Washington Monday Journal

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. Mr. Gugliotta and Mr. Martin reviewed the morning newspapers and answered questions from callers. Mr. Gugliotta discussed the final few days of the 100-day Republican Contract with America. Mr. Martin previewed British Prime Minister Major’s trip to the U.S. In the point-counterpoint segment, the guests debated the Republican tax cuts legislation. In the newspaper roundtable, Ms. Blair and Mr. Page reviewed the top stories in the morning newspapers. In the point-counterpoint segment, Mr. Keating and Mr. McIntyre offered their thoughts on the Republican tax cut plan, which the House debates this week. In the last segment, Rep. Davis, the chairman of the District of Columbia subcommittee, discussed a bill which will establish a financial control board for the district. close