he is followed by the republican address by congressman greg walden, who urges house speaker nancy pelosi to allow an up or down vote on legislation that would cut government spending and stop what he calls tax hikes that are set to take effect on january 1. >> back in january, in my state of the union address, a ward of the danger posed by a supreme court ruling called citizens united. this decision overturns decades of law. it gave the special interest the power to spend without limit and without public disclosure, to run ads in order to influence elections. now as an election approaches, it is not just the theory. we can see for ourselves how destructive to our democracy this can become. we have seen it in the flood of deceptive attack ads sponsored by special interest, using front ribs with misleading names. we all know who is behind these ads -- we don't know who is behind these ads are who is paying for them. they are able to swing freely and are to turn an election. voters are able to make an informed judgment about the group's motivations. anyone running these ads would have to st

host: greg walden, a republican from oregon, and joins us this month. the chairman of the national congressional campaign committee. the good news and bad news is, people are hurting, they are angry, frustrated that the bipartisanship that they thought had been lost has not happened. you hear that when you talk to people around the country. part of my role is to help our candidates, help with pete sessions. he has had a new vision for the rncc. we have really broaden our playing field. we have terrific candidates. the atmospherics are really playing our way. the polling data will show that. host: you are not sitting on any committees because you are dedicated to this role? to win her leader bay near --when leader boehner asked me to take the roll, i agreed. you would have time to read these massive bills that would be thousands of pages time before you vote on them. changing how congress operates. this process and with a broken right now. host: we have some polling information from gallup that shows in a generic ballot, it is about tied. but they also l

i am representative greg walden.like many americans, i worked for myself. my wife and i were small- business owners for 22 years. we know what is it -- we know it -- we know what it is like to scratch out a business plan. this is lost on the powers to be in washington. they think change comes in the form of a 2000 page monstrosity. americans have had enough of permanent bailouts, to permit takeovers, and stimulus spending sprees. democrats job killing policies have led small businesses tied up in conservancy's and our economy bogged down. america is speaking out. it is time washington started listening. republicans have warned that excessive government spending along with the uncertainty facing small businesses are hampering job creation in america. we call for bipartisan action this month to address but the these issues. republicans want to stop all of the tax hikes that are set to take effect on january 1. for his part, president obama proposes raising taxes on half of small business income in america. economists a

after that, republican representative greg walden

greg walden of oregon is that in following taxes on wealthy americans could be a job killer, and eithernd extend job cuts. >> and with democrats can agree that raising taxes and a struggling economy, especially businesses is the wrong thing to do. also, the want to cut non superior spending to the 2000 a low. before of the bailout, a takeover, 2-008. you know, american families, and small businesses of the mckinley difficult choices of the last couple of years. -making difficult choices, and to try to adjust for these difficult economic changes. why would the government should beat any different? >> and this could help restore economic stability in sick man's. >> the megamerger between united-make amends. save millions. >> and also come ocand da lin se people you were dead united continental merger could cause increase in airfare. officials said on the location, if you fly in and out of san francisco, oakland, san jose. prices will likely stay the same. and other low-cost carriers like je liket blue . and for those of flying to, from, the smaller cities. that is for the prices could go

after that, republican representative greg walden on the november elections. the oregon congressman is deputy chairman of the in rcc which oversees house election efforts for republicans. after that, all look at the u.s. foster care system. "washington journal" each morning at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. later, fbi director and homeland security secretary testifying about terrorist threats. live coverage begins at 10:00 eastern. >> i really underestimated how big the job was. had been a more republican minority whip. i'd jump from minority whip to speaker overnight, and from a minority party that nobody thought would be empowered to leading a wave of 9 million votes, the most important increase in american history. >> his tenure as house speaker, the state of american politics today, and a possible 2012 presidential bid, sunday on c- span. >> now an event with howard berman. he talks about iran's nuclear program. this is 30 minutes. >> if i get your attention for a few moments. >> it is really a pleasure to welcome you all here today for one of our more elabo

after that, greg walden on the november elections.regon congressman is a deputy chairman of the in rcc, which oversees selection efforts for republicans. after that, a look at the u.s. foster care system. daniel heimpel joins us. and later, robert mahler and homeland security secretary janet napolitano joins us. now the senate armed services committee looks at the nomination of general amos to be the commandants of the u.s. marine corps. he would become the first aviator to hold the top marine corps post. if confirmed, he would replace general james conway, whose four-year tenure at the pentagon in the fall. this is two hours. >> good morning, everybody. today the committee meets to consider the nomination of james amos to be the next commandant of the marine corps. he has a long history in military service and a distinguished history, and now you are being asked to add to that service. we're grateful for that and your willingness to do so. we welcome you and your family to today's hearing. senior military officials put in long hours