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Washington Journal for Sunday, June 17

Washington, DC
Saturday, June 16, 2012

Charles Forelle, Wall Street Journal Economics & Eurozone Reporter

Topic: The latest on the Greek elections. 

William Bennett, Author & Radio Talk Show Host

Topic:  Bennett will cover a wide variety of current issues and topics.  Bennett has recently written about closing and curing state budgets in California by looking at what Walker did in Wisconsin.  This covers unions, taxes, pensions, recalls and deficits (all 2012 election hot button topics).  As a former Education Secretary, Bennett can discuss the current cost of higher education and current issues with federal student loan rates.

Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers, President 

Topic: A discussion on the role of unions following the unsuccessful recall of Gov. Scott Walker (R) in Wisconsin and whether education unions like AFT are having to change their strategy.  Guest will also discuss AFT’s relationship with Pres. Obama and her thoughts on Mitt Romney’s proposed education platform, which would expand school vouchers. 

James Rosen, Author and Fox News Channel Chief Washington Correspondent

Topic:  Guest will discuss the anniversary of the Watergate break-in – which took place 40 years ago on Sunday – and its impact on American politics.

Updated: Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 1:59pm (ET)

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