What Fresh Blood Brings to the 103rd Congress
Journalist Steve Roberts is the senior writer for "U.S. News & World Report." Before that, he covered Congress for The New York Times. He'll talk with guest host Marty Moss-Coane about the 103rd Congress which just went into session. It's the most diverse group yet.
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Head Start Founder Edward Zigler on How to Improve the Program
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Richard Attenborough's "Chaplin" Biopic Lacks Detail
Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews the new movie, starring Robert Downey, Jr. Schiff says he's grown as an actor, and is the best part of the film.
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