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20 Nov 2008

UAW Chief Makes Public Plea For Bailout

United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger says "inaction is simply not an option" when it comes to a public bailout of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.

"… care benefits. The federal government would be saddled. With huge pension. And health care costs. Thousands of other businesses suppliers dealers and others that depend on auto industry. Would be in trouble. Our current recession that orient …" at 1:11

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15 Oct 2008

Debate 3: Who Has Best Economic Plan?

In their third presidential debate, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are asked how their economic plans are better than their opponents'.

"… able and I'll keep your taxes low and -- provide available and affordable health care for you -- your employees. And I will not have. I would not stand for a tax increase ops and small business …" at 5:42

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7 Oct 2008

Obama-McCain 2: Health Care A Commodity?

In their second presidential debate, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are asked if health care should be treated as a commodity.

"… somebody who's fighting for patients and making sure that you get. Decent affordable health care and that's something that I am committed to doing his -- …" at 2:39

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3 Oct 2008

Uncut: Biden-Palin V.P. Debate

Watch the vice presidential debate between Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska, and Sen. Joe Biden, D-Conn., in its entirety.

"… are not going to slow up on. The whole idea providing for affordable health care for Americans none of which we get to talk about health care. Is as my as the governor characterize it characteristic characterized. …" at 20:36

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2 Oct 2008

Veep Debate: What Promises Can’t You Keep?

In their vice presidential debate, Joe Biden and Sarah Palin are asked what promises they can't keep, if elected.

"… are not going to slow up on the whole idea providing for affordable health care for Americans none of which we get to talk about health care. Is as my as governor characterized it characteristic characterized. The …" at 1:08

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4 Sep 2008

RNC Uncut: Gov. Tim Pawlenty

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, on the short list of Sen. John McCain's GOP potential running mates, addresses the Republican National Convention.

"… the last thing they need. Is more taxes. John also understands that health care costs -- budget busters were way too many American families. You're providing help. But he'll put patients and their doctors in charge. Not …" at 4:42

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3 Sep 2008

RNC Uncut: Carly Fiorina

Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, addresses the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.

"… receive a quality education. They will have real choices. And access to affordable health care. I know John McCain. Any 33. America will be more energy Independent. Because of his determination that we must power our own …" at 6:32

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28 Aug 2008

DNC Uncut: Howard Dean

Democratic Party Chair Howard Dean addresses the DNC at Invesco Field in Denver.

"… as our president. Like George Bush John McCain does not see that health care costs are seeking. The fortunes of American families and Americans all businesses. Barack Obama. -- reduce costs and make coverage is available to …" at 3:40

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27 Aug 2008

DNC Uncut: Bill Clinton

Watch former President Bill Clinton's speech to the Democratic National Convention in its entirety.

"… in rich and poor countries alike. Hardworking people. Need good jobs. Secure affordable health care food and energy. Quality education for their children. And economically beneficial ways to fight global warming. These challenges cry out for American …" at 13:24

"… says that 1920. American families. By the millions. Are struggling with soaring health care costs and declining coverage. I will never -- yet. The parents of children with autism and other serious conditions. Who told me on …" at 15:32

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26 Aug 2008

DNC Uncut: Rep. Rahm Emanuel

Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill., addresses the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

"… Under George Bush median household incomes of declined the thousand dollars. Health care costs have double. College costs have doubled an energy costs have triple. Under George Bush you're paying more and make -- less if …" at 1:34

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