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Thursday August 18, 2005

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10:00Congressional Recess and Agenda

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.

Guests

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),

11:00Selena Roberts: "A Necessary Spectacle" (Crown)

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.

Guests

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.

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