Washington Journal

Washington Journal for Thursday, September 20

Washington, DC

Rep. Tom cole (R-OK), Member, Appropriations & Budget Committees @tomcoleok04

Topic: Guest will discuss the impending “fiscal cliff” and budget issues facing Congress, as well as offer his assessment of where things stand ahead of the November election.

Shane Goldmacher, National Journal, Congressional Correspondent @ShaneGoldmacher

Topic: Ahead of scheduled debates Thursday, guest will discuss the latest in the MA and VA Senate races.

Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) 2nd District, Everett, Bellingham @RepRickLarsen

Topic: This week, Congressman Larsen unveiled the “America Votes Act of 2012.” The bill proposes allowing those without proper identification on Election Day to sign an affidavit attesting to their identity.

Donald Marron, Tax Policy Center, Director

Topic: Following Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney’s comments on those who pay taxes in this country, guest will discuss the IRS’ data on who does not pay federal taxes.

Updated: Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:23am (ET)