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. In the first segment, Mr. Condon talked about current issues including the correspondents' dinner with Al Franken and Whitewater. Ms. Waldman talked by remote connection about her article in the Washington Monthly which deals with the heavy coverage and great expense of the Whitewater investigation. In the next segment, Ms. Seidman talked about her organization, "Rock the Vote", and its public service including an on- line home page. In the newspaper roundtable, Ms. Crittenden and Ms. Gilliam talked about current events including crime and economic issues. Mr. MacGregor talked by telephone about his first vote and political views. In the next segment, Mr. Gates talked about his book, From the Shadows, which deals with the Cold War. In the final segment, Mr. Fletcher talked by remote connection about the Museum of the American Presidency, started by himself and his students at the Clairemont High School. Mr. Garcia, student curator of the museum, joined his teacher to talk about its operation. close