Midday

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

E.J. Dionne surveys the political scene
It's a interesting time to be a columnist covering national politics. Congress and the White House are in standoffs over the war in Iraq, executive privilege and stem cell research. And the race for the presidential election in 2008 is already well underway.11:00 a.m.
Guests
E.J. Dionne: Syndicated columnist for The Washington Post.
Resources
Dionne's bio
Read Dionne's recent columns
Dionne speaks April 19 at St. John's University
Staunch House Democrat makes the case for bipartisanship
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., who has a reputation as a staunch and outspoken liberal, gives a speech titled "Bridging the Gap: Restoring Bipartisanship to a Divided Congress" live from the National Press Club in Washington.12:00 p.m.