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Rep. Anthony Weiner Goes Ballistic On House Floor Over 9/11 Healthcare Vote

2010-07-30T19:11:18Z

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) greatly criticized his Republican counterparts for voting “No” on 9/11 healthcare benefits for workers who helped at Ground Zero, but did not live in the immediate area.

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Government Will Stand Buy Auto Industry, Says President

2010-07-30T18:08:35Z

In his address at a Chrysler assembly plant in Detroit, President Obama stressed that the government would stand by the auto industry and its workers. (0:20)

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Thad Allen: We Will See This Thing Through

2010-07-30T18:03:33Z

During a briefing on progress made regarding the BP oil spill cleanup progress in the Gulf of Mexico, National Incident Commander Coast Guard Admiral, Thad Allen, stressed that cleanup crews are determined to see the BP oil spill through to the finish, and that the beaches affected will be cleaned. (0:23)

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Thad Allen: Static Kill Could Be Delayed

2010-07-30T17:56:20Z

During a briefing on the cleanup progress in the Gulf of Mexico following the BP spill, National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen said that the relief well is “our greatest concern,” due to some debris discovered in it. Allen said that the issue could delay the planned static kill of the Deepwater Horizon well. (0:33)

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Obama: 'Just Say No Crowd' Opposes Auto Industry

2010-07-30T17:55:32Z

At a Chrysler assembly plant in Detroit, President Obama reminded the audience that Republicans in Washington did not want to bail out the auto industry. (0:44)

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Big Three Automakers Operating At A Profit Says President

2010-07-30T17:50:18Z

On Friday before an audience at a Chrysler auto assembly plant, President Obama hailed the successes that the auto bailout has had on the industry since it was implemented. (0:42)

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Obama: Auto Bailout Saved One Million Jobs

2010-07-30T17:48:04Z

In his address at a Chrysler auto plant in Detroit, President Obama said that if Chrysler and GM had not been given federal aid, one million jobs would have been lost. (0:20)

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Rangel Trial Will Impact Midterms, Says Texan

2010-07-30T17:16:19Z

When asked about Rep. Charlie Rangel and the ethical violations that have been brought up against him, Elaine Slansky from Waco, Texas voiced her opinion that she believes he is guilty and it will have an effect on the midterm elections in November. (0:14)

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U.S. Should Bring Parties Together In Iraq, Says Kurd Official

2010-07-30T17:01:10Z

Fuad Hussein, the Chief of Staff for the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government said during a discussion at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C. Friday that although the Iraqis need a greater say in the operation of their government, the U.S. should play a role in diminishing political strife. (0:49)

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Iraqi People Need To Have More Of A Stake In Forming Their Government, Says Kurd Official

2010-07-30T16:52:45Z

The Chief of Staff for the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, located predominantly in northern Iraq, called upon the U.S. to take a less dominant role as the Iraqi government forms.

“The United States must not take the initiative in forming the Iraqi government, that’s not good for the United States, and its not good for Iraq,” said Fuad Hussein during a discussion with the Atlantic Council in D.C. Friday. (0:49)

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Iraq Still Needs U.S. Assistance, Says Kurd Official

2010-07-30T16:37:51Z

Fuad Hussein, the Chief of Staff of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s President, said Friday during a discussion with the Atlantic Council that Iraq still needs U.S. assistance when it comes to providing security. (:46)

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Congress Turning Against War In Afghanistan, Says Virginia Democrat

2010-07-29T21:10:53Z

In a briefing on future Afghanistan policy, Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) said that 114 members of the House voted against the supplemental bill, indicating that Congressional support for the war is receding. (0:24)

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U.S. In Afghanistan Longer Than Vietnam, Decries House Democrat

2010-07-29T21:04:47Z

During a briefing on the future of Afghanistan policy, Rep. Michael Honda (D-Calif.) pointed out that the U.S. spent 103 months in Vietnam and is now in its 105th month in Afghanistan. (0:11)

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Afghanistan A Tragic Failure, Says House Democrat

2010-07-29T20:59:42Z

Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) argues during a press conference that the U.S. military presence has not moved Afghanistan any closer towards peace and stability. (0:25)

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U.S. Failing In Afghanistan, Says California Democrat

2010-07-29T20:55:32Z

Citing rampant terrorism and corruption within the Karzai government, Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) argues during a press conference that the U.S. is failing in Afghanistan. (0:22)

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