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1 Dec 2008

Uncut: Obama Announces Security Team

President-elect Barack Obama announces his national security team, including Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and current Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

"… that they were present. Goals of both parties -- no respect on Capitol Hill we keep our nation safe strong and respect. It's my pleasure to -- A great governor. And -- …" at 18:31

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20 Nov 2008

Obama Builds Cabinet

Speculation is swirling about possible frontrunners for President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet. As names are surfacing, so are potential controversies.

"… White House chief of staff Ron Emmanuel sounded a bipartisan note on Capitol Hill. …" at 1:08

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1:43

20 Nov 2008

Automakers, Lawmakers Spar Over Aid

CEOs of the Big Three automakers spar with lawmakers over a stalled financial aid package.

"… Auto executives came back to Capitol Hill to make -- it's one more time for 25 billion dollar rescue. …" at 0:03

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20 Nov 2008

Plan to Help Automakers Stalls on Capitol Plan to Help Automakers Stalls on Hill

The Senate will likely not vote Thursday on a bill that would provide assistance to the Big Three American automakers. Meanwhile, the Fed releases a grim outlook for the next year.

"… significant -- billion dollars every month after two days of hearings on Capitol Hill lawmakers failed to reach a deal Wednesday after Republicans blocked the measure to tap the government's 700 billion dollar bailout fund. Provide …" at 0:26

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19 Nov 2008

Stalled: Automakers On Capitol Stalled: Automakers On Hill For Day Two Of Hearings

CEOs for Ford, GM and Chrysler face questions from the House Financial Services Committee, Wednesday. A Senate panel did not appear sympathetic during testimony Tuesday. Automakers insist $25 billion spent on a bailout would not cost as much as their failure would the entire US economy.

"… It's about saving US US economy from a catastrophic collapse but on Capitol Hill sympathy for the auto makers was sparse though many Democrats who want to give them a helping hand it was finger pointing …" at 0:34

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19 Nov 2008

Auto Bailout Stalled

Auto executives made another urgent plea for money on Capitol Hill Wednesday, but coming to Washington on private jets didn't help their argument that everything was being done to cut costs.

"… senate vote is expected tomorrow and it's expected to fail reporting from Capitol Hill and Sally -- …" at 1:35

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19 Nov 2008

Tempers Flare In Auto Bailout Hearing

A Capitol Hill auto industry bailout hearing gets a bit testy when Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Pa., grills General Motors CEO Richard Wagoner.

Episode Duration -- 2:46

18 Nov 2008

Big 3 Execs Face Congress

Auto executives make their case for a bailout on Capitol Hill .

Episode Duration -- 1:19

18 Nov 2008

Local Auto Dealers Keep Eye On Bailout Hearings

"… the federal government that money coming from the Wall Street rescue plan. Capitol Hill Democrats say it's needed. We move forward we can protect and create American jobs. Congressman Barney Frank is drafting a plan that …" at 0:31

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17 Nov 2008

Kennedy Returns To Work On Capitol Kennedy Returns To Work On Hill

Kennedy Returns To Work On Capitol Hill

"… Hearted supporter of our newly elected president are arriving right now on Capitol Hill speaking a little bit with reporters about what he hopes to accomplish as he returned. Just about two and a half months prior to senators. President elect Barack Obama coming back in as our newly elected president. Senator Kennedy -- to reporters as he returned to Capitol Hill going to off. …" at 1:53

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