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Banning Abortion Funding In Health Care Has "Momentum" | January 24, 2011
Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-Penn.), chairman of the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, spoke with CBSNews.com's Stephanie Condon about his support of the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act," and the "Protect Life Act," which would bar federal funding for abortions under the current health reform.
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Can GOP Cut $2.5 Trillion By 2021? | January 21, 2011
CBS News' Bob Orr spoke with Republican Study Committee's Rep. James Lankford (R-Okla.) about a new set of proposals that would cut federal spending by $2.5 trillion over the next decade. Plus; CBS News' Ward Sloane and Sarah Dutton on CBS News/NYT polls on health care, the economy, and President Obama's 2nd year in office.
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Politics Impacting Tragedy in Tucson | January 11, 2011
CBS News' Jan Crawford spoke with New York Times' Jeff Zeleny and Larry Sabato with the University of Virginia's Center for Politics on how politics are playing a role in Saturday's tragic shooting in Tucson. Plus; Joe Russo with T&M Protection Resources on enhancing security for public officials.
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Is William Daley Key to Obama's Success? | January 6, 2011
Former commerce secretary William Daley has been named President Obama's new Chief of Staff. CBS News' Bill Plante has the latest. Plus; CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate has this week's "Flash Points".
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Will GOP Repeal Health Care Reform? | January 4, 2011
CBS News' Rob Hendin and Stephanie Condon join Jan Crawford for a roundtable on the GOP's efforts next week to repeal health care reform in the House.
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Political Implications For 2010 Census | December 21, 2010
How does the 2010 census affect your community and the political landscape. CBS News' Nancy Cordes breaks down what it means for you. Plus; Washington Post's Dana Priest discusses her latest Top Secret America report. And; Unplugged unveils the best and worst 2010 midterms candidates.
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Gillibrand Hopes For New START and 9/11 Health Bill | December 20, 2010
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) spoke with CBS News' Nancy Cordes about her hopes for the ratification of the new START treaty and her revised 9/11 health bill. Plus; Bill Plante hosts a roundtable with Nancy Cordes and Politico's Shira Toeplitz.
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Is There Hope for DADT? | December 10, 2010
The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe and CBSNews.com's Stephanie Condon joined John Dickerson for a roundtable discussion on the Senate blocking the repeal of DADT and the latest on the tax cuts debate as it move to the Senate Monday.
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Edwards Friend: Elizabeth "A Force For Good" | December 8, 2010
Dr. Gordon Livingston spoke with CBS News' Bill Plante about the loss of his friend Elizabeth Edwards. Plus; Elizabeth Palmer with the latest on the arrest of WikiLeaks' Julian Assange. And; a strategists roundtable with former WH counsel to President Clinton, Jack Quinn & former general counsel to Rep. John Boehner, Marc Lampkin.
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White House and GOP Find Tax Cuts Compromise? | December 6, 2010
Politico Senior Editor David Mark spoke with CBS News' Bill Plante about the possible compromise between the White House and Congressional Republicans concerning the ongoing tax cuts debate. Plus; former Congresswoman Barbara Kennelly has some advice for departing members of Congress. And; highlights from this year's Kennedy Center Honors.
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Carter Explains Why He Couldn't Pass Health Care | December 1, 2010
In Part 2 of Washington Unplugged's exclusive interview with Former President Jimmy Carter, author of "White House Diary", he explains to CBS News' Bill Plante how Ted Kennedy stopped his efforts to pass comprehensive health care reform and why his relationship with the media was often contentious. Plus; Richard Wolffe and Leslie Sanchez wrap-up Tuesday's bipartisan summit.
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Jimmy Carter's Advice for President Obama | November 30, 2010
In part one of Washington Unplugged's exclusive interview with former President Jimmy Carter, he tells CBS News' senior White House correspondent Bill Plante how he thinks President Obama will handle his next two years in office.
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WikiLeaks Fallout: Death of Secrets in Digital Age? | November 29, 2010
CBS News' Marc Ambinder, Juan Zarate and David Martin join Sharyl Attkisson for a roundtable discussion on WikiLeaks latest release of State Dept. cables and the continuing crisis between North and South Korea.
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Breaking Down Palin's "America By Heart" | November 24, 2010
Time's Jay Newton-Small breaks down Sarah Palin's "America by Heart" with CBS News' Bill Plante.
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North Korea Aims to Provoke U.S., South Korea | November 23, 2010
Jan Crawford spoke with the Heritage Foundation's Bruce Klingner about the implications over North Korea's attack on a South Korean island early Tuesday. Plus; USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Pigford settlement.
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Compromise For TSA Screening Fears? | November 22, 2010
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and Americans traveling are in an uproar over what many believe are increasingly intrusive screening methods. CBS News Bob Orr, Jamal Simmons and GOP strategist Matt Mackowiak join Bob Schieffer to discuss. Plus; Washington Post's Dana Milbank on his new book "Tears of a Clown: Glenn Beck and the Tea Bagging of America".
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Can Obama JumpSTART Lame Duck Congress? | November 18, 2010
President Obama is urging Congress to vote on his START treaty, which would reduces U.S. and Russian arms, but will a lame duck Congress, still at odds make any progress? Plus; how will the verdict in the Ahmed Ghailani impact civilian trials for Gitmo detainees? CBS News Mark Knoller, Politico's Alex Burns and CBS News Jan Crawford join John Dickerson.
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Flash Points: "Merchant of Death" Viktor Bout Extradited | November 17, 2010
In Wednesday's edition of "Flash Points," CBS News homeland security correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate discuss the extradition of "Merchant of Death" Viktor Bout, reports that US will pull out of Afghanistan b y 2014 and whether Al Qaeda and Iran are making new deals.
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Flash Points: Obama in Asia, Awlaki, Burma Elections | November 10, 2010
On this week's "Flash Points" with CBS News' Juan Zarate and Bob Orr, we take an in-depth look at the president's trip to Asia, the impact of Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki on Yemen, a terror spike in Iraq and recent elections in Burma.
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New Congresswoman Makes History in Ala. | November 10, 2010
Congresswoman-elect Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) is the first freshman member of Congress Washington Unplugged is profiling in a new series. Plus; can Obama fix the unemployment rate by 2012? And; this week's Flash Points.
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Flash Points: AQAP Threat Escalates | November 5, 2010
On this special, "web-only" edition of Washington Unplugged, CBS News' Andy Triay and Juan Zarate discuss the escalating threat from Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
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How Will John Boehner Lead? | November 5, 2010
Nancy Cordes speaks with The Hill's Bob Cusak and Politic365.com's Charles Ellison about challenges Rep. John Boehner faces as Speaker of the House and Facebook's Adam Conner discusses the voting statistics of Facebook users.
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Alaska Senate Results After Thanksgiving? | November 3, 2010
KTVA reporter and anchor Matt Felling spoke with CBS News' Bill Plante about the real possibility of a long wait for a decision in Alaska's fierce Senate battle. Plus; Obama takes responsibility for GOP victory and will a split Congress face even more gridlock?
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Unplugged's Election Night Cheat Sheet | November 2, 2010
CBS News' John Dickerson gives a preview of Unplugged's special election night coverage with Politico's Mike Allen. Plus; CBS News' Campaign 2010 "behind the scenes" and John Dickerson's "Damned Spot".
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Long-Term Democrats Face Chopping Block | October 27, 2010
In what seems to be better and better news for Republicans, The Hill newspaper's managing editor Bob Cusack explained to John Dickerson why long-term incumbents are now feeling the heat. Plus; an in-depth look at California's hot races and National Journal's Michael Hirsh explains Washington's part in the economic recession.
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Obama and GOP: Compromise and Confrontation | October 25, 2010
In a new interview with National Journal, President Obama signaled that he's ready to compromise with Republicans, should they win control of the House, but won't be their doormat. National Journal's Susan Davis joined Marc Ambinder.
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Peace Possibility With Taliban? | October 22, 2010
CBS News' senior national security analyst Juan Zarate and Bob Orr discuss this week's "Flash Points". Plus; "Hot Ads of the Week", Mayor John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) and "Behind the Scenes " with the WH press corps.
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Flash Points: Taliban, Lebanon, Chile | October 22, 2010
CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate and CBS News' Bob Orr discuss this week's "Flash Points" from a possible Taliban/Afghan government reconciliation to cuts in the UK's defense budget.
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Can Dems Survive Growing "Enthusiasm Gap"? | October 20, 2010
With just 13 days until Election Day two new polls from CBS News and The Hill find Republicans riding a wave of good fortune, while Democrats struggle to get their '08 groove back. CBSNews.com's Brian Montopoli and The Hill's Bob Cusack discuss. Plus; Nobel Prize winning economist on his book "Freefall: America, Free Markets, and the Sinking of the World Economy". And, a former Marine keeps a promise to the brother he lost in Iraq.
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Obama's Challenge For 'Mythbusters' | October 19, 2010
Mythbusters' Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman talks to Bill Plante about President Obama's upcoming appearance on their hit show. Plus; New York Times' Jeff Zeleny on Southern Democrats and Politico's Kiki Ryan with this week's "Plugged-In"
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