Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL)

The State of Congress

Immigration, budget cuts, tax reform, which is Congress most likely to get done? And why is it so hard for them to find compromise? Robert Traynham speaks with Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL). Visit Rep. Davis on the web at www.davis.house.gov
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS)

Diversity of Obama’s Cabinet

The Presidential cabinet plays a crucial role in setting policy for everything from labor to commerce to defense. President Obama’s cabinet in his second term contains fewer minorities than his first four years. What does that mean for the communities that are under-represented? Robert Traynham…
Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA)

Veterans’ Commission Bill

Connecting ordinary citizens with veterans is a challenge every state faces. A bill in congress is proposing a new commission of individuals to help undertake the process. Robert Traynham discusses it with Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA). Visit Rep. McDermott on the web at www.mcdermott.house.gov.
Alex Cole; John Brabender

Discussion on Sequestration

Delayed flights and canceled White House tours are just two effects of the budget sequester. If Congress and the President don’t work out a deal, more agencies will begin to feel the effect. Can they get there? Robert Traynham discusses it with Democratic strategist Alex…
Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA)

Veterans Administration Backlog

Over 800,000 disability claims have been submitted by veterans, who wait an average of 250 days to receive a response. 250 days. What can the Department of Veterans Affairs do to cut the wait times? Robert Traynham speaks with Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA). Visit Rep….

National Newsmakers

Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL)

The State of Congress

Immigration, budget cuts, tax reform, which is Congress most likely…

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS)

Diversity of Obama’s Cabinet

The Presidential cabinet plays a crucial role in setting policy…

Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA)

Veterans’ Commission Bill

Connecting ordinary citizens with veterans is a challenge every state…

Alex Cole; John Brabender

Discussion on Sequestration

Delayed flights and canceled White House tours are just two…

Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA)

Veterans Administration Backlog

Over 800,000 disability claims have been submitted by veterans, who…

Rep. Billy Long (R-MO)

Manufacturing Sector in America

Despite the economic slowdown, the United States is still the…

Bradley Schreiber

Homeland Security After Boston 2

How has security in America evolved since 9/11, and what…

Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT)

Student Loan Interest Rates

College graduates with student loans owe an average of 27-thousand…