Thursday August 18, 2005
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Every August, Capitol Hill empties out as members of Congress head out to vacation with family - and to spend time in their districts. We'll find out what some members are hearing from constituents, and talk about the issues atop the fall agenda on the Hill.
Amy Walter, senior editor, Cook Political Report
Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX),
Rep. Brad Miller (D-NC),
Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA),
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH),
The legacy of tennis icon Billie Jean King is traced from the "Battle of the Sexes" against Bobby Riggs through Title IX legislation, and to contemporary women's sports champions, such as Venus and Serena Williams.
Selena Roberts, sports columnist for the "New York Times," named one of the country's top ten columnists in 2003 and 2004 by the Associated Press sports editors.