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Each week, the country's top reporters join moderator Gwen Ifill for an in-depth discussion of the week's top news from Washington and around the world. The longest-running news and public affairs program on PBS, "Washington Week" features journalists -- not pundits -- lending insight and ...
Each week, the country's top reporters join moderator Gwen Ifill for an in-depth discussion of the week's top news from Washington and around the world. The longest-running news and public affairs program on PBS, "Washington Week" features journalists -- not pundits -- lending insight and perspective to the week's important news stories. This week Gwen will be broadcasting from Minnesota, site of the 2008 Republican National Convention. She'll preview next week's convention and have analysis on the state of Campaign '08.
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Progress on Immigration Reform, and Another Vote to Repeal Health Care
In the Webcast Extra: our panelists discuss progress in Congress ...
In the Webcast Extra: our panelists discuss progress in Congress to reform the immigration system. Also, why did the House Republicans vote to repeal Obamacare again this week? How is the shrinking budget deficit a “double-edged sword?” And why are Congressional Republicans holding up Obama’s cabinet nominees?
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Scandal Fallout: IRS, Benghazi and Justice Probes Reporters
The latest on the three scandals dogging the Obama administration ...
The latest on the three scandals dogging the Obama administration this week involving the IRS, the Justice Department, the Associated Press and the attack on the US embassy in Benghazi. How is the administration handling damage control? Joining Gwen: Gloria Borger, CNN; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine and CBS News; John Harwood, CNBC and the New York Times; Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post.
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Benghazi Hearings and Syrian Diplomacy
The latest on the House Oversight Committee hearings on Benghazi, ...
The latest on the House Oversight Committee hearings on Benghazi, the diplomatic dance between the U.S. and Russia over the Syrian civil war, Congress addresses immigration and guns, and African-Americans in 2012 voted at a higher rate than white Americans. At the roundtable: Peter Baker, New York Times; Charles Babington, AP; Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg News; and Jeff Zeleny of ABC News.
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The IRS Audits the Tea Party and Prince Harry Visits Washington
In the Webcast Extra, our panelists discuss the rise in ...
In the Webcast Extra, our panelists discuss the rise in sexual assaults in the military. Also, the IRS is under fire for auditing conservative tea party groups. Bloomberg’s Jeanne Cummings reports on the Mark Sanford’s victory in the South Carolina special election. And ABC’s Jeff Zeleny reports about Prince Harry’s visit to Washington.
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Pete Williams’ Boston Reporting, A Red Line in Syria, and Immigration Reform
In the Webcast Extra, NBC’s Pete Williams shares his experience ...
In the Webcast Extra, NBC’s Pete Williams shares his experience covering the Boston Marathon bombing. Also, President Obama may have a “red line” for intervention in Syria, but he the line is fluid. And in Mexico, President Obama pushes for immigration reform.
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Bombing Arrests and Obama Recommits to Closing GITMO
The latest on the Boston bombing investigation including the arrest ...
The latest on the Boston bombing investigation including the arrest of Dzokhar Tsarnaev’s three friends. Also, President Obama renews his commitment to close Guantanamo Bay. Plus, Obama's second-term agenda is being tested by unexpected events. Joining Gwen: Pete Williams, NBC News; Michael Duffy, TIME; Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times; and Christi Parson of Tribune.
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Boston bombing investigation & Syria's chemical weapons
The latest on the Boston bombing investigation and the U.S. ...
The latest on the Boston bombing investigation and the U.S. assessment that Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria used chemical weapons. Also, U.S. Senator Max Baucus will not be seeking re-election. Plus, the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Joining Gwen: Martha Raddatz, ABC News; James Kitfield, National Journal; Susan Davis, USA Today; Dan Balz, Washington Post.
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Houses Divided, Commercial Drones, and McCain’s Clout
In the Webcast Extra, we look at Barbara Bush’s honest ...
In the Webcast Extra, we look at Barbara Bush’s honest opinion of another Bush in the Oval Office. House Republicans faced off this week over a GOP backed health care act aimed to protect people with pre-existing conditions. Also, are we moving towards an era of commercial drones? Finally, are the defense hawks in Congress a dying breed?
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Webcast Extra: Boston, Ricin, Sandford’s Woes and Bush’s Books
In the webcast extra we look at what the media ...
In the webcast extra we look at what the media got wrong in its coverage of Boston and the Ricin laced letters that amplified tensions in an already turbulent time. Also, what does Mark Sanford’s future hold void of GOP support? Finally, on a lighter note, a former president welcomes a new granddaughter and opens his library.
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Boston Marathon Bombing and the Politics of Gun Control
In a week that stunned the nation, we look at ...
In a week that stunned the nation, we look at the attack on the Boston Marathon and the suspect manhunt that has consumed the city of Boston. Also, we look at the politics behind the “shameful” defeat of gun control legislation. Plus, how do leaders respond to uncertain times. Joining Gwen: Tom Gjelten, NPR; Peter Baker, New York Times; Jeff Zeleny, ABC News; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post.
