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January 15, 2010 News Round Up |
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House Democrats Press Conference on Health Care
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was joined by Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY),
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) and others outside the White House after
meeting with the president to discuss ... C-SPAN; January 6, 2010
Coming to Lancaster: Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi will headline the Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s annual
convention, being held at the Lancaster Host Resort Feb. 5 and 6. For
two days, our mostly conservative neck of the ... Capitol Punmanship;
January 8, 2010
Government health insurance option appears doomed
... Nancy Pelosi and other senior Democrats told President Obama in
recent meetings they want the legislation to strip the insurance
industry of a long-standing exemption from federal antitrust laws ...
AP; January 9, 2010
Can the Dems Bridge Their Health Care 'Cadillac' Tax Divide?
With the House set to return to Washington this week, Speaker Nancy
Pelosi finds herself walking a narrow line on President Obama's top
domestic priority. She had only two votes to spare when the House ...
Time; Jan. 11, 2010
Harry Reid Fights to Keep Health Care Talks Secret
As Harry Reid and Pelosi work behind closed doors to mash together
4,765 pages to form America’s new health care regime, one last
antagonist has emerged to fight their efforts: C-SPAN. Health Care
News; January 11, 2010
Copenhagen Summit Turned Junket?
... CBS investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson reports that
cameras spotted Nancy Pelosi at the summit. She called the shots on who
got to go. Steny Hoyer and Charles Rangel were also there. CBS; January
11, 2010
Nancy Pelosi finds reasons for optimism at Detroit Auto Show
After her first swing Monday through the glitzy North American
International Auto Show, House Speaker Pelosi said she was wowed by
what she saw. mLive.com; January 11, 2010
Only the pope, president get a tie from Marchionne -- not Pelosi
Evidently Speaker Nancy Pelosi doesn't rate a tie from Sergio
Marchionne, whirling around the Chrysler stand in his trademark faded
sweater, blue Land's End shirt, dark trousers and brown suede shoes.
Detroit News; January 11, 2010
Auto show blog: Pelosi leads House delegation on 2-hour tour of Cobo floor
Nancy Pelosi got behind the wheel of Detrot’s auto show today. Thronged
by reporters and cameras – one of whom drew blood from a GM public
relations official – Pelosi and a dozen members of Congress ... Detroit
Free Press; 1/11/2010
GM CEO promises profit for taxpayers
... When asked about Whitacre's profit prediction, House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi (D-CA) told CNNMoney.com, "I certainly hope so. We have to have
that." CNNMoney.com; January 11, 2010
Detroit auto show visit: Nancy Pelosi happy with automakers' progress
Nancy Pelosi said this afternoon that she was encouraged by her trip to
the Detroit auto show, where she joined a contingent of Congressional
delegates in touring various exhibits. Ann Arbor.com; January 11, 2010
What we are seeing here today is a renaissance’
“This is about who we are as a country and how we grow our economy,”
said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who spent seven hours touring the show
and talking with Michigan officials. Detroit Free Press; January 11,
2010
Cafferty: How much does Congress feel Americans' pain in recession?
... The bipartisan delegation led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was so
large – it needed three military jets – two 737s and a Gulfstream Five.
Some members brought along their spouses ... CNN; January 12, 2010
Pelosi as auto chief
In her new role as Detroit auto chieftain, photographed everywhere
yesterday with new CEO Sergio Marchionne, Nancy Pelosi said her goal
was to see how the government investments in Chrysler and GM ... SF
Gate; Jan. 12, 2010
Pelosi: Rescue worth it; protesters don't agree
They drove some hybrid vehicles, ogled Ferraris and spoke with leaders
of the domestic auto industry. The congressional leaders came away with
the sense that the money they gave to rescue General Motors ... DFP;
January, 12, 2010
RSS Feeds RSS Feed Lawmakers, Protesters, Media Converge on 2010 Detroit Auto Show The 2010 North American International Auto Show does not officially
open until January 16, but the media got a sneak peek at the latest
offerings from U.S. and international automakers this week. VoA;
January 12, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi-North American International Auto Show yesterday
One of the biggest stories at the North American International Auto
Show yesterday was not the cars, but the congressional delegation–led
by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer ... New
Essentials; Jan. 12, 2010
Labor leaders huddle in speaker's office
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and UAW President Ronald Gettelfinger
are meeting now in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office. The meeting
comes a day after they sat down with President Barack Obama ...
Politico; January 12, 2010
Progress for U.S. families, businesses
At the halfway mark in this Congress, our priorities are clear:
strengthening the security of the American people and building a new
economy that offers our families lasting prosperity. Politico; January
12, 2010
Rangel: 'We've Got A Problem On Both Sides Of The Capitol'
Nancy Pelosi pushed the House health care position forward on Tuesday
night, insisting that a national health insurance exchange is
"essential" and that a surtax on the wealthy is still ... Huff Post;
January 12, 2010
| Comments House, Senate remain divided over key issues in health bill
... Late Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) acknowledged
the president's desire for a tax on high-cost policies, which many
economists believe will help drive down skyrocketing health care costs.
Washington Post; 1/12/2010
| Comments House, Senate remain divided over key issues in health bill
... Late Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) acknowledged
the president's desire for a tax on high-cost policies, which many
economists believe will help drive down skyrocketing health care costs.
Washington Post; 1/12/10
The Treatment
... Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her allies, both on and off Capitol Hill,
have made clear this is one of their top priorities for the coming
negotiations over how to merge the two pieces of legislation. TNR; January 12, 2010
CNN Student News Transcript: January 12, 2010 REP. NANCY PELOSI, (D) CALIFORNIA, HOUSE SPEAKER: All the Senate thinks
theirs is fair; we think ours is. We'll see which mirror cracks. CNN;
January 12, 2010
Progress for U.S. families, businesses
At the halfway mark in this Congress, our priorities are clear:
strengthening the security of the American people and building a new
economy that offers our families lasting prosperity. Politico; January
12, 2010
Labor leaders huddle in speaker's office
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and UAW President Ronald Gettelfinger
are meeting now in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office. The meeting
comes a day after they sat down with President Barack Obama ...
Politico; January 12, 2010
Schakowsky Prepares Legislation to Ban Blackwater
As multiple scandals involving Blackwater continue to emerge almost
daily, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a member of the House Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence is preparing to introduce ...
Truthout; January 13, 2010
What it will take to fix Bay Area transit crisis?
For Bay Area transit agencies to emerge stronger from their plight,
extensive changes will be required, most likely including new taxes and
a shift in the way commuters travel and leaders plan cities. SJ Mercury News;
January 13, 2010
Pelosi: Stimulus bill's progress 'on track'
The almost year-old stimulus bill's progress is "on track," House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) asserted Wednesday. Pelosi said that a
report from the Council of Economic Advisers ... The Hill; January 13,
2010
Pelosi: Stimulus bill's progress 'on track'
The almost year-old stimulus bill's progress is "on track," House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) asserted Wednesday. Pelosi said that a
report from the Council of Economic Advisers ... The Hill; January 13,
2010
Support Grows for U.S. Health Exchange
... alks over the final bill picked up steam Tuesday as the House got
back in session after the holiday break. Mr. Obama plans to meet
Wednesday with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader
Harry Reid ... WSJ; 1/13/10
Democrats optimistic on healthcare bill prospect
Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday she was sure Democrats in the U.S. House
of Representatives and Senate would produce a final healthcare reform
plan that would hold insurers accountable and make medical ... Reuters;
Jan. 13, 2010
The Presidential Planner
From Sunlen Miller: This morning President Obama will meet with Speaker
of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in the
Oval Office. ABC; January 13, 2010
Labor backs down, agrees to healthcare deal
... Still, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the final
product of the closed-door negotiations over the bill will be posted
online for 72 hours before the House votes on it. Salon; January 14,
2010
Nancy Pelosi: Madam Speaker/Auto Honcho
Detroit is holding its annual auto show, and the go-to source for the
media is Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. To
paraphrase Thomas Jefferson, we tremble for our country. IBD; January
14, 2010
Final Health Care Bill to Be Available Online
Nancy Pelosi and Steny H. Hoyer said on Thursday that the final version
of major health care legislation will be posted on the Internet for 72
hours before the House votes on the measure. NYT; January 14, 2010
Obama pledges campaign for health-care bill and Democrats
With unemployment hovering in the double digits and House Democrats
eager to move on to the politically crucial task of job creation,
President Obama pledged Thursday to publicly champion ... Washington
Post; Jan. 14, 2010
Obama Appeals to Caucus to End Dispute on Health Care (Update1)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid were
among 11 lawmakers who met with Obama and White House aides yesterday
to try to reconcile two versions of legislation ... Bloomberg; January
14, 2010
Obama on Pelosi: She's tough
Having just caved to Nancy Pelosi and unions on the Cadillac tax,
President Obama loaded on the praise. At a pep rally for Democrats in
the Capitol, Obama said, "I hope you don't mind me singling out ..." SF
Gate; 1/14/10
Democrats Move Closer to Health Bill After Tax Dispute Settled
“We’re on the brink of passing important legislation providing health
care for all Americans,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters
today after President Barack Obama addressed Democratic lawmakers.
Bloomberg; Jan. 14, 2010
Obama Bank-Tax Proposal Has Populist Appeal, Political Critics
... Key Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi of California, House
Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, and Senate Banking
Committee Chairman Chris Dodd rallied behind the measure. Bloomberg;
January 15, 2010
Stop Coddling Wall Street!
As a new probe of the financial meltdown continues, Obama is still way
too soft on big banks. Joel Kotkin on how the Democrats failed to
exploit populist outrage. The Daily Beast; January 15, 2010
Pelosi praises proposed financial firm fee
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said
that President Barack Obama's proposal to levy fees on bailed-out
financial firms will help ensure that taxpayers recoup their money.
Reuters; Jan. 15, 2010
Lawmakers Say Proposal to Create Panel on U.S. Debt Faltering
Gregg said Pres. Obama’s administration and Nancy Pelosi are
“undermining” the proposal by promoting an alternative in which the
commission would be created by the president through an executive
order. Bloomberg; January 15, 2010
Obama Bank-Tax Proposal Has Populist Appeal, Political Critics
... Key Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi of California, House
Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, and Senate Banking
Committee Chairman Chris Dodd rallied behind the measure. Bloomberg;
January 15, 2010
Stop Coddling Wall Street!
As a new probe of the financial meltdown continues, Obama is still way
too soft on big banks. Joel Kotkin on how the Democrats failed to
exploit populist outrage. The Daily Beast; January 15, 2010
Pelosi praises proposed financial firm fee
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said
that President Barack Obama's proposal to levy fees on bailed-out
financial firms will help ensure that taxpayers recoup their money.
Reuters; Jan. 14, 2010
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