Washington Wednesday Journal

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning papers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Rockwell talked about the latest developments in the budget negotiations, including the agreement to try and reach an agreement by the end of 1995. In the newspaper roundtable, Representatives Chenoweth and Fields discussed current headlines. In the next segment, Mr. Anderson talked about information released yesterday from the National Archives on former President Nixon, including Senator Dole’s relations with President Nixon. In the next segment, Mr. Stone talked about the movie, “Nixon,” which he claimed was simply character assassination. Several clips of the movie were also shown. Ms. McBride talked about the Lobbying Reform Bill that President Clinton signed yesterday. Mr. Andrews joined the discussion by telephone. close