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Political Landscape in 2013

Republican strategist David Winston and Democratic strategist Steven McMahon talked about the political landscape heading in to the opening months of the 113th Congress, and...
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Washington Classroom with Jonathan Martin

Jonathan Martin previews the agenda for the 113th Congress and President Obama's second term.
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New Member of Congress, Representative Steven Horsford

Representative Steven Horsford (D-NV), a freshman member of the House, talks about agenda for the 113th Congress
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Senate Leaders' Priorities for the 113th Congress

In the first Senate session since the inauguration Democratic and Republican leaders outline their priorities for the 113th Congress.
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Newsmakers with Senator Patrick Leahy

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) talks about upcoming hearings on gun control and other issues on the committee's agenda.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Legislative Priorities

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) talks about gun violence and the Violence Against Women Act as the committee's top priorities in the 113th...
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Representative Sander Levin on the Congressional Agenda

Representative Sander Levin (D-MI) talks about legislative priorities for the 113th Congress.
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Representative Scott Rigell on Tax Reform

Representative Scott Rigell (R-VA) talks about the agenda for the 113th Congress
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Women in Congress

Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List, talks about how the number of women in the 113th Congress will affect both issues and the political environment.
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Newsmakers with Representative Xavier Becerra

Representative Xavier Becerra (D-CA) talked about his priorities as the new Democratic Caucus Chairman, the role of Democratic leadership, and issues facing the 113th Congress.
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Progressive Agenda for 2013

Adam Green talks about the work of his Progressive Change Campaign Committee, and the organization's agenda for the 113th Congress.
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Congressional Salaries

Daniel Schuman of the Sunlight Foundation talks about how much current members of Congress are paid, recent efforts to increase salaries, and the perks of...
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Political Environment in 2013

Republican strategist John Freehery and Democratic strategist Jim Manley talk about the political environment ahead in 2013, the incoming 113th Congress' legislative agenda, and how...
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House Minority Leader Weekly Briefing

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi holds her weekly legislative briefing with reporters.
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Senator Angus King on the 113th Congress

Senator Angus King (I-ME) talks about his priorities for the upcoming Senate session including fiscal issues, ways to foster more bipartisanship, gun control, and campaign...
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Senate Republican Agenda for the 113th Congress

Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) talks about the Senate's agenda, including future debate over spending, the new makeup of the Senat,e and the future of the...
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Open Phones

Telephone lines are open for viewer comments on news of the day.
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House Ceremonial Swearing-In, Part 1

House Speaker John Boehner holds a mock swearing-in ceremony with newly elected Representatives.
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113th Congress Bipartisan Prayer Service

Members of the 113th Congress attend a bipartisan prayer service at St. Peter's on Capitol Hill Catholic Church in Washington, DC.
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House Leaders Remarks on the Opening of the 113th Congress

Democratic Leader Pelosi (D-CA) and Speaker Boehner (R-OH) make remarks at the opening of the 113th Congress after they were re-elected as minority leader and...
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