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6 Feb 2009

Obama Delivers Fiery Economic Speech

President Barack Obama holds no punches while talking to House Democrats about the economic stimulus plan.

"… John congratulations. -- want to acknowledge the great speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi. -- Rubin would be extraordinary leader for the American people want to thank Nancy -- lawyer. -- Cliburn in the entire office. …" at 1:15

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4 Feb 2009

GOP: Stimulus Bill 'Stinking Up The Place'

Saying Americans "are outraged," Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., holds a news conference with his Republican colleagues to denounce the Obama economic stimulus pplan.

"… In the house. The bill was written because Nancy Pelosi says she -- Well I don't know president Obama would agree that was her winning him. What I know that attitude. Is …" at 1:18

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23 Jan 2009

Dem Leaders Promise Recovery Package Soon

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid say President Barack Obama will have an economic recovery bill on his desk by Feb. 16.

Episode Duration -- 5:19

6 Jan 2009

Most Hands On Deck For 111th Congress

Despite two senators on the sidelines, it was business as usual as the 111th Congress opened for business.

"… vice president elect Joe Biden on the other side of the capital Nancy Pelosi is reelected as speaker of the house. And can. I do okay. But as the new congress gets to work Democrats who …" at 0:10

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4 Dec 2008

Auto Bailout Sees Little Support On Hill

A bailout for the ailing U.S. automakers may not have the votes to move forward.

"… the CEOs last trip to Washington aboard corporate jet. Democratic leaders from Nancy Pelosi to the president elect are not committing. Calling the next round of hearings critical test I want to wait and see specifically …" at 1:03

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10 Nov 2008

Auto Crisis High On Obama Agenda

As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office, he's considering how the American auto industry can be fixed -- and whether it deserves a federal bailout.

"… of the Big Three posted third quarter losses in the billions Saturday House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and senate majority leader Harry every single letter to Treasury Secretary. Asking Paulson to consider a -- fusion car company. They suggest …" at 0:29

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3 Oct 2008

Bush Thanks Congress For Passing Bailout Bill

President George W. Bush thanks Congress for rising to the challenge and passing the $700 billion financial bailout package.

"… this bill and timely manner. Especially grateful. For the contributions of speaker Nancy Pelosi. Minority leader John -- Majority leader Steny hoyer. Minority whip Roy Blunt. Chairman Barney frank. Ranking members -- us. Like coming together …" at 0:33

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30 Sep 2008

Bailout Vote: What Went Wrong

Some say the $700 billion bailout bill should have passed. How did it fail?

"… than 700 points and the finger pointing began house Republicans claiming speaker Nancy Pelosi is collapsed against free market advocates -- key Republican support. …" at 0:46

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29 Sep 2008

Pelosi Blames GOP For Bill's Failure

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats did their part to pass the financial bailout bill, but the Republicans came up short.

Episode Duration -- 1:38

29 Sep 2008

Frank Scolds GOP For Defeating Bailout Bill

Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., says he's astonished that some Republicans voted down the financial bailout bill simply because they were unhappy with a speech by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi .

Episode Duration -- 0:56