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• Longtime allies face new challenges
  Two ambassadors talk about the changing relationship between the U.S. and South Korea.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Alexander Vershbow: U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Korea (South Korea).
  Lee Tae-Sik: Ambassador to the U.S. from the Republic of Korea (South Korea).
  Resources
  "Ambassadors Dialogue: The Future of South Korea"
  U.S.-Korea Nuclear Cooperation Anniversary
• Speaking for the administration
  Some pundits are calling George W. Bush's latest selection for White House Press secretary, Tony Snow, smart public relations. Midmorning takes a historical look at the difficult job of representing the president.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Michael J. Towle: Chair of the political science department at Mount Saint Mary's University in Maryland.
  W. Dale Nelson: Author of "Who Speaks for the President: The White House Press Secretary from Cleveland to Clinton" (2000). He was also a White House correspondent for the Associated Press during part of the Reagan administration.
  Carl Cannon: White House correspondent for National Journal. He is a co-author of "Boy Genius, a biography of White House aide Karl Rove," reissued earlier this year to reflect the 2004 elections.
  Resources
  About Carl Cannon
  National Journal

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