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Wis. Dems not coming home, Walker’s worker cuts ‘nothing but a threat’
Democratic State Senators from Wisconsin remain out of town today, as they continue to put-off voting on controversial bill proposed by Gov. Scott Walker.
If passed, the bill would take away union workers' collective-bargaining rights and would require that they contribute more to their pensions and benefits packages. Republican State Senators are returning to work today and the Gov. Scott is urging Democrats to do the same. State Senators Glenn Grothman (R) and Jon Erpenbach (D) talk to T.J. Holmes about what's next for the Wisconsin state legislature.
Rep. Jeff Flake: Obama's budget not serious
The GOP is firing back at President Obama after the release of his 2012 budget proposal Monday.
One critic of the president's budget is Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) who says Obama's budget isn't serious when it comes to spending cuts. Flake also addresses the increasingly popular "Birther" movement. Hear what Rep. Jeff Flake tells American Morning's Kiran Chetry.
Judd Gregg: More needs to be done about national debt
President Obama released his 2012 budget proposal Monday, spurring criticism from the GOP.
Judd Gregg, a former Republican senator from New Hampshire and a former member of the Senate Budget Committee, says neither side of the aisle is addressing the fundamental problem behind the national debt. Gregg tells American Morning's Kiran Chetry what he thinks needs to happen.
GOP reacts to Obama's 2012 budget proposal
President Obama is expected to release his 2012 budget proposal Monday, but not without push-back.
Republican members of Congress are already criticizing some of what is expected to be included in the President's budget. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) Alabama is a ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee and has already prepared his budget counter-proposal. Sen. Sessions talks to American Morning's Kiran Chetry about the budget debate.
White House Budget Director says Obama's budget is tough
President Obama is releasing his 2012 budget proposal Monday and Jacob Lew, White House Budget Director, gives American Morning's Kiran Chetry a preview. How will President Obama manage the country's budget and what cuts will be made?
Some critics are saying low-income Americans will hurt most from the new budget– find out what this means and if you will be affected.
Mayor Nutter trying to keep City of Brotherly Love on its feet
Philadelphia has an unemployment rate of 10.7% but Mayor Michael Nutter is trying to keep his city on its feet.
Nutter will be speaking Thursday about the steps he and his administration have taken to spur economic growth and job creation in the City of Brotherly Love, including investment in small businesses and expansion of large corporations. Nutter speaks to American Morning's Kiran Chetry about his state's challenges and his efforts.
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