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This week, "Newsmakers" takes a look at key fiscal issues before Congress with guest Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI). Topics included the deal on the payroll tax cut extension, unemployment benefits, the President’s FY2013 budget request, Keystone pipeline extension, as well as the recent debate over the Administration’s contraception policy.

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This week on "Newsmakers,"  Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), discusses energy and environmental policy following the President's call for an increased focus on the issue during his State of the Union address last month. He also addresses whether a divided Congress can tackle energy legislation this session.

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At the National Press Club, State Attorneys General Martha Coakley of Massachusetts and Ken Cuccinelli of Virginia debated the Affordable Healthcare Act as a prelude to the Supreme Court’s March consideration of the law.

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This week, "Newsmakers" talks to the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y), about his party's efforts to retake the House of Representatives this fall.

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The chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, Leonard Curry, sits down with Newsmakers to discuss the role of his state's upcoming primary in the presidential race, how candidates are conducting their Florida campaigns and how Florida's 50 GOP delegates will be apportioned. He also offers a look ahead to the Republican Convention, to be held in Tampa.

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Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), U.S. House Democratic Assistant Leader, joined Newsmakers to discuss the Democratic agenda for the rest of the congressional term. He also comments on the results of yesterday's GOP South Carolina Primary and how it effects the Presidential campaign. 

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Our guest on Newsmakers is Richard Land, who is the President of the Southern Baptist Convention Ethics Religious Liberty Commission. Mr Land discusses what social and religious conservatives are looking for among the Republican candidates in Campaign 2012. A group of Christian conservatives is meeting this weekend in Texas to discuss the Presidential campaign.

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Following this Tuesday's NH Primary, South Carolina is up next with their primary set for Saturday January 21. Chad Connelly, South Carolina Republican Party Chairman joins Newsmakers to  provide a preview of the primary and how the South figures into presidential politics. The South Carolina primary is often called the “first in the South,” and it one of the states that ultimately ignored the RNC’s instructions that early states not hold prmaries before Feb. 1st.

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As the final U.S. troops return home from Iraq, Holly Petraeus, General David Petraeus' wife, discusses on "Newsmakers" the challenges soldiers face when they return from war.

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On "Newsmakers," Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) discusses the recent deal to extend the payroll tax cut for two months. The House Republicans agreed to accept the bipartisan Senate measure - with a minor adjustment - after House rank-and-file members revolted earlier in the week.

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