Topic: Earl Blumenauer

Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon is criticized for praising Chinese emission standards during a speech on the Clean Air Act. Critics point to the extreme smog levels in Chinese cities and the white skies depicted in local art as evidence that China is not a valid model for environmental cleanliness.

MSNBC host Chris Matthews is featured in a clip ranting about a provision in the healthcare bill authored by Representative Earl Blumenauer. The provision, which allows for end-of-life counseling every five years, led to a heated exchange between Matthews and a Washington Post reporter regarding whether the clause applies to people under 65.