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Dateline Washington Mar 12
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	The Health Care Debate is front and center once again. Radio America News Director Greg Corombos gets reaction from to Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Pitts.

'Greatest Expansion of Abortion'
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	Abortion remains one of the major sticking points as Nancy Pelosi tries to round up 216 votes. But now Nancy Pelosi is giving up on trying to reach common ground and hoping pro-life Dems won't be necessary. What should we make of that decision? What does the bill really say? and how motivated are grassroots activists against this bill? We ask Penny Nance, CEO at Concerned Women for America.

Obama Shows True Colors on Energy
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	Pat Creighton of the Institute for Energy Research explains why the Obama push towards using wind for energy is a proven failure and how environmentalists had far too much influence in shaping energy policy. Creighton also reacts to Obama's decision to forbid expanded offshore energy exploration throughout his four-year term.

'A Woeful Lack of Leadership'
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	Georgia Rep. Tom Price - also a practicing physician - sounds off on the latest developments in the health care debate. How does he analyze Nancy Pelosi's decision to give up trying to win back as many as 12 pro-life Democrats? What about yet another awkward rule strategy to get the bill passed?

House GOP Vows No Earmarks

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Georgia Rep. Tom Price says Republicans are not just critical of Democrats for piling on the pork barrel spending but are willing to show their commitment to open and thrifty government by not adding a single earmark to this year's appropriations process. Why now? Is this principled, political or both? Will this be just about the transparency issue or will the GOP also look to drastically reduce spending? Can Republicans convince voters they are the party of fiscal discipline just four years after losing the majority in part because of excessive spending?

Bigger Bureaucracy = Less Control

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Louisiana Rep. Bill Cassidy says President Obama is wrong when suggesting that more government regulation of health care will empower patients and doctors. The proof? Just look at government-run programs like Medicaid right now! Cassidy also explains why the expanded coverage in the Democratic plan is a raw deal for patients and doctors. And Cassidy says a reliable Democratic source tells him only 150 Democrats are on board for the Senate bill at this point.

'Doesn't that Sound Tortured?'

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House Democrats consider a new strategy that would pass the Senate health bill without actually voting on it. Is that possible? Would a vote on the strategy be the same as a vote on the bill? Is President Obama right when he says the GOP did nothing on health care for the past decade? And what's the most important thing you can do to influence this debate? We ask Texas Rep. Michael Burgess, who is also a practicing physician.

Numbers Aren't There for Obamacare

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John Gizzi continues his assurances that the Obama health plan will never become law. Gizzi explains how the numbers and the momentum are both in favor of the opposition. He also discusses why House Democrats don't trust their counterparts in the Senate. We also get Gizzi's take on the Eric Massa soap opera, the futures of two other New York Democrats and whether we will really see a major push on immigration reform.

Amnesty Push Coming Next

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Even as President Obama and Democratic leaders make a final push on health care legislation, plans are already underway to launch the next huge policy debate - immigration reform. What does President Obama want in terms of reform? Will this issue divide Republicans like it did a few years ago? What policies would work? And why is passage less likely than ever - even with huge Democratic majorities? We ask Peter Brimelow, former senior editor with Forbes and National Review. He is also the author of 'Alien Nation'.

More Jobs, Less Socialism

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Today, President Obama brings his push for health care legislation to St. Louis. Rep. Todd Akin represents that district and held a town hall meeting that drew nearly three times the capacity of the venue. What did the people say? What concerns them most about this plan? Will it pass? Is Obama right when he says something needs to be done about the premium increases imposed by insurance companies?

Nigerian Christians Slaughtered

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Radical Muslims looking to impose Sharia law on all of Nigeria are killing Christians in large numbers. How long has this been going on under the radar for many Americans? What is the Nigerian government doing about this? How is this affecting the Nigerian believers? And just how barbaric are the tactics of those spreading radical Islam? We ask Dr. Carl Moeller, president of Open Doors USA, an organization devoted to assisting the persecuted Christian church.

Obama Targets 'Evil Boogeyman'

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Utah Rep. Rob Bishop says he doesn't know what's being done by Democrats to secure votes for the health bill, but he expects several arms in slings by the end of the week from being twisted so much. Bishop also says President Obama is resorting to attacking phantoms and evil boogeymen to build urgency for his plan. Bishop also points out that the abortion debate is a big deal, despite how much Democrats try to minimize the dispute.

Who Got it Right on Iraq?

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Parliamentary elections went off successfully in Iraq this past weekend, as Iraq conducted and secured a democratic vote on it's own for the first time. President Obama and Vice President Biden are couching Iraq as a major success - of their administration. Is Obama failing to give credit to Bush? Can we declare the policy a success at this point? And is it time Obama starts using the word victory? We ask Washington Times senior editorial writer James Robbins, a special assistant to Defense Secretary Don Rumsfeld.

Video: Obama vs. Facts
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	Marathon Health Care Debates continue in Washington DC. Greg Corombos discusses the latest developments, including excerpts from his interviews with Texas Congressman Kevin Brady, Health Care Policy Expert Grace Marie Turner, and Phil Kerpen of Americans for Prosperity.

Dems vs. Facts on Abortion

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The biggest hurdle for Congressional Democrats on the health care front is convincing 12 pro-life Democrats to get on board. The lawmakers are demanding that no taxpayer dollars be used to fund abortions, either directly or indirectly. So what does the bill specifically say? Why are some pro-life Democrats OK with the current language? How could HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius expand the federal role in abortion even more? And will pro-life Dems stand strong or cave to immense pressure from Obama and Pelosi? We ask Susan Muskett, senior legislative counsel for the National Right to Life Committee.

Pitts Rebuts Obama Rally

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On Monday, President Obama went to Pennsylvania to campaign for a final vote on his version of health care reform. As Obama claims the GOP position is to loosen the rules on insurance companies, we talk with Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Pitts about what the real Republican plan involves, how Obama really pays for his massive government plan, why House Democrats don't trust Senate Democrats and what the facts really are in the abortion component of this debate. Pitts co-sponsored the strong pro-life language offered by Michigan Democrat Bart Stupak.

Virginia Rejects Obamacare Mandate

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One of the most controversial components of the president's health care agenda is the individual mandate, which requires all adults to purchase health coverage or face a $750. Not paying the fine would result in huge additional fines or a year in prison. Virginia Del. Bob Marshall is leading the effort in his state to protect residents who decide not to purchase coverage. So how did Marshall take the lead on this issue? How would his plan work? And why is he confident his plan would survive a court challenge from the federal government?