Open Phones: Budget Issues
Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments on the budget debate.
Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers,… read more
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. Guests, Robert Granader, States News Service reporter discussed budget talks and the Government running out of money. Chris Cooper, New Orleans Times Picayne talked about the Governors race in Louisiana. Tim McGivern, Chief of staff for Representative Sam Brownback, R-Kansas, and Stacy Jarboe, Legislative Director for Representative Mike ward, D-Kentucky, talked about staff furloughs. Josh Isay, Press Secretary for Representative Charles Schumer, D-New York, talked about how Washington is being dominated by Presidential Politics. Marie Wheat, Legislative Director for Representative Steve Largent, R-Oklahoma discussed the Straw Poll. Over the phone, John Heilemann, Wired Magazine National Political Editor, discussed his article, " The Making of the President 2000". close
Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments on the budget debate.
The history of the federal budget was detailed, as well as how the budget is developed by the president and Congress.
Reports were filed concerning defense appropriations and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
U.S. House of Representatives had a session to discuss Short-Term Continuing Resolution and Budget Reconciliation.