Transition of power

Priorities of the New Congress

The new Congress has just begun, and already underway are confirmation hearings for President-elect Obama's cabinet picks.

Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute joins Gary Eichten to talk about the hearings and Congressional priorities.

Guests

• Norm Ornstein: Political analyst and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute

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