questions as we move deeper into the 21st century. Should we bring back the military draft? What’s the best and smartest way to become energy independent? What type of media reporting should be made criminal? And does Barack Obama follow a belief that America is exceptional in the world? Listen here for all of Blankley’s thought-provoking answers.
We have Thursday’s top news… What did Rod Blagojevich say in his own defense to the Illinois State Senate? What was the final vote on his impeachment? How is President Obama reacting to all Republicans voting against the economic stimulus plan? How is the stimulus plan being received in the U.S. Senate? And what happened on Wall Street Thursday? We have all the answers as we bring you the biggest stories for Thursday, January 29, 2009.
Former Vice President Al Gore was back on Capitol Hill Wednesday, imploring lawmakers to act swiftly and decisively to avert a climate catastrophe. But does the latest scientific evidence suggest any such calamity around the corner? What does it show? Why can’t climate change alarmists afford to be wrong? And how is this movement very much involved in the current debate over an economic stimulus package. We ask Dr. Tim Ball, former professor of climatology at the University of Winnepeg.
How significant is the unanimous Republican opposition to the Democratic stimulus plan? Can the GOP stop this bill in the U.S. Senate or is this massive spending package a done deal? What should we make of Kirsten Gillibrand as the new senator from New York? And how should we view the final arguments from Rod Blagojevich? We ask John Gizzi, political editor at Human Events.
The very sluggish economy is forcing some companies to skip their annual Superbowl ads. But some firms are jumping at the chance to air their message to more than 100 million people. One of those companies is Denny’s. Why is Denny’s picking this year for its first Superbowl ad? What does it expect to gain from it? And will the ad be like? We ask Bill Ruby, Denny’s VP of Sales and Marketing.
America is facing very difficult challenges both here at home and abroad. What will it take for us to not only survive these hurdles but thrive as we lead the world through the 21st century? Why is a new American nationalism necessary? What does that mean? How important is the free market to that vision? And how endangered is the free market right now? We ask author and political commentator Tony Blankley, whose latest book is “American Grit: What It Will Take to Survive and Win in the 21st Century”. This is the first of a two-part interview. The second half will air on Friday.
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 CIA station chief in Algeria in very big trouble? What can Illinois lawmakers deciding the fate of Gov. Rod Blagojevich expect on Thursday? And what happened on Wall Street today? We have all the answers as we bring you the biggest stories for Wednesday, January 28, 2009.
