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Rev. Jesse Jackson talks about Washington's economic stimulus efforts and whether they're doing enough to create jobs for the people who need them most.
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton discusses measures that would give the District more autonomy from Congress.
And we'll discuss a new scam targetting grandparents. AARP's Sally Hurme, an expert on elder-scams, is the guest.
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DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton; Rev. Jesse Jackson
Del. Holmes Norton has introduced legislation that would give the city more autonomy from Congress.
11/18/2009
Play Video Rev. Jesse Jackson on if efforts to boost the economy are helping the people who need jobs the most. Play Video A new scam targeting grandparents involves a phone call from someone pretending to be a grandchild. Play Video D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray; Earl Monroe
D.C. Council Chairman Gray on the death of a D.C. boy, the contracts controversy and much more.
11/17/2009
Play Video Basketball legend Earl Monroe is speaking out to raise awareness for type 2 diabetes. Play Video Mammograms; Washington Blade; Chinese Drywall
New guidelines put forward by an independent panel on mammograms has sparked debate.
11/16/2009
Play Video Washington Blade reporter Lou Chibbaro worked at the newspaper for more than 30 of its 40 years. Play Video Attorney Barry Buchman discusses if drywall made in China is to blame for health problems. Play Video Obama in Asia; D.C. Council vs. Catholic Church
Dr. Victor Cha, the Korea chair at the CSIS, discusses Obama's trip to Asia.
11/13/2009
Play Video Republican activist Patrick Mara on the debate between the DC City Council and Catholic leaders. Play Video Gay rights activist Franklin Kameny discusses what lies ahead for the Washington Blade newspaper. Play Video Alex Parker of ABC 7 Sports and 106.7 The Fan on the Redskins defeating the Broncos. Play Video D.C. Gay Marriage; 9/11 Trials; 'Going Rouge'
The latest on the skirmish over gay marriage in the District.
11/12/2009
Play Video Ken Gude and Glenn Sulmasy discuss the decision to try suspected 9/11 terrorists in federal court. Play Video Politico's Beth Frerking discusses Mr. Obama's trip to Asia and Sarah Palin's new autobiography. Play Video Journalist Bruce Johnson; Montgomery Co. Growth
Veteran broadcast journalist Bruce Johnson of Channel 9 discusses his new book.
11/11/2009
Play Video Montgomery County leaders are currently focusing on where new development should occur. Play Video D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles
Nickles on contracts, Parks and Recs Director Ximena Hartsock and the Pershing Park arrests.
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