Jason Dick, Roll Call, House Editor and Pete Kasperowicz, The Hill, “Floor Action Blog” Reporter
Topic: The work ahead for Congress as they return this week.
Robert Bixby, Concord Coalition, Executive Director
Topic: Last week, the U.S. national debt hit $16 trillion. Guest will discuss the “fiscal cliff” and whether the plans from Pres. Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney can help curb the debt.
Mickey McCarter, Homeland Security Today, Washington Correspondent
Topic: Guest will discuss the current work of the Transportation Security Administration 11 years after its creation and 9 years after it became a part of the Department of Homeland Security. Guest will discuss the specific scope and work of the TSA, its current funding levels and criticism of its practices.