Congressional Corner http://wamc.org en Congressional Corner with Bill Owens http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-bill-owens-0 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>We have entered a new era in domestic surveillance.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that there must be a balance between national security intelligence and privacy.</p><p> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 67340 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Bill Owens http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-bill-owens <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Syria becomes more complicated by the day.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that doesn’t want the U.S. going at it alone.</p><p> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 67282 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Chris Gibson http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-chris-gibson-1 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>American interventions have consumed billions of dollars and cost thousands of lives over the past decade.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Chris Gibson — a Republican from the 19th district — tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that there is another way.</p><p> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 66915 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Chris Gibson http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-chris-gibson-0 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>The sequester has been the law of the land since March.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Chris Gibson — a Republican from the 19th district — tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the budget cuts are not to his liking.</p><p> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 66914 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Chris Gibson http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-chris-gibson <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Keeping agriculture healthy is a challenge in the Northeast.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Chris Gibson — a Republican from the 19th district — tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the House will pass a new Farm Bill this year.</p><p> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 66913 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Peter Welch http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-peter-welch-2 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont representative Peter Welch discusses the Farm Bill with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.</p><p> Fri, 31 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 65815 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Peter Welch http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-peter-welch-1 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>The IRS scandal has invited criticism from both sides of the aisle.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont representative Peter Welch tells Alan Chartock that the public trust has been violated.</p><p> Thu, 30 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 65814 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Peter Welch http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-peter-welch-0 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Student loan debt is close to crisis levels for many people.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont representative Peter Welch tells Alan Chartock that interest rates must not increase.</p><p> Wed, 29 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 65813 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Elizabeth Esty http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-elizabeth-esty-1 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Will Congress pass comprehensive immigration reform?</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, Connecticut Representative Elizabeth Esty tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that it’s time for Congress to get serious about a broken system.</p><p> Fri, 24 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 65329 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Elizabeth Esty http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-elizabeth-esty-0 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>President Obama’s popularity could have a major effect on the midterm elections.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, Connecticut Representative Elizabeth Esty tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that her constituents are more attuned to daily life than the gridlock of Washington.</p><p> Thu, 23 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 65327 at http://wamc.org