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Foreign Affairs

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks with U.S. President Barack Obama (1/7/09).

Pres. Medvedev Prepares for Pres. Obama's Arrival in Russia

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On Monday, Pres. Obama meets with Russian Pres. Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow. The leaders will try to reach an agreement on nuclear arms, replacing the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) that expires in December. Other major issues include foreign policy in Iran, Afghanistan & North Korea.

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Domestic Advisors on Lessons They Learned in the White House

Domestic Advisors on Lessons They Learned in the White House

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C-SPAN’s holiday programming on the Presidency continues. Domestic policy advisors from Presidents Nixon to George W. Bush discuss lessons they learned while working with their chief executive. And from the Aspen Institute, a panel discussion on Pres. Obama and "The Challenge of Expectations."
Goolsbee Discusses Washington's Efforts to Develop Health Care Plan

Goolsbee Discusses Washington's Efforts to Develop Health Care Plan

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Austan Goolsbee, the Chief Economist on the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board, joins us to discuss White House & Congressional efforts to develop health care legislation that hopes to lower costs and provide coverage for the uninsured.

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