Washington Journal

Washington Journal for Tuesday, February 5

Washington, DC

On the Phone: Paul Singer, USA Today, Staff Writer

Topic: In light of the gun control debate in Congress, USA Today examined which members of Congress own guns.

Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA), Ways & Means Cmte. Member @RepJimMcDermott

Topic: The budget battles ahead over Medicare spending as well as what’s next for the Affordable Care Act.

Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Budget Committee Member @RepGarrett

Topic: A look at the upcoming spending/budget battles before Congress. 

Abdul Mujeeb Khalvatgar, Nai Media Institute, Exec. Director

Topic: Guest will talk about his work cultivating independent media in Afghanistan, and describe the climate in Afghanistan for journalism and journalists.

Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 11:22am (ET)