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Washington Thursday Journal

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers an… 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. In the first segment, Ms. Baker talked about current headlines, especially the continuing budget debate. In the newspaper roundtable, Rep. Kanjorski and Mrs. Tate talked about current issues, including the pressures on Speaker Gingrich and the controversies surrounding Mrs. Clinton. In the next segment, Mr. Kemp talked about the activities and findings of the Commission on Economic Growth and Tax Reform which he chaired. In the next segment, Mr. Shapiro and Mr. Ferrara debated the merits of a flat tax and its consequences. In the last segment, Mr. Rosenblatt talked about his writing career and his perspectives on various issues, including the state of journalism. close

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  • Cissy Baker Bureau Chief Tribune Broadcasting Co.->Washington Bureau
  • Peter Ferrara Representative National Center for Policy Analysis
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Washington Thursday Journal

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Program ID:
69424-1
Category:
Call-In
Format:
Video Magazine
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 18, 1996 | 6:59am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jan 19, 1996 | 3:41am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Jan 18, 1996 | 6:59am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 18, 1996 | 10:58am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 18, 1996 | 12:57pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 18, 1996 | 5:04pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 19, 1996 | 1:47am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 19, 1996 | 3:41am EST | C-SPAN 1
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