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Tuesday January 9, 2007

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10:00Congressional Oversight and Iraq policy

Democratic leaders promise to closely scrutinize the new plan for Iraq President Bush is expected to announce later this week, but acknowledge their ability to block a possible troops expansion is limited. Congressional oversight powers and U.S. strategy in Iraq.

Guests

James Thurber, Director and Professor at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University

Norman Ornstein, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute

Mickey Edwards, served in Congress for 16 years from the state of Oklahoma

11:00David Walsh: "No" (Free Press)

One of the most important, but often most difficult, thing for a parent to do is say 'no' to their child. But saying no lays the foundation for vital skills including self-reliance, self-discipline and integrity. A look at the importance of saying 'no.'

Guests

David Walsh, president and founder of the National Institute on Media and the Family in Minneapolis.

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