The Republican agenda Now that they have a majority in the House, Republicans are claiming a mandate to reverse President Obama's agenda. Among their priorities will be extending the Bush tax cuts and reigning in government spending.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Carrie Lukas: Vice president for policy and economics at the Independent Women's Forum.
J. David Woodard: Professor of political science at Clemson University and Republican consultant.
Newsmaker: The Bush memoir George W. Bush's memoir "Decision Point" comes out today. Midmorning speaks with a Bush family biographer about what the memoir reveals about the former president.9:45 a.m.
Guests
Russ Baker: Journalist and author of "Family of Secrets."
The science of visual perception In his new book, neurologist Oliver Sacks shares his encounters with the most fascinating medical mysteries of the mind and recounts his recent struggle with eye cancer.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Oliver Sacks, MD: Renowned neuroscientist and author. His latest book is called "The Mind's Eye."
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